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Troops raid terrorists’ camp, rescue kidnap victims in Taraba, Benue

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May 1, 2024

Troops raid terrorists’ camp, rescue kidnap victims in Taraba, Benue

Troops from the Nigeria Army’s 93 Battalion Sub-Sector 3B Operation Whirl Stroke at Fikyu cleared a terrorist base and recovered one AK-47 magazine with ten rounds of 7.62MM special ammunition in Taraba State.

The accomplishment came after people reported suspected terrorists firing intermittently in the Pukun village of Fikyu in the Ussa Local Government Area of the state on Monday, April 29.

Oni Olubodunde, the acting assistant director of 6 Brigade Army Public Relations, issued the following statement:

Similarly, troops deployed to Kofai Ammadu and Kasuwan Haske, in collaboration with troops from Sub-Sector 1A OPWS, acted on intelligence regarding the hideout of terrorists in Vingir Village of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area, Benue State, and arrested a suspected kidnapper Dogo Manu.

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According to the statement, troops of 20 Model Battalion Sub-Sector 3A OPWS, while on night patrol around Gangdanbana and Kwanar Maliki in Bali Local Government Area on 27 April 2024 apprehended one Junaidu Isiaka with four sacks of substance suspected to be cannabis sativa.

The suspect has been on the watchlist of security agencies for his involvement in illegal drug deals and supplies to terrorists and other criminal elements operating within the general area.

The operation according to the Nigeria Army highlights the commitment and dedication of the troops in combating terrorism and all forms of criminality while ensuring the safety and security of the citizens.

“The Nigerian Army remains resolute in its efforts to rid the region of criminal elements and restore peace and stability, not just in Taraba but the nation as a whole,” the statement added.

Troops raid terrorists’ camp, rescue kidnap victims in Taraba, Benue

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Protesting youths set INEC office ablaze in Benue

Some aggrieved youths in Benue State burnt down the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Sankara, headquarters of Ukum Local Government Area, on Wednesday.

National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, confirmed this in a statement.

Olumekun quoted Prof. Sam Egwu, Resident Electoral Commissioner for Benue as saying the youths invaded the facility around 2pm.

“The Resident Electoral Commissioner for Benue State, Professor Sam Egwu has reported that our Local Government Area office in Sankara, headquarters of Ukum Local Government Area, has been attacked and burnt down.

“The incident occurred at 2 p.m. today, Wednesday 3rd July 2024, when the youths in the area were said to be protesting against the activities of bandits who attacked facilities of government agencies, including INEC.

“Although no casualties were reported, the building has been extensively damaged. Office furniture and other movable and immovable materials, including 10 electric generators, 300 ballot boxes, and 270 voting cubicles, were destroyed in the attack.”

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Governor Hyacinth Alia had declared an indefinite curfew on Ukum Local Government Area as a result of violent protest.

Our correspondent reports that heavy protests broke out in Sankera in the early hours of Wednesday following the fresh killings of 11 people by armed outlaws who have severally gone on rampage in the area and meted cruelty to the inhabitants.

The protesters were alleged to have torched the council’s secretariat as they laid dead bodies of victims on the parking lot of the Council Chairman, Victor Iorzaa.

Iorzaa had told journalists in Makurdi earlier that he could not comment on the matter.

The governor who imposed the curfew through his deputy, Barr. Sam Ode, cited the grave security situation in the region which has led to the wanton destruction of property leading to instability of the area as reason for his action.

“Beginning today, 3rd July 2024, a curfew be imposed on Ukum Local Government and environs beginning from 3pm to 3pm of tomorrow 4th July 2024.

“The curfew shall be observed from 6pm to 6am beginning from tomorrow 4th of July 2024 untill further notice.”

Alia further called for calm, saying security operatives had been deployed in their numbers to keep the peace in Ukum in particular and the Sankera region at large.

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Man sent to prison over killing of 71-year-old farmer in Ondo

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Man sent to prison over killing of 71-year-old farmer in Ondo

One Blessing Akinmade has allegedly killed a 71-year-old farmer, Toyo Olanipekun, in Ese-Odo Local Government Area of Ondo State.

The suspect has since been arrested by the police in south-west state after an investigation into the incident was carried out

Akinmade was accused of killing and burying the deceased in a shallow at Igbobini Ese-Odo Local Government.

36-year-old Akinmade was arraigned before an Akure Magistrate Court by the police on Wednesday on two counts of conspiracy and murder.

Subsequently, the court ordered that the suspect, a commercial motorcyclist, be remanded in prison.

The suspect was said to have killed the deceased while working on his farm during a dispute between the Igbobini and Irele communities over a piece of land.

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Following the development, the deceased was declared missing, after which his corpse was discovered in a shallow grave behind a primary school in the area, with the corpse having machete cuts.

The police prosecutor, Abdulateef Sulaiman, told the court the defendant and others at large committed the offence on June 24, 2024, at about 9 am at Igbobini.

Sulaiman prayed the court to remand the defendant pending the issuance of advice from the office of the Director of Public Prosecution, DPP.

However, the defence counsel, Orisatimehin, sought an adjournment to enable his client to react to the application sought by the prosecution.

The magistrate, Temilola Olusola-Olujobi, however, adjourned the case until July 8, 2024, for the parties to move their applications, while he ordered the defendant remanded at any police station

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Customs intercept another 55 riffles, ammunition from Turkey at Lagos airport

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Customs intercept another 55 riffles, ammunition from Turkey at Lagos airport

Less than 48 hours after intercepting a container of arms at Onne Port, Rivers State, the Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, announced another significant seizure at Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos.

This latest interception involved 55 unassembled pieces of Jojef Magnum semi-automatic shotguns and a cache of ammunition, all imported from Turkey with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N270 million.

The consignment, discovered at the cargo section of MMA, was concealed within a shipment that included military hardware and accouterments.

Acting on credible intelligence, Customs officials conducted a thorough examination and found the illicit items hidden in packages disguised as shower faucets. One suspect has been apprehended and is aiding in the ongoing investigation.

The CGC highlighted recent successes in arms seizures across Nigeria, underscoring the proactive measures taken by Customs to combat illegal arms trafficking.

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He emphasized that Nigerian collaborators in Turkey were identified as sourcing and exporting these illicit arms, utilizing new methods to evade detection.

In addition to the firearms, the Customs Command at MMA also seized military and paramilitary equipment valued at N1.29 billion.

This included drones, ballistic vests, helmets, walkie talkies, and various military insignia. These items were imported without the necessary end-user certificates, further complicating their legality under Nigerian law.

Concluding his statement, the CGC affirmed that all seized items would be transferred to the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons for further investigation and prosecution.

He assured the public of Customs’ commitment to securing Nigeria’s borders and preventing threats to national security and economic stability.