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2023: ‘Why Yobe needs a change of government’ – Bakata

2023: ‘Why Yobe needs a change of government’ – Bakata
By: Yahaya Wakili
The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) stalwart in Yobe state, Alhaji Adamu Bakata has said that any patriotic person in Yobe state knows that the state need a change of government in the 2023 general elections.
Alhaji Adamu Bakata disclosed this in an interview with NEWSng in Damaturu, the Yobe state capital, he said that Governor Mai Mala Buni has failed the people of Yobe state.
According to him, everything in Yobe state has scattered within the four years of Governor Mai Mala Buni administration in terms education, business and other social wellbeing of the people of the state.
“Any indigene of Yobe state knows that if this government of APC gets the mandate of another four years again only God knows where the state will fall into.” Bakata said.
He said, “we have a good candidate who will rescue the state from the collapse, the person who has the experience, the quality of leadership that is Malam Garba Umar Tsunami NNPP gubunatorial candidate.
“Malam Garba Umar’s coming out for this race is not because of money, he has come to rescue the people of the state, he want to bring development and progress as well as to boost the economy of Yobe state.” he said.
Alhaji Adamu Bakata maintained that, in Yobe state we are late and we are left behind in the whole 36 states we have in Nigeria, Yobe state was the backward state in terms of development in any sector, therefore, it is a high time now to get change in Yobe state.
“It was a right time now for the people of Yobe state to sit down and think about their future and for their families to vote to a good candidate who will take them away from this hardship they fall into.” he said.
He said the NNPP gubunatorial candidate, Malam Garba Umar Tsunami is the best candidate, therefore he call on the people of Yobe state to come out en-mass on 11th March, 2023 to vote for tested and trusted candidate Malam Garba Umar.
Alhaji Adamu Bakata also urged the electorates that they should know their right now, ” Your PVC is your weapon to change any person that failed you and anyone who does not have good leadership.
“Look at Gombe state now, the state which come after Yobe state with five years difference and if you go to Gombe you will see rapid development not like Yobe state no single development that marches what can be called development.” He said
2023: ‘Why Yobe needs a change of government’ – Bakata
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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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