Metro
Troops kill four bandits, rescue abductees in Benue, Taraba
Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE have neutralised four criminals and rescued two kidnapped victims across Taraba and Benue states.
Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu, acting Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (JTF), Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS), said in a statement that troops recovered one AK-47 rifle and ammunition and also dismantled a notorious illicit drug network.
The statement further stated that the success followed reports of an armed herder attack along the Gbajimba–Agasha Road in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. Troops were immediately deployed to the scene and found two injured residents.
According to the statement, the victims were evacuated to the Primary Health Centre in Gbajimba for treatment, while a manhunt for the assailants is ongoing.
In Taraba State, on the same day, troops responded to an armed robbery alert along the Rafin Kada–Donga Road and engaged the criminals.
The statement further stated that troops neutralised two armed robbers and recovered one AK-47 rifle with three magazines, ammunition and a cash sum of N39,950.
It added that on May 25, 2026, troops responded to a kidnapping report along the Antegh–Zongo Road in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State. They quickly intercepted the abductors, who abandoned two victims and fled. One suspect was arrested, while the rescued victims were reunited with their families.
In a separate operation, troops conducted an intelligence-based operation against a notorious illicit drug syndicate.
Troops searched a recovered vehicle in Makurdi on May 23, 2026, and recovered 641 pieces of illicit drugs as well as N781,000 in cash. A follow-up operation on May 27 led to the arrest of three more suspected drug peddlers, with additional illicit substances, a motorcycle and N40,000 recovered. The suspects were subsequently handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
In the most recent operation on May 31, 2026, troops of OPWS, acting on intelligence, raided a bandit enclave at Imande Igigh in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area, neutralising two bandits and recovering ammunition and related items.
The Force Commander, Major General Moses Gara, commended the troops and urged them to sustain the operational momentum.
Metro
Nigerians scoop fuel as tanker spills content on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
Scores of Nigerians on Saturday trooped out to scoop fuel after a tanker spilt its contents along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, close to the Ibadan-Ijebu-Ode Road.
Resident of the area, including women, rushed to the scene with buckets, jerrycans and other containers to collect the spilt fuel.
Some of them scooped the petroleum product from drainage channels where it had accumulated, despite the risk of fire or explosion.
Meanwhile, the incident attracted the presence of officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, as well as personnel of the Fire Service, who moved to contain the situation and prevent further danger.
The emergency responders moved to securing the scene and manage the risks posed by the spilt fuel, particularly as residents continued to gather around the area.
Metro
Police arrest 10 suspected human parts sellers in Oyo
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.
Metro
Kano police arrest armed robbery suspects, recover arms, stolen livestock
The Kano State Police Command has announced the arrest of nine suspects in separate operations involving illegal firearms, armed robbery and livestock theft across the state.
According to a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the operations were carried out on August 13, 2026, following credible intelligence and information from members of the public.
The Command said operatives of the Dorayi Babba Division, acting on information from a member of the public, intercepted a suspicious parcel at Rijiyar Zaki Motor Park at about 2:30 p.m. A Tokarev pistol loaded with 48 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition was recovered.
The suspect reportedly confessed to purchasing the firearm and ammunition from another state and transporting them to another person in a different state. Police said investigation was ongoing to trace and arrest other suspected accomplices in the illegal arms supply chain.
In Rogo Local Government Area, operatives of the Rogo Police Division arrested five suspected armed robbers at Jajaye Village. The suspects were identified as Basiru Ibrahim, 25; Saidu Madaki, 23; Sa’adu Ibrahim, 25; Lawan Yusuf, 24; and Muktar Salisu, 21.
The statement revealed that preliminary investigation linked the suspects to four alleged cases involving criminal trespass, criminal conspiracy and armed robbery in Jajaye Village and surrounding areas. They were also alleged to have confessed to stealing about five motorcycles and other valuables.
The Command also reported the recovery of a stolen cow and ram in Gaya. According to the release, operatives intercepted Karimu Mamman and Madama, both males from Jube Village, while allegedly in possession of the stolen animals. Further investigation led to the arrest of two additional suspected members of the alleged syndicate.
The police said the suspects were charged to court for prosecution.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, commended residents for their vigilance and timely information, saying public cooperation had contributed significantly to the successes recorded by the Command.
“The Command remains resolute in sustaining community policing, intelligence gathering, and inter-agency collaboration to ensure Kano State remains safe and secure for all residents,” CP Bakori said.
The Commissioner also commended officers and men of the Dorayi Babba, Rogo and Gaya Divisions for their professionalism, steadfastness and commitment to duty.
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