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  • NAF special forces eliminate notorious terrorist kingpin in Kaduna

    NAF special forces eliminate notorious terrorist kingpin in Kaduna

    The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Special Forces have eliminated a known terrorist kingpin, Mustapha Abdullahi, and five members of his group in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

    The Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, AVM Edward Gabkwet, in a statement on Sunday, said the special forces were deployed from the 413  Force Protection Group.

    Gabkwet said the deployment followed an intelligence report received on Aug. 31, that the terrorist kingpin and his group were sighted near Sabon Gida forest along Sabon Birni Road.

    He said that their mission was with likely intent to kidnap, harm or kill innocent civilians.

    According to him, after making contact with the terrorists who were on motor cycles, the terrorists immediately opened fire on sighting the Special Forces, but were met with superior fire power by the troops.

    The troops eliminated all the terrorists and recovered five Dane guns, a locally fabricated sub-machine gun, and live ammunition, as well as assorted charms, lighters, sim cards and cell phone cases.

    “Efforts by the troops to rid Igabi, Birnin Gwari and environs of criminals and their activities remain ongoing.

    “Troops have also been commended and urged to intensify ongoing efforts to safeguard lives and property,”  he said.

  • COAS orders investigation into alleged killing of 3 locals, cattle in Kaduna

    COAS orders investigation into alleged killing of 3 locals, cattle in Kaduna

    The Chief of Army Staff, Lt..-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has ordered investigation into the alleged killing of three locals and some cattle by Nigerian troops at the Sabon Birni community of Kaduna State.

    The Director, Army Public Relations, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday in Kaduna.

    Nwachukwu said social and mainstream media reports accusing troops of the Nigeria Army of the dastardly act prompted the investigation.

    “The attention of the Nigerian Army has been drawn to a disturbing news report with gory pictures/video footage published in some mainstream and social media platforms.

    “The reports alleged that troops of 1 Division annihilated three persons and some cattle during a recent operation at Sabon Birni in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State,” he said.

    Nwachukwu expressed the Nigerian army’s sympathies to the Sabon Birni community and families of the affected persons.

    “We also wish to state that the allegation will be thoroughly investigated and any personnel found culpable will be appropriately sanctioned.

    “It is also necessary to add that the Nigerian Army, which is constitutionally mandated to protect lives and property of the citizenry, cannot tolerate doing otherwise.

    “Accordingly, Lagbaja has directed a thorough investigation into the incident with a view to establishing the immediate and remote causes of the incident and unraveling those behind it, “he said.

    Nwachukwu appealed for calm and assured the public that the outcome of the investigation would also be made public.

  • Again, bandits abduct journalist’s family in Kaduna

    Again, bandits abduct journalist’s family in Kaduna

    Unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits have abducted the wife and daughters of the New Telegraph reporter in Kogi state, Muhammed Bashir.

    Recall that barely seven weeks ago a similar incident happened in Kaduna.

    Bashir’s wife was abducted along with her two daughters as well as eight other members of the same family in the incident that occurred on Thursday in Kaduna state in the family house of the wife of the Kogi-based journalist who is on leave with her family in a Kaduna suburb.

    According to Muhammed, their abductors have not contact the family since the incident happened, making everyone to be apprehensive

    “My wife and two of my daughters left Abuja the same Thursday for Kaduna. But they got kidnapped at their family residence on Thursday night. My dear colleagues, please, I need your prayers.

    “My two daughters and their mother, including eight others, were kidnapped on Thursday by unknown gunmen in Kaduna, where they went for a holiday,” he told colleagues via WhatsApp.

  • Police detain notorious kidnapper, recover firearms, 27 ammunition in Kaduna

    Police detain notorious kidnapper, recover firearms, 27 ammunition in Kaduna

    The Police Command in Kaduna State, says Its operatives have detained a notorious kidnapper, recovered firearms and 27 live ammunition.

    The spokesperson of the command , ASP Mansir Hassan, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Wednesday in Kaduna.

    Hassan said, “The Anti-kidnapping Unit of the command has successfully apprehended a notorious kidnapper.

    ”The  suspect, identified as Abdulrahman of Karshi, Abuja, was arrested in possession of an AK-47 rifle along with twenty-seven (27) rounds of live ammunition in Karshi.

    “Upon interrogation, Abdulrahman confessed to being involved in several kidnappings in Ikara Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State.”

    Hassan further said that the suspect would be prosecuted upon the completion of preliminary investigations.

    He said that the Commissioner of Police,  Audu  Dabigi, has commended the officers involved for their exemplary work .

    He reassured the public of the command’s unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property throughout the state.

  • 24-hour curfew still in force in Kaduna, Zaria – KDSG

    24-hour curfew still in force in Kaduna, Zaria – KDSG

    The Kaduna State Security Council has not reviewed the 24-hour curfew imposed on Kaduna and Zaria towns and their environs.

    The Overseeing Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan, stated in a statement issued on Wednesday in Kaduna.

    Aruwan said, “The 24-hour curfew is still in place, and being actively enforced by the security agencies, contrary to insinuations that it has been reviewed.

    “The citizens are enjoined to observe the curfew strictly, and shun rumours or unverified reports.

    “Reliable and accurate updates will be duly communicated to the public through official channels,”Aruwan said.

  • Just In: Kaduna govt imposes 24-hr curfew on Kaduna, Zaria

    Just In: Kaduna govt imposes 24-hr curfew on Kaduna, Zaria

    The Kaduna State Government on Monday imposed a 24-hour  curfew on Kaduna and Zaria Metropolitan Cities.

