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Army kills 30 terrorists who attacked Guards Brigade
• DHQ assures FCT residents of safety
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said 30 of the terrorists who attacked troops of the Guards Brigade in the Bwari area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), last Sunday, have been killed.
Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Bernard Onyeuko, who made the disclosure at the Bi-weekly news conference on military operations, yesterday, in Abuja, also assured Nigerians, especially residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), of their safety, saying the security situation in the nation’s capital was under control.
Onyeuko said the operation was conducted by troops of 7 Guards Battalion and 167 Special Force Battalion, in conjunction with the air component of “Operation Whirl Punch” between Sunday and Tuesday.
He said the troops successfully cleared Kawu and Ido villages neutralising the terrorists and destroyed their enclave and hideout. He said the ground troops also recovered six motorcycles, two AK47 rifles and one fully loaded LMG magazine, amongst others.
He assured that the armed forces working in synergy with the various security agencies is committed to protecting the lives and property of all Nigerians. He urged citizens to go about their legitimate businesses without fear of attack.
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“The hierarchy of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies wishes to reassure Nigerians of its commitment. With the recent operations carried out from July 13, we wish to assure residents of FCT Abuja, in particular, that we are undaunted and unrelenting in our efforts to ensure the safety of lives and properties. People should go about their normal businesses as their safety is guaranteed.
“The support and cooperation of all Nigerians is, hereby, solicited as security is everybody’s business. Citizens are encouraged to report any unusual persons in your community to security agencies. If you see something, say something.”
Gen Onyeuko said over 30 terrorists were killed during the Bwari attack by the soldiers who recovered several weapons, just as military offensive operations in the entire FCT is yielding positive result.
Giving an insight into the Bwari attack, he said: “Troops of 7 Guards Battalion and 167 Special Force Battalion, in conjunction with the air component of Operation Whirl Punch, conducted a clearance patrol around the Bwari general area between July 24 – 26, 2022.
“Troops successfully cleared Kawu and Ido villages. Consequently, about 30 terrorists were neutralised and their enclave and hideout destroyed. Ground troops also recovered six motorcycles, two AK47 rifles and one fully loaded LMG magazine, amongst others.”
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Fresh grid collapse plunges Nigeria into nationwide blackout
Fresh grid collapse plunges Nigeria into nationwide blackout
The electricity grid collapsed on Thursday, plunging the country into blackout, the second time in three months in 2024.
Data from the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) showed the grid collapsed at about 4pm on Thursday, dropping from 2,984 megawatts (MW) to zero within an hour.
All the 21 plants connected to the grid stopped operations by 5pm.
Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), in a statement on Thursday, said the current power outage was due to a system failure from the national grid.
“The system collapsed at about 16:28 hours today 28 March 2024, causing the outage currently being experienced across our franchise area,” AEDC said.
“We appeal for your understanding as all stakeholders are working hard to restore normal supply.”
In a notice to its customers, the management of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) said the system collapse resulted in a loss of power supply across its network.
“We are currently working with our partners as we hope for speedy restoration of the grid. We will keep you updated as soon as the power supply is restored. Kindly bear with us,” EKEDC said.
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Police nab fake inspector, recover stolen cars
Police nab fake inspector, recover stolen cars
Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested a fake Inspector who engages in armed robbery and car snatching, among other crimes.
This was disclosed by the Rivers State Police Commissioner, Olatunji Dosu while parading the suspect among other suspected criminals on Wednesday.
According to the Dosu, Monday Igbali, the fake inspector, was a former sergeant who was dismissed after being charged in a kidnapping case in 2021.
He noted that three fancy cars were recovered from Igbali, who runs a gang of five criminals.
Dosu states, “The command commenced an investigation in response to a report filed on August 11, 2023, by one Fibika Kingsley that his Lexus EX330 had been stolen at gunpoint along Agip Road by five gunmen.’’
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“The investigations led to the arrest of one Monday Igbali, aged 43, a native of Okwuzi in the Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGA of Rivers State.
“He is a former police sergeant who was dismissed after being indicted in a kidnapping case in 2021.
“Since his dismissal, he has continued to parade himself as a police officer, even claiming to be an Inspector of Police, a rank he did not attain before his dismissal.
“He works with a gang of five, with four gang members still at large.
“He has robbed a total of nine cars and sold them for between N1.3m and N2.5m each. He was arrested on March 8, 2024, at his home in Chokocho, Etche, after the police conducted due surveillance following investigations.
“We have recovered three cars from him: a Lexus 330, a Lexus IS250, and a Toyota Highlander.”
Police nab fake inspector, recover stolen cars
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Breaking: Military releases FirstNews editor, Segun Olatunji
Breaking: Military releases FirstNews editor, Segun Olatunji
The military has finally released Segun Olatunji, editor of FirstNews, who has been in their custody since March 15.
Olatunji was released on Thursday to Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) General Secretary Iyobosa Uwugiaren and The Nation Deputy Editor Yomi Odunuga under a bridge in Asokoro, Abuja.
It was also learnt that the documents for his release were signed inside a security vehicle with heavily armed operatives.
The security agents were said to be masked and the number plates of their vehicles covered up.
The editor was abducted by armed men in his home in Iyana Odo, Abule Egba area of Lagos, on March 15.
His family members were kept in the dark on his whereabouts and why he was arrested.
Several groups, including the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), the Nigerian Guild of Editors, almost daily mounted pressure on the government for Olatunji’s release.
On Wednesday, the Nigerian chapter of the International Press Institute said the journalist was in the custody of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA).
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