Notorious wanted Terrorists, Yellow Jambross, Yellow Ibrahim, others surrender to Troops
Notorious wanted Terrorists, Yellow Jambross, Yellow Ibrahim, others surrender to Troops
Following continued military offensives, which include coordinated airstrikes by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and ground operations, several high-profile terrorist leaders in the North Central region have surrendered.
Among those laying down their arms are notorious figures like Yellow Jambross and Yellow Ibrahim, along with other key leaders including Alhaji Mallam, Ardo Idi (Alhaji Lawal), Lawal Kwalba, Salkado, Gana’e, and Babangida.
The Defence Headquarters confirmed these developments, attributing the surrenders to the intensifying military pressure and effective non-kinetic strategies, which involved engaging key stakeholders in peace efforts.
In the past week alone, the military neutralized 135 terrorists, arrested 185 suspects, and rescued 129 individuals from captivity. In operations against oil theft, security forces apprehended 61 criminals and foiled the theft of crude oil and by-products valued at approximately ₦889.23 million.
The military also seized an array of weapons, including 72 AK-47 rifles, 11 fabricated rifles, and 2,415 rounds of ammunition, along with vehicles, motorcycles, and over ₦732,000 in cash.
Regional Operations:
North East (Operation Hadin Kai):
– 58 terrorists neutralized, 42 suspects arrested, and 17 hostages rescued across Borno and Yobe states.
– Recovered 29 AK-47 rifles, 6 fabricated rifles, and various ammunition during operations in Bama, Mafa, and Gwoza LGAs.
North Central (Operation Safe Haven):
– 6 violent extremists neutralized, 34 suspects arrested, and 28 hostages rescued.
– A notorious gunrunner was apprehended in Plateau State.
North West (Operation Hararin Daji):
– 59 terrorists neutralized, 26 suspects arrested, and 34 hostages rescued.
– Weapons, motorcycles, and communication devices seized.
Niger Delta (Operation Delta Safe):
– 82 illegal refining sites destroyed, 93 crude oil cooking ovens dismantled, and over 900,000 liters of stolen crude oil recovered.
– 6 hostages rescued and 30 suspected oil thieves arrested.
South East (Operation Udoka)
– 10 terrorists neutralized, 11 suspects arrested, and 8 hostages rescued.
– IPOB/ESN hideouts dismantled in Imo and Abia states, with rifles, ammunition, and motorcycles recovered.
Airstrikes Against Terrorist Enclaves:
Air force operations targeted terrorist hideouts in states like Niger, Zamfara, and Katsina, resulting in the neutralization of several insurgents and the destruction of their infrastructure.
Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, reiterated the military’s commitment to maintaining operational momentum. “We remain in a winning position in this war and will continue to employ innovative solutions to address the nation’s security challenges,” he affirmed.
The Defence Headquarters assured Nigerians of the military’s resolve to restore peace and stability across the country, reaffirming its dedication to safeguarding national security.
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Two men docked for allegedly defiling underaged girl
Two men docked for allegedly defiling underaged girl
The police in Lagos on Friday, charged two men before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly defiling an 11- year-old girl.
The defendants are: Prince Tomnyie, 40, a businessman, who resides at Agege, and Micheal Adenuga, 24, a furniture maker, who resides at Atere Street in Lekki.
They are standing trial on charges of defilement, and had each pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The prosecutor, ASP Adegoke Ademigbuji told the court that they committed the offence sometimes in December 2024, and September 2025, at Langbasa Ajah and Igbara Lekki, Lagos .
The prosecutor alleged that the victim’s father, had taken his daughter for medical check and it was discovered that the minor had been defiled.
The prosecution alleged that the victim had told her father that his friend, Tomnyie, defiled her sometimes ago.
Ademigbuji alleged that the victim also mentioned the second defendant’s name who lives in their neigbourhood.
The offence contravenes the provisons of section 137 of the Criminal Law of Lagos, 2015.
The Chief Magistrate, Mr L. A Owolabi, granted the defendants bail in the sum of of N600,000 each, with two sureties each in like sum.
He adjourned the case until March 5, for mention. (NAN)
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Report any officer asking for money for release of suspect as Police insist bail is free
Report any officer asking for money for release of suspect as Police insist bail is free
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has insisted that bail is free, and called on the public to report any officer asking for money to release a suspect on bail.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT, SP Josephine Adeh, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja.
Adeh spoke in reaction to public outcry that some police officers were demanding money to release suspects on bail in the territory.
She said the report of the erring officers would serve as a deterrent to others, adding that it was fraudulent to demand for money to release a suspect on bail.
Adeh blamed the yielding to such fraudulent demand on ignorance on the part of the victims who refused to stand on their rights.
“A similar case was reported where an officer demanded money to release a suspect on bail and when the matter was reported, we requested for evidence from the victim.
“The evidence was provided because the money was transferred to the officer’s account and actions are being taken on the issue.
“So, I encourage the public to take advantage of the FCT Police Complaint Response Unit (CRU) lines on 08107314192 to report such misconduct with evidence,” she said.
Adeh urged the public to always insist on their rights and refuse any form of payment to release a suspect on bail.(NAN)
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Former President sentenced to five years in prison by Court
Former President sentenced to five years in prison by Court
South Korea’s former president Yoon Suk Yeol was on Friday sentenced to five years in prison for obstruction of justice.
The Seoul Central District Court found that the 65-year-old conservative, with the help of the presidential security service, had tried to prevent his own arrest and deleted multiple documents related to the investigation against him.
Yoon shocked the nation by imposing martial law on December 3, 2024, amid a budget dispute with the opposition, plunging the country into a political crisis.
He justified the drastic measure as necessary to protect South Korea’s democratic order and accused the left-leaning opposition of being infiltrated by communists with ties to China and North Korea, though he provided no evidence for these claims.
In a separate trial, prosecutors have sought the death penalty for Yoon on charges of incitement, with a verdict expected on February 19.
While the death penalty remains legally in force in South Korea, it has not been carried out for nearly 30 years.
Yoon’s actions previously alarmed international investors and led to withheld investments, damaging the reputation of South Korea as a political and economic model for the region.
Since last summer, South Korea has been led by President Lee Jae Myung, a left-leaning centrist and long-time political rival of Yoon. (dpa/NAN)
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