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Reps urge FG to provide support for family of slain Yobe cleric

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Reps urge FG to provide support for family of slain Yobe cleric

Reps urge FG to provide support for family of slain Yobe cleric

The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to provide support to the family of the slain Yobe Cleric, Mr Goni Aisami pending the outcome of the case in court.

The call was sequel to the unanimous adoption of a motion by Rep. Zacharia Galadima (APC-Yobe) on Tuesday’s plenary.

Presenting the motion, Galadima said that the late Gashua-based Islamic scholar was traveling in his car from Kano to Gashua when the incident happened in August.

He said that the cleric got to a suspected illegal checkpoint and was stopped by a soldier, Mr John Gabriel, who shot him dead with the aim of robbing him of his car.

Galadima prayed to the house to condemn the killing of the cleric, while the federal government and Nigerian Army should compensate the deceased family.

He also said that the house should mandate its Committee on Army to ensure compliance and report back.

Majority Leader Ado Doguwa (APC-Kano), urged the house to discountenance the motion, saying that the matter was in court and the prayers could be prejudicial.

He said that the suspect and his accomplices have been court marshaled and the matter was before a competent court of justification for determination.

Doguwa said that any decision taken by the house could be against the final decision of the court.

Minority Leader Ndudi Elumelu (PDP-Delta) however, said that in the interim, the government should assist the family, pending the outcome of the case.

In his ruling, Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila mandated that the earlier prayers should be deleted.

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Troops Repel Bandit Attack, Rescue Lower Sharia Court Judge in Katsina State

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Troops Repel Bandit Attack, Rescue Lower Sharia Court Judge in Katsina State

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops have successfully repelled a bandit attack in Mahuta Village, Dandume Local Government Area (LGA), Katsina State, and rescued a prominent local judge, Mr. Rabiu Tukur, following the abduction of six residents on April 8, 2025.

Zagazola Makama informed by security sources that three attack occurred around 11:55 p.m. when armed bandits stormed the village, kidnapping six individuals, including Mr. Tukur, a 49-year-old judge with the Lower Sharia Court, Dandume.

The troops engaged the bandits in a fierce confrontation, successfully rescuing Mr. Tukur without any harm.

Efforts to locate and rescue the remaining five victims are ongoing, with security forces intensifying search and rescue operations in the surrounding areas.

Troops Repel Bandit Attack, Rescue Lower Sharia Court Judge in Katsina State

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Clash Between Commuters and Customs Officers Leads to Accident and Mob Violence in Maiadua, Kastina

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Clash Between Commuters and Customs Officers Leads to Accident and Mob Violence in Maiadua, Kastina

By: Zagazola Makama

A clash between a Customs patrol team and commuters resulted in a serious accident at Koza Village, Maiadua Local Government Area (LGA), on April 8, 2025, at around 8:35 p.m.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the Customs team was in pursuit of a commuter vehicle when the incident occurred.

In the aftermath, an angry mob set fire to the Customs camp in retaliation for the accident. The situation escalated, but the Division Police Officer (DPO) quickly mobilized police personnel to the scene to restore order.

As of now, the situation has been brought under control, and an investigation is underway to ascertain the details surrounding the incident.

Clash Between Commuters and Customs Officers Leads to Accident and Mob Violence in Maiadua, Kastina

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Bandit Attack Foiled in Musawa LGA Kastina As Nine Kidnapped Victims Rescued

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Bandit Attack Foiled in Musawa LGA Kastina As Nine Kidnapped Victims Rescued

By: Zagazola Makama

In a daring rescue operation, the security forces successfully foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued nine victims from armed bandits on April 9, 2025, at approximately 1:25 a.m.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspected armed bandits, riding motorcycles, stormed Farin Dutse in Dangani, Musawa Local Government Area, and abducted several individuals.

However, the timely response from the Division Police Officer (DPO), who mobilized a Joint APC Patrol to the scene, led to a fierce gun battle with the bandits.

In the aftermath of the engagement, six females and three males were rescued and swiftly transported to the General Hospital Musawa for medical attention.

The victims are reported to be in stable condition.

Bandit Attack Foiled in Musawa LGA Kastina As Nine Kidnapped Victims Rescued

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