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Army captures Boko Haram commanders, rescues kidnapped victims

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August 7, 2024

Army captures Boko Haram commanders, rescues kidnapped victims

Troops of the Nigerian Army have made significant strides in the fight against Boko Haram, capturing suspected commanders and arresting terrorist logistic suppliers.

The operations also led to the rescue of kidnapped victims and the recovery of looted items.

On August 4, 2024, acting on credible intelligence, troops apprehended two Boko Haram commanders who had infiltrated the Damasak Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Mobbar Local Government Area, Borno State. The suspects, Bana Yamode and Babagana Usman, who claimed to be visiting their families, had previously led attacks on troops in the area.

In addition to the commanders, the army also apprehended two suspected logistic suppliers, Mallam Mustapha Ismaila, 49, and Abdulmudalabi Haruna, 30, and rescued two minors during the operations.

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Further successes were recorded with the surrender of 50 Boko Haram suspects and their families to troops stationed in Bama, Gwoza, and Dikwa Local Government Areas. Meanwhile, in Yobe State, three Boko Haram collaborators were arrested at Gubio Market. During the preliminary investigation, these suspects admitted to involvement in kidnapping and armed robbery. Recovered items included two motorcycles and several mobile phones.

In Kogi State, troops arrested a notorious kidnapping kingpin, Mohammed Bello, in Egbe community of Yagba Local Government Area. Bello, part of a seven-man syndicate, had been on security agencies’ watchlists. Troops also responded to a distress call involving the kidnapping of the former Chairman of Kabba Local Government Area. They engaged the terrorists in Egbe Forest, capturing one suspect and rescuing the victim, who has since been reunited with his family.

These operations highlight the ongoing efforts and successes of the Nigerian Army in combating terrorism and criminal activities across the country.

Army captures Boko Haram commanders, rescues kidnapped victims

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Kidnappers kill hotel owner, manager, guest after collecting N25m ransom

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September 16, 2024

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Kidnappers kill hotel owner, manager, guest after collecting N25m ransom

In a tragic turn of events, kidnappers who abducted a hotel owner, his manager, and a guest in Gauraka community, Tafa Local Government Area, Niger State, have executed their captives despite receiving a ransom of N25 million.

The incident, which occurred early on August 17, 2024, has also claimed the lives of two local vigilantes, Abubakar Muhammad and Ibrahim Garba, who were killed while delivering the ransom.

According to reports from City & Crime, the bodies of the victims were found in the Dogon-Daji Forest, a border area between Kaduna, Niger State, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). They were subsequently transported to an air force base near the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.

Hussaini Abubakar, the commander of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) in Tafa, confirmed that the remains of the vigilantes were buried on Saturday following military clearance.

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Additionally, a man previously abducted from the community about a month ago was rescued with gunshot wounds and is receiving treatment at an army medical facility in Abuja.

The abduction began around 1 am when the kidnappers raided the hotel, forcibly taking all the lodgers. Witnesses reported that the bandits fired shots while leaving, drawing attention to the crime. Despite the presence of a security hunter nearby, the individual fled upon seeing the attackers.

Community residents have expressed growing frustration over the escalating attacks, noting that the bandits frequently operate in nearby forests and along major roads, including the Ijah-Koro and Ijah-Gwari roads leading to Bwari town in the FCT.

Gauraka has experienced at least five kidnapping incidents in the past four months, underscoring the urgent need for increased security measures in the area.

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Five Chinese arrested in Akwa Ibom for illegal mining

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September 16, 2024

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Five Chinese arrested in Akwa Ibom for illegal mining

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested five Chinese nationals suspected of illegal mining activities in Ndito-Eka-Iba village, located in Ibieno Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State.

The EFCC announced the arrests on Sunday, stating that its Special Task Force on Illegal Mining, operating in Uyo, carried out the operation based on credible intelligence regarding illicit mining activities conducted by foreign companies in Eket and Ibieno LGAs.

This development underscores the ongoing efforts of the EFCC to clamp down on illegal mining and protect Nigeria’s natural resources from exploitation by foreign entities.

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The agency’s vigilance in addressing illegal operations continues to support the country’s broader fight against environmental degradation and economic sabotage.

“The five arrested Chinese suspects are Zhon Qinping, apprehended on 10 September, and Li Yi, Xie Bin, Chen Mou Zhou, and Chen Zeng, arrested on 29 August.

“They were arrested at an illegal mining site, where a mineral suspected to be ilmenite, a titanium-iron oxide mineral, was being extracted.

“The suspects will face charges in court once investigations are concluded,” EFCC said.

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Katsina community corps arrests suspect supplying hard drugs to bandits

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September 16, 2024

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Umar Shehu

Katsina community corps arrests suspect supplying hard drugs to bandits

The Katsina Community Watch Corps (CWC) has apprehended Umar Shehu on allegations of supplying illegal injections and drugs to bandits involved in kidnappings in Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State.

The arrest was reported by Bakatsine, a security expert and Conflict and Crisis Journalist in the Northwest region, via a post on X.

Accompanying the post was a video showing a significant quantity of syringes and Umar Shehu’s confession to his involvement in the illegal activities.

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“GOOD NEWS: The Katsina Community Watch Corp (CWC) in Ɗandume Local Government Area has successfully apprehended a man named Umar Shehu, who was involved in trafficking illegal injections and drugs to supply to bandits engaged in kidnappings in Sabuwa LGA all in Katsina State,” the post reads.

“The security team gathered crucial information from Umar and others, but only Umar’s information appeared in the video while others were not recorded for security reasons, according to an insider.”