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Police Arrest Suspected killers of Dr. Audu Benedict, 25 others

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By Gom Mirian, Abuja 


The Police Force headquarters (NPF) on Monday paraded 27 suspects in connection with alleged murder, Kidnapping, armed robbery, unlawful possession of fire arms among other sundry offences in Abuja. 

The criminals were arrested in various operations in different states across the country by  Police Operatives of the intelligence Response Team(IRT).

 

Frank Mba, the Force Public Relations Officer, while Parading the suspects at the SARS headquarters, Abuja, said the team seized various weapons, ammunitions and assorted charms from the suspects.

 


According to him, the recovered weapons from the gang members at the time of their arrests include 6 AK 47 rifles, 3 pump action rifles, 2 Dane guns, 1locally – fabricated pistols, 55 rounds AK47 ammunition, 4 empty magazines, 1 laptop computer, and 1 Toyota corolla car with REG.

No. MKD 13 RC.  Others include household items ranging from Televisions, Refrigerators, among other items recovered from some of the armed robbery syndicates who specialized in breaking into residential homes within the Federal capital Territory(FCT). 

Mba said the IRT in an intense search for the victims and manhunt for the perpetrators by the force, arrested a kidnapping syndicate, which specialized in terrorizing innocent citizens within the North Central geo- political zone of the country. 


He said the two suspects, Terhide Tsavbee, ‘m’ 30 years old, and Terkura Gwa, ‘m’ 25yrs old, all from Gawa village, Katsina-Ala local government areas of Benue State were arrested for their involvement and conspiracy in the  kidnap of a medical Doctor, Audu Benedict, his Son and a family Friend in Katsina – Ala local government area of the state on March 10,2019.

Terhide Tsavbee, one of the suspects who spoke to DAILY ASSET said : “I kidnapped doctor, friend of that doctor and the child of that doctor and collect money from the family 7 million, the doctor write a cheque and give my oga which is Terna, who gave Terkura Gwa to cash the money from the bank N500, 000. Terna gave me N300,000 out of the money. 
” My oga kill the doctor, him friend and child. I don’t know how but they buried them near my oga house” Terhide confirmed. 


Mba further explained that the deceased, Dr. Benedict Audu who was ambushed last year by the suspects on his way from Tarkum from Taraba State to Abuja where he was abducted with his son named Eriuno Audu and a family friend,  to somewhere in Benue State. 


Adding that after reaching out to the  family of the victims for N7 million ransom in addition to the N500, 000 cheque issued by the victim while in captivity which brought the total sum to N7.5 million, as pre- condition for their release, the suspects still went ahead and killed the victims. 


“Investigations revealed that the criminal gang collected 7.5million naira as ransom from the families of the victims as condition for their release. The suspects forced the late Dr Audu Benedict to issue them a cheque of N500,000.000 which they cashed in a commercial bank in Gboko town, Benue State. Subsequently, the suspects killed the three (3) victims and had them buried in a shallow grave at Gawa in Katsina-ala LGA of Benue State.

He however, said while efforts are still ongoing to arrest the other suspects at large, the police team is on the verge of exhuming the remains of the slain victims.

 
Also paraded by the police are 25 other criminal suspects who were involved in various cases ranging from kidnapping, armed robbery as well as illegal possession of prohibited firearms who are currently undergoing investigations. 

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Police Detain 2 Suspects, Recover 25 Stolen Phones in Borno

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The Nigerian Police Command in Borno has apprehended two suspects and recovered 25 stolen mobile phones during a stop-and-search operation along Damboa Road, in Maiduguri.

The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Daso, disclosed this in a statement in Maiduguri on Wednesday.

Daso explained that the suspects, identified as Ibrahim Abubako, and Ibrahim Mohammed, were intercepted by the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) on Dec.

10 while riding a tricycle.

He said that during the search, the operatives uncovered various mobile phones reportedly stolen from individuals across communities and villages along the Borno -Adamawa State border.

He identified some of the communities as Mubi, Tashan Alade, Miringa, Kwaya Kusar, and Biu Local Government Area of the state.

The spokesman said that during interrogation, the suspects confessed to snatching the phones from their victims.

“The police have initiated efforts to return the recovered devices with their rightful owner.

“Also, the suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations,” he said.

Daso reiterated the commitment of the Police Commissioner in the state, Yusufu Lawal, to maintain public safety during the Yuletide season. (NAN)

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Niger Police Command Arrests Three Suspects over Assault on Council Boss

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From Dan Amasingha, Minna

Days after the Chairman of Katcha local government area of Niger State,  Danlami Abdullahi  Saku was assaulted and seriously  injured over his inability  to settle  a campaign  loan he obtained,  the State Police  Command said three suspects were now in their  custody  over the incident.

Niger State Police Command Spokesman, Wasiu Abiodun  in a release on Wednesday said  On 16/06/2024 at about 1800hrs, information was received at Katcha Div that the Chairman Katcha LGA Hon.

Danlami Abdullahi Saku was attacked by some miscreants along Saku-Gadza village after the Sallah prayer at his village Saku, Katcha LGA.

According to the Police Public Relations Officer,   the attack was allegedly reported to be linked to a debt issue between the Chairman and one Yanda of the same area.

He noted that the Chairman sustained serious injury during the attack and he was taken to Gen. Hospital Bida, and later referred to another hospital for further treatment.

A preliminary investigation was conducted at Katcha Div and three suspects were later identified, apprehended and transferred to Bida Area Command.

The suspects arrested are; Alh. Abdullahi Kasimu 68yrs of Gadza village, Katcha, Alh. Baba Moh’d 30yrs of the same village and Ahmadu Moh’d 25yrs.

The suspects were transferred to SCID on June 21st for discreet investigation and prosecution.

“During interrogation, Kasimu narrated that he lent the victim over a million naira since August, 2023 and that several attempts to recover the money proved abortive.

“He further said that on June 16th, the victim promised to come and see him, and while he was on the way after the Sallah prayer, his son Ahmadu Moh’d, his in-law Alh. Baba Moh’d among others accosted the Chairman, had an altercation and inflicted serious injuries on the victims”

The State Police Command acknowledged that the victim was about to transfer the money to him at the point before being rushed to the hospital.

However, the suspects are under investigation in SCID, Minna. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend others at large, and they will be charged to court for prosecution immediately after investigations.

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Chief Imam’s Sallah Ram Stolen in Jos

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There was a drama as the sacrificial ram of the Chief Imam of the Mista Ali community in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, Imam Abdulkadir went missing on the eve of the Ed-el-Kabir.

Abdulkadir’s ram was reportedly stolen during a downpour in the area on the eve of the Ed-el-Kabir.

An Imam in the community, Haruna Yaqub, disclosed this during the sermon, shortly after the two Raka’at prayers.

Yaqub, who condemned the incident, described it as “insensitive”.

He added that the act showed that people lack fear for God.

The Imam said, “The Ram of our Chief Imam, which he purposely brought to sacrifice, has been stolen in the night.

We are really shocked by the incident. We were surprised to hear this story. This means that people are not God-fearing.

“It is scary that people have gone to the extent of stealing ram meant for religious activity.”

Speaking further, he urged people to be God-fearing and not engage in either stealing or any act of criminality.

He stressed that everyone will account for their actions on earth and hereafter.

“It is high time people repented and took the path of Allah. It is not too late. People should stop committing bad things and act according to Allah’s commandments,” he urged.

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