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Nigerian Army arrests 12 suspected terrorists in Kwara

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The Nigerian Army said it has arrested at least 12 persons in connection with acts of terrorism.

The suspects, according to the army, are members of a breakaway group of the Boko Haram insurgents known as Mahmuda.

They are said to have occupied the Kanji Lake National Park and have before now allegedly maimed, exploited, terrorised the area, taking advantage of residents of neighbouring border communities in the Baruten and Kaiama local government areas of Kwara State and the Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.

The General Officer Commanding, GOC, 2 Division, Major General Obinna Onubogu, made this known after a recent visit to the camps in the Kaiama and Baruten local government areas of Kwara State.

He said the 12 suspects arrested were picked up by the military at various locations in its raid of the Kanji Lake National Park and the border communities.

Two of those arrested were said to be confirmed members of the armed bandit group, while others were said to be accomplices in the criminal act.

He said, “The counterinsurgency operation code-named ‘Park Strike Four’ is meant to, among other things, flush out the bandits and clear the Kanji Lake National Park of all criminal tendencies.

“Through the raid operation, the troops have successfully combed a distance of at least 90 kilometers from Kemanji into the Kanji forest where its firm base is currently situated.

“Both the men and officers have succeeded in dislodging the bandits and other criminal elements”.

Gen Onubogu also visited the Emir of Kaiama, Alhaji Muazu Sheu Omar, and the Head of Kemanji Community known as Shao’ki, Aliyu Siki-Muhammed.

It would be recalled that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede, had given the troops a month’s marching order to flush out the bandits.

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BREAKING: Police take over PDP Secretariat in Abuja

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As tension continues to mount over the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting, which is expected to hold on Monday, armed policemen have taken over its secretariat.

According to an official of the party who spoke to newsmen, the police were deployed to stop the proposed NEC Expanded Caucus Meeting.

Though some staff members of the party were initially allowed to go into the premises of the secretariat without any resistance from the police, they were later sent out.

At the time of filing this report, journalists were also asked to leave the premises of the secretariat, while some policemen were seen cordoning off Dalaba Street, which is the road leading to Wadata Plaza.

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Police arrest suspected cultist during meeting, recover firearm in Ogun

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Operatives from the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, Ogun State Police Command, have arrested a suspected member of the Eiye Confraternity, Ismail Afolabi, at Saje Area of Car Wash, Abeokuta.

The suspect was arrested following credible intelligence received by the police that members of the Eiye Confraternity were holding a secret meeting with the intention to carry out criminal activities.

The police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, confirming the arrest to DAILY POST on Sunday, said the suspect was apprehended while attempting to flee.

Odutola stated that he was found in possession of a cross bag containing a loaded cut-to-size double-barrel shotgun and live ammunition.

She said, “On Friday, June 27, 2025, at about 05:30 pm , the Ogun State Police Command received credible intelligence that members of the Eiye Confraternity were holding a clandestine meeting with suspected criminal intent at the Saje Area of Car Wash, Abeokuta.

“Operatives from the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit swiftly mobilized to the scene. On arrival, one suspect, Ismail Afolabi ‘m’, was found in possession of a cross-body bag containing a cut-to-size double-barrel shotgun loaded with live ammunition.”

The spokesperson noted that preliminary investigations have commenced, and efforts are ongoing to track down other accomplices.

The Command restated its commitment to eradicating cult-related violence and maintaining peace and order in the state.

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Suspected gunmen kidnap man in Benue

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Gunmen have kidnapped a middle-aged man, Ortese Tarlumun Joseph, in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, after shooting at his family during an attempted escape.

Security analyst Zagazola Makama revealed the incident in a post on X on Sunday.

He said the abduction happened on Friday, June 27, around 6:00 p.m. near Tomanyiin Main Village in Nzorov district.

Sources told Makama that Ortese was returning from the farm with his wife and son when two armed men came out of the bush and ordered them to lie down.

“Out of fear, the family tried to run, and the gunmen fired two gunshots.

“Mrs. Ortese said she later heard her husband calling for help but could not find him. It was later discovered that the attackers had taken him away,” Makama wrote

The family’s Toyota Corolla was found at the scene.

Security personnel launched a search operation shortly after the incident, but neither the kidnappers nor the victim had been found at the time of reporting.

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