Defence/Security
Police parades 31 suspected criminals in Enugu

The Police Command in Enugu State, on Wednesday, paraded 31 suspects involved in various crimes in the state in the month of February.
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Parading the suspects in Enugu, Commissioner of Police, Mr Ahmad Abdurrahman, said that within the period under review the command recovered six different assorted arms and six live cartridges.
Abdurrahman disclosed that the command recovered two tricycles, one vehicle, four motorcycles and N47, 000.
He said that the feat was achieved by a robust operation and intelligence gathering in the ongoing Operation “Puff Adder” as well as partnership and synergy with sister security agencies in the state.
“The command appreciates the collaboration of the good people of Enugu State in fighting crime and criminality within the state in the month under review,’’ he said.
Abdurrahaman noted that bulk of the arrest was done by Independent Layout Police Division, Anti-Cultism Squad; CP Monitoring Group and Command’s Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
He explained that on Feb. 10, SARS operatives arrested two suspects (names withheld) for alleged conspiracy and robbery during a stop-and-search along Ziks Avenue, Enugu.
“We recovered one cut-to-size English single barrel gun loaded with one live cartridge and a tricycle with registration number ENU 801 VM,’’ he said.
“On Feb. 14, the SARS operatives also arrested three suspects (names withheld) involved in alleged conspiracy and stealing through a stop-and-search along Nsukka-Obollo-Afor Road in the state.
“The SARS operatives recovered one Honda motorcycle from the suspects,’’ he said.
Abdurrahman revealed further that on Feb. 22, the Anti-Cult Squad arrested five suspects (names withheld) for alleged conspiracy, robbery and cultism as well as breach of public peace within Emena axis of Enugu.
He noted that the Anti-Cult Squad also stop the reprisal attack between two cult groups after an alleged stealing of Infinix Mobile Phone and N5, 000 from a member of one of the two rival cult group that were poised for a cult war in the quite vicinity of Emene.
The commissioner added that operatives of Independent Layout Police Division on Feb. 12, arrested two suspects (name withheld) for alleged robbery and car snatching at WAEC Bus-stop within Independent Layout Area of Enugu.
“Operatives were able to trace the suspects and ensured their arrest; while recovering a Toyota Camry 2.2 Car with registration number FKJ 684 BR, they snatched on arm point,’’ he noted.
The commissioner reiterated commitment of the command to rout out criminals, protect lives and properties in the state.
“We continue to count on the support of the law abiding residents of the state as well as support of sister security agencies to ensure that Enugu State remains one of the safest states in the country,’’ he added.
Defence/Security
Again 30 villagers abducted in Zamfara.

Armed bandits have abducted 30 people during an attack on Zamfarawa village in Zugu District, Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Zagazola Makama report that the attack occurred on Oct. 7 at about 2:20 p.m., when a large number of bandits stormed the community, shooting sporadically to scare residents.
The hoodlums were said to have whisked away 30 villagers to an unknown destination.
Following the incident, security forces have intensified efforts to trace and rescue the abducted victims.
Defence/Security
2 bandits meet Waterloo in Zamfara ambush.

The Zamfara State Police Command has confirmed the killing of two armed bandits during an exchange of fire with security operatives in Mada District, Gusau Local Government Area.
According to sources, the operation followed credible intelligence about an imminent bandit attack on villages within the Mada area.
The sources stated that at about 3:10 a.m. on Oct. 7, a joint team of police tactical operatives, community protection guards (CPG), and local hunters were deployed to Fegin Mahe village, where they laid an ambush along the suspected route of the bandits.
Three bandits were said to have approached the location and were immediately engaged in a gun battle by the security team.
Two of the bandits were killed during the encounter, while the third escaped with possible gunshot injuries.
The police said efforts were ongoing to track down and arrest the fleeing suspect.
Defence/Security
3 suspected kidnappers lynched by mob in Edo.

Three suspected kidnappers have been killed by a mob in Emu Orakwan community, Esan South-East Local Government Area of Edo State.
Sources said that the incident occurred at about 5 p.m. on Oct. 6, when hunters and farmers in the area sighted the suspects at Akabueze camp.
The suspects were said to be among those who allegedly murdered a woman identified as Mrs. Ogbona on Oct. 1.
It was gathered that upon receiving the information, villagers and farmers mobilised and descended on the suspects, inflicting severe injuries on them before the arrival of security operatives.
Army troops accompanied by police personnel, moved swiftly to the scene and met the suspects at the point of death.
They were immediately taken to the General Hospital, where they were confirmed dead.
Their remains have been deposited at Imiuwuguina Mortuary, while investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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