Crime
Nasarawa: Army Apprehends 12 Suspected Rail Track Vandals
In a significant move to tackle security challenges, the Nigerian Military, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has intensified efforts to combat criminal activities.
A recent operation conducted by the ‘@HQNigerianArmy Four Special Forces Command’ in Doma, Nasarawa State resulted in the arrest of twelve individuals suspected of being rail track vandals at Angwan Yara in Keana Local Council of Nasarawa State.
Alongside the suspects, two truckloads of stolen railway tracks were also seized.
The Command’s acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Major Joseph Afolasade, revealed this at a press briefing, yesterday, in Doma.
Afolasade said: “On June 15, 2023, troops of the command, during a routine patrol, intercepted five suspected rail track vandals at an abandoned railway station between Angwan Yara and Agyaragu communities in Keana Local Council.
“The suspects were arrested with large quantity of rail track loaded in two trucks fully loaded.
“In the course of investigation, the troops arrested additional seven suspects on June 18, who made confessional statements.
“They admitted to have played various roles in rail track theft and mentioned the names of prominent persons in Nasarawa and Plateau states as being part of the syndicate,” he added.
According to Afolasade, the Army declined a bribe of N5 million offered by the suspects in exchange for their release.
“They admitted to have played various roles in rail track theft and mentioned the names of prominent persons in Nasarawa and Plateau states as being part of the syndicate,” he added.
In addition, the suspects admitted to being deceived by their fugitive sponsors, as highlighted by Afolasade.
Following this revelation, the Commander of the Special Forces, Maj.-Gen. Owyinka Soyele, authorized the transfer of the suspects to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for thorough investigation and subsequent prosecution.
Police Rescue Three Kidnap Victims in Taraba After Sustained Pressure
The Nigeria Police Force has disclosed the rescue of three kidnapped victims in Taraba State following sustained pressure mounted by its rescue teams.
The victims were identified as Otuwe Torhumba, 37; Kenneth Nyiutse, 35; and Michael Emmanuel, 27.
The Force made the disclosure on Saturday, October 3, 2026, in its 24-hour operational update covering security operations recorded across the country on October 2.
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According to the Police, “Due to sustained pressure by Police rescue teams, three of five kidnapped victims — Otuwe Torhumba (37), Kenneth Nyiutse (35) and Michael Emmanuel (27) — were rescued unharmed and reunited with their families.”
The Police said the three victims were rescued unharmed and subsequently reunited with their families.
The Force did not provide further details on the circumstances surrounding the abduction or the whereabouts of the remaining two victims in the operational summary.
The case is currently being investigated by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Jalingo.
The rescue was among several operational successes recorded by the Nigeria Police Force during the reporting period.
The Nigeria Police Force has disclosed the rescue of an 86-year-old man and his son after they were allegedly detained by suspected members of the Axe Men confraternity in Cross River State.
The victims, identified as Dominic Columbus Udoh, 86, and his son, Emmanuel Columbus Udoh, 40, were rescued by Police operatives on Friday, October 2, 2026.
The Police made the disclosure on Saturday, October 3, in its 24-hour operational update detailing security successes recorded across the country.
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According to the Force, Police operatives were mobilised to the scene after receiving information that suspected Axe Men confraternity cultists had unlawfully detained the two men.
The Police said the suspected cultists fled from the scene when operatives arrived.
The Force stated that officers, with assistance from neighbours, “forced open the locked apartment,” where the two victims were found.
According to the Police, both victims had sustained facial and chest injuries.
They were subsequently rescued and conveyed to the Police Hospital for medical treatment.
The Police said the incident is currently being investigated by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Calabar.
The Nigeria Police Force has disclosed that personnel of Operation Zenda Joint Task Force (JTF) repelled an ambush by suspected bandits along the Amaafu-Abaji Road in Benue State.
The incident occurred on Friday, October 2, 2026, during a routine patrol by the security personnel along the road.
The Police made the disclosure on Saturday, in its 24-hour operational update detailing security successes recorded across different states.
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According to the Police, “Personnel of Operation Zenda JTF on routine patrol along Amaafu-Abaji Road successfully repelled an ambush by bandits, neutralizing one suspect and recovering his locally fabricated gun.”
The Police added that other members of the group fled into the surrounding bushes following the encounter.
It further stated that “No Police casualty was recorded” during the operation.
The recovered firearm was subsequently taken as part of the evidence from the operation as investigations continue.
The Police said the case has been placed under investigation by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Makurdi.
The Police Force continues to urge members of the public to provide security agencies with timely and useful information that can assist ongoing operations against criminal elements.
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