Insecurity: Police react to bandits showcasing bundles of naira

Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the spokesperson for the Nigerian Police Force, NPF, has stated that not all criminal elements in the country can be apprehended simultaneously by its operatives. 

Adejobi made the claim in response to a post made by security analyst Zagazola on X, wherein he shared a picture of alleged terrorists holding bundles of naira notes, which were thought to be kidnapping ransom notes.

Zagazola wrote, “They are now posing with the ransom money. Showing that they are balling.”

Responding, Adejobi said, “We can’t apprehend all the criminals at once. At least, appreciate us for the ones we have arrested. We arrest them on a daily basis, in large numbers.

“The armed forces and the police are trying their best. Efforts of security forces should be seen, noticed, and appreciated. We need to look towards having the collective efforts and individualistic involvement in tackling insecurity and other vices in Nigeria.”

Meanwhile, tragedy struck Gefe village in Kufana Chiefdom, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, as bandits launched a deadly attack Thursday night, killing the Village Head, Emmanuel Idan, and another resident.

The bandits, who stormed the village around 11:30 pm, also abducted several women and children.

According to eyewitnesses, the attackers surrounded the community, shooting sporadically and causing widespread panic.

Markus Danja, a community leader, confirmed that the Village Head was shot while trying to flee, while the other victim was chased into his room and killed before his wife was taken away.

The bandits reportedly went from house to house, selecting their victims. The police are yet to issue a statement on the incident.

Markus said his brother’s wives and children were among those taken away by the hoodlums.  

In another attack on the Keke community of Millennium City, Chikun LGA, on Thursday night, a journalist‘s wife and his two daughters were abducted.

A source informed the victims, who were in Kaduna for a holiday, were abducted with eight members of the same family.

In a terse statement on Friday, the journalist identified as Mohammed Bashir, who is a correspondent of a national daily in Kogi State, sought prayers for the release of the victims.  

“My dear colleagues, please, I need your prayers. My two daughters and their mother, along with eight others, were kidnapped yesterday by unknown gunmen in Kaduna, where they went for a holiday. Please pray for me,” he said.

 

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