    The Overseeing Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan, made the announcement in a statement issued in Kaduna.

    Aruwan said, “The Kaduna State Security Council under the leadership of Gov.  Uba Sani, following a review of the security situation in the State, hereby notifies the citizens of the following:

    ”There is sufficient evidence to clearly indicate that the ongoing protest has been hijacked by criminal elements who have resorted to looting of shops and destruction of private and public property.

    ”In view of this unfortunate development, the Kaduna State Security Council has unanimously resolved to impose a 24-hour curfew on Kaduna and Zaria Metropolises and environs with immediate effect.

    “Citizens are advised to remain indoors while security forces continue to work to maintain safety and security.

    “Monitoring will be sustained for review of the curfew as required,”Aruwan said.

  • BREAKING: Another House of Representatives member, Ekene Adams is dead

    BREAKING: Another House of Representatives member, Ekene Adams is dead

    A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ekene Abubakar Adams, has passed on.

    Hon. Ekene was confirmed dead early Tuesday morning by his wife.

    The lawmaker who was until his death was the Chairman House Committee on Sports, had battled ill-health in recent times.

    His death occured few days after his former colleague from Oyo Olajide Akinremi Jagaban passed on.

    Hon. Ekene represented Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency of Kaduna state in the House of Representatives.

    Details later…

  • Police ban Shi’ite gatherings in Kaduna

    Police ban Shi’ite gatherings in Kaduna

    The Police Command in Kaduna State said it has banned all forms of unlawful gathering by the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) including its planned Ashura procession.

    The command’s spokesperson, ASP Mansir Hassan, announced the ban in a statement issued on Sunday  in Kaduna.

    Hassan said, “The  command has banned every manner of illegal protest in the State.

    ”This is coming on the heels of a received intelligence indicating that the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria also known as Shi’ite are planning a procession to mark the 2024 Islamic Ashura day ceremony.

    “It is an undeniable fact that the said ritual practice has in the recent past been characterised by unimaginable violence leading to the destruction of properties, injuries to persons and even loss of lives.

    “It is against this backdrop that the Police command is warning the said sect members, who were since proscribed by law, to drop such a procession idea, “he said.

    Hassan said the  command would not hesitate to bring the full weight of the law to bear on any person or group, especially the outlawed IMN members, that dared to violate the ban.

    He said the Commissioner of Police Kaduna State Command, Mr Ali Dabigi, has called  on all law abiding persons to go about their lawful endeavours without fear.

    He equally said that the hard-earned relative peace in the state can never be compromised by the selfish deviance of a few ‘renegades.’

  • Kidnapped ex-NLC president regains freedom

    Kidnapped ex-NLC president regains freedom

    Mr Takai Shamang, former leader of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), who was abducted by kidnappers on July 5, has been freed.

    The abductors had invaded his Biniki village in Kaura Local Government of Kaduna State and took away the 78-year-old former unionist.

    One of his daughters, Mrs Grace Abbin, confirmed her father’s release via a post on her WhatsApp status.

    “To God Almighty be the Glory. My family lack words to appreciate everyone of you for the safe return of our daddy, comrade Elder Takai A. Shamang,” she stated.

    She, however, did not state the circumstances of his release and whether a ransom was paid.

    NAN reports that this is the second kidnap attempt on the elder statesman within two years.

    Shamang is currently the President and Founder of Gantys Aid for Widows, Orphans and Needy (GAWON), Foundation.

    Kaduna has become a hotbed of abductions with several prominent figures, including clergies and journalists, kidnapped in recent times.

  • Suspected smuggler kills Customs Officer in Kaduna

    Suspected smuggler kills Customs Officer in Kaduna

    The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit, Zone B, has announced the tragic death of an Insp of Customs (IC) Hamza Abdullahi-Elenwo.

    The incident occurred on Friday during a stop-and-search operation at Achilafia along the Daura-Kano road in Jigawa.

    The details were contained in a statement issued by SP Isah Sulaiman, the Public Relations Officer for the Federal Operations Unit, Zone B, Kaduna.

    According to him, the suspect has been detained while Comptroller Ahmadu Shuaibu vowed to ensure justice for the slain officer.

    Sulaiman said, ”The incident happened when a vehicle, suspected of being smuggled into the country struck the operative while attempting to evade arrest.

    ”The late officer was rushed to General Hospital Kazaure and later transferred to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Katsina, where he was pronounced dead by the doctor on duty.”

    Insp Hamza, an indigene of Port Harcourt, Rivers, was born on April 15, 1985.

    ”He joined the Nigeria Customs Service as Customs Assistant III (CAIII) in the Transport and Logistics Unit on October 17, 2013, and was promoted to the rank of Inspector of Customs (IC) in 2022.

    ”He is survived by his wife and two children and his remains had been laid to rest in Katsina according to Islamic rites.

    ”Shuaibu, on behalf of the entire officers and men of the unit, extended his heartfelt condolences to the deceased’s family and prayed for his eternal rest.

    ”Shuaibu noted that the incident highlights the level of desperation among smugglers who operate with disregard for human life,” Sulaiman added.

    He added that this was one of many instances where smugglers killed and maimed personnel of the service in attempts to evade arrest.

    The spokesperson quoted Shuaibu as vowing to ensure that justice was served,  adding, ”one suspect has been arrested and is in the custody of the Nigeria Police Force, Gwiwa Division in Jigawa.

    ‘The unit’s operatives would not be deterred and would remain unwavering in the fight against smuggling.”