Nigerian Navy Dismantles Extortion Network, Frees Bonny Waterway Users

Nigerian Navy Dismantles Extortion Network, Frees Bonny Waterway Users

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigerian Navy says it has disrupted an extortion syndicate operating along the Bonny Creek axis of Rivers State, ending the group's alleged campaign of intimidation and illegal levies against fishermen, commuters and residents. According to a statement signed by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the operation was carried out on 30 June by personnel of Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bonny in […]

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Military Offensive Frees Four Kidnap Victims Held With Late General Rabe Abubakar

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued four kidnap victims during ongoing operations targeting a notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Muhammadu Fulani, and his criminal network in Katsina State. The rescue followed a coordinated offensive operation conducted on Tuesday by troops of the 17 Brigade Strike Group and Quick Response Force, supported by troops of the 8 Division Special Forces, under Operation CLEAN SWEEP III. The troops, aided […]

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Nigerian Navy Foils Attacks, Frees Abducted Victims in Northwest.

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja Troops of the Nigerian Navy have rescued victims and neutralised suspected insurgents in a series of counter-terrorism operations under Operation FASAN YAMMA in the North-West. According to a statement signed by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the operations involved multiple engagements with violent extremist elements, leading to the rescue of abducted persons and recovery of weapons. The statement said troops at Forward […]

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Joint security operation frees 12 abducted residents in Enugu

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Troops of the 82 Division Garrison under Operation Eastern Sanity have rescued 12 people who were abducted in Ette community in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State. According to a statement signed by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 82 Division, Lieutenant Colonel Jonah Unuakhalu, the rescue operation was carried out on Friday following a distress call reporting that several residents had been kidnapped […]

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Drunk Zambian policeman frees 13 suspects to celebrate New Year

A Zambian police officer reportedly under the influence of alcohol released 13 detainees to celebrate the New Year, sparking a manhunt for the escaped suspects. The BBC reported that Inspector Titus Phiri allegedly took cell keys from Constable Serah Banda at Leonard Cheelo police station in Lusaka on New Year’s Eve, freeing individuals held for crimes including assault, robbery, and burglary. Police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga described the incident, stating, “In […]

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