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Police arrest gunmen who killed 3 officers on patrol in Delta
Police arrest gunmen who killed 3 officers on patrol in Delta
The Nigeria Police Force, Delta State command, has arrested two members of the gang that killed three police officers attached to the Dragon Patrol Team.
Three police officers attached to the Dragon Patrol Team, Delta State police command were killed by gunmen numbering about six on Sunday while on a stop-and-search duty along the Ughelli/Asaba Road by IDU Roundabout, Oleh, headquarters of the Isoko South Local Government Area of the state.
The names of the three policemen killed by the gunmen had been given as Inspector Monday Orowhigoh, Inspector Festus Obey and a yet-to-be-identified mobile policeman, according to police sources.
The service rifles of the deceased police officers were also carted away while their patrol van was set ablaze by the hoodlums.
Confirming the arrest of the gang members, the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Bright Edafe, in a statement on Monday, said two members of the gang were arrested and three AK-47 rifles and one assault rifle were recovered.
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“In response to the attack on police operatives attached to Dragon Patrol team on 23/7/2023, at about 1140hours while on a stop-and-search duty at Oleh roundabout by suspected bandits, who shot and killed two operatives and set the patrol vehicle ablaze, the Commissioner of Police, Delta State, CP Wale Abass, detailed a combined team of policemen attached to Ozoro Area command, Dragon patrol to go after the attackers.
“With the support of troops from the Nigerian Army, 63 Brigade and members of the local vigilante the men swung into action.
“During the operation, the combined team engaged the hoodlums in a serious gun duel, subdued the hoodlums who fled into the bush having been inflicted gunshot injuries. The team traced their blood to a river where one AK-47 rifle was recovered on the same date of the incident. The response team sustained the tempo and continued the operation on 24/7/2023. Acting on credible intelligence, they stormed Erewa community bush in Isoko North LGA, where they engaged the remnant of the bandits in serious gun duel, neutralized one of them, arrested two others, recovered two more AK-47 rifles, one Assault rifle, four magazines and twelve 7.62 AK-47 ammunition.
“Effort is still on to track down other members of the syndicate. The Commissioner of Police Delta State, CP Wale Abass psc assures residents that the Command will not relent in the fight against crime and criminality while counting on the support from well-meaning Deltans in ensuring that the State is safe for all.”
Meanwhile, it was gathered that one of the suspects confessed that he was from Enugu State but resident in Ughelli town in the state.
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Concern as bandits engage in drone flying skill ( + VIDEOS)
Concern as bandits engage in drone flying skill
A recent video showcased a group of bandits displaying proficiency in operating drones. Uploaded by counter-insurgency expert ZagazOla Makama, the footage captured at least five bandits gathered on the ground.
One of the bandits skillfully manoeuvred a drone, drawing excitement and laughter from the others as they observed its flight. In the video, one bandit spoke on the drone’s ability to hover in the air, indicating a level of surprise and admiration.
The video sparked reactions from various users, raising concerns about the country’s security situation. @angel_abaji expressed worry about the implications for the fight against banditry, while @realadnantweet highlighted conspiracy theories surrounding banditry in northern Nigeria.
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@mr_stitch01 and @igwedip questioned the source of the bandits’ drones, suggesting possible sponsorship by wealthy individuals. @Godmvde pointed out the use of drones by Boko Haram for tracking Nigerian soldiers, emphasizing the need to cut off support for terrorism.
@Aminpac raised doubts about the identification of the individuals in the video as bandits, while @oil_shaeikh questioned the group’s profiling without evidence. @carliid warned against government knee-jerk regulations on drone usage, advocating for more effective tracking methods instead.
@legenduryjrini lamented the reversal of roles where bandits possess drones instead of the army, likening the situation to conflicts in other countries. @Gracepikin001 highlighted the bandits’ possible connections with external groups experienced in drone surveillance, posing a significant challenge for the military.
The video underscores growing concerns about security and the need for comprehensive strategies to address emerging threats posed by technological advancements among criminal elements.
Concern as bandits engage in drone flying skill
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Six members of CAN women’s wing killed in Taraba auto crash
Six members of CAN women’s wing killed in Taraba auto crash
A fatal road accident in Nigeria’s middle belt State of Taraba has claimed the lives of six women, authorities said on Sunday.
The victims are said to be members of the Women Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (WOWICAN), Taraba State chapter.
They met their end after an 18-seater bus conveying them lost control and somersaulted.
The victims were being conveyed from Gembu, the headquarters of the Sardauna Local Government, after attending a conference on the Mambilla Plateau when the incident happened.
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The State government confirmed the incident, describing it as heartbreaking and devastating.
In a press statement by Emmanuel Bello, a spokesperson for Governor Agbu Kefas, the state government condoled with the family of the victims, CAN leadership, WOWICAN, and the entire Christian community in the state.
The Governor described the event as a Black Sunday and stated that the circumstances of their death were regrettably tragic.
The governor pledged his administration’s continuous commitment to safer roads, especially within areas that poses great threats to lives and has directed that local government chairmen maintain existing roads with proper traffic controls, signage and basic repairs.
The statement added that he would work to minimise the sad occurrences of road mishaps occasioned by bad roads in the state
Six members of CAN women’s wing killed in Taraba auto crash
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Health worker stabbed to death in Minna
Health worker stabbed to death in Minna
A 35-year-old health worker identified as Umar Mohammed was stabbed to death by hoodlums in Gbeganu area of Minna, Niger State capital.
Sources said the deceased, a staff of a private clinic in Minna, was returning home after attending to a patient when he ran into hoodlums fighting with dangerous weapons.
The fight was said to have broken out between hoodlums at a wedding reception in Gbeganu, during which some people were injured.
Residents said activities of hoodlums have led to disruption of peace in Minna, the state capital, in recent times.
They said areas usually affected include Kpakungu, Maitumbi, Fadikpe, Gbeganu, Soje, Obgomosho, Unguwan-Daji, Limawa, Barikin-Sale, Kwangila, among others.
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The spokesperson of the State Police Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the incident to the Daily trust.
“On 17/5/2024 at about 2200hrs, it was reported at Kpakungu Div that there was a wedding ceremony at Gbeganu area, while some miscreants from the Area reportedly led by one Ukasha and others armed with dangerous weapons attacked a victim named Umar Mohammed 35yrs,” the PPRO said.
“The victim was inflicted with serious injury on the head, and he was rushed to Gen Hospital Minna, where he later gave up the ghost and was confirmed dead by the doctor.”
Abiodun said two suspects had been arrested, adding that effort was ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
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