Police rescue kidnap victim held inside ‘Ghana-Must-Go’ bag

The Police Command in Rivers has rescued a teenager, who was kidnapped in Enugu and transported to Port Harcourt in a ‘Ghana-Must-Go’ bag.

The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Olatunji Disu, announced this during a news conference in Port Harcourt on Wednesday.

Disu said that the teenager, aged 16, was repeatedly raped by her kidnappers after being taken to Port Harcourt.

He said that the crime was uncovered when officers at Abuloma Police Station received credible intelligence regarding the suspicious movement of one of the suspects.

“Upon receiving the information, operatives were swiftly dispatched to the area, and they arrested one male suspect.

“Officers rescued the teenage girl (name withheld) who had been held against her will by the suspect.

“Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect lured the teenager from her residence in Garki, Enugu, placed her in a ‘Ghana-Must-Go’ bag and transported her from Enugu to Port Harcourt,” Disu said.

The police chief added that, upon arriving in Port Harcourt, the victim was taken to the residence of an alleged internet fraudster.

He said that the alleged fraudster and another suspect repeatedly had carnal knowledge of the teenager.

“The victim has undergone medical examination and treatment, while the suspects are in our custody,” he said.

Disu said that a manhunt for other suspects had been initiated.

Tinubu Lauds Military for Crushing Bandits and Terrorists in North-West

President Bola Tinubu has praised the military for their successful operations against security threats in the North-West, reaffirming his confidence in the ability of the nation’s security forces to maintain peace.

These victories came in response to Tinubu’s directive for service chiefs to relocate to the region until normalcy was restored, according to the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga.

On Thursday, troops from Operation Hadarin Daji eliminated notorious bandit leader Halilu Sububu, who had been terrorizing communities in Zamfara, Sokoto, and other parts of the North-West. In a separate joint operation, security forces neutralized terrorist Sani Wala Burki in Katsina and dismantled a terrorist enclave in Kaduna, rescuing 13 kidnapped students.

President Tinubu expressed his admiration for the military’s high command, intelligence agencies, and troops, acknowledging their bravery, coordination, and commitment that led to these recent successes.

He further applauded the security apparatus for the improved national security and urged them to sustain the momentum until all threats to the nation are permanently addressed.

“President Tinubu reassures the security agencies of his continued support in achieving the priority objective of keeping the nation safe and secure,” Onanuga stated.

Troops Eliminate Notorious Terrorist Leader Halilu Buzu in Zamfara Raid

Nigerian Army troops have successfully neutralized a notorious terrorist leader, Halilu Buzu, along with several of his fighters during an operation in Mayanchi village, Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

The Army announced the successful strike in a post on its official X handle on Friday, revealing that the operation took place on Thursday in a “deliberate and discreetly coordinated offensive” targeting Buzu and his gang.

According to the statement, troops launched a fierce assault on the terrorists’ identified crossing point in Mayanchi. The insurgents, led by Buzu, put up strong resistance but ultimately succumbed to the overwhelming firepower of the Nigerian forces.

“On winning the firefight, the troops recovered two Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) guns, three PKT guns, five AK-47 rifles, 479 rounds of PKT ammunition, and 366 rounds of 7.62mm (special) ammunition,” the statement read.

Other items recovered included 182 rounds of Machine Gun 1 ammunition, one RPG bomb, 29 AK-47 magazines, 30 motorcycles, two Android phones, and two Yeekee phones.

The Army added that troops also destroyed the terrorists’ camp and are currently conducting further operations in the surrounding area to ensure complete clearance of any remaining threats.

The operation is seen as a significant breakthrough in the ongoing efforts to curb terrorism and restore peace in Zamfara and its neighboring regions.