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2023: Governor Buni deserves second term in Yobe – Alhaji Mato

2023: Governor Buni deserves second term in Yobe – Alhaji Mato
By: Yahaya Wakili
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe state deserved and qualify for the second time as the governor of Yobe state because of his numerous achievements in developing the state within his first tenure.
The Executive Chairmen United Marketers Association of Potiskum chapter (UMAPO), Alhaji Nasiru Mato disclosed this to newsmen in his office.
He said first tenure of Governor Mai Mala Buni is very impressive, adding that they are very happy with the way he is handling things in Potiskum and the Yobe state in general.
“There is some physical work Mai Mala Buni did, we have 178 political wards in the state and in each ward he has done something physically and if you go there you will see it with your eyes.
“Yobe state is a place where the majority of the people are marketers especially Potiskum which is largest commercial town in the west Africa, there is no local government in the country that have trailers like Potiskum.” Mato said.
Alhaji Nasiru Mato who is also the Chairman Yobe state United Marketers Association said, Governor Mai Mala Buni has fulfilled all his campaign promises to the electorates in the state, adding that on assumption of office on 29th May 2019, he declared a state of emergency on education which is yeilding a positive results.
He said, the Buni administration rehabilitated existing schools and established six modern and seven Mega schools to congest schools and also procured books and laboratory equipment, employed more teachers, trained and re-trained more teachers to enhance manpower to improve quality of education in the state.
According to him, Mai Mala Buni administration initiated and constructed four modern markets, Damaturu, Gashua, Potiskum and Nguru as well as a Trailer Park in Potiskum all these with a view to create conducive environment for trade and commerce for economic development.
“If the trailer park is completed it will employed about 5,000 people and also he resuscitated three dormat industries, Yobe Flour and Feeds Mills Potiskum, Woven Sack company Damaturu and Sahel Aluminum company Potiskum.”
He therefore, he use this forum to call on all the electorates in the state to come out en-mass to vote for Mai Mala Buni and all APC candidates including our presidential candidate during the 2023 general elections.
2023: Governor Buni deserves second term in Yobe – Alhaji Mato
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Man kills father during domestic dispute in Bauchi community

Man kills father during domestic dispute in Bauchi community
By: Zagazola Makama
A man, identified as Limam Muhammad Baba, has allegedly killed his biological father, Malam Baba Siti, during a domestic altercation.
The tragic incident occurred on Thursday, July 3, at about 10:15 p.m., in Uzum village, Giade Local Government Area of Bauchi State, when an argument between the two escalated, leading Limam to strike his father on the head with a stick.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the victim collapsed immediately and lost consciousness.
Police sources say “The report was received at the Giade Divisional Police Headquarters at about 10:30 p.m. that the suspect used force on his biological father by striking him on the head with a stick, leading to the victim falling unconscious.
He added that a team of police operatives was immediately mobilised to the scene. The suspect was arrested, and the victim was taken to the General Hospital in Giade, where a medical doctor confirmed him dead on arrival.
The police sources said the body of the deceased was deposited at the hospital morgue while an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident has commenced.
He assured that the suspect would be charged to court upon completion of investigation.
Man kills father during domestic dispute in Bauchi community
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Deputy chairman of Katsina-Ala LGA attacked, four suspects arrested

Deputy chairman of Katsina-Ala LGA attacked, four suspects arrested
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forces have apprehended four suspects in connection with an attack on the Deputy Chairman of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area, Mr Christopher Chia.
Sources told Zagazola Makama, that the incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, July 3, when Chia was reportedly attacked by a group of young men suspected to be cultists.
The sources said the police received a distress call from the victim at about 6:00 a.m.
“Police patrol and tactical teams were immediately deployed to the scene. The victim was rescued and taken to Toro Hospital in Katsina-Ala, where he was treated and later discharged,” said the sources.
According to the sources, preliminary investigation led to the arrest of four suspects, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the prime suspect identified simply as Richard, a member of the Black Axe confraternity, who is currently at large.
The sources added that the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has commenced a full investigation into the matter to unravel the motive behind the attack and bring all those involved to justice.
Deputy chairman of Katsina-Ala LGA attacked, four suspects arrested
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Joint task force rescues kidnap victim in Abuja after 40km forest operation

Joint task force rescues kidnap victim in Abuja after 40km forest operation
By: Zagazola Makama
A joint task force comprising operatives of the
Department of State Services (DSS), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, local hunters, and vigilantes has successfully rescued a kidnap victim, Rasheed Soyinka, after a 40-kilometre forest operation across parts of Abuja.
Zagazola Makama learnt that the victim was abducted at gunpoint from his residence in Sabon Lugbe in the early hours of July 3, prompting a swift multi-agency response.
Shortly after the abduction, which occurred around 1:00 a.m., a joint task force involving the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, DSS operatives, local hunters, and vigilante groups, swung into action.
The coordinated operation, extended through Dafara via Gau Forest in Kuje Area Council and continued into Kabin Mongoro and Kwaita forests in Kwali Area Council, covering an estimated distance of 40 kilometres.
“Following sustained pressure and professional coordination, the victim was rescued at about 12:05 a.m. on July 4 without any casualties,”said the sources.
Soyinka was subsequently reunited with his family through his elder brother, while efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing abductors.
Joint task force rescues kidnap victim in Abuja after 40km forest operation
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