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Nigeria security forces conduct widespread operations against kidnapping and crime
Security agencies across Nigeria have conducted a series of operations targeting kidnapping syndicates, armed robbery, and terrorism. In Enugu State, the Nigerian Army and DSS arrested a suspected kidnapping syndicate commander and recovered four AK-47 rifles, seven magazines, 133 rounds of ammunition, and significant amounts of cash in both USD and Naira.
In Plateau State, police arrested a clergyman and two military personnel for an alleged plot to kidnap the wives of two prominent bishops. Additionally, troops in Jos successfully rescued two kidnap victims.
In Ogun State, a major crackdown resulted in the rescue of seven kidnap victims and the arrest of 38 suspects, including foreign nationals involved in fraud. In Kogi State, security forces rescued 15 victims following an attack on a transit bus.
Other notable actions include the interception of a terrorist logistics supplier in the Lake Chad Basin with 21,000 rounds of ammunition, and the foiling of an armed herder attack in Benue State.
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Department of State Services · Edo State Police Command · Enugu State · Kogi State · Kogi State Police Command · Nigeria · Nigerian Army · Ogun State · Ogun State Police Command · Plateau State Police Command
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- [● 2 SOURCES] A clergyman and two security personnel were arrested for allegedly plotting to kidnap the wives of two bishops in Plateau State. platinumpost.news · thenigerialawyer.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Military forces in the Lake Chad Basin intercepted a terrorist logistics supplier and recovered 21,000 rounds of ammunition. thevoicenewsmagazine.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] $1,000 and ₦785,900 in cash were recovered during the arrest of the syndicate commander. theglittersonline.com.ng · prnigeria.com · www.naijanews.com · businessday.ng
- [● 4 SOURCES] A suspected kidnapping syndicate commander was arrested in Enugu State. theglittersonline.com.ng · prnigeria.com · www.naijanews.com · businessday.ng
- [● 2 SOURCES] Police in Ogun State rescued seven kidnap victims and arrested 38 suspects during coordinated operations. www.nationalaccordnewspaper.com · von.gov.ng
- [DISPUTED] Security forces rescued 15 kidnap victims from the Itobe–Anyigba Highway in Kogi State. newtelegraphng.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Troops foiled an attack by suspected armed herders in Benue State and recovered an AK-47 rifle. www.worldstagenews.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] Four AK-47 rifles, seven magazines, and 133 rounds of ammunition were recovered from a forest hideout in Enugu. theglittersonline.com.ng · prnigeria.com · www.naijanews.com · businessday.ng · www.nigerianeye.com · +1 more