Crime
Nigerian Army Kills Terrorist, Recovers Arms in Lokoja Operation
Nigerian Army troops kill a suspected terrorist and recover arms and ammunition during an ambush operation in Lokoja’s Adankolo Forest Reserve
Troops of the Nigerian Army 12 Brigade, operating under Operation Tiger Paw II, have neutralised a suspected terrorist and recovered arms and equipment during a coordinated ambush in the Adankolo Forest Reserve, Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State.
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Lokoja army operation terrorists arms recovery mission was carried out following credible intelligence on the movement of suspected criminal elements within the forest area.
According to a statement by Brigade spokesperson Lt. Hassan Abdullahi, troops of the Quick Response Group laid an ambush at a known crossing point and engaged the suspects in a fierce gunfight.
One terrorist was killed during the encounter, while others reportedly escaped with gunshot wounds into surrounding bushland.
A subsequent mop-up operation led to the recovery of two AK-47 rifles, a locally fabricated pistol, magazines, ammunition, and several other logistics items, including a motorcycle and communication devices.
Cash and medical supplies were also recovered during the operation, underscoring the scale of materials seized from the fleeing suspects.
Lokoja Army operation against terrorists arms recovery effort is part of ongoing military operations aimed at denying criminal groups freedom of movement across Kogi State.
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Military authorities said troops are currently conducting further clearance operations to track down the escaping suspects and consolidate gains from the mission.
Police dismiss officers Anthony Obodo case has been confirmed as the Rivers State Police Command dismissed three of its officers linked to the killing of a 22-year-old University of Port Harcourt graduate, Anthony Obodo.
The State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, disclosed this on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, while parading the three officers before journalists in Port Harcourt.
According to the command, the officers were linked to the incident that occurred last Thursday along Ada George in Port Harcourt, where Obodo was shot dead.
A member of the team, an inspector who fled after the shooting, has been declared a deserter.
CP Adepoju stated that the three arrested officers were subjected to an orderly room trial. Following the conclusion of the investigation and the establishment of their culpability, they have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and will be charged to court.
“I am here to provide updates on some serious incidents recently recorded in the state, including the investigation into the death of one Anthony A. Obodo… Following the conclusion of the investigation and the establishment of the culpability of the officers involved… the officers being paraded today have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and will be charged to court,” Adepoju said.
The commissioner noted that he understood the concerns of Obodo’s family and members of the public, adding that the Command has taken appropriate disciplinary action against the police personnel involved.
Obodo, a graduate of the University of Port Harcourt who was reportedly awaiting his NYSC call-up letter, was shot during a police pursuit.
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