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Adamawa State Command of the Nigeria Security Civil Defence Corps has arrested a truck loaded with over 200 pipes belonging to the Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC). The arrest followed a tip-off from villagers who documented the truck's details. NSCDC commander Idris Bande reported that the truck, en route to Yola, was intercepted after officers deployed along the Jalingo-Yola road acted on the intelligence. The truck's driver, Adamu Ahmed, removed a component to prevent mobility and claimed he was transporting the pipes to Gombe for sale. The NNPC depot manager confirmed ownership of the pipes, and the suspects will face prosecution for stealing government property.

Six individuals were injured in a suspected bomb blast in Mubang village, Adamawa State, attributed to Boko Haram. Local authorities reported the attack, which follows a deadly incident earlier this month. The Hong LGA Chairman, Usman Inuwa, noted that while no fatalities occurred this time, the injured are receiving hospital care. The area's proximity to Sambisa Forest makes it vulnerable to such attacks. Despite previous successful repelling of Boko Haram attempts, Inuwa emphasized the need for federal intervention, including Air Force strikes and Army presence, to enhance security and prevent future incidents.