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The Nigerian Army said troops deployed across various parts of Zamfara and Katsina states, acting on intelligence, successfully intercepted and thwarted terrorists’ activities, recovered weapons and rescued hostages.
This was contained in a statement posted on its WhatsApp and Instagram account.
According to the statement, troops in Zamfara State on October 1 responded to a road blockade by terrorists along the Jambako-Faru Road in Maradun Local Government Area.
A fierce gunfight ensued, forcing the terrorists to flee, abandoning an AK-47 rifle loaded with 7.62mm (special) ammunition.
In another encounter at Gidan Isa village in Isa Local Government Area, troops in a shootout overwhelmed terrorists trying to cross the Marnona-Gudunmi-Isa Road.
After the clash, troops recovered a significant quantity of ammunition, including 297 rounds of 7.62mm (NATO) rounds, 23 rounds of 7.62mm (special) ammunition, two AK-47 rifle magazines, a motorcycle and a mobile phone.
The statement added: “In another operation in Katsina State, troops responded to an attack on Damari village in Dandume Local Government Area, where terrorists had abducted three women.
“After a swift pursuit, all the victims were successfully rescued and reunited with their families.”
President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday said that North Korea has sent soldiers as well as weapons to support Russia in its fight against neighbouring Ukraine.
“We see an increasing alliance between Russia and regimes like North Korea.
“This is no longer just about transferring weapons.
“It is actually about transferring people from North Korea to the occupying military forces,’’ the Ukrainian leader said in his evening video address.
There has been no independent confirmation that North Korean soldiers are fighting alongside Russian troops against Ukraine.
In recent days, there have been reports of the deployment of North Korean soldiers in eastern Ukraine.
However, when it came to soldiers killed in action, it has not been conclusively shown whether all the deceased were members of the regular Russian troops or not.
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW), a U.S. military think tank, recently reported that several thousand North Korean soldiers had arrived in Russia and were being prepared for deployment in Ukraine.
North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un has been supporting Russia’s war against Ukraine, which began in February 2022, with weapons and ammunition.
According to a report by the South Korean intelligence service, Pyongyang supplies artillery shells and short-range missiles to Russia.
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Zelensky intended to discuss this development with his country’s Western partners in the near future.
Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, and has since been waging a destructive war in the neigbouring country.
(dpa/NAN)
Officers from the Ikeja Division of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested two individuals suspected of armed robbery during a routine stop and search operation in Ikeja.
The command disclosed this in a post on X.com on Friday.
It read, “Two suspected armed robbers were arrested by officers of Ikeja Division while on Stop and Search along Allen-Opebi Road on August 6, 2024 at about 0115HRS.
“In their possession was one locally made pistol, one life cartridge and charms. Investigation is ongoing.”
PUNCH reported in April that two suspected robbers were arrested at a hotel along AIT Road in the Agbado area of Lagos State following a distress call of a robbery incident at the hotel.
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Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a notorious gunrunner on transit to deliver high caliber weapons to terrorists in Kaduna State.
A statement by the Nigerian Army on its official X handle (formerly Twitter), said the troops, in collaboration with other security agencies, intercepted the suspected notorious gunrunner, Mallam Hashimu Ahmad, at Saminaka in Lere local government area of the State.
The statement said the suspect, who had been on the wanted list of the security agencies for supplying arms and ammunition to terrorists, was captured while on transit to deliver sophisticated weapons to terrorists.
Items found in his possession include; one General Purpose Machine Gun, a Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) Launcher, one RPG Bomb, 1,069 rounds of 7. 62mm (special) ammunition and one belt of 7.62mm (NATO) ammunition, cache of arms and ammunition, as well as the vehicle used in conveying them.
In a related development, troops in Delta State, acting on credible intelligence, intercepted a tanker truck laden with 15,000 liters of substance suspected to be illegally refined AGO at Ozoro, in Isoko North local government area of the State.
The troops also took the two suspects conveying the illegal product into custody for preliminary investigation “preparatory to handing over to appropriate prosecuting agency.”
Meanwhile, in Sokoto State, troops on patrol in the general area of Matalawa village of Isa local government area of the State, rescued kidnapped hostages who were abducted and taken into the forest while on transit.
The statement added that the troops following a distress call moved swiftly to the location, where they engaged the kidnappers in a gun duel, leading to the rescue of the victims.
“The rescued hostages have been reunited with their families,” it added.
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested two suspects and recovered a large cache of weapons in the Mushin area of the state.
According to a statement released by the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, on Thursday, the tactical team responded to a call about armed men on Agoro Street, Mushin, around 1 am.
The team arrested Sherrif Mustapha, 42, and Suturat Lateef, 28, while one other suspect escaped.
The statement read, “This morning at about 1am, responding to a distress call about the presence of armed men on Agoro Street, Mushin, our tactical team based in Surulere swiftly moved in and arrested Sherrif Mustapha ‘m’ aged 42 and Suturat Lateef ‘f’ aged 28 while one other escaped.
“The suspects led the police to 1, Moshalashi Street, Mushin where the following were recovered:
1. Two AK 47 rifles
2. One K2 Assault rifle
3. One Red Rufer rifle
4. Three pump action rifles
5. Two locally made single barrel pistols
6. Five magazines
7. 57 live cartridges
8. 70 5.56 live ammunition
9. 27 9mm ammunition
10. One expended 5.56 ammunition
11. One dagger
12. Three walkie talkies
13. Nine international passports
“Investigation is ongoing! If you see something, say something. Security is everyone’s business!”
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