SOMALIA KILLS 27 AL SHABAB TERRORISTS, DEFENCE MINISTRY SAYS. (PHOTO).

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 Somalia kills 27 Al Shabab terrorists, defence ministry says Somalia's defence ministry said that its armed forces and regional security forces had killed 27 Al Shabab terrorists in Jubbaland state in an operation with international support, Reuters reported. The defence ministry statement did not name the international partners that provided support but said its operation was backed by air strikes. The defence ministry said the terrorists were killed in "a large-scale operation in areas of Lower Jubba and Middle Jubba," adding that weapons and landmines had also been seized. It said those killed included key members of the terrorist group. An African Union peacekeeping mission has also been trying to aid the Somali government's efforts to combat Al Shabab.

ANAMBRA POLICE ARRESTS A MOTEL OWNER AND TWO OTHERS: RECOVERS FIREARM AND HARD DRUGS IN UKE, IDEMILI NORTH LGA. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 ANAMBRA POLICE ARRESTS A MOTEL OWNER AND TWO OTHERS: RECOVERS FIREARM AND HARD DRUGS IN UKE, IDEMILI NORTH LGA


The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 39-year old man, Mr Ifeanyi Ibeabuchi, Abdullahi Shaibu ‘M’ aged 26 years and Obah Chima ‘M’ aged 18 years respectively over unlawful possession of a firearm and involvement in illicit drug activities at Uke, Idemili North Local Government Area.


The Police Operatives attached to Rapid Response Squad Awkuzu, acting on credible information in the late hours of 9th February 2026, stormed a motel located in Uke where the criminals were arrested. 


During the search, one Jojef pump action gun with breach number 21SA-0724, loaded with three live cartridges was recovered at the scene. Also, Mr Ifeanyi confessed to the crime as investigations led to the arrest of the other two suspects and the recovery of substances suspected to be Cannabis Sativa, Crystal Methamphetamine, Colos, and Mkpuru-mmiri. 


The Command reiterates its commitment to sustaining ongoing operations against criminal elements in the State and urges members of the public to continue providing useful information to aid policing efforts.


Further developments will be communicated as the investigation progresses.


SP Tochukwu Ikenga

Police Public Relations Officer

Anambra State Police Command


12th February, 2026

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