Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with operatives of the Department of State Services, DSS, have arrested a suspected explosives-making expert allegedly linked to the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network, ESN, in Abia State.

The development was disclosed by security analyst Zagazola Makama in a post on his official X handle, citing security sources.

According to the sources, the operation was carried out at about 3:50 a.m. on July 12 at Ummuene community in Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area of the state.

The sources said troops from the Headquarters, 14 Brigade, working alongside DSS operatives from the Abia and Enugu State Commands, stormed the suspect’s hideout following credible intelligence.

“The operation led to the arrest of the suspect, described as an alleged explosives-making specialist for the IPOB/ESN network,” the sources said.

The sources added that two mobile phones were recovered from the suspect during the operation.

“The suspect and the recovered items have been handed over to the DSS Abia State Command for further investigation and other necessary actions,” the sources stated.

They noted that the arrest was part of ongoing security efforts in the region.

“The arrest forms part of ongoing intelligence-led security operations aimed at dismantling criminal and extremist networks operating in the South-East,” the sources added.

The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Musbawu Amodu, for allegedly beating his 20-year-old wife to death after she reportedly refused to cook at their home in Agyaragu, Obi Local Government Area of the state.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Ramhan Nansel, disclosed the incident in a statement issued on Sunday, saying the suspect was arrested following a complaint that he had assaulted his wife, who later died from the injuries she sustained.

According to Nansel, the suspect admitted during interrogation that he attacked his wife after becoming angry when she allegedly declined to cook.

“The suspect confessed to committing the act out of anger after the deceased allegedly refused to prepare food. An argument ensued, which escalated into a physical altercation that ultimately resulted in her death.” Nansel said.

Police said the couple had been married for six years and had two children, a boy and a girl.

The Commissioner of Police in Nasarawa State, CP Shettima Jauro Mohammed, has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Lafia for a thorough and expedited investigation.

He assured the public that justice would be served and that the suspect would be charged to court after investigations are concluded.

The Nigeria Police Force in Zamfara State has reportedly rescued two kidnap victims after intercepting 10 jerrycans of petrol allegedly being taken to bandits as ransom.

The development was disclosed in a post accompanied by a video shared on X by security analyst Bakatsine on Sunday.

“Nigeria Police Force in Zamfara have rescued two kidnap victims after intercepting a man who was allegedly taking 10 jerrycans of petrol to bandits as ransom for the release of his father and brother.

“After seizing the fuel, the operatives moved into the forest, confronted the kidnappers and safely rescued both victims,” Bakatsine wrote.

“Kudos to the Nigeria Police Force and other security personnel involved for their bravery and commitment in the fight against kidnapping and banditry,” he added.