ARMED ATTACK

ANAMBRA STATE

–One killed during a shootout between police and gunmen in Anambra.

The police in
Anambra
State said they killed a member of a suspected robbery gang on Tuesday during a shootout along Ogidi-Oraukwu Road in Idemili North Local Government Area of the state.

The police spokesperson in the state, Tochukwu Ikenga, who disclosed this in a statement, said the incident occurred at about 1:50 p.m.

He said the armed men stormed the area in an unregistered white Toyota truck and attempted to dispossess some motorists and commuters of their belongings.

The police spokesperson said the armed men, on sighting the police operatives on patrol, opened fire on them.

“The police operatives engaged the armed robbers,” Mr Ikenga said. “The police demobilized one out of the four-member armed robbery gang.”

Other gang members fled the scene with the truck, he said.

One AK-47 rifle and six rounds of live ammunition were among the items recovered from the scene, according to the police.

Mr Ikenga, a deputy superintendent of police, said the police were investigating the incident, and have also launched an operation to track down the fleeing suspects.

Security in Nigeria’s South-east has deteriorated lately, with attacks by armed persons.

Anambra State has witnessed some of the worst attacks in the region. The attacks often target security agencies, government officials, and facilities.

The Nigerian government has accused outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra of being responsible for some of the deadly attacks in the region. But the group has repeatedly denied their
involvement in the attacks.

The separatist group is leading an agitation for an independent state of Biafra to be carved out from the South-east and some parts of the South-south Nigeria.

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/537101-one-killed-during-shootout-between-police-and-gunmen-in-anambra.html

KATSINA STATE

–Terrorists kidnap 8 persons in Katsina metropolis.

The Katsina State metropolis was attacked by terrorists in the early hours of Tuesday, kidnapping at least eight persons.

DAILY POST gathered that the gunmen, who were riding on motorcycles, stormed Shola Quarters behind the Federal Medical Center in the city capital around 4 am.

Although no life was lost in the attack, some residents got injured while fleeing.

Spokesperson of the state police command, SP Gambo Isah, who confirmed the report, gave the names of the abductees, all residents of Shola Quarters consisting of five males and one
female as: Tanimu Adamu, Abdullahi Isiya, Isiya Rabiu, Ibrahim Adamu, Mannir Jayi and a woman whose name is yet to be disclosed.

However, Gambo noted that one of the kidnapped victims, Mannir Jayi, managed to escape from the abductors and is helping the police with the investigations.

https://dailypost.ng/2022/06/14/terrorists-kidnap-8-persons-in-katsina-metropolis/

ABIA STATE

–Gunmen kill two businessmen in Aba.

A gang of armed men killed two young businessmen in Aba, Abia, on Tuesday.

Police Public Relations Officer, Geoffrey Ogbonna confirmed the murder to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

The spokesman said the incident happened in the Ogbor Hill area of Aba.

“Report is still sketchy, but the police have stepped into action”, he added.

An eyewitness disclosed that the victims were killed under Ogbor Hill Waterside Bridge.

They were dealers in musical equipment and footwear before they were killed.

The source said the killers arrived in four tricycles with four assailants in each,

“One of the victims pulled his car over to greet his friend, the other victim.

“The gunmen suddenly arrived in four tricycles and demanded some money. In the ensuing argument, they shot the victims.”

The attackers hit their targets a few meters from the Eziama Police Station.

https://dailypost.ng/2022/06/14/gunmen-kill-2-businessmen-in-aba/

SECURITY AND SAFETY TIPS

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Individuals are advised to remain vigilant, vary daily schedules and itineraries, and refrain from sharing personal information with unknown persons to limit the risk of
being targeted by potential kidnappers.

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The Security situation in Nigeria remains complex. G4S Professional security advice and support should be sought for personal and corporate security and before traveling
to these high-risk regions of Nigeria.

COVID-19

• From 9th to 10th June 2022, 88 new confirmed cases were recorded in Nigeria.

• Till date, 256,352
  cases have been confirmed,
  250,131 cases have been discharged, and 3,144 deaths have been recorded in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

• The 88 new cases are reported from 6 States- Lagos (79), FCT (4), Kano (2), Nasarawa (1), Oyo (1) and Plateau (1)