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Security forces arrest two notorious kidnappers in Taraba

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June 21, 2024

Security forces arrest two notorious kidnappers in Taraba

Security forces have achieved a significant breakthrough with the apprehension of two notorious suspected kidnappers by troops of the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army.

The suspects, identified as Fanku Lulo and Ahmadu Annlgo, have been allegedly involved in a series of high-profile abductions in the region.

Intelligence sources told security analyst and counter insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, that the arrests were made during a joint raid conducted by military personnel and local hunters at Garin Baka and Gongon Maliki in Ardo Kola and Yoro LGAs of Taraba State.

The suspects were said to have been under surveillance for months following reports of multiple kidnappings that had instilled fear within communities.

The successful operation, facilitated by meticulous planning and intelligence gathering, has led to the initiation of interrogation and preliminary investigations into the suspects.

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It was gathered that the duo possessed AK47 rifles and operated their camps in GADAWA within Zunguri village, Baisa I Kurmi LGA.

Additionally, they disclosed that their gang members hailed from Adamawa, Gombe, Plateau states, and Cameroon.

Military sources have highlighted that the apprehension of these suspects marks a significant blow to the kidnapping syndicate, promising enhanced community safety.

Authorities have commended the efforts of the security personnel involved and have urged the public to provide any further information on criminal activities.

The development has brought relief to families and communities who have endured the terror inflicted by these kidnappers.

The suspects are set to face legal consequences, serving as a stark warning to other criminal elements that such heinous acts will not be tolerated by the security forces.

Security forces arrest two notorious kidnappers in Taraba

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Again, gunmen attack Benue communities, kill 6, raze houses

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8 hours ago

July 5, 2024

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Benue State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) SP Catherine Anene

Again, gunmen attack Benue communities, kill 6, raze houses

Gunmen suspected to be bandits wreaking havoc in Nigeria’s middle belt State of Benue have struck again.

At least six people have been reportedly killed in attacks on Ayati and Borikyo in the beleaguered Ukum Local Government Area of the State.

Many other locals were wounded and houses were set ablaze in the attacks which happened on Wednesday afternoon.

Locals revealed that the the armed militia during the community invasion shot and killed residents indiscriminately and also burned public properties, including the Ukum Local Government Secretariat.

Many residents fled for their lives, but the unfortunate ones were hit by bullets, and several others were injured.

Properties belonging to influential and prominent people in the area, including the residence of the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Paul Biam, in Zaki Biam, were also torched during the onslaught.

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After the attacks, residents, in their numbers, took to the street and blocked the Sankera-Ayati-Sai Road in protest against the perennial invasions of their homes by bandits.

The Ukum Local Government Area office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was razed during the protest against attacks by gunmen.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Sewuese Anene, confirmed that six people were killed and many others wounded.

She said, “Upon receipt of this information, police teams, in collaboration with other security agencies, rushed to the area and engaged these bandits who were eventually repelled.”

Meanwhile, the senator representing Benue North-East, Emmanuel Udende, has condemned the attack. He called on security agencies to identify and prosecute the perpetrators of the killings

Again, gunmen attack Benue communities, kill 6, raze houses

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EFCC nabs 3 fraudsters impersonating popular cleric on social media

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8 hours ago

July 5, 2024

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The three suspects

EFCC nabs 3 fraudsters impersonating popular cleric on social media

Three young men identified as Odion Victor, Amos Godwin and Ayomide Michael have been arrested for impersonating Evangelist Chukwuebuka Obi of Zion Prayer Movement Outreach on the social media.

The three men had allegedly created social media platforms in the name of Evangelist Obi to defraud members of the public.

The three fraudsters were arrested by operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

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Man, 67, offers two siblings N500 to defile them in Bauchi

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July 5, 2024

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Bauchi State Police spokesman SP Ahmed Wakil

Man, 67, offers two siblings N500 to defile them in Bauchi

A 67-year-old man in Bauchi has been accused of defiling two teenagers and offering them N500.

The fathers of the teenagers was said to have reported the rape incident at the A’ Divisional Police Headquarters on June 22, 2024.

They reported that Mohammed lured their daughters, 17-year Safiya (not real name) and 16-year old ( not real name) of the same address into his room and had carnal knowledge of them.

Spokesman of the Command, SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil revealed in a statement on Friday that , during interrogation , the suspect voluntarily confessed to the crime and corroborated the victims’ statement.

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He added the victims further revealed that the suspect had carnal knowledge of them each, up to five times and gave them N500 each, adding that investigation was ongoing.