All the abducted passengers were successfully rescued and have been released to the officials of Batsari LGA, the military source revealed.
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Amotekun nabs 67 suspected criminals in Ondo
Amotekun nabs 67 suspected criminals in Ondo
The Ondo State Amotekun Corps says it has arrested 67 suspected criminals in the last two weeks in the state.
The state Commander of Amotekun Corps, Mr Adetunji Adeleye, while parading the suspects before newsmen on Monday in Akure, said that most of those arrested were suspected kidnappers.
According to him, many of the suspected kidnappers were identified by their victims, explaining that some of the suspects were arrested with different types of weapons with some engaging in housebreaking, robbery and murder, said three of the suspects could be regarded as jailbirds.
“The major reason for parading them is to send the signal to criminals that Ondo State cannot tolerate them.
“The government is resolute in ensuring that the peace and stability of the state is not disturbed.
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“And you must know that there is no way you engage in criminal activities in the state and you won’t be arrested,” he said.
He reassured the people of the state that the corps and other security agencies remained resolute in their efforts at making the state safe for socio-economic activities.
Adeleye also frowned at the rate at which young men were entering the state reserves, claiming to be hunters,
He noted that the state government will not tolerate anybody without genuine excuse to be in the forest reserves.
“A worrisome group that we observed recently is young men in their hundreds saying they are hunters with dogs entering the nooks and crannies of the state.
“We must know why he is coming and he must have a reference point, not just tell us that you are coming from up North and you want to go into our forest reserves and hunt.
“We are not opposed to hunting, but we have rules and regulations guiding whoever wants to enter our reserves, so we have sent them back to their states on the directive of the governor,” he said.
Amotekun nabs 67 suspected criminals in Ondo
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Police declare wanted Ogun landlady, husband who dumped tenant’s corpse in canal
Police declare wanted Ogun landlady, husband who dumped tenant’s corpse in canal
In Ogun State, the dead body of a woman, simply identified as Iya Ibukun has been allegedly thrown into a canal by her landlady and her husband.
The landlady, Bola Abiodun, and her husband, identified simply as Sunday, reportedly committed the crime at about 12:05 pm on May 8, 2024.
The incident happened in Temidire community in the Ifo Local Government Area of the south west State.
The police have launched a manhunt for the duo who have since fled their home in the community.
According to Punch, the deceased had earlier been knocked down by a hit-and-run driver on May 5, 2024.
She was said to have suffered varying degrees of injury from the accident, and subsequently resorted to self-medication because she couldn’t pay for medical bills.
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After turning to self-medication, she passed away in her apartment a few days later.
The corpse was allegedly taken from the room and disposed of in a nearby canal by the landlady and her husband.
The chairman of the Community Development Association, Mosuru Akindele, was reportedly called by the residents who had suspicions about the alleged occurrence, and the youth leader, Olabode Kazeem, was also contacted following the incident.
“There was an accident; a hit-and-run driver allegedly knocked the tenant down. She didn’t go to the hospital and started treating herself at home. She died a few days after the incident. The landlady and her husband conspired to dump the body in a canal,” Punch quoted a police as saying.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident to newsmen and said the police were working to recover the body from the canal.
“Our men went to the house and discovered a two-year-old boy in a welfare facility. Meanwhile, our men combed the entire canal in search of the body, but we haven’t found anything,” she said.
Police declare wanted Ogun landlady, husband who dumped tenant’s corpse in canal
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17 abducted passengers in Katsina regain freedom
17 abducted passengers in Katsina regain freedom
A coordinated effort by security forces has led to the successful rescue of 17 male passengers who were abducted in the Solar General Area of Batsari LGA, Katsina State.
According to a reliable military source, the operation was initiated in response to a distress call received on May 11, 2024, around 12:00 pm.
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Subsequently, troops from Nigerian Army Team 9, in conjunction with the Katsina Police Command, State Community Watch Corps, Special Hunters, and local hunters from Batsari, quickly mobilized and were dispatched to the location. Upon arrival, the joint security forces engaged the violent extremists in a firefight.
Overwhelmed by the superior firepower of the security forces, the extremists abandoned their abductees and fled into the nearby bush.
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Troops hit terrorists hideous in Taraba
Troops hit terrorists hideous in Taraba
The Nigerian Army has driven terrorists out of their operational bases in Rugga, Sarti, and Yade in Taraba State.
Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, confirmed this in a statement on Sunday.
He claimed that the terrorists were dislodged during a patrol by the 93rd Battalion Sub-sector 3B.
He stated that the operation, which aimed to eradicate terrorist strongholds in remote areas of Taraba State, resulted in the recovery of arms and ammunition.
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According to him, the seized items included an AK-47 rifle, a magazine containing seven rounds of 7.6mm X39mm ball ammunition, and a cartridge.
A knife and two mobile phones belonging to the terrorists were also confiscated, he added.
“The troops continue to pursue the terrorists to dismantle all criminal hideouts, ensuring the area remains inhospitable for unlawful activities.
The statement added, “These successful military operations demonstrate the Nigerian Army’s unwavering commitment to combating all forms of criminal activities decisively.”
Major General Nwachukwu reassured the public of their safety and security, particularly as the farming season approached.
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