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2023: 2 young men trek 205km for Bauchi APC guber candidate
2023: 2 young men trek 205km for Bauchi APC guber candidate
Two young men trekked 205kms to drum support for the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State, retired Air Marshal Saddique Abubakar.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the two young men, Abu Samaila, 35, and Abubakar Yusuf, 25, walked from Azare in Katagum Local Government Area of the state to Bauchi, the capital city, within three days.
The dou told NAN on Sunday in Bauchi that they trekked to celebrate the victory of Abubakar at the recent APC primary election.
Abubakar, a former Chief Air Staff (CAS), defeated seven others to pick the gubernatorial ticket.
According to the youths, the trekking was part of their love for the candidacy of Abubakar and in appreciation of his past contributions to national development.
They explained that it was their idea to embark on the trekking without consulting anybody or announcing their intention.
The two young men said Abubakar has done much for the state and the country, adding that he brought several developments to the state to deserve such celebrations at elections.
“Along the way, we sensitised hundreds of youths to join us in the campaign to make Bauchi great under Abubakar as governor.
“We believe that only he can overcome the problems of unemployment, poverty, insecurity and other challenges bedeviling the state,” Samaila said.
According to Yahaya, they left Azare at about 6.30 a.m on Monday and arrived in Bauchi on Thursday.
Mr Yahaya Miya, the Direct-General of Air Marshal Abubakar Campaign Organisation, commended the two young men at a reception late Saturday in Bauchi organised to appreciate their support for Abubakar.
He appreciated the two gentlemen for demonstrating their support, love and zeal to the APC gubernatorial candidate.
“By embarking on that solidarity trek, the young men have shown patriotism and support, they should be appreciated and encouraged.
“On their arrival on Thursday, they were first taken to hospital for proper medical examination and a good bed rest for six hours before taking them to their accommodation,” he said.
“We say a big thank you for your show of support and solidarity,” Miya said on behalf of the APC governorship candidate and the party.
Military
Mutiny: Presidential Guard Tightens Security Around Niger Presidency Amid Reports of Military Protest
Mutiny: Presidential Guard Tightens Security Around Niger Presidency Amid Reports of Military Protest
By Zagazola Makama
Security was significantly reinforced around Niger’s Presidential Palace in Niamey following reports of unrest involving elements of the country’s armed forces, security sources told Zagazola Makama.
According to multiple security sources, the heightened deployment of the Presidential Guard, supported by armoured vehicles around the Presidential Palace on the night of July 3 and into July 4, followed what was described as a limited protest by personnel of an armoured unit within the Niger Armed Forces (FAN).
The sources said some soldiers reportedly declined deployment to frontline positions in northern Tillabéri Region, particularly around Inatès and Chinagodrar, citing inadequate heavy equipment and insufficient operational resources to confront the growing security threats in the area.
The protest was described by one source as a “small mutiny,” although there has been no official confirmation from the Nigerien authorities.
Security sources said the development triggered concern within the country’s leadership, prompting the reinforcement of security around the Presidential Palace and temporary restrictions on movement in the surrounding area as a precautionary measure.
The Tillabéri Region remains one of Niger’s most volatile security zones, with recurrent attacks by armed extremist groups, including factions linked to the so-called Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS).
As of the time of filing this report, the Nigerien government and military authorities had not issued any official statement regarding the reported protest or the increased security presence around the Presidency.
The situation remains under close observation.
Mutiny: Presidential Guard Tightens Security Around Niger Presidency Amid Reports of Military Protest
Two suspected criminals arrested during patrol in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1 under Operation Enduring Peace have arrested two suspected criminals during a routine patrol in Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau.
Security sources disclosed that the suspects, identified as Azi Ezekiel, 21, and Ajiji Emmanuel, 19, were apprehended at about 10:30 a.m. on Saturday along the road leading to Forbur Village.
The sources said the suspects were intercepted by troops of Sector 1, Sub-Sector 12, while conducting a routine patrol in the area.
According to the sources, the two suspects have been handed over to the Keystone Police Station in Forbur for further investigation and possible prosecution.
The arrest forms part of ongoing security operations aimed at combating criminal activities and enhancing safety across Plateau State.
Two suspected criminals arrested during patrol in Plateau
Troops arrest suspected kidnapper in Plateau community
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 4 of Operation Enduring Peace have arrested a suspected kidnapper during a security operation in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau.
Security sources said the suspect, identified as Mohamdu Surajo, 29, was arrested at about 6:45 p.m. on Friday at Sabon Layi Village following sustained security operations in the area.
The sources disclosed that the suspect is currently in military custody and is undergoing preliminary interrogation to aid ongoing investigations.
They added that the arrest is part of continued efforts by security forces to dismantle criminal networks and enhance security across Plateau State.
Troops arrest suspected kidnapper in Plateau community
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