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The Kaduna State Government has confirmed that air platforms that cover locations of interest have neutralized bandits in Sabon Madada area of the state.
Mr. Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, who confirmed the reports, added that suspected bandits were also arrested in Kauru and Soba Local Government Areas
According to the statement, “Air platforms conducted armed missions over various locations of interest including Rahama, Sabon Birni, Albasu, Walawa, Doka, Kerawa, Rikau, Galadimawa, Kidandan, Kufai, Shantu, Dogon Dawa, Takama, Damari, Saulawa, Kuduru-Ungwan Yako track, Yadi, Sofa, Muya and adjoining settlements.”
Aruwan further added that, “As contained in the operational feedback to the Kaduna State Government, a suspicious abandoned settlement was observed just north of Sofa. Probing shots were fired and no movements were observed.
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The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a police officer attached to Borikiri Police Divisional headquarters in Port Harcourt City Local government area of the state.
Two other officers were seriously injured while their guns were carted away by the hoodlums during the attack at Captain Amangala axis of Port Harcourt ‘Township’ Sunday.
An eyewitness told newsmen that the act was carried out by some cultists terrorizing the area, especially those involved in illegal crude oil activities, also known as kpofire.
Spokesman of Rivers State Police Command SP Nnamdi Omoni, who confirmed the killing of the police officer, said the Commissioner of Police has ordered an investigation into the matter.