A suspected terrorist collaborator has been arrested in Kaduna State by the troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma.

The troops also destroyed three improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Zamfara State and recovered 73 livestock abandoned by fleeing terrorists.

According to a statement issued on Friday by the Media Information Officer of Operation Fansan Yamma, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, the two operations were conducted on Thursday.

Danja said troops of Sector 1, acting on credible intelligence, arrested a suspect, Yusuf Adamu, at Kuyello in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

He said preliminary interrogation indicated that the suspect allegedly participated in terrorist activities, including recording a video of a female kidnap victim who was allegedly sexually assaulted by terrorists to facilitate a ransom demand.

“During preliminary interrogation, the suspect reportedly admitted to involvement in terrorist activities, including recording a video of a female kidnap victim who was allegedly sexually assaulted by terrorists to facilitate a ransom demand,” the statement said.

According to Danja, the suspect further alleged that the victim was subsequently killed after the ransom was delivered and that he received ₦50,000 for his role in the operation.

The military spokesman said investigations were ongoing to apprehend the alleged principal suspect, identified as Yusuf Iliya Sani, and other collaborators.

In a related development, troops of Sector 2, working alongside personnel of the Nigeria Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal team, destroyed three IEDs planted by terrorists along the Magami–Dansadau road in Zamfara State.

Danja said the explosives were located and destroyed during a joint operation conducted on Thursday.

He added that the successful clearance operation had elicited positive reactions from residents and road users, who were expected to benefit from improved safety and freedom of movement along the route.

In another operation, troops recovered 73 livestock allegedly rustled by terrorists between Kombo and Gurusu villages in Zamfara State.

The operation followed intelligence reports about the movement of terrorists with rustled animals in the area.

According to the statement, troops swiftly deployed to the location and engaged the suspected terrorists, forcing them to flee and abandon the livestock.

“The recovered animals comprised 14 camels, 19 cows and 40 sheep,” Danja said.

He added that the troops, working alongside local vigilantes, moved the recovered animals to a secure location for further action.

The military said the operations demonstrated its commitment to dismantling terrorist support networks, eliminating explosive threats and protecting lives and property across the North-West.

It urged residents to continue providing credible and timely information about suspicious persons, movements and objects to the nearest security formation to support ongoing military operations.

A traffic warden and two State Civil Guard Corps personnel have been arrested by the Imo State Police Command over the alleged harassment and extortion of a motorist in Owerri.

A viral video recorded by a car occupant captured the operatives allegedly harassing and extorting a driver over the absence of a driver’s licence.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Henry Okoye, said the three operatives had been identified and arrested.

They were identified as Inspector Chinewe Ejiogu, attached to the Shell Camp Divisional Police Headquarters, and two State Civil Guard Corps personnel, Kelechi Nzediagwu and Onyedikachi Chibuike. They are currently detained at the State Criminal Investigation Department.

The command condemned their alleged conduct, describing it as unacceptable and contrary to the discipline and integrity expected of law enforcement personnel.

The Commissioner of Police, Audu Bosso, has directed the command’s Complaint Response Unit to investigate the incident.

The police urged the affected motorist to report to the unit and provide relevant information to aid the investigation, adding that appropriate disciplinary action would follow its conclusion.

The Police spokesperson for Imo State Command, Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement.

Okoye said, “The Imo State Police Command is aware of a viral video in which a police traffic warden and two personnel of the State Civil Guard Corps were captured harassing and extorting a motorist allegedly driving without a driver’s licence in Owerri on October 8.

“The Command strongly condemns the conduct depicted in the video, describing it as unacceptable and contrary to the standards of discipline and integrity expected of law enforcement personnel.

“The police officer involved has been identified as Inspector Chinewe Ejiogu, attached to the Shell Camp Divisional Police Headquarters, while the two State Civil Guard Corps personnel have been identified as Mr Kelechi Nzediagwu and Mr Onyedikachi Chibuike. They are currently detained at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID).

“Consequently, the Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Audu Garba Bosso, psc(+), mnips, has directed the Command’s Complaint Response (CRU) Unit to investigate the incident. The affected motorist is urged to report to the unit and provide relevant information to assist the investigation. Appropriate disciplinary action will follow upon its conclusion.

“The Command reiterates that no traffic violation justifies extortion, harassment, or abuse of office. All personnel have been warned to discharge their duties in accordance with the law and treat members of the public with respect.

“The Command urges members of the public to report incidents of police misconduct through the appropriate channels and assures them that allegations of misconduct will be treated seriously.”

A truck has reportedly crushed a Vehicle Inspection Officer (VIO) to death opposite Mega Primary School, along Hospital Road, Akure, the Ondo State capital.

Residents were seen shouting in a video shared by Akure-based radio station, Crest FM on Friday.

According to eyewitnesses, the officer tried to intercept the truck, which was already in the fast lane, but couldn’t stop it before the incident.

The officer was reportedly trapped beneath the trailer after the truck struck him, leaving residents at the scene in distress.

The video also showed some of the officer’s colleagues panicking as they watched the incident unfold. Residents could be heard shouting while people gathered around the scene.

The circumstances surrounding the incident, including the events that led to the officer’s attempt to stop the truck, were not immediately clear.