This is contained in a statement on Thursday in Kalingo by Lt. Umar Muhammad, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations of the 6 Brigade.

According to him, acting on credible intelligence, on  November 12, 2025, troops conducted a raid operation at Shagada Village under Namnai Ward in Gassol local government area of Taraba that led to the arrest of a suspected gun-runner.

“The suspect is identified as Mr Abdulmudallabi Audu, aged 25, who was found in possession of arms and ammunition.

“Items recovered from the suspect include One (1) AK-47 rifle, Two (2) AK-47 magazines, Fifty-three (53) rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.”

He said the suspect and the recovered exhibits were in the custody of 6 Brigade Headquarters for further investigation and possible prosecution.

The Brigade Commander, Brig. Gen. Kingsley Uwa, has commended the troops for their vigilance, professionalism, and swift response to actionable intelligence.

Uwa reiterated the brigade’s commitment to sustaining aggressive operations across Taraba to ensure peace, security, and the protection of law-abiding citizens within the North East and adjoining regions.

Uwa also urged members of the public to continue to provide timely and credible information to security agencies to support ongoing efforts aimed at dismantling criminal networks and restoring lasting peace in the state.

Source: NAN

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The announcement is contained in a statement on Wednesday by Lt. Umar Muhammad, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Jalingo.

“Acting on credible intelligence, troops on October 1, 2025 advanced to Tor-Ikyeghgba Village where bandits were reported to be converging.

“On arrival at the general area, the troops made contact with the terrorists along the powerline axis and immediately engaged them with superior firepower, resulting in the neutralisation of two.

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“During the operation, the following items were recovered – one locally fabricated pistol, two dane guns, three rounds of 7.62 mm special ammunition, one Baofeng radio, one motorcycle and other items,” it stated.

He quoted Brig. Gen. Kingsley Uwa, Commander of the brigade as commending the troops for their swift response, resilience, and professionalism.

Muhammad also quoted the commander as urging the troops to maintain the momentum, assuring residents of the state that the brigade remained fully committed to ensuring their safety.

He therefore, called on members of the public to continue to support the ongoing operation “Lafiya na kowa”  by providing timely and credible information that would aid in the fight against criminality.

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A statement on Wednesday by Lt. Umar Muhammad, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations 6 Brigade, said the arrest was made in Wukari.

“Acting on credible intelligence, troops alongside NDLEA personnel intercepted and apprehended two fake policemen at Takum Junction in Wukari local government area.

“The suspects, who were dressed in mobile police uniforms, were found with two Toyota Hilux vehicles loaded with substances suspected to be cannabis.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that none of the occupants are serving policemen.

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“The cannabis-laden vehicles were traced to have been loaded from Akure, Ondo State, and were heading towards Adamawa State before interception.”

According to him, the occupants of the second Hilux abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene on sighting the troops.

“A total of 1,134 blocks of cannabis were recovered from the two vehicles. Both the suspects and the recovered exhibits have been handed over to the NDLEA office in Wukari for further investigation and prosecution.”

The Commander 6 Brigade, Brig.  Gen. Kingsley Uwa, who commended the troops and NDLEA operatives for their synergy and resilience, reaffirmed the Brigade’s commitment to ensuring that Taraba remained unsafe for criminals.

Uwa urged members of the public to continue to provide timely and credible information to security agencies to enhance ongoing operations across the state.

Source: NAN

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In a statement issued on Tuesday, Lt. Col Aliyu Danja, Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations 3 Division Nigerian Army, Jos, and made available to newsmen in Jalingo, the operation is part of the ongoing “Operation Lafiya Nakowa”.

The Nigerian Army said that the operation was to eliminate terrorist and criminal activities across the state.

“Acting on credible intelligence on September 15, 2025, regarding a planned attack on the Chanchanji community by the Bojo terrorist group, troops swiftly deployed to the area.

“The operation led to an armed engagement with the terrorists along the Demeva–Chanchanji road. The troops effectively neutralised one terrorist, forcing the others to retreat.

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“In a follow-up mission to intercept the fleeing suspects, troops pursued them to the Demeva–Gbudu axis.

“This location was identified as a planned crossing point into the Ananum community in Donga LGA. The troops engaged the remaining terrorists in a second firefight, neutralizing one more.

“The items recovered from the operations include! One (1) G3 rifle, Sixteen (16) rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and One (1) motorcycle,” it added.

It said Commander of 6 Brigade/Sector 3 OPWS, Brig. Gen. Kingsley Uwa, who commended the troops for their gallantry and professionalism.

It said the brigade was committed to conducting aggressive operations against all criminal elements threatening the peace of Taraba State and its environs.

Uwa also urged the public to remain vigilant and to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies to support the ongoing efforts to restore lasting peace in the region.

Source: NAN

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Mr Soji Oye, the NJC’s Director of Information, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday, saying the recommendation was at its 104 meeting.

He gave the names of the eleven successful candidates for justices of the Supreme Court as Justices Jummai Hannatu Sankey; Chidiebere Nwaoma Uwa; Chioma Egondu Nwosu-Iheme; Haruna Simon Tsammani; Moore Aseimo A. Adumein; Obande Festus Ogbuinya and Stephen Jonah Adah.

Others are Habeeb Adewale O. Abiru; Jamilu Yammama Tukur; Abubakar Sadiq Umar and Mohammed Baba Idris.

Justice of Court of Appeal has Justice Mohammed Ahmed Ramat as its sole candidate.

Other courts have Justice Joel Filibus Agya as the Chief Judge of Taraba State, Umar Abubakar; Chief Judge of Kebbi State, Kadi Sadiq Usman Mukhtar; Grand Khadi, Sharia Court of Appeal, Kebbi State; A. O. Femi-Segun, President, Customary Court of Appeal, Ogun State.

Others are Justices Alfred Yakubu, President, Customary Court of Appeal; Taraba State, Tajudeen M. Abdulganiyu; President, Customary Court of Appeal Oyo State and Opokuma David Lawrence, Customary Court of Appeal, Bayelsa State.

Ogun State Customary Court of Appeal Awoyomi Bolanle Adenike and Lawal Adeniyi Olusanya as its judges.

Amaebi Ibomo Orukari, is the candidate as High Court Judge, Bayelsa State; Akinyemi Martins Ayodele, High Court Judge, Ogun State, while Cross River State has three High Court judges and they are, Ama Edet Ekpo, Theresa Ansa Agom and Jalarth Ogar Agim.

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Zamfara State has three Khadis, Sharia Court of Appeal, who are Aminu Abdullahi Gusau, Usman Hassan Gummi and Hadi Sani, while Nasarawa has two Kadis as Abubakar Ahmad Tijjani and Aliyu Ibrahim Ebbema.

Kano State has nine High Court Judges.

They are Fatima Adamu; Hauwa Lawal Umar; Musa Ahmad; Musa Daihuru Mohammed; Farida Rabiu Danbappa; Halima Aliyu Nasir; Aisha Mahmoud; Adam Abdullahi and Hanif Sanusi Yusuf.

Nasarawa State has four High Court judges as follows: Esther Mami Ejeh; Ibrahim Dauda Shekarau; Musa Muhammad Dallah and Makama Tanze Benjamin.

Oye noted that all the recommended candidates to the Supreme Court Bench would be sworn-in after the approval of their recommendation by President Bola Tinubu and the subsequent confirmation of their appointment by the Senate.

The various Heads of Court recommended would also be sworn-in upon the approval of their appointment by their various state governors and subsequent confirmation of same by their respective State Houses of Assembly.

The number of justices on the bench of the Supreme Court reduced to 10 with the impending retirement from the apex court of Justice Musa Muhammad on October 27.

Source: NAN

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This is as the umbrella body of social workers in Nigeria condemned the killing of an 18-year old Barakat Bello, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

Bello a student of the Institute of Agricultural Research and Technology (IAR&T), Ibadan, was raped and subsequently killed by some unknown persons on Monday,  coming few days after a student of the University of Benin, Uwa Omozuwa,  was raped and subsequently killed by some unknown rapists.

But NASoW, while reacting, described the cases as a revelation of the level of social decadence in the country.

The Oyo State chairman of the association, Mr. Adegoke Ayodele, while speaking with journalists in Ibadan on Thursday, appealed to governments to promote civic education in schools which would influence patriotism among the people, adding that the legislative arm of government should promulgate laws with tough penalty for rapists.

He said, “The  act was really pathetic and revealed the degree of social decadence in our society. Also, the sad event is an exposition of how we have detached from our traditional value system.

“Government should promote civic education in schools which would influence patriotism among the people. Also, the legislative arm of government should promulgate laws with tough penalty on rapists. Parents should keep close watch on their children by ensuring they have good moral upbringing. Children should not be exposed to obscene pictures and movies as this may influence their behaviour negatively.

“Female children should be taught and encouraged to dress decently. Security agents should ensure that the wrath of law is established on perpetrators of this despicable acts through prompt arrest and prosecution.”

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