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Troops Capture Terrorists’ Commanders, Apprehend Logistic Suppliers

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The troops of the Nigerian Army have captured two suspected Boko Haram terrorists commanders, apprehended two logistic suppliers and collaborators while 50 terrorists and their families surrendered in the North East.

The army, in a post on its official X handle on Tuesday, said the troops also rescued kidnap victims from various locations and recovered looted items from hoodlums posing as protesters.

It said the troops had on Aug. 4, while acting on credible intelligence, apprehended the two terrorists’ commanders, who infiltrated the Damasak Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno.

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According to the post, the suspects, Bana Yamode and Babagana Usman, who claimed to be visiting their families in the camp, have previously led attacks on troops in the area.

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The troops also apprehended two suspected Boko Haram logistic suppliers, Malam Mustapha Ismaila (49) and Abdulmudalabi Haruna (30) and rescued two minors during the operations.

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“Meanwhile, 50 Boko Haram suspects and their families have surrendered to troops stationed in Bama, Gwoza, and Dikwa Local Government Areas.

“The surrendering came at the heels of up scaled operations against the terrorists,” it said.

The post also revealed that three Boko Haram collaborators were apprehended on Aug. 4 at Gubio Market in Gubio Local Government Area.

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It said that the suspects admitted to being involved in kidnapping and armed robbery activities in the general area during preliminary investigation.

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It added that two motorcycles and several mobile phones were recovered from the suspects.

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“In Kogi State, troops arrested a notorious kidnapping kingpin in Egbe Community of Yagba Local Government Area.

“The suspect, Mohammed Bello, who belonged to a seven-man syndicate specialised in kidnapping unsuspecting citizens, has been on the security agencies’ wanted criminals’ watch list.

“The same troops responded to a distress call regarding a kidnapping incident involving the former Chairman of Kabba Local Government Area.

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“They engaged the terrorists in Egbe Forest, capturing one suspect and rescuing the victim who has since been reunited with his family,” it added.

The Nigerian army said that its troops aborted a kidnap attempt in Ezza-Umuhuali Village of Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi and apprehended a suspect.

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It said that the suspect was in possession of an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) card, 48 different International passports, and other assorted items.

According to the post, troops deployed in Jigawa have also apprehended nine hoodlums involved in looting a shop in Kazaure town.

Troops recovered items, including 255 bags of fertiliser, 3 bags of rice, a solar panel, and five motorcycles from the looters.

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“In a similar development in Plateau, troops apprehended five suspected cultists and recovered a locally made pistol and a cartridge.

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“The troops also apprehended a suspect involved in motorcycle theft at Kara Market in Jos North Local Government area,” it said.

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The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, commended the troops for their commitment in the ongoing fight against terrorism, insurgency and sundry crimes.

“He noted that the successes achieved in capturing key Boko Haram commanders, arresting their logistic suppliers, rescuing kidnapped victims, and recovering looted items from hoodlums are highly commendable.

“These operations demonstrate the unwavering commitment of the Nigerian Army in restoring peace and security in our nation.

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“We urge spirited members of the public to support the security agencies by providing credible information to enhance the effectiveness of ongoing operations,” he said.

(NAN)

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BREAKING: Bodies Of 8 Missing Policemen Recovered In Benue

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Lifeless bodies of the eight policemen who were declared missing after a deadly attack on security operatives at Agu Centre, on the border of Katsina-Ala and Ukum LGAs of Benue State, have been recovered.

Dr Justin Shaku, Chairman of Katsina-Ala LGA disclosed this to reporters in Makurdi on Monday.

According to him, “this brings the number of officers killed to 11 (10 policemen and one BSCPG)”.

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The unfortunate incident occurred on Friday, when a team of security operatives came under the attack of armed invaders.

Three personnel were immediately confirmed dead while eight others were declared missing.

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Police Arrest Three Kidnappers Over ₦6.9m Ransom, Victim’s Murder

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Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested three suspected kidnappers who allegedly killed one of their victims after collecting N6.9 million ransom.

The Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed this in a statement issued on Monday.

Iringe-Koko identified the suspects as Hassan Mohammed (20) of Wandigah Town, Mandagali, Borno State; Bello Abubakar (25) of Roundabout Maura, Sokoto State; and Yusuf Ahmed (23) of Hazari LGA, Bauchi State.

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She said the arrests followed an investigation into the abduction of Humphrey Wagbara of Igwuruta-Atali.

According to the PPRO, the suspects also kidnapped one Mercy Chinyere on September 12, 2025, at the same location, where they also collected a ransom of N3,500,000 before releasing her.

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The statement read, “On 26th August, 2025, the Rivers State Police Command received a distressing report, suggesting the kidnapping of one Humphrey Wagbara, m of Igwuruta-Atali.

“Operatives of the Command attached to the Anti-Cultism Unit (ACU), Emohua Annexe, acting on this information and in a daring and coordinated operation on 19th September, 2025, at about 0200hrs arrested three suspects at different locations in Obio/Akpor and Ikwerre Local Government Areas of the State in connection with the kidnapping of the victim.”

Iringe-Koko said during interrogation, the suspects voluntarily confessed to their involvement in multiple kidnappings in the State.

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Among their past kidnappings are those of Onwuli Jude and Nwabueze Nchekwube on September 24, 2025, at School Road, Igwuruta-Atali, where they collected a ransom of N6,900,000 before killing the victim.

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“Exhibits recovered from the suspects include one G-3 rifle with Breech Number 10398, one magazine, one Itel phone belonging to Humphrey Wagbara, a kidnapped victim, three short daggers, one jack knife and one stainless short knife,” Rivers police imagemaker said.

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Iringe-Koko added that the suspects and exhibits remain in police custody while detectives track other fleeing members of the syndicate and search for additional weapons.

The Command said it arrested a 48-year-old man, Emmanuel George, for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old girl (name withheld) in Port Harcourt, the state capital.

According to Iringe-Koko, George committed the offence on September 6, 2025, after luring the minor while she was sent on an errand by her aunt.

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Gunmen Assassinate APC Chieftain In Front Of His Family In Otukpo, Benue

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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Otukpo, Benue State, Hon. Ejeh Udeh, has been shot dead at his residence by unknown gunmen.

DAILY POST gathered that the gunmen stormed his Ugboju residence around 12:00 a.m. on Monday and opened fire on him in front of his family.

Eyewitnesses confirmed that the assailants, who arrived on a motorcycle, laid in wait for him.

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As soon as he entered his house, they surrounded him and opened fire.

His body has since been deposited at the Otukpo General Hospital morgue.

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