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No Intelligence About Kuje Prison Break, Attackers Used Principle Of Surprise – NCoS

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3 years ago

July 7, 2022

The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) said it did not have an intelligence report that the Kuje Correctional Centre, Abuja could be attacked by terrorists.

The NCoS stated that it only gathered intelligence about the custodial centre in Bauchi and one other place.

Speaking on TVC News’ Your View on Thursday, the NCoS spokesman, Umar Abubakar, maintained that the service has all its correctional centres; saying, however, that the attackers adopted what he called the principle of surprise.

He said: “We didn’t have intelligence about Kuje Correctional Centre. The intelligence we had was about Bauchi and another. We will only appeal to the communities where these facilities are located to assist us with intelligence. It also has to do with the synergy among the various security agencies.

“All our facilities are fortified. What I want to tell you is that what they adopted is the principle of surprise. They came in with IEDs to our facilities and when they came in, the armed men on ground engaged them in a fierce battle.

“They shared themselves into three. There was an attempt to gain entrance through the main gate of the facility but they could not. Because of the fierce battle from the armed men on ground. The third group now used IEDs by the wall. They brought down the wall and got access to the facility.”

On the fatalities recorded during the jailbreak, Umar disclosed that an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) lost his life in the Tuesday attack, while some men of the NCoS sustained gunshot injuries.

He explained further that three of the terrorists were shot dead as some escaped with bullet wounds.

“On the side of the security personnel on duty, we lost one civil defense officer, while some of our men sustained gunshot wounds; they are currently being treated in one of the hospitals.

“Then, on the side of the terrorists, three were gunned down and some escaped with gunshots wounds and we have made an appeal to hospitals and clinics that if there is anybody who come to the hospital or clinic with gunshot wound, such person is a criminal and such person should be reported to the nearest police station or they can get across to us,” he said.

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Abductors Kill Seminary, Free One In Edo

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2 minutes ago

November 5, 2025

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Kidnappers have killed Emmanuel Alabi a seminary of Immaculate Conception Minor, Ivianokpodi, Estako East Local Government Area, 95 days after he was abducted.

Late Alabi and two other seminaries, Japhet Jesse and Joshua Aleobua, were abducted on July 10, 2025.

In June this year, Peter Andrew, from the same Ivianokpodi seminary was abducted and killed.

Jesse escaped and regained freedom but others remained with the kidnappers.

Their plea for freedom and rescue did not yield any results even as the kidnappers placed them among their previous dead victims.

Aleobua regained freedom on November 4th but Alabi was shot dead while attempting to escape.

A statement by the Catholic Diocese of Auchi and signed by the Assistant Director of Communications, Fr. Linus Imoedemhe, was silent on how Alabi died.

The statement said Bishop of the Diocese of Auchi, Most Rev. Gabriel Dunia, expressed deep pain and sorrow over the loss of the young seminarian.

It said Bishop Dunia called on security agencies to intensify efforts toward protecting the lives and property of all citizens and cautioned political leaders against turning a blind eye on the worsening insecurity situation in the nation.

Bishop Dunia urged them to prioritize the safety and well-being of the people over political ambitions ahead of the 2027 elections.

According to the statement, “The Catholic Diocese of Auchi invites all the faithful and people of goodwill to join us in praying for the repose of the soul of Emmanuel Alabi, and for the peace, healing, and security of our people and land.

“The Diocese of Auchi remains committed to the values of faith, peace, and justice, trusting in God’s infinite mercy to bring comfort to the bereaved family, the seminary community, and all those affected by this tragedy.

“May the soul of Emmanuel Alabi, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.”

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Amotekun Arrests 16 Illegal Immigrants, 22 Others In Ondo

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1 hour ago

November 5, 2025

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The Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun Corps, has arrested 16 illegal immigrants who were found wandering in some parts of the state.

The corps said it also arrested 22 persons who were allegedly involved in various criminal activities across the state.

Speaking at the headquarters of the Amotekun Corps, in Akure, the state capital, on Wednesday, the state Commander of the corps, Adetunji Adeleye, said the suspects were arrested for allegedly breaching the law and order of the state.

According to the Amotekun boss, the illegal immigrants were allegedly brought into the state from the Republic of Togo and the Republic of Benin for unlawful motives.

