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How We Raided, Kidnapped FGC Yauri Students — Bandit

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7 months ago

October 12, 2023

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Operatives of the Police Special Tactical Squad and the Intelligence Response Team of the Department of Force Intelligence, paraded a total of 54 criminals/suspects arrested for kidnapping, armed robbery, gun running and murders, among other crimes.

The suspects include one Auwal Abdullahi, who confessed his involvement in the kidnapping of some students of Federal Government College, Yauri, in Kebbi State.

The students were subsequently taken to Dansadau forest, in Zamfara State.

“Upon his arrest, he confessed to have participated in the kidnap of the students on June 17, 2021, which he did in collaboration with one Kachala Dogogide of Dansadau forest, in Zamfara State, who happened to be the gang leader who led about 100 men to the school for the raid.”

Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, while conducting the parade of the criminals, disclosed that a gang among them was apprehended and found to be in possession of fake dollars.

He said: “The gallant operatives of DFI-IRT and DFI-STS recovered 92 different firearms, 760 live ammunition, 14 exhibit vehicles, one forged document, 120 magazines, two IEDs, one suicide belt, as well as cash sums of fake currencies totaling 970,000 US dollars, which were also marked as exhibits for the prosecution of the various cases.”

Giving details of the operations, the Force PRO said, “On August 8, 2023, while acting on credible intelligence, our personnel arrested two individuals, one Abdulmalik Abdurrahman from Kano State and Umaru Musa from Kaduna State, in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

“The arrest was a result of their possession of a whooping 970,000 United States Dollars, which raised suspicions of counterfeiting.

“On interrogations, both individuals openly confessed involvement in a counterfeit currency scheme.

“They disclosed that they had acquired the fake U.S. dollars at the cost of 250,000 Naira each from a supplier based in Lagos State. Our operatives are closing in on their supplier as we speak.

“Similarly, the IRT executed another highly successful operation, resulting in the apprehension of five principal suspects connected with the kidnapping of a Swiss national named Diego Tanner.

“This unfortunate incident occurred on May 30, 2023, when Mr. Tanner was abducted and subsequently released after a ransom payment of 2000 euros.

“The operatives of the IRT, tirelessly working to bring criminals to justice, put to use, the Nigeria Police Force’s ICT apparatus and arrested all the five principal suspects involved in this kidnapping case earlier listed.

“This operation not only led to the apprehension of the suspects but also resulted in the recovery of critical evidence; including an iPhone 12 belonging to the victim, forged documents, fake gold-plated bars, and a single-barrel rifle.”

He continued, “In an operation on August12, 2023, operatives of the D STS received critical intelligence about banditry syndicates causing havoc in Gus and its neighboring areas in Zamfara State.

“Swift, intelligent action was taken leading to the apprehension of Jabbi Nasani and Zayyan Muhammad, who are both major suppliers of arms and ammunition to these bandits.

“During this operation, four AK-47 rifles, five AK-47 magazines, three fabricated AK-47 rifles, and 17 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition were recovered. The suspects have already been charged to court.

“Another notable operstion is the arrest of Lamido Wakili, aged 35, on the 7th of September 2023, at approximately 10am. This operation took place in Jomaku village, Karim Lamido LGA of Taraba State, and it followed credible intelligence regarding Lamido Wakili’s involvement in criminal activities.

“While Lamido Wakili has been apprehended, others involved in this case are at large.During this operation, the Police recovered 1 AK-47 rifle and sixty rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition from Lamido Wakili.

“Our relentless pursuit continues as we actively seek to bring the remaining suspects to justice. Lamido Wakili will face charges in accordance with the law upon the conclusion of our comprehensive investigation.”

Continuing he said, “On September 27, 2023, at approximately 08:30am, our dedicated operatives acted swiftly based on credible intelligence and arrested Suleiman Ibrahim, popularly known as Chairman Lolo, aged 40, in Rijani village, Kaduna State.

