Crime

NSCDC foils bandit attack on Plateau farmers

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12 months ago

September 5, 2025

A joint security operation led by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has successfully repelled repeated bandit attacks on Nteng village in Deomak District, Qua’ran-Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State.

In a statement released on Friday by the Corps spokesperson, Afolabi Babawale, it was announced that the joint operation with the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Police has helped restore security in the area.

The intervention came in direct response to an order from its Commandant General, Professor Ahmed Audi, who had mandated the immediate deployment of a Special Intelligence Squad to address the worsening insecurity in the region.

“In response to the marching order of the Commandant General, Prof. Ahmed Audi, we set up an intelligence-driven operational mechanism to forestall the incessant attacks against the Nteng village,” the statement quoted Commandant Apollos Dandaura, head of the Special Intelligence Squad, to have said.

Communities in Qua’ran-Pan have come under repeated attacks from suspected bandits, who have targeted local farmers and destroyed public infrastructure.

The attackers reportedly exploited the area’s difficult terrain—described as mountainous, waterlogged, and swampy—and the lack of accessible roads, which delayed security response.

“Notably, the communities have been bedevilled by suspected bandits disrupting the peace and stability, fostering attacks against farmers.

“It is also lamentable that these attacks have led to loss of lives, malicious destruction of farm crops, the Primary Health Care Hospital, buildings, and property were destroyed, leading to the displacement of over 4,000 farmers, some of whom are currently at the refugee camp in a primary school inside Qua’ran-Pan,” Dandaura added, as quoted in the statement.

The success of the operation, according to the NSCDC, was due to close collaboration between all involved agencies. A joint guard post has now been established in Nteng village to maintain order and security.

“Let me reiterate that the synergy amongst the security agencies who worked relentlessly to safeguard the situation in Nteng village is highly commendable.

“On behalf of the NSCDC Commandant General, the people are assured of safety—most especially communities like Doop, Keolakan, Jepmorop, and Gorom—whose valuables were maliciously damaged and others carted away,” Dandaura added.

As part of the ongoing security measures, the NSCDC has conducted an on-the-ground assessment to prepare for the deployment of its Agro Rangers Squad.

The unit is tasked with protecting farmers, preventing further attacks, and promoting peaceful coexistence between farmers and herders.

“We have conducted on-the-spot assessment of the location to facilitate the deployment of the NSCDC Agro Rangers Squad, whose purview lies in the provision of security for farmers, enhancing unity between herders and farmers, guarding against destruction of farm crops, killing of cattle, while preventing further attacks or counterattacks on innocent citizens,” Dandaura concluded.

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Police arrest 10 suspected human parts sellers in Oyo

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2 days ago

August 15, 2026

Oluwagbenga Olaoye

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested 10 suspected human parts sellers.

The suspects were arrested in the Iseyin and Saki areas of the state.

Public Relations Officer of the command, Olayinka Ayanlade, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday.

Exhibits recovered from the suspects include one suspected human heart, human flesh, pieces of human skull and assorted charms.

The statement said the exhibits have been secured for forensic examination and further investigation.

The suspects were identified as Adam Ibrahim, Nasiru Kabiru, Tijani Wasiu, Abiola Nasiru, Amusa Gbadamosi, Raheem Taofeek, Jimoh Muritala, Suleiman Busari, Ganiyu Nurudeen and Usman Abdullahi.

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PHOTOS: Kebbi man arrested over alleged ritual desecration of Qur’an after burying it in pit with s€men to make woman more submissive to her husband

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2 days ago

August 15, 2026

Oluwagbenga Olaoye

The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old man, Abubakar Musa, over alleged ritual desecration of the Holy Qur’an in Zuru Local Government Area of the state.

The spokesperson for the command, SP Bashir Usman, who disclosed this in a statement on 14th August 2026, said the suspect was arrested in connection with alleged criminal conspiracy, abuse of religious books, use of spells and hypnosis, and inciting disturbance.

According to the PPRO, on August 9, 2026, Musa and two other suspects, Rabi’u Tela and Hamza Zango, allegedly dug a pit and buried a copy of the Holy Qur’an, together with semen, white and red kolanuts, underwear, d3ad animals, and other fetish items.

The police spokesperson said the act was allegedly intended to make Rabi’u Tela’s wife Zarau Hassan more submissive to him.

“The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested Abubakar Musa, male, 29, of Rafin Mose Village, Zuru LGA, in connection with a case of criminal conspiracy, abuse of religious books, use of spells and hypnosis, and inciting disturbance,” the statement read.

“The incident occurred on 9th August 2026, at about 1900hrs, at Zango Area, Zuru. Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect allegedly conspired with two others; Rabi’u Tela, husband of Zarau Hassan, and Hamza Zango, both now at large, to dig a pit inside Zarau Hassan’s room and bury therein a copy of the Holy Qur’an, together with semen, white and red kolanuts, underwear, dead animals, and other fetish items.

“The act was allegedly intended to make Zarau Hassan more submissive to her husband, Rabi’u Tela, and was carried out in circumstances capable of provoking a breach of the peace among the Muslim faithful in the community.

“Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the two fleeing suspects, while Abubakar Musa remains in police custody and will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigation.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Umar M. Hadejia, psc, MNIM, strongly condemns the alleged act and warns that the Command will deal decisively, within the law, with individuals whose actions threaten religious harmony, public order, and peaceful coexistence.

“Members of the public are urged to promptly report suspicious activities to the Police through 09039911876 or 07081074395. All information will be treated with utmost confidentiality.”

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PHOTOS: Gunmen abduct 14 passengers in Benue

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2 days ago

August 15, 2026

Oluwagbenga Olaoye

Gunmen have abducted 14 passengers travelling along the Otukpo–Adoka road in Benue State.

The incident occurred on Thursday night, August 13, 2026 when an 18-seater commercial bus travelling from Enugu State to Abuja was reportedly ambushed along the Ankpechi–Omutele axis of Ohimini Local Government Area.

A resident, Ochai, who spoke with punch on Friday, said the gunmen forced all the passengers into the surrounding forest.

“Some gunmen ambushed an 18-seater bus heading to Abuja between Omutele and Ankpechi along Otukpo -Adola road yesterday (Thursday) night. All the passengers in the vehicle were whisked away by the gunmen,” he said.

The spokesperson for the Benue State Police Command, DSP Peter Aondongu, who confirmed the incident in a statement said five of the victims have so far been rescued.

According to the PPRO, the police launched a coordinated rescue operation early Friday.

Aondongu said the operation involved an exchange of gunfire between the security operatives and the kidnappers.

“The Benue State Police Command has confirmed a kidnapping incident involving a commercial passenger bus travelling from Enugu State to Abuja along the Ankpechi–Omutele axis of Ohimini Local Government Area on the night of 13 August 2026,” the statement read

“Following the incident, operatives of the command commenced a coordinated rescue operation early this (Friday) morning. The operation, which involved an exchange of gunfire, has so far resulted in the successful rescue of five victims, including a four-year-old boy, while nine others remain in the custody of the suspected kidnappers.”

The police spokesperson disclosed that one of the rescued victims sustained a gunshot injury during the operation and was taken to a medical facility in Otukpo for treatment.

He said the police, working with other security agencies, had intensified efforts to secure the release of the remaining nine victims.

According to Aondongu, the operation was being conducted cautiously, with the safety of the abducted passengers prioritised.

The Commissioner of Police in the state, Cletus Nwadiogbu, also assured the victims’ families and members of the public that efforts would continue until the remaining passengers were rescued.

He urged residents of the affected communities to remain vigilant and provide security agencies with credible information that could aid the rescue operation.