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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.

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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.

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.

“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.

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

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.

“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.

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“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.

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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.

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.

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

“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.

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.

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

“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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Armed Bandits Attack Mopol Camp, Cart Away Rifles In Kebbi

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Kebbi State Government has confirmed that a group of armed bandits attacked a Mobile Police post in Makuku, located in the Zuru Local Government Area, and made away with an undisclosed number of rifles.

The Director of Security at the Cabinet Office, Abdulrahman Zagga, disclosed this to journalists in Bagudo Local Government Area on Saturday.

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According to Zagga, the mobile police post, which was manned by visiting officers, came under heavy attack from a large group of bandits numbering in the hundreds. Despite engaging the attackers in a fierce gun battle, the officers were ultimately overpowered.

The bandits burnt a Toyota Hilux patrol vehicle belonging to the unit and escaped with an undisclosed number of rifles,” he stated.

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Zagga clarified that it was not a police station that was attacked, as some reports claimed, but a temporary mobile police post. He added that the mobile police officers were forced to withdraw due to the overwhelming number of assailants.

He further revealed that upon learning of the attack, the state government requested air support from the Nigerian Air Force, which helped force the bandits to retreat.

“No casualties were recorded during the incident,” Zagga said. “Most of the bandits infiltrated from neighbouring Zamfara and Niger States.”

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He explained that Makuku village shares a border with Niger State, making it vulnerable to such attacks.

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Zagga also emphasised that, unlike some neighbouring states, Kebbi State has no peace agreements with any bandit groups or their leaders.

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He pointed out that informants remain a major obstacle in the fight against banditry and noted that attacks tend to intensify during the rainy season due to extortion tactics used against farming communities.

Once they demand money from a community and it is paid, the bandits may temporarily leave that community alone. But once the money runs out, they move on to another community to extort. That’s why many communities remain in constant fear,” he added.

However, Kebbi State Command Police image maker, CSP, Nafiu Abubakar, could not be reached for comment as of the time of filing this report.

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I Will Not Move Out Of My Husband’s House, Divorced Woman Tells Court

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A mother of six, Latinate Sanusi, has told a Shari’a court in Magajin Gari, Kaduna, Kaduna State, that she cannot leave her former husband’s house after three pronouncement of divorce.

Latinate stated this in response to Abdulrazak Yunusa’s prayer to confirm the three pronouncement of divorce he made to her and compel her to leave his house.

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“My children are all girls and I intend to stay so that I can take care of them; after all he does not provide most of their needs,” she said.

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According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the complainant told the court that he takes care of his family adding that he divorced her because she was not submissive.

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The judge, Malam Kabir Muhammad after listening to both parties confirmed the three pronouncement of divorce between the couple.

He explained that there was no marriage between the couple until the woman remarries.

What is before me is a suit on confirmation of divorce; the issue of children custody can be filed as a fresh case,” he said.

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Court Dissolves Marriage On Couple’s Agreement

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An Area Court sitting in Ilorin, Kwara State, has dissolved the Islamic marriage between one Mujidat Abdullahi and Muyideen Raji based on mutual agreement.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the presiding judge, Toyin Aluko, in his ruling said that the husband sent a letter to the court, saying that he has agreed to the divorce application of his wife.

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Aluko said that since the two parties have agreed to divorce, there was no need to prolong the case.

He added that marriage should not be forced on anyone.

Aluko, therefore, dissolved their marriage and awarded custody of the only child of their marriage to the wife, due to the child’s young age.

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The court ordered that the woman should observe the iddah (waiting) period before she could remarry again.

It also ordered that a copy of the ruling be made available to the husband.

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Raji was ordered to pay the sum of N10,000 monthly for the child’s feeding and upkeep.

He was also granted the opportunity to have unlimited access to the child, but at a reasonable time.

Earlier, the wife had told the court that she was tired of the marriage due to lack of love and care, adding that she wanted divorce.

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