metro

Troops raid IPOB camp, exhume bodies of kidnap victims from shallow graves in Imo

Published

2 months ago

April 1, 2024

Troops raid IPOB camp, exhume bodies of kidnap victims from shallow graves in Imo

Troops of Operation Udoka of the Joint Task Force in the South-East says it has raided a notorious camp belonging to the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra and the Eastern Security Network (ESN) in Imo State.

Spokesperson for the operation, Jonah Unuakhalu, said that the troops encountered the fleeing criminals, some of whom sustained gunshot wounds, and unearthed some shallow graves during the clearance operation.

The raid, which was conducted on Thursday and Friday, led to the recovery of three Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) bomb, a motorcycle, seven Baofeng radios, local ornaments, foreign ATM card, two SIM cards, two voter’s cards, plate numbers of stolen vehicles, and a toolbox.

READ ALSO:

He said that the B44 Camp of Monday Oluchi-Ogu, located around Njaba River on the border between Awo-Omama community in Oru East LGA and Ezoiha community in Mbaitoli LGA of Imo, was destroyed.

The force commander assured citizens of the south-east of the army’s determination to maintain peace in the area.

“Troops further encountered and detonated some of the planted IEDs meant to hinder troops movements,” he said.

The spokesman further said that the troops discovered shallow graves at the camp of those kidnapped and killed by the gang.

He urged the general public to provide timely, reliable and credible information through toll free line 193.

Troops raid IPOB camp, exhume bodies of kidnap victims from shallow graves in Imo

Related Topics:IPOB Kidnap shallow graves

Up Next

Horror as UNIMAID lecturer is brutally murdered

Don't Miss

Hardship: Kebbi residents attack govt, private warehouses, cart away food items

metro

Fire guts new NNPCL tank farm in Lagos

Published

2 hours ago

May 17, 2024

Trends Admin

Fire guts new NNPCL tank farm in Lagos

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, NNPCL Tank Farm at Kayode Street, Marine Beach, in the Apapa area of Lagos was on Friday was gutted by fire.

According to an eyewitness, Mr Tunde Are, the raging fire starter at about 11:00 am.

He said people ran helter-skelter to contain the fire before a rescue team arrived.

READ ALSO:

The rescue team, led by the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Lagos State Emergency Management Authority, LASEMA, were still battling to put off the raging fire as of the time of filing this report.

The inferno, it was gathered, resulted from a spillage of petroleum products within the perimeter of the terminal

Confirming the incident, the Director, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Mrs Margaret Adeseye, said concerted effort with various emergency responders within the oil and gas industry was on to contain the situation.

Fire guts new NNPCL tank farm in Lagos

metro

BREAKING: Cosmetic surgeon convicted over failed plastic surgery

Published

2 hours ago

May 17, 2024

Trends Admin

Dr. Anuoluwapo Adepoju

BREAKING: Cosmetic surgeon convicted over failed plastic surgery

The Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted Dr. Anuoluwapo Adepoju, founder of MedContour Services Ltd., for her role in a botched plastic surgery resulting in the death of Nneka Onwuzuligbo in 2020, FIJ has reported.

Former Director-General of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, Babatunde Irukera, announced the conviction via Twitter, expressing pride in prosecuting the case.

He emphasized the importance of accountability and the justice system’s role in societal growth.

READ ALSO:

In his tweet, Irukera, tweeting as #TundeIrukera, wrote, “Today is a day of pride for me that I personally prosecuted Anu Adepoju and her medical practice. Though I’ve left, the case has ended in a conviction strengthening the accountability framework for all in society, professionals or otherwise. This is how society should work and grow.

“Dr. Anu Adepoju and her medical practice convicted in all 5 counts charged by FCCPC. The wheel of justice may grind slowly, but we must see it through. What we need are enforced with audacity and the will to prosecute competently and diligently. Good day for consumers of professional services.”

BREAKING: Cosmetic surgeon convicted over failed plastic surgery

metro

Two notorious kidnappers arrested in Taraba

Published

2 hours ago

May 17, 2024

Trends Admin

Notorious kidnappers

Two notorious kidnappers arrested in Taraba

Troops of 6 Brigade/Sector 3 Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) of the Nigerian Army have arrested two alleged kidnappers identified as Nali Umaru and Abubakar Umaru in Pamanga village of Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State.

The two suspects arrested said to be involved in incidents of kidnappings in the area were arrested on 16 May 2024 by troops from the 20 Model Battalion Sub-Sector 3A OPWS during a patrol to Pamanga Village.

READ ALSO:

According to a statement by the Nigerian Army, Nali Umaru (26) from Jauromani and Abubakar Umaru (25) from Jauro Damji, both of Sunkani Local Government Area of Taraba State, confessed to being part of a notorious kidnapping gang operating in the general area.

The statement indicated that two locally made pistols, 60 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, one round of 7.62mm NATO ammunition and two cartridges were recovered from the suspects.

“The arrest of these two suspected kidnappers underscores the unwavering commitment of the Nigerian Army in eradicating all forms of criminal activities and instilling confidence in the residents in the state. The public is therefore encouraged to remain vigilant and provide security agencies with timely information on any suspicious activities in their communities,” the statement indicated.