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  • Security agents must rescue kidnapped foreigners -Jonathan

    Security agents must rescue kidnapped foreigners -Jonathan

    President Goodluck Jonathan has ordered the nation’s security agencies to take all necessary action to locate and rescue the foreign construction workers who were abducted from their camp by terrorists on Saturday in Bauchi State.

    In a statement signed by his media aide, Dr. Reuben Abati, President Jonathan commiserated with the family of the guard who was reportedly killed in the attack on Jamaáre, Bauchi State.

    He assured the relatives of the kidnapped workers as well as the governments of their countries that the Federal Government and its security agencies are doing everything possible to find their captors and ensure the safe release of all those they abducted.

    He condemned the kidnapping of the workers and reaffirmed the government’s total commitment to stamping out all forms of terrorism and criminal abduction in the country.

    He urged all Nigerians and foreigners in the country to continue to go about their normal business in the full assurance that the government and national security agencies are working tirelessly to curb threats to security in all parts of the country.

     

  • Security agents shoot woman dead in Edo

    An ambush laid by security agencies for some criminals at Iduowina community turned tragic when a woman was shot dead instead.

    The woman identified as Grace Ogiesoba was riding in her husband car when the incident occurred.

    Husband of the victim, Clifford Ogiesoba, who narrated what happened, said he was not aware that security personnel including soldiers were in the locality in search of criminals.

    He explained that as he was driving out of his residence, he heard voices in the bush ordering him to stop but that he thought the voices were those of armed robbers.

    Clifford said he decided to speed out of the area when he heard gunshots and his wife shouted.

    He said his wife died instantly.

    Some members of the community who spoke on the incident said the soldiers threatened to shoot them when they attempted to go near the scene of the incident.

    One of them said, “When we were coming to witness what happen, the soldiers started shooting, threatening to shot us if we come nearer.”

    It was learnt that the house invaded by the security agencies was deserted.

     

  • Bomb factory found in Zaria

    Bomb factory found in Zaria

    Security operatives have uncovered a bomb making factory in Zaria, Kaduna State, recovering Improvised Explosive devices in various stages of completion and arresting a 60- year old man, Umaru Mohammed in the process.

    The raid which was carried out by a combined team of officers of the Nigerian Army, the Police and operatives of the State Security Service is coming barely four days after explosions rocked the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji.

    The Assistant Director, Army Public Relations in charge of the One Mechanised Division of the Nigerian Army, Kaduna, Col. Sani Kukasheka Usman, told journalists in his office that the exercise took place in the early hours of Thursday.

    He also disclosed that in line with the resolve of security agents in the country to fight terrorism, the two bedroom bungalow housing the bomb factory has been demolished while the suspect and the items recovered are in custody.

    Col. Usman said: “We invited you to inform you that following a tip off from well meaning citizens of this country, a combined team of troops of the Nigerian Army, elements of the Nigeria Police Force and Department of State Security carried out a cordon and search operation at Kwanar Shahada, Jushin Ciki, Zaria city, Kaduna State yesterday, Thursday,November 29, 2012 from 01300 -0800 hours (1.30-8.00am) local time.

    “During the operation, a two bedroom bungalow of bomb factory was discovered in which Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) in stage one of readiness and several IED making components were recovered as follows: 17 sensor mechanical timers (remote controls), 11 primed suicide bombers vests, 36 IEDs in bobo cans, one military kitbag with support items like saw, hammer, cello tape and gums, two gallons of paints containing prepared IEDs, two gallons of turkey oil brand with prepared IEDs, seven rolls of wires of various lengths, one bag containing several sensors and 25 nine volt batteries.

    “A 60-year old man, Umaru Mohammed was arrested within the premises and in line with our resolve to deter terrorists, the building housing the factory was demolished. Both the suspect and the items recovered are in custody.

    “Headquarter, 1 division, Nigerian Army would like to use this opportunity to commend the efforts of the well meaning citizens that reported the matter and also reiterate our resolve to fight terrorism in this country.

    “We also wish to appeal to the general public to report any suspicious movement, establishment or persons in their environment. We wish to assure you that any information provided would be treated with absolute confidentiality.”