He said, “We have unusual visitors amongst us. We have Mustafa, Steve, Alfosus, Tango Juntu, and Simon involved in bringing in illegal immigrants into the country for sinister motives.

“We equally have the 22 illegal immigrants that, upon interrogation, were not able to tell us how they came in from Benin Republic and Togo without any mission into the country. ‎

“We are right now going to hand them over to the immigration services for further scrutiny, to the extent that I believe once they find out that their stay is not healthy, they will be sent out of the country.”

On the other 16 suspects, Adeleye said they were allegedly involved in various crimes such as rape, stealing, vandalism, killing, kidnapping, among others.

“What we are saying is that Ondo State still remains one of the safest states, especially with the synergy that exists with all security agencies. As of today, we were able to arrest a syndicate that has consistently been vandalising state government machinery (SIC).

“Overnight, when our operatives caught up with them as a result of our diligent intelligence, they opened fire on our men, but we remained resolute. Rather than responding, we were able to apprehend them.

“We have one Aderemi, 35 years, who was arrested in relation to killing, murder, and suspected kidnapping. We equally have one Mr Etok, a 45-year-old man, who is suspected to be a spy for kidnappers,” he stated.

He added, “We have one Victor who was arrested in Ofosu on the allegation of murder, and we have Mwazu, Sani, Mosund, James, and Sehidu arrested in connection with the vandalisation of government property.”

Adeleye reiterated that the state remained safe, but unsafe for criminals.

“It is not a place for criminals to thrive. ‎Head or tail, Amotekun will catch you, so the best thing is not to be involved in criminal activities,” he declared.

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Police Arrest Suspected Militant, Hunt Fleeing Monarch In A’Ibom

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22 hours ago

November 4, 2025

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Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command, in collaboration with marine hunters, have arrested a suspected militant, Samuel Geofrey, who allegedly specialises in sea piracy and kidnapping in Ibaka, Mbo Local Government Area of the state.

The command has also launched a manhunt for a traditional ruler (name withheld) believed to be Geofrey’s collaborator and reportedly in possession of operational tools used by the militant.

The state Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Azare, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Uyo on Tuesday.

Azare said the suspect was arrested on November 3, 2025, at about 11:45 am, while the traditional ruler fled when operatives stormed his residence.

He explained that a search of the monarch’s makeshift residence led to the recovery of several items allegedly used for sea piracy operations.

Recovered items included one 40HP, two 15HP, and one 8HP marine engines; four power heads; four gearboxes; four propellers; four engine covers; one Snow Sea deep freezer; and three generators, among others.

According to the CP, “On November 3, 2025, at about 1145hrs, operatives of the command, in collaboration with marine hunters, intercepted and arrested one Samuel Geofrey, aged 27, a native of Atakpere Community in Ekeremo LGA of Bayelsa State.

“The suspect confessed to being an active militant involved in sea piracy and kidnapping. He disclosed that his rifle was in the custody of one Kingdom Bane, the Village Head of Ine Eyoabasi Fishing Village.

“Operatives immediately stormed the village, but the Village Head fled upon sighting the team. A search of his makeshift residence led to the recovery of numerous items suspected to have been stolen from sea travelers.”

Items recovered included one 40HP, two 15HP, and one 8HP marine engines; four power heads; four gearboxes; four propellers; four engine covers; one Snow Sea deep freezer; three generators; three brand-new toilet seats; two brand-new toilet sinks; one sewing machine; and a bag containing the personal effects of one Chibuike Vincent Awah of Onitsha, Anambra State, including his ID card and NIN slip.

Azare noted that the suspect would soon be arraigned in court, adding that efforts had been intensified to arrest the fleeing traditional ruler.

He further disclosed that during the same period, the command arrested two suspects after raiding an illegal gun manufacturing factory in Ekriti Itam Village, Itu Local Government Area.

According to him, “Acting on credible intelligence, police operatives on October 24, 2025, raided an illegal gun manufacturing facility at Ekriti Itam Village, Itu LGA, arresting Aniekan Aniedi (39) and Ubong Udofia (35).

“Exhibits recovered include three fabricated locally made guns, five pieces of metal pipe, two iron rods, copper wire, two flat metal plates (gun butts), one welding machine, one mini electric screwdriver, and one electric filing machine.”