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Nigerian Army destroys 22 Lakurawa camps in Sokoto, Kebbi, recover arms
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Troops of 8 Division of the Nigerian Army deployed for ‘Operation Fasan Gamma’ have destroyed 22 camps of the Lakurawa terrorists in Sokoto and Kebbi states.
The troops also neutralized several terrorists, recovering four rifles, as well as 409 PKT, 7.62mm, NATO and 7.62mm special rounds ammunition.
Prior to the development, troops had undertaken precursor and shaping operations into the forests and enclaves of the bandits.
The forests where the troops engaged the terrorists are in Rumji Dutse, east of Sarma, Tusauna, Bauni, Malgatawa, Gargao, Tsauna, Mafara, Kaideji, Nakuru, Sama, Sanyinna, Kaididda, Kolo and Dancha villages in Illela, Tangaza and Bingo local government areas of Sokoto State.
Recall that the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, had deployed a Special Operations Brigade to Sokoto and Kebbi states.
The deployment is to consolidate successes achieved in the ongoing precursor operation under Operation Forest Sanity III to destroy the Lakurawa terrorists.
Addressing the troops, the General Officer Commanding, 8 Division, Nigerian Army and Commander, Sector 2 Operation Fasan Yamma, Brigadier General Ibikunle Ajose on behalf of the Theatre Commander, Operation Fasan Gamma, Major General Oluyinka Soyele, ordered total destruction of the Lakurawa sect.
He enjoined the troops to abide by the rules of engagement and ensure the protection of lives and properties of law abiding citizens.
According to him, the troops have been selected and trained for the mission, hence Nigerians are counting on their ability and professionalism to flush out the Lakurawa.
“The deployment of the Brigade will be an added impetus in frustrating the activities of the bandits and restoring normalcy to the affected communities and North-West in general,” he added.
The spokesperson of the Delta State Police Command, SP Bright Edafe, was left stunned after two suspected drug dealers requested to take a photograph with him shortly after they were arrested and interrogated.
The suspects, identified as Omini Ezeri, 46, and Chinedum Wagbara, 42, were apprehended during a stop-and-search operation while travelling in a Mercedes-Benz ML SUV with registration number AAA 604 JZ along the Agbarho-Warri Road.
A search of the vehicle and its occupants led to the recovery of two Beretta pistols, a substance suspected to be cocaine, and a dagger. The suspects are currently in police custody, while investigations continue.
As part of the investigation, Edafe interrogated the suspects. Shortly after the interview, the duo surprised the police spokesperson by asking to take a photograph with him.
In a follow-up post shared on social media, Edafe said he had never encountered such behaviour before, explaining that the suspects appeared to become excited once they realised he intended to interview them.
He added that despite being arrested with cocaine and two pistols, which they claimed were used for their drug business, they still requested to take a picture with him after the interrogation.
The Catholic Diocese of Otukpo in Benue State has confirmed the safe return of its seminarian, Kelvin Ochai, who was abducted by gunmen at Asa III in Otukpo Local Government Area of the state.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Chancellor of the Catholic Diocese, Very Rev. Fr. Joseph Itodo, on Saturday.
Itodo attributed the seminarian’s safe return to divine intervention and the prayers of Christians and well-wishers.
According to the diocese, the seminarian escaped from the custody of his abductors and made his way to Aliade in Gwer East Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, where he was reunited with his family unharmed.
“Through the prayers of the people of God, Kelvin escaped from the custody of his abductors on the evening of Friday, 31st July, 2026, and made his way to Aliade, Gwer East LGA of Benue State. He has since been safely reunited with his family and is unharmed,” the statement read in part.
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Otukpo, Most Rev. Michael Ekwoyi Apochi, expressed profound gratitude to priests, religious, lay faithful, and people of goodwill for their unwavering support and prayers during the period of the seminarian’s captivity.
The headquarters of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, FMBN, located in Abuja has been gutted by fire.
The fire was said to have started from the fourth floor of the building.
Speaking to DAILY POST, a personnel of Zenith Bank domiciled in the Mortgage Bank building, Anthony Ameh, said the fire is so intense.
According to him, operatives of the Federal Fire Service, who came to contain the fire have not been able to arrest the situation.
“The fire is so intense. About four trucks of Fire Service are here but they are unable to quench it,” he said.
At the time of filing this report, the cause of the fire incident cannot be ascertained.
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