Tinubu Takes Decisive Actions over Killing of Nigerian Soldiers in Abia
The statement also underscored the government’s firm stance against such violence and its commitment to safeguarding the nation from non-state actors.
The statement also underscored the government’s firm stance against such violence and its commitment to safeguarding the nation from non-state actors.
According to reports, the trouble began when unknown gunmen, alleged to be members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), killed five soldiers at the checkpoint during the May 30 Biafra Day celebrations.
The abductees had yet to establish any contacts on their way about, which has further posed more challenges to the concerned citizens
“In the hunt for gunmen who attacked two police stations at Awgbu in Orumba North and Neni in Anaocha LGA in the last two weeks, the police-led joint security force was ordered by the Commissioner of Police, CP Aderemi Adeoye, to…”
The Nasarawa State Police Public Relations Officer, Ramhan Nansel, has yet to provide an official statement or confirmation regarding this latest attack.
The suspects were also said to have robbed shop owners at the junction before leaving the scene.
The community members on the save-our Soul call also alleged that kidnapping has become a daily occurrence in the Nanka and neighboring communities.
“We have suffered in this community. What do they want us to do in this community? That a crime was committed in this community does not mean that it is Ehime Mbano people who did it. You people should come to our rescue.” He said.
“The NPF urges anyone who may possess information related to this incident to come forward and actively assist in the investigative process and/or send in information anonymously through the NPF Social Media handles @PoliceNG, or mail at pressforabuja@police.gov.ng,” the police said.
“I saw them (gunmen) dragging the people. They (gunmen) were about five or six. They carried the nine passengers and drove off in their van.” Eyewitness revealed.
The incident which occurred in the early hours of Monday, 17th of July 2023 has thrown the residents in the entire environs into a palpable tension.
The spokesperson for the police in the state, Henry Okoye, confirmed the incident but said he was awaiting more details
The continuous attacks might have inarguably negative effects on the turnout of voters in Saturday’s general polls.
The killers were also said to have set him and his supporters who were with him inside his car ablaze.
The incident, which occurred around 8:40 pm, led to the destruction of many pieces of equipment and property in the facility among others.
The incident occurred a few days before the February 25th, 2023 general elections.
Other facilities including a nearby transformer were also set ablaze by the arsonists, which led to a total blackout in the vicinity during the dastardly act.
The five suspected evil murderers and arsonists were reportedly taken down during the exchange of gunfire with the police and 2 AK-47 and vehicles were recovered.”
It was gathered that the hoodlums invaded the police facility in the early hours of Saturday.
It will be recalled that the NSCDC Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad (CG’s SIS) has intensified efforts in a pragmatic approach against those behind the lingering fuel scarcity in the country.