Nigerian Army: Troops Intercepted Medical Supplies, Foiled Terrorist Attacks, Rescued Hostages

Nigerian Army. The report said the interception occurred at a checkpoint in Nguru, Yobe, where the driver initially presented a waybill for beverages and household items.

The Nigerian Army says troops recorded major operational gains, including intercepting suspected logistics supplies, foiling terrorist attacks and rescuing kidnapped victims across theatres in the last 24 hours.

An operational report on Monday revealed that Operation Hadin Kai troops intercepted a truck conveying large quantities of medical supplies suspected to be intended for terrorist elements in the North-East.

The report said the interception occurred at a checkpoint in Nguru, Yobe, where the driver initially presented a waybill for beverages and household items. According to the report, a detailed search revealed hundreds of cartons of drugs, including antibiotics, injections, bandages and other medical items.

The report said the driver and three occupants were apprehended, adding that the suspect later confessed the consignment was bound for the Republic of Chad through Geidam.

“In a related development, troops arrested a suspected ISWAP/JAS terrorist in Ngamdu, Borno, who confessed he was sent from Jilli to procure food items for insurgents. The suspect disclosed that terrorists were currently converging around Gubio and Magumeri areas.

“Troops also arrested two suspected terrorist collaborators in Monguno, who were allegedly facilitating the movement of a terrorist’s family members. Items recovered from them included mobile phones, cash and other personal effects, while a woman and her three children linked to a terrorist kingpin were later apprehended,” the report said.

It also revealed that troops foiled an attempted infiltration by terrorists in Askira Uba local council.

The report added that troops engaged the insurgents during an ambush, forcing them to flee and abandon weapons and other items, adding that follow-up operations led to the rescue of three kidnapped victims from a terrorist enclave.

“In Bama local government area, troops destroyed a terrorist camp during clearance operations, forcing insurgents to withdraw under pressure.

“Similarly, troops of Operation Safe Haven recovered weapons from suspects during stop-and-search operations in Plateau. They also arrested a suspected gunrunner and rescued additional kidnapped victims in Bauchi following exploitation of earlier airstrikes.

“In the Federal Capital Territory, troops conducting anti-illegal mining operations raided a site in Gwagwalada, recovering mining equipment, while suspects fled,” it added.

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In the southern part of the country, the report said troops of Operation Delta Safe responded to a communal clash in Delta, restoring normalcy after one person was killed.

It said troops also intensified anti-illegal bunkering operations in Rivers, destroying illegal refining sites and recovering large volumes of stolen crude oil and refined products.

Military authorities reiterated their commitment to sustaining offensive operations, disrupting logistics networks and ensuring security across the country.

Lagos CP Fatai Tijani Assures Justice For LASU Student K1lled In Crash

Lagos CP Fatai Tijani
The commissioner of police in Lagos, Fatai Tijani, has visited the scene of a road crash that claimed the life of a student of the Lagos State University, assuring that justice will be served.

The command spokesperson, Abimbola Adebisi, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday night.

Mr Tijani, alongside other senior officers of the command, carried out an on-the-spot assessment of the scene.

Ms Adebisi said that the police team also engaged representatives of the Students’ Union of LASU during the visit.

She said that Mr Tijani commended the students for their orderly and responsible conduct, in spite of the grief over the loss of their colleague.

“He assured them that the suspect involved in the incident would be charged to court on Monday for proper prosecution,” she said.

The spokesperson, consequently, reiterated the command’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and the safety of all residents.

She also expressed condolences to the family of the deceased and prayed for the peaceful repose of the departed soul.

The CP’s visit followed the death of a 300-level female student, Azeezat Abdul-Rasheed, who was crushed by a vehicle at about 7:00 p.m. on Saturday in the Igando area of the same state.

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In a video shared on X by a student of LASU, @Khennybass, some students were seen storming the Area M Police Division at Idimu.

They had alleged that officers were shielding the driver involved in the incident by attempting to cover up the situation.

They had, consequently, demanded justice for their colleague.

ADC Releases Updated Convention Committee, Subcommittees Lists

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released the updated lists of its Convention Committee and Subcommittees ahead of its forthcoming national convention.

In a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said the update is aimed at strengthening coordination and ensuring a smooth and credible convention.

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The ADC urged all committee members to discharge their responsibilities with diligence and called on stakeholders to support the process.

Signed,

Bolaji Abdullahi
National Publicity Secretary
African Democratic Congress (ADC)