Troops from the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), in partnership with the Nigeria Police Force, successfully foiled a kidnapping attempt along the Takum-Jalingo road in Taraba State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The operation was triggered by a distress call from road users, prompting security personnel to mobilize swiftly to Muji Town, where an 18-seater Toyota bus had been ambushed by armed kidnappers.

Upon arriving at the scene, the security forces engaged the criminals in a fierce gun battle, utilizing superior firepower that forced the kidnappers to abandon their hostages and flee into the surrounding forest.

Two victims, Mr. Yakubu Usman from Angwan Abuja in Takum and Mr. Godwin Peter from Angwan Dadin Kowa, were rescued. Unfortunately, Mr. Peter sustained injuries during the encounter and was promptly taken to a medical facility for treatment. The remaining passengers were able to continue their journey without further incident.

The 6 Brigade Nigerian Army reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining security in Taraba State and urged the public to provide timely and reliable information to assist in combatting criminal activities.

Police Neutralize Suspected Vandals Attempting to Bomb Pipeline in Rivers

The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the elimination of several suspected vandals attempting to sabotage a pipeline in the Rumuekpe-Aluu community. Addressing journalists in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, the Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, stated that the suspects were neutralized during the operation.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

He explained that the raid was part of an ongoing joint security effort to protect critical infrastructure across the state.

“The joint security forces successfully foiled an attempt by criminals to vandalize a pipeline. The suspects, who intended to detonate an explosive device, were neutralized due to the swift response of security personnel,” Adepoju stated.

The incident occurred on March 16 in the Ikwerre Local Government Area (LGA) of Rivers State.

The Commissioner further disclosed that following this operation, security operatives proceeded to Onelga LGA on March 19, where they prevented another potential bomb attack.

During the second raid, two suspects were arrested in possession of four dynamites.

Additionally, law enforcement personnel detonated pods and other Improvised Explosive Device (IED) components to prevent further threats.

The police have assured residents of their commitment to maintaining peace and security across Rivers State.

Two individuals have died and two others are in critical condition following a drinking competition in Agbarha community, Delta State. The tragic event occurred during a contest where participants competed for a prize of one hundred thousand naira (N100,000).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Reports indicate that the contestants consumed a substance believed to be alcohol, attempting to finish it in one go. In the process, the two deceased collapsed and passed away on the spot.

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