Police rescue 10 abducted commuters in Kogi

By: Zagazola Makama

Security forces have rescued 10 abducted commuters along the Ochadamu–Anyigba Road in Ofu Local Government Area.

It will be recalled that the victims were kidnapped on Aug. 11 near Ugbakpedo village, prompting a rescue mission by police operatives, vigilantes, and local hunters.

“On Aug. 13, at about 4:30 a.m., during an intensive bush combing operation supported with the use of tear gas, the abductors abandoned the victims and fled.

“All 10 victims were rescued unharmed and have since been reunited with their families,” said the sources.

Security sources said intelligence gathering, surveillance, and further bush combing were ongoing to track and arrest the fleeing suspects.

Police rescue 10 abducted commuters in Kogi

Police arrest journalist in Ogun for alleged possession of live ammunition

By: Zagazola Makama

The police in Ogun have arrested a journalist for alleged unlawful possession of a live AK-47 ammunition.

Sources who confirmed the incident on Wednesday said that the suspect, identified as Emmanuel Chidi Maha, 30, works with The Nation newspaper in Lagos.

“Maha was arrested at about 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 13 by a team of anti-robbery operatives led by ASP Wahab Ayinla.

“He was intercepted while driving a blue Toyota Corolla with registration number LAGOS JJJ 43 DY, which had tinted glasses. A live AK-47 bullet was found inside the vehicle,” said the sources.

The sources added that the suspect, along with his vehicle, was taken to the police station.

The sources said discreet investigation is ongoing.

Police arrest journalist in Ogun for alleged possession of live ammunition

Bandit kill farmer, injure two others in Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Suspected bandits have killed a 55-year-old farmer in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau state.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on Tuesday at Gwom Rim village at about 7:45 a.m.

It was gathered that the victim, Stephen Maigadi Jatau, was shot dead on his farm by unknown assailants.

It added that two other men, Josiah Davholu, and Davou Sunday, who rushed to rescue the farmer after hearing gunshots, were also shot and injured.

The Nigerian Army troops with other joint security team stormed the scene

“The injured were taken to General Hospital, Sambak, for treatment, while the corpse was released to the family for burial after an autopsy was declined.

Bandit kill farmer, injure two others in Plateau