“During this operation, the Police recovered, one AK-47 rifle bearing breach number 56360611624X16, 14 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition, and a distinctive blue-coloured Bajaj motorcycle.

“In another significant case, on August 24, 2023, DFI-STS operatives acted on crucial intelligence and arrested three suspects, Emmanuel Ikechukwu (50), Ibrahim Isah (40), and Bijji Ruwa (35), for their involvement in gun running, and supply of arms to bandits.

“During the operation, three brand-new pump-action guns, 107 rounds of live cartridges, and three single-barrel rifles were recovered from the suspects.

“These individuals have been operating in this illegal trade since 2021. Charges will be filed upon the conclusion of investigation.

“Also, on September 7, 2023, at approximately 10:30am, vigilant operatives of th DFI-STS received crucial intelligence that led to the apprehension of one Abdullazeez Muktar Giwa, aged 35, in Kaduna State.

“Giwa was deeply involved in car snatching trade of stolen vehicles. As a result of this operation, several stolen vehicles were recovered, which included a distinctive blue-colored Toyota Hilux van, a white Toyota Corolla with registration number MKA 483 TA, an ash colored Toyota Camry with registration number XRZ 210, and a silver coloured Toyota Corolla

“Currently, Abdullazeez Muktar Giwa is actively cooperating with investigative team, providing valuable information that will aid in the apprehension of his collaborators in these unlawful activities”.

Furthermore he said, ‘”On the evening of August 6, 2023, around 8:00pm, a Toyota Corolla was reported stolen from its original location behind the NYSC Camp in Kubwa, Abuja.

“Swiftly responding to the report, the operatives of the DFI-STS, armed with valuable intelligence, embarked on a mission to track down the stolen vehicle.

“Their investigative efforts led them to a concealed location in Ado, situated within Karu LGA of Nasarawa State, where the stolen Toyota Corolla was successfully located. Remarkably, during this operation, not only was the stolen Corolla recovered, but another vehicle, a 2014 Ford Focus, was found in the same vicinity.

“The recovered Toyota Corolla has since been returned to its rightful owner, Mrs. Bridget Ekwerugbe, bringing a sense of relief and closure to the victim. On the legal front, the suspect responsible for the theft has been arraigned in court.

“Also, on September 30, 2023, the operatives of the DFI-STS executed an operation that led to the apprehension of one Emmanuel Simon.”

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Abuja Church General Overseer Evicts Estranged Wife, Six Children

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May 21, 2024

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A popular pastor, Stanley Ogbonna, has allegedly driven his estranged wife, Chioma, and six children out of their house in Abuja.

Ogbonna, a General Overseer of the God’s Spring Assembly, also known as Glass Church, Kubwa, Abuja, was said to be in an unsettling relationship with his wife, which led to their divorce.

He was accused of telling the court he had sold his properties to prevent the embattled wife from having a share of his wealth.

In a clip that went viral on social media platforms on Tuesday, Chioma was seen accusing the pastor of infidelity and domestic abuse, among others.

Property of entranged wife being thrown out.

She narrated how she had suffered with the pastor for over 18 to 19 years with six children and how the husband had packed his properties out of the house while sleeping around with different women.

Properties thrown out
She said, “See him, God will help me. This is a pastor. Look at him. This is the pastor, Stanley Ogbonna. He called the police and evicted me and the children out of the house.

“Look at me, look at my properties all outside unannounced. We were in the house this afternoon; he just came to the house with the police and threw my things away. He already packed his things out of the house for years, sleeping around.

Pastor Stanley Ogbonna

“Today, he has come to disgrace me after labouring with him for 18 years, 19 years. See what the General Overseer of God’s Wing Assembly, Glass Church, Kubwa, is doing. I’m his wife, who laboured with him for 19 years.

“The world needs to come into this and give me justice for suffering me for all these years after giving him six children. His last child is a four-year-old.

“Look at me outside and my properties. He feels nobody will speak for me. Jehovah will speak for me,” Chioma added.

Efforts to reach the pastor and the church to discuss the wife’s allegation proved abortive. The church’s inquiry number was unreachable, and the mail sent has not been replied to as of the time of filing this report.

On April 18, the church held a programme titled “Happy Birthday in perfect grace” to celebrate Ogbonna’s birthday.

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Suspected Kidnapper Dies After Gun Battle With Police In Delta

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23 hours ago

May 20, 2024

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A leader of a kidnap syndicate, Joel Joseph has been reported killed.

He died after a gun battle with the Police Special Squad in Inene Community, Ughelli North Local Government Area.

The Police also recovered from the deceased suspect, one AK47 rifle loaded with 10 rounds of live ammunition.

According to Daily Post, the suspect died at the General Hospital, Ughelli where he was taken for treatment after the encounter.

Delta State Police Public Relations Officer SP Bright Edafe confirmed the report in a statement signed and made available to newsmen.

He said the suspect who is a native of Ekakpamre Community in Ughelli North LGA opened fire on the police operatives upon sighting them.

According to SP Edafe, “In the ensuing gun duel, the suspect sustained serious gunshot injuries and was taken to the General Hospital Ughelli where he died while receiving treatment.”

He said, “Efforts are being intensified to arrest other gang members as contained in the intel.”

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Fear In Anambra Community Over Missing 19 Rifles

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1 day ago

May 20, 2024

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Fears and concerns have heightened over the disappearance of about 19 pump action guns reportedly donated to the local vigilante security team in the Awada community in the Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.

The PUNCH gathered that the whereabouts of the guns became unknown during the handing over of the community’s security equipment to a newly engaged security outfit.

The development caused a mild drama at the community town hall on Sunday, when the community leaders, led by its newly-elected President-General, Patrick Oyeduba, and the executive members, discovered that out of the 27 pump action guns donated to the outgoing local vigilante, only eight were handed over, while the remaining 19 could not be accounted for.

The handing over of the security items, including the pump action guns, vehicles, motorcycles and other security gadgets was supervised by the police team from the Area Commander in Ogidi led by the leader of the patrol team, Inspector Hyginus Giwonke.

Members of the community had in April, elected new executive members of the landlord association of the area, where Oyeduba emerged as the new President-General of the Awada Landlord Association.

Oyeduba, who spoke to journalists at the end of the handover, said the change of community leadership necessitated a total overhaul in the security architecture in the area to fortify security in the area.

He said, “Today, our community is changing its security architecture and personnel. A new security outfit under the Nigeria Police Community Policing led by Commander Jude Akachukwu has taken over today.

“This development became necessary because we want to fortify the security in the area by bringing in new personnel who will be loyal to the new leadership of the community.

“In the past, we had lots of security concerns even though we had the local vigilante security team in place. In the last dispensation, the community witnessed many reported cases of stealing, kidnapping, burglary, armed robberies and attacks carried out by hoodlums around the community. This shows that the security on the ground then was not active and it became necessary for us as the new leadership to make the required change.

“The former security team did not live up to expectations and there are fears they might not be loyal to the new leadership, hence the need to change and overhaul the security apparatus of the community. With this development, there is a new dawn for the Awada community in terms of security as the people can now sleep with their two eyes closed.”

Oyeduba, while lamenting over the missing guns, said an official report would be made about the worrisome development.

Earlier, while advising the new security team, the Inspector from the Ogidi Area Command, Giwonke, who supervised the handover, told the personnel to ensure they were security conscious at all times.

The commander of the new security team, Jude Ukachukwu, assured the community of adequate security of lives and property.

“We will ensure that the people of Awada are well protected. We are also using this opportunity to fire a warning to the hoodlums disturbing the community’s peace because there would not be a hiding place for any criminal elements and criminalities in Awada anymore,” he added.