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Yobe: Two Questions with Former Deputy Governor Aliyu Bagare
Yobe: Two Questions with Former Deputy Governor Aliyu Bagare
By: Yahaya Wakili
Alhaji Aliyu Saleh Bagare Turakin Tikau Emirate Council in Yobe State Former Deputy Governor during the Senator Bukar Abba Ibrahim regime. Aliