Troops capture wanted bandit, recover cache of ammunition

As part of ongoing efforts to eliminate criminal activities in Taraba State under the umbrella of Operation LAFIYAN JAMAA, troops from the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have carried out a series of well-coordinated operations across various local government areas.

These efforts have led to the capture of a notorious bandit, the arrest of a fake military officer, and the discovery of a significant amount of arms and ammunition.

In a statement issued by Captain Olubodunde Oni, the Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations for 6 Brigade, it was revealed that troops acted swiftly following a distress call from a local hunter on 16 April 2025. The troops moved quickly to a suspected bandits’ hideout at Dutsen Kachalla in Lainde, Lau LGA.

“Upon spotting the approaching soldiers, the criminals fled into the rugged terrain. The troops chased them down and managed to recover one (1) AK-47 magazine, one (1) AK-47 rifle butt, one (1) military headgear, and a National Identification Card belonging to one Adamu Umaru Jauro,” the statement noted.

“On 19 April 2025, based on reliable intelligence, troops captured a known criminal, Yusuf Hammadu, alias “Dogo,” in Lainde Jessy, Lau LGA. Hammadu had been on the radar of security agencies for his involvement in various criminal activities. During questioning, he admitted to being part of a gang responsible for multiple kidnappings and ransom collections in Jalingo, Ardo-Kola, Lau, and Yorro LGAs.”

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A separate operation on 22 April 2025 led to the arrest of Richard Ogu, who had been falsely claiming to be a serving Major in the Nigerian Army.

“The suspect falsely asserted that he had been assigned to 20 Model Battalion in Gashaka. During initial questioning, Ogu admitted to having been a discharged Flight Sergeant in the Nigerian Air Force since November 22, 2019,” the statement explained. Ogu had been defrauding people by impersonating a military officer. Notably, he traded his Nissan Jeep for a Toyota Corolla worth ₦5.2 million and failed to pay the remaining balance. He also took ₦1.6 million as a deposit for supplying 350 bags of Beniseed and extorted funds from locals in Bali and Gassol LGAs, claiming to be involved in military recruitment. He even posed as the Officer Commanding the Forward Operating Base in Bali, attempting to procure firearms for community leaders.

In yet another operation on 24 April 2025, 6 Brigade troops, in collaboration with DIA operatives, carried out a successful raid at Jatau-Nyimu village in Donga LGA. The operation resulted in the recovery of eighty-six (86) rounds of 5.6MM ammunition, one (1) Tarvor magazine, four (4) cartridges, one (1) Beofeng handheld radio, three (3) single-barrel guns, and two (2) military camouflage uniforms.

Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, the Commander of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, praised the troops for their professionalism and dedication. He reiterated the commitment of the Nigerian Army to securing lasting peace in Taraba State and urged the public to continue providing timely, credible information to support their operations.

General Uwa also cautioned the public against dealing with individuals who demand money or material goods for military recruitment, emphasizing that joining the Nigerian Army is a voluntary, free, and merit-based process.

Troops capture wanted bandit, recover cache of ammunition

Police arrest two Kano men with N150m tramadol

The Kano State Police Command has arrested at least two suspected drug traffickers; Muntari Shu’aibu and Imrana Rabi’u.

In a statement issued on Thursday, Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Bakori revealed that the suspects were found in possession of six bales of suspected illicit drugs, Tramadol, worth more than $92,000 (approximately N150 million).

Bakori said, “The Command, in a skilfully coordinated intelligence-led sting operation, apprehended the suspects with the substance, following a tip-off.”

He disclosed that the arrest was part of ongoing efforts to tackle the root causes of violent crimes in the state.

He stated, “The operation followed efforts of the command to curb enablers of violent crimes, which, according to him, are majorly illicit drug trafficking and abuse in the state.”

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The police chief also confirmed that the suspects had been handed over to the Kano Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation and prosecution.

“This is in line with the Inspector-General of Police’s approach to policing and in the spirit of strengthening inter-agency synergy among security organisations,” he stated.

“The fight against drug trafficking and abuse in the state and the country at large remains a collective one,” Bakori emphasised.

“The command reiterates its commitment to collaborating with other security agencies in combating all forms of crime and criminality in the state.”

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2027: Ex-IGP Adamu eyes Nasarawa governorship

A former Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has officially declared his intention to contest in the 2027 gubernatorial election in Nasarawa State under the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform.

Adamu recently made his declaration during a meeting with members of the APC State Working Committee, held in Lafia, the state capital.

The former police chief said his decision was driven by a “clarion call” from the people of Nasarawa who, according to him, believe in his leadership capabilities and experience. He pledged to run an all-inclusive and people-oriented administration if elected as governor.

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“I am answering the call of my people who believe I can serve and move Nasarawa forward.

“My administration, by the grace of God, will be inclusive, transparent, and focused on delivering tangible development across all sectors,” Adamu stated.

Meanwhile, his declaration has added a significant name to the growing list of aspirants eyeing the governorship seat in 2027.