Crime
JUST IN: Troops Nab Suspected Terrorist Mastermind Of Taraba Attacks
Troops of 6 Brigade Nigeria Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke have apprehended a suspected terrorist mastermind responsible for the killing of five persons at Mararaban Azagawa village, Bali Local Government Area of Taraba state.
The arrest followed a June 16, 2024 attack that led to five people’s death and injury to many others.
The Acting Assistant Director 6 Brigade Army Public Relations Officer, Oni Olubodunde, said this in a press statement detailing the operation that led to the arrest.
According to him, troops of 20 Model battalion sub-sector 3A Operation Whirl Stroke stationed at the Forward Operating Base in Bali LGA launched a special operation to apprehend those behind the attack.
Following credible intelligence, the troops arrested the suspected ringleader 39-year-old Hassan Ibrahim also known as Godu.
In the course of the arrest, troops recovered a Dane gun, cartridges, and a motorcycle belonging to one of the victims.
The suspect has admitted his involvement in the heinous crime and is providing valuable information that could lead to the arrest of his accomplices.
Meanwhile, the commander of 6 Brigade Sector 3 OPWS, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, has applauded the public for providing useful information leading to the capture of the suspect.
He urged the public to continue supporting the Brigade’s efforts to eliminate criminal elements in Taraba State.
The successful capture of the terrorist mastermind is a significant achievement for the troops and a step towards restoring peace and security in the affected community.
The Nigerian Army remains committed to protecting the lives and property of the citizens and will continue to work tirelessly to ensure the safety of Taraba State, the statement added.
Israeli security forces on Wednesday morning killed Muhammad Zakarna, a member of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, during a counterterrorism operation near Jenin.
Zakarna was identified as one of the terrorists involved in the deadly shooting attack in the West Bank village of al-Funduq in January.
According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Zakarna, a resident of Qabatiya, was among three gunmen who opened fire on civilians in al-Funduq on January 6, killing Master Sgt. Elad Yaakov Winkelstein, an off-duty Israeli police officer, and civilians Rachel Cohen and Aliza Raiz.
The IDF said Zakarna was located in a cave near the village of Misilyah following intelligence provided by the Shin Bet security agency.
During the attempted arrest by Yamam, the Israel Police’s elite counterterrorism unit, and IDF troops, a gun battle broke out between the forces and the suspects.
The military said the forces used shoulder-launched missiles during the exchange.
Zakarna and another Islamic Jihad member, Marooh Hazima, also from Qabatiya, were killed.
Hazima had previously been released from Israeli prison in the November 2023 ceasefire-hostage deal with Hamas and had since resumed terrorist activity, the IDF said.
A number of weapons and military gear were recovered from the scene. Several accomplices were also detained and found to be in possession of handguns.
The IDF confirmed that the other two terrorists behind the al-Funduq attack, Qutaiba al-Shalabi and Mohammed Nazal, both affiliated with Hamas — were previously killed in an Israeli operation in Qabatiya on January 23.
Panic has gripped the Otobi-Akpa community in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State following a fresh attack by suspected Fulani herdsmen on Tuesday evening.
It was gathered that several residents are feared dead, while numerous houses were set ablaze during the violent attack.
A local resident revealed that the attackers stormed the village around 6 pm and began shooting indiscriminately at anyone in sight.
“They have been shooting and killing people since 6 pm. As we speak, our house and several others have been burnt down.
We are helpless,” a distraught villager said.
At the time of this report, the exact number of casualties remains unclear as residents continue to flee for safety.
Details later……
Some unknown gunmen have killed at least three policemen in Achi, Oji River Local Government Area, Enugu State.
Ohibaba.com learnt that the incident occurred at a checkpoint close to Ozudaa Market, Auchi.
Details of the incident are still sketchy as of the time of filing this report.
However, a viral gory video seen on Facebook by Ohibaba.com shows lifeless bodies of the slain policemen.
More to follow….
Watch the video on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Nasrk54MA/
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