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Japa Documents: Edo Police Arrest Travel Agent Who Dupes Woman N11m

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2 years ago

January 23, 2024

A 40-year-old travel agent is presently cooling his feet at the custody of the Edo State Police Command after allegedly obtaining the sum of N11M million from a woman for travel documents to the USA.

Parading the suspect on Tuesday alongside other suspects arrested for various crimes, Police Public Relations Officer, Edo State Police Command, SP Chidi Nwabuzor, said the suspect would appear in court after an ongoing discreet investigation into the case.

Nwabuzor, while disclosing that 14 suspects were arrested for various crimes in the state, said the operatives of the anti-kidnapping and cyber crime unit arrested two siblings, Kasim Ajala, 35, and Jamiu Ajala, 29, for fraudulently under the pretence of supplying cocoa produce to their victim.

“The Operatives of the command monitoring unit while acting on credible information that one blue colour Toyota Sienna vehicle with Reg No. ACA 934 ZP was conveying weeds suspected to be Indian hemp from Lagos to Anambra State.

“Immediately, operatives stormed the road, intercepted, and arrested the driver one Nwankwo Afamefuna ‘M’, his vehicle was searched, and five (5) bags of weeds suspected to be Indian hemp were found.

“The suspect made a statement and could not give a satisfactory account of it. He will soon be charged to court,” said the image maker.

He said the command has also arrested one Efosa Iyase, who has confessed to be a member of a syndicate who specialises in burglary and stealing of properties in Benin City.

Besides the arrests, Nwabuzor said the operatives also recovered items, which include arms and ammunition, three laptops, 24 android phones, 11 Bolton phones, and one ipad phone amongst others.

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Tension As Civilian Task Force Member Opens Fire Inside Kebbi Mosque

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9 hours ago

September 15, 2025

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Residents of Faransi village in Danko Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State were thrown into shock after a member of the civilian Joint Task Force, popularly known as Yansakai, allegedly opened fire inside a mosque.

According to a report on Sunday by security analyst Zagazola Makama via his X handle, the incident left one youth, identified as Bawa Kiri, with gunshot injuries. His father, Kiri Nyako, reported the case to troops of 1 Brigade at Unashi.

Military sources said efforts are ongoing to trace and apprehend the suspected Yansakai member behind the attack.

Meanwhile, the injured victim has been evacuated to Ribah General Hospital in Zuru Local Government Area, where he is receiving treatment.

Details of the incident remain sketchy as investigations continue.

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Bandits Leader Who Allegedly Killed 34 Katsina Worshippers Seen In Peace Meeting

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9 hours ago

September 15, 2025

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A picture has surfaced showing Babaro, a notorious bandit leader, at a peace dialogue held on Sunday in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State.

Security analyst, Zagazola Makama shared the photo on X, noting that Babaro has been terrorising the Kankara and Malumfashi areas.

Makama said Babaro is alleged to have led the recent attack on worshippers in Mantau, Malumfashi LGA, where 32 people were killed and many others injured during Isha prayers.

The development comes as security analyst Bakatsine also confirmed on Sunday that Faskari residents and bandits agreed on a peace deal that included mutual forgiveness, unarmed entry into towns, safe farming, grazing, and the release of captives without ransom.

“Peace deal in Faskari LGA, Katsina State as residents and bandits agree on unarmed entry into town by bandits, safe farming/grazing, mutual forgiveness, captives freed without ransom. Notorious figures like Ado Aleru, Babaro and Kwashen-garwa attended,” Bakatsine wrote.

Authorities were yet to issue an official statement regarding the incident, DAILY POST reports.

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NAF Air Raids Kill Three Boko Haram Commanders In Borno

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9 hours ago

September 15, 2025

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Boko Haram fighters are reportedly in disarray following sustained airstrikes by the Nigerian military on their hideouts in Borno State.

According to a report on Sunday by security analyst, Zagazola Makama via his X handle, the air raids targeted insurgent camps in Gobara and Balangaje, near Sambisa Forest in Gwoza Local Government Area, destroying several structures.

At least three senior commanders, identified as Mustafa, Ba Bunu, and Awana Kura, were said to have been killed in the operation.

The development has heightened anxiety among fighters, women, and children in the affected enclaves. A senior commander, Modu Kunduli, was reported to have informed another top leader, Bakura (alias Weeze), that the group’s ranks were unsettled by the bombardments.

Bakura, who operates around Kwajaffa–Ngabur village in Hawul LGA, was also quoted as expressing concern after sighting Nigerian Air Force jets over Garkida and Gombi areas.

Intelligence reports further indicate that the insurgents are considering retreating to their hideouts in Ngulde, Askira/Uba Local Government Area, pending further directives from their leaders.

Security sources said troops have been placed on alert to monitor possible movement of fighters as they attempt to evade additional air raids.