“Citizens are encouraged to render useful information to the government through Kaduna State’s Security Operations Room via the phone lines 09034000060 and 08170189999,” he added.
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Soldiers kill six bandits, recover weapons in Kaduna
Soldiers kill six bandits, recover weapons in Kaduna
Troops of Operation Whirl Punch have killed six bandits terrorising the Birnin-Gwari general areas in the Birnin-Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The state Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, disclosed this on Friday in Kaduna.
He said the troops successfully cleared Maidaro, Ngade Alha, Dogon Dawa, Damari, Saulawa, Farin Ruwa, Maganda, Sabon Layi, and Kampanin Doka villages, all in the troubled Birnin-Gwari general areas.
He, however, said four of the bandits were killed in Saulawa, and two others were neutralized at Farin Ruwa.
The Commissioner said the items recovered from the clearance operation embarked by the troops are One GPMG, Two AK47 rifles, Six AK47 magazines, One FN rifle magazine, Twenty-two rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, Fifty-one rounds of 7.62 special ammunition, and one motorcycle.
Aruwan said, “In another victory for the security forces against bandits and terrorists in Kaduna State, troops neutralized a total of six terrorist elements during a strong round of clearance operations in Birnin Gwari LGA.
“According to operational feedback to the Kaduna State Government, the troops of Sector 4 Operation Whirl Punch and 198 Special Forces Battalion conducted the special operations in Birnin Gwari LGA, in response to precise intelligence on terrorist activities in the area.
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“The troops began their mission by successfully clearing hot spots at Maidaro, Ngade Alha, Dogon Dawa, Damari, Saulawa, Farin Ruwa, Maganda, Sabon Layi, and Kampanin Doka villages.
“On arriving at Saulawa, contact was made with the bandits, and two of the criminals were swiftly neutralized by the troops during the engagement. One motorcycle and a Baofeng Radio Set were recovered.”
He added, “The troops made further contact with bandits at Farin Ruwa, where four enemy fighters were neutralized in the ensuing firefight.
“The troops cleared the area and recovered the following items: – One GPMG, Two AK47 rifles, Six AK47 magazines, One FN rifle magazine Twenty-two rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, Fifty-one rounds of 7.62 special ammunition, One motorcycle.”
The Commissioner said the state governor, Uba Sani, congratulated the troops – led by Force Commander, Operation Whirl Punch and General Officer Commanding, One Division Nigerian Army, Maj-Gen. MLD Saraso – for another remarkable outing and notable breakthrough in the push against banditry in the flashpoint location.
According to the commissioner, the governor lauded the victory as another testament to the power of efficient collaboration and coordination embraced by the forces and supported by the government.
“He urged the troops to remain unrelenting in their advance towards the heart of the bandits enclaves.
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Nigerian pastor dies during ‘fasting and prayer’ on Abuja mountain
Nigerian pastor dies during ‘fasting and prayer’ on Abuja mountain
A pastor named John Ogbonna, who is said to hail from Ohazara in Ebonyi State, has reportedly passed away while fasting and praying for the situation in Nigeria.
A distressing video reveals the lifeless body of Pastor Ogbonna on a mountain along Arab Road in Kubwa area of Abuja.
It is reported that the pastor had been fasting and praying in the area before his tragic death.
In the video, a voice speaking in Igbo says, “Ebonyi people, Ohaozara people, see where our brother ended. Pastor John Ogbonna.
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He is on the mountain along Arab Road in Abuja, where he died since yesterday (September 22). Today is the 23rd day of September, 2024. Please spread this information to reach his family or anyone who knows him.”
A follower of the late pastor said “His lifeless body was discovered alongside his Bible and other prayer materials, causing sorrow among his congregation, who were awaiting his return.”
The follower added, “He was known for his deep faith and commitment to spiritual retreats, often going to the mountain for extended periods of prayer. The church community is mourning the loss of their spiritual leader, praying for his peaceful rest.”
Nigerian pastor dies during ‘fasting and prayer’ on Abuja mountain
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Hacker takes over Tinubu’s minister WhatsApp number
Hacker takes over Tinubu’s minister WhatsApp number
Suspected hacker has taken over the WhatsApp number of one of the ministers in President Bola Tinubu’s government, Professor Tahir Mamman.
A statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Education, on Friday, said the Minister of Education’s number is now being used by the unauthorized individual.
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It reads : “The Office of the Honourable Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman OON, SAN is informing the general public that the Minister’s WhatsApp number has been hacked and is currently being used by unauthorized individual. We deeply regret any inconvenience this might cause and urge everyone to disregard any message of request received from the said number until further notice.
“The matter has been reported to the relevant authorities and is under investigation. We advise all members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.”
Hacker takes over Tinubu’s minister WhatsApp number
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Court grants N5m bail to whistleblower, PIDO
Court grants N5m bail to whistleblower, PIDO
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to Isaac Bristol, the alleged whistleblower behind the PIDOMNigeria account on X (formerly Twitter), following his arrest by the police.
Justice Emeka Nwite approved Bristol’s bail at N5 million with one surety of the same amount.
The ruling came after a motion on notice was submitted by Deji Adeyanju, who led the legal team defending Bristol.
In delivering his ruling, Justice Nwite stated that the defendant must surrender his passport to the court and that the surety should reside in Abuja.
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Additionally, the surety is required to provide evidence of three years of tax clearance and submit two passport-sized photographs along with an affidavit of means.
Bristol has been in custody at the Kuje Correctional Centre since September 11.
He faces charges of alleged treason, mobilizing support during the #EndBadGovernance protests, making false money-laundering claims against President Bola Tinubu, and unlawfully handling classified government documents in violation of the Official Secrets Act of 1962.
Court grants N5m bail to whistleblower, PIDO
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