Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), working together with operatives of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), have arrested a suspected armed robber and cattle rustler in Taraba State.

The development was contained in a post shared on X on Tuesday by security analyst Zagazola Makama.

According to the post, the arrest was made at about 5:00 p.m. on June 21 at the Mbiam checkpoint in Takum Local Government Area of the state.

Security sources said the operation followed coordinated surveillance and tracking carried out by troops of Sector 3 OPWS alongside intelligence operatives, who had been monitoring the suspect’s activities.

“The suspect had earlier been placed on a watchlist over alleged involvement in armed robbery and cattle rustling in Takum and neighbouring communities.

“The suspect is currently in military custody and is being processed for further action,” Makama wrote.

Military authorities said the arrest is part of ongoing efforts to reduce violent crimes in the area, especially armed robbery and cattle rustling, which have affected parts of southern Taraba.

Six individuals allegedly involved in cultism have been arrested by operatives of the Ondo State Police Command while holding a meeting.

The suspects identified as Kayode Damilare, 30; Godwin Adejoro, 30; Adedapo Ogunro, 36; Chisom Okechukwu, 21; Imisi Ademulegun, 26; and Bukola Odugunle, 21, were apprehended in Akungba and Iwaro Akoko in the Akoko South West Local Government of the state.

The arrest of the suspects was carried out by operatives of the Special Anti-Cultism Squad (SACS) in the early hours of Tuesday, following intelligence received by the command.

According to the police spokesperson in the state, Abayomi Jimoh, the suspects were allegedly involved in activities linked to unlawful confraternities operating within the Akoko axis.

He said, “A thorough search conducted during the operation led to the recovery of several exhibits believed to be connected with cult-related activities.

“These include five battle axes, one jackknife, various criminal charms, as well as confraternity paraphernalia such as boots, yellow singlets, and face caps.

“The recovered items have been taken into police custody as exhibits and will form part of the ongoing investigation.

“Investigation into the matter is ongoing, and the suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.” 

The troops of the 3 Brigade Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected terrorist during a raid operation in Dambatta Local Government Area of Kano State.

This was made known in a post on X by Zagazola Makama, a security and counter-insurgency expert in the Lake Chad region.

Makama, citing security sources, said the operation was carried out at about 10:30 p.m. on June 21 when troops deployed in Dambatta stormed Konan Dumawa village following intelligence reports.

According to the report, the suspect was apprehended during the raid, while troops also recovered several weapons and items from the scene.

The recovered items include one Dane gun, one locally fabricated pistol, one locally made revolver-type weapon, four cartridges, three knives, two mobile phones, two scissors, one identity card, one locally made charm, and two ATM cards.

The sources said the suspect is currently in military custody and is undergoing further action as investigations continue.

Military authorities stated that the operation is part of ongoing efforts to rid communities of criminal elements and prevent terrorist infiltration and violent crime in Kano State and adjoining areas.

They added that troops remain committed to sustaining intelligence-led operations aimed at enhancing security across the region.