RAPE SUSPECT ESCAPES FROM POLICE CUSTODY IN RIVERS STATE. (PHOTO).

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 Rape Suspect Escapes from Police Custody in Rivers State A male suspect, identified simply as Goodnews, who allegedly defiled a 16-year-old girl in the Rupokwu community, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, last week, has escaped from police custody. The case was being investigated by the Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department in Port Harcourt. It was gathered that the suspect escaped when the scene of the crime was visited as part of the investigation procedures. The suspect was earlier arrested by operatives of the Special Area Rumudomaya and transferred to the State CID, Port Harcourt, last week. According to the father of the alleged defilement victim, Mr. Prince, when they arrived at the scene of the crime, which is their compound, the suspect, who was not handcuffed by the Investigating Police Officer, was having difficulty opening the padlock on his door. Prince stated that he suggested they use a hammer to break the padlock, and after taking an ex...

TROOPS BUST GUNRUNNING SYNDICATE IN TARABA, ARREST TWO SUSPECTS, RECOVER WEAPONS. (PHOTO).


 Troops bust gunrunning syndicate in Taraba, arrest two suspects, recover weapons


Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Brigade have dismantled a suspected gun-running syndicate operating in southern Taraba State, arresting two individuals and seizing weapons and other items during a raid in Wukari Local Government Area.

The operation, carried out by soldiers from the Forward Operating Base, Wukari, followed credible intelligence regarding the activities of arms dealers in Byepi Village along Tsukundi Road.

A statement made available to journalists on Friday in Jalingo by the Brigade’s acting spokesperson, Captain Olubodunde Oni, identified the suspects as Buba Idi, 55, and Isiyaka Yusufa, 29.

According to the statement, “A tactical operation led to their arrest and subsequent searches uncovered one AK-47 rifle, an AK-47 magazine, sixteen rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, a Tecno mobile phone, and a Bajaj motorcycle.” 

The suspects, who are currently in military custody, are undergoing preliminary investigation at the time of filing this report.

The brigade commander, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commended the troops for their swift and professional action.

He stated that the operation forms part of broader efforts to curb the proliferation of illegal arms and enhance security across Taraba State.

He further assured residents that the brigade remains committed to dismantling criminal networks and urged the public to continue supporting security agencies with credible information to facilitate proactive operations.

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