POLICE CALL OFF SENATOR NATASHA'S HOMECOMING RALLY OVER SECURITY CONCERNS. (PHOTO)

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 Police Call Off Senator Natasha's Homecoming Rally Over Security Concerns The Kogi State Police Command has urged organizers to cancel a planned rally in honor of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, citing intelligence reports that suggest the event poses a security threat to the state. The rally, scheduled to take place in Okene on Tuesday, was meant to celebrate the embattled lawmaker's homecoming. According to Police Public Relations Officer, SP William Ovye Aya, hoodlums plan to hijack the event and cause a disturbance of peace in the state. The police command emphasized that they cannot afford to jeopardize the existing peace in the state and warned that they will apply the full force of the law on anyone who causes a breakdown of law and order. This development comes after the Kogi State Government banned all forms of rallies and public gatherings, citing credible security reports. The government also directed that individuals entering the state with security convoys must o...

TROOPS FOIL MULTIPLE KIDNAP ATTEMPTS IN PLATEAU, ZAMFARA STATES, SEIZE ARMS, ELIMINATE IPOB/ESN MILITANT IN IMO. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.


 TROOPS  FOIL MULTIPLE KIDNAP ATTEMPTS IN PLATEAU, ZAMFARA STATES, SEIZE ARMS, ELIMINATE IPOB/ESN MILITANT IN IMO



Troops of the Nigerian Army deployed in Jos South Local Government of Plateau State, have rescued one Mrs Rosemary Jekpe, who was kidnapped at her residence in Abuja Layout, Bukuru Low Cost Housing in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. The kidnap victim was rescued at Rafinbuna Village in Bassa Local Government Area in the same state, after a firefight with the kidnappers. The troops recovered  one AK - 47 Rifle and 2 Motorbikes from the Kidnappers. 


Nigerian Army troops have also conducted a targeted raid on a suspected criminal enclave at Zamtip Village in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State, following actionable intelligence. During the operation, troops successfully  apprehended one of the criminals, while another, in a bid to evade arrest shot and killed himself.  Troops recovered one AK-47 Rifle, 5 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition, 2 empty cases of 7.62mm, 3 sim cards and one Jackknife from the criminals.


In another operation, in Zamfara State, troops in a prompt response to a distress call, have  foiled the abduction of 3 persons by violent extremists at the outskirts of Kwatarkwashi Village in Gusau Local Government Area. Troops engaged and overpowered the extremists in the shootout that followed, forcing them to abandon the 3 Kidnap victims, who were immediately rescued by the troops. One of the victims however, sustained injury and has been evacuated to a hospital for further medical attention, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the perpetrators.


In South Eastern Nigeria, troops of the Nigerian Army responding to intelligence report of the establishment of a new camp by IPOB /ESN militants on Monday 18 March 2024, neutralized an IPOB/ESN militant in a sting operation in the new hideout in Ihiteukwa community, Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State. The militants, notorious for their reign of terror in the state, were engaged in a gun duel by the troops, resulting in the elimination of one of them, while others took to their heels. Troops have destroyed the terrorists' camp and on the trail of the fleeing militants. Troops recovered  a fabricated single barrel gun from the militant.


The Nigerian Army reaffirms its dedication to safeguarding lives and property of all citizens, as we sincerely extend our gratitude to  vigilant members of the public, whose cooperation remains instrumental in ongoing efforts to combat insurgency, terrorism and sundry criminality across the nation.


ONYEMA NWACHUKWU

Major General

Director Army Public Relations

19 March 2024

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