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Enugu Governor Hails DSS Over Major Criminal Arrests
The Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has lauded operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) for apprehending notorious kidnappers and arms traffickers within the state.
He made the commendation during a visit to the Agency’s State Headquarters in Enugu.
Governor Mbah expressed particular satisfaction over the capture of a high-profile gang leader, responsible for a string of attacks on security personnel and multiple kidnapping-for-ransom incidents across Enugu and surrounding areas. He noted that residents can finally experience relief from the gang’s reign of terror across the state and the broader Southeast region. He also voiced concern over how some individuals could forsake basic human decency for such heinous acts, emphasizing that the full force of the law will be brought against those responsible.
He commended the DSS for their professionalism, discipline, and dedication to ensuring a peaceful Easter period, while urging the command to sustain this level of vigilance, which he described as a fundamental responsibility of government.
The people of Enugu State expressed appreciation for the tranquility experienced, particularly during the Easter festivities, made possible through the efforts of the DSS and other security agencies operating in the state.
While expressing optimism that continued security efforts would eliminate criminal activities, the Governor reaffirmed his commitment to positioning Enugu as the safest destination for tourism, commerce, and residency.
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The Lagos State Police Command has recorded significant breakthroughs through coordinated and simultaneous operations targeting cultism and illegal arms proliferation across Ikorodu, Lagos Island, Okoko, Ilasan, Ogba, and Iju areas of the State.
The operations resulted in the arrest of twenty-three suspected cultists, recovery of five (5) firearms and other incriminating exhibits.
During the operation in Ikorodu, four suspects were arrested following credible intelligence linking them to cult-related activities. Preliminary findings indicate links to the Buccaneers Confraternity (Sea Lords).
In Lagos Island, nine suspected cultists were arrested during a raid on a criminal hideout. In Ilasan, five suspects in connection with a cult-related killing of one Emmanuel Obioson were arrested. In Okoko, one suspect with ties to the Eiye Confraternity was intercepted in possession of a firearm.
Similarly, in Ogba and Iju areas, the operations led to the arrest of four (4) suspects involved in illegal cult gatherings, assault, and other related violent crimes. Weapons used in the attacks were recovered, and victims are currently receiving medical attention.
The suspects are: Shina Wale ‘m’ 36yrs, Kehinde Kareem ‘m’ 18yrs, Mohammed Aileru ‘m’ 18yrs, Bada Mujeeb ‘m’ 18yrs, Salam Kosoko ‘m’ 30yrs, Yusuf Anjorin ‘m’ 19yrs, Quadri Abubakar ‘m’ 21yrs, Lateef Salako ‘m’ 18yrs, Fawaz Bello ‘m’ 30yrs, Oyesola Olalekan ‘m’ age 36yrs, Ubaka Justice ‘m’ age 36yrs, Emmanuel Obekpa ‘m’ age 36yrs, Sodiq Ademola ‘m’ age 36yrs, Balogun Taofeek ‘m’ 33yrs, Azeez Owolabi ‘m’ age 28yrs, Meshack Obini ‘m’ age 24yrs, Fabulous John ‘m’ age 25yrs, Promise Israel ‘m’ age 28yrs, Bright Aniedi ‘m’ age 27yrs, Familola Fikayo David ‘m’ age 24yrs, Akeem Olamilekan ‘m’ aka Magali age 43yrs, Muiz Oyedele ‘m’ age 20yrs, Hamzat Sadiq ‘n’ age 19yrs
The exhibits include: Five (5) locally made pistols, one (1) toy pistol, fifteen (15) live cartridges, three (3) expended cartridges, one (1) Police camouflage face cap, one (1) Army camouflage face cap, one (1) jack knife with the pouch.
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, reiterates the Command’s unwavering commitment to eradicating cultism and violent crimes.
He urges members of the public to remain vigilant and continue to support the Police with timely and credible information through the Command emergency lines: 07061019374, 08065154338, 08063299264, 08039344870, and 09168630929.
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