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Military deactivates 53 illegal refining sites, apprehends 19 suspects
Military deactivates 53 illegal refining sites, apprehends 19 suspects
THE Defence Headquarters says troops of Operation Delta Safe have uncovered and deactivated 53 illegal refining sites, recovered stolen products and apprehended 19 suspected oil thieves in one week.
The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the operations of the Armed Forces of Nigeria across the country on Thursday in Abuja.
Buba said the troops had sustained momentum against crude oil theft in the Niger Delta region.
He said the troops discovered and destroyed 54 dugout pits, 66 boats, 138 storage tanks, 253 cooking ovens, two pumping machines, eight speedboats, 17 hoses, 18 drums and two cylinders.
He said the troops also recovered 983,350 litres of stolen crude oil, 144,980 litres of illegally refined AGO and 71,650 litres of DPK.
“Troops also neutralised one criminal, rescued three hostages and recovered one fabricated rifle, 18 vehicles and one torch light,” he said.
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In South East, Buba said the troops of operation UDO KA conducted snap operation and arrested suspected IPOB/ESN in Ikwo and Okigwe Local Government Areas of Ebonyi and Imo States during the week.
He said the troops neutralised five terrorists, arrested 12 suspected criminals and rescued seven kidnapped hostages.
According to him: “Troops recovered two locally made guns, four rounds of 7.62 mm Special ammo, one FN rifle barrel, IED materials, 10 water gel explosives, three detonators, one detonating cord among others.
“All recovered items, arrested suspects and rescued hostages were handed over to the relevant authority for further action.”
The defence spokesman said the military had uncovered and neutralised some of the criminal `safe havens’ across various theaters of operation.
He revealed that criminals used national parks, game reserves and forests across the country as their hideouts.
“The military has identified several of these `safe havens’ and operations are targeted towards ensuring that they are completely dismantled.
“Recently, one of such hideouts in the southeast was invaded by troops, and they found unspeakable and unprintable activities going on in the invaded camps.
“It goes to tell us that these extremists are cannibals, feasting on fellow human beings and conducting other forms of dastardly acts,” he said.
Military deactivates 53 illegal refining sites, apprehends 19 suspects
(NAN)
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Army nabs six kidnappers, rejects N2m bribe in Taraba
Army nabs six kidnappers, rejects N2m bribe in Taraba
Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sub Sector 3 OPERATION WHIRL STROKE (OPWS), have arrested six kidnappers in Taraba State.
According to the army, they acted on a tip-off, after which troops from the 93 Battalion Sub-Sector 3B OPWS, stationed at Forward Operating Base Wukari, carried out a well-planned raid in Chinkai Village of Wukari Local Government Area.
This raid led to the apprehension of two individuals identified as Usman Gide Ali, aged 25 and Abdulrahaman Amadu, aged 28.
The suspects have been on wanted list of the security agencies for their involvement in multiple kidnappings in Wukari and its surroundings.
Upon their arrest, the suspects attempted to bribe the troops with 2 million Naira for their release. However, the soldiers staunchly refused the bribe, underscoring their dedication to justice and integrity.
The suspects were also overheard stating that if money failed to secure their freedom, their associates would resort to armed means to rescue them from custody.
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Ina different operation in Ibi Local Government Area, troops stationed at Sarikin Kudu acting on credible intelligence apprehended four more suspected kidnappers.
They have been identified as Jafaru Banyi, aged 28, Mohammad Ardo, aged 25, Amadu Lawal Shatta, aged 20 and Biyu Ardu, aged 25.
The suspects have been linked to numerous high-profile abductions in the region, targeting both locals and foreigners for ransom and have long been under the surveillance of security agencies.
The Commander 6 Brigade/ Sector 3 OPWS, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidebere Uwa, has since commended the troops for their courage and unwavering commitment to ethical standards.
He emphasized that the successful apprehension of these suspects is a testament to the diligent efforts and dedication of the soldiers, highlighting their refusal to accept bribes as a clear demonstration of their professionalism and integrity.
Army nabs six kidnappers, rejects N2m bribe in Taraba
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78 suspected internet fraudsters arrested in Enugu, Imo
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested no fewer than 78 suspected internet fraudsters in Enugu and Imo States.
This was announced in a statement published on the Commission’s official X page on Monday.
According to the Commission’s statement, 29 suspects were apprehended in Enugu State, while 49 were arrested in Imo State.
The statement reads, “Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested seventy-eight (78) suspected internet fraudsters in Enugu and Imo States, respectively.
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“While twenty-nine suspects were arrested on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Enugu State metropolis, the remaining forty-nine suspects were nabbed on Friday, May 17, 2024, in Imo State metropolis.
“The 78 suspects were arrested following actionable intelligence about their suspected involvement in online criminal activities.
“Items recovered from them include mobile phones, laptops, and 13 cars.
“They will be charged in court as soon as investigations are concluded.”
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Kano mosque attack: Principal suspect pleads guilty, remanded
Kano mosque attack: Principal suspect pleads guilty, remanded
An Upper Shariah Court sitting in Kano, yesterday, ordered the remand of the principal suspect, Shafi’u Abubakar in connection of an arson attack on mosque in Gadan village, Gezawa Local Government Area of the state.
Although, the suspect pleaded guilty as charged, but the case could not continue because of lack of legal representation.
The court presided over Halhalatu Zakariya directed the Attorney General to provide the suspect with legal representation.
The court ordered the remand of the suspect for one week and adjourned the case till May 31, 2024.
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