SETTING THE RECORDS STRAIGHT ON CITIZEN ASAR MICHAEL SESUGH'S DEATH. (PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE.

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 Setting the Records Straight on  Citizen Asar Michael Sesugh's  Death The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,  EFCC,  considered it imperative to clear the air on some recent incidents at its Makurdi Zonal Directorate,  Benue State.   Operatives of the Directorate arrested 26 suspected cyber fraudsters on April 28,  2026.  They were profiled and kept in custody for further investigations after obtaining a Remand Order at a Magistrate Court.  Shortly after their arrest,  specifically on May 4,  2026,  three of the suspects sought permission to use the lavatory at the Directorate's  Holding Facility and were permitted.   They cashed in on the opportunity,  broke the toilet's roof and escaped from detention.  Several efforts were made to re- arrest them to no avail. However,  fresh intelligence came on Thursday,  May 21,  2026 that one of the escaped suspects,   As...

ARMY ENCOUNTERS SUSPECTED BANDITS, RECOVER WEAPONS IN BENUE STATE.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE.


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     1. Troops of 72 Special Forces Battalion while on clearance operation on 14 June 2018 encountered some suspected bandits at Kwatan Gyemu.
2. Some of the bandits were killed while others escaped into the bush with gun shot wounds during the encounter.
3. Four motorcycles were recovered from the bandits.
4. Also at Okungbo where troops carried out cordon and search four suspected criminals were arrested.
5. Items recovered include:
a. Seven locally made rifles/ revolvers.
b. Nine rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
c. Two handsets and some documents.
6. Similarly, troops of 222 Battalion deployed in operation LAFIYA DOLE on 14 June 2018 embarked on a recovery operation to a forest at Kawuri.
7. Items recovered include:
a. One AK 47 rifle.
b. Four AK47 Magazines.
c. 45 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
d. Six rounds of 5.56mm special ammunition.
8. Preliminary investigation revealed that the rifles belong to one Mr Abiso Ali, 37 years and Mr Samaila, 25 years. all from Suraja village who had earlier surrendered to the troops.
9. The public is reminded to be security conscious at all times and report any suspicious activities or movements to the law enforcement agents for prompt action.
10.You are please requested to disseminate this information to the general public through your reputable medium.
11. Thank you for your kind cooperation.
TEXAS CHUKWU
Brigadier General   
Director Army Public Relations
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