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Troops arrest ISWAP suspects posing as tailors in Plateau

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Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) have arrested two suspected members of the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) posing as tailors in Plateau State, as part of a series of coordinated operations between April 11 and 12.
The operations also led to the recovery of firearms and the neutralisation of a suspected bandit.
In a statement issued Saturday in Jos, OPSH spokesperson Major Samson Zakhom said the two suspects—Abdulkadir Dalhatu and Ubaidu Hassan, both 25 years old—were apprehended during an intelligence-led joint operation at Yelwa in Shendam Local Government Area.
“Preliminary investigations have revealed that the suspects were part of an ISWAP cell tasked with establishing bases in Plateau and Bauchi states under the directive of an ISWAP commander,” Zakhom disclosed. “They had been using the guise of tailoring to further the group’s agenda in the area.”
The suspects are currently in custody and are undergoing further interrogation. They will be prosecuted according to Nigerian law, Zakhom added.
In a separate operation on April 11, troops of Sector 4 OPSH raided a suspected criminal hideout in Mazat Village, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area. Although the main suspect escaped before the troops arrived, a search of the premises led to the recovery of an AK-47 rifle with registration number 23402 and a magazine.
“The recovered weapons have been secured,” the OPSH spokesperson confirmed, adding that efforts are underway to apprehend the fleeing suspect and recover more weapons.
On April 12, troops of Sector 2 OPSH conducted a successful ambush along the Pinau-Bangalala Road in Wase Local Government Area, acting on credible intelligence. During the operation, contact was made with suspected bandits, leading to the neutralisation of one while others fled, possibly with gunshot wounds. A fabricated pistol was recovered during the follow-up operation.
Major Zakhom attributed the success of the recent operations to effective collaboration between troops and local communities.
“Our operations have been largely successful due to the timely and accurate intelligence provided by the public,” he said. “We urge continued support and vigilance from residents to help us combat these security threats effectively.”
Operation SAFE HAVEN is a special military task force mandated to restore peace and security in Plateau and neighbouring states by tackling terrorism, banditry, and communal violence.

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Kebbi flood victims to receive building aid from NEMA, state govt

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May 11, 2025By
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Hundreds of families displaced by last year’s devastating floods in Kamfani Village, Argungu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, are set to receive building support and relocation assistance from the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, and the Kebbi State Government.
The aid forms part of a long-term recovery effort to support victims who lost their homes and livelihoods during the torrential rains that caused widespread flooding across the state. Many of the affected households have been living in precarious conditions since the disaster.
Ekwutosblog gathered that the flood, which struck during the peak of the rainy season, submerged homes, destroyed farmlands, and left scores of residents in Kamfani Village without shelter or access to basic amenities.
To aid the reconstruction and resettlement process, NEMA has provided essential building materials, including one lorryload of cement, 600 roofing sheets, 200 bundles of zinc, and 50 bags of nails, among other items.
The Director General of NEMA, Zubaida Umar, represented by Aliyu Shehu Kashin Dangi, said the support was aimed not only at providing immediate relief but also at promoting long-term stability and resilience within the affected community.
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Police arrest three suspected cultists with guns in Lagos

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May 11, 2025By
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Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have apprehended three suspected cultists during a private meeting in the Elemoro area of Lagos.
The suspects, Christopher Amah (28), Bada Olusesi (38), and Magaji Yusuf (34), were arrested on April 26, 2025, as officers on routine patrol intercepted the unlawful gathering.
According to police sources, the patrol team received intelligence about a suspected cult assembly involving around 15 individuals.
Acting swiftly, the operatives moved in and succeeded in apprehending three members of the group.
A subsequent search of the suspects led to the recovery of two firearms: a defaced Beretta pistol and a locally fabricated pistol, which was loaded with a live cartridge.
The weapons have been taken into custody as investigations continue, with efforts underway to track down the remaining suspects who fled the scene.
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NDLEA intercepts modified fuel tanker concealing drugs

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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have uncovered a sophisticated drug trafficking method involving a fuel tanker modified to conceal and transport illicit substances across the country.
The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Mr. Femi Babafemi, disclosed the operation in a statement posted on X.com on Sunday. According to him, the tanker was intercepted during a targeted stop-and-search operation, where officers discovered a secret compartment ingeniously built into the underside of the vehicle.
“Narco-trend: Fuel tanker on top but drug tanker beneath!” Babafemi wrote.
“Please watch how #ndlea_nigeria officers discovered a large storage created in the belly of this oil tanker for the sole purpose of moving drugs across the country.”
The specific type and quantity of the concealed drugs were not immediately disclosed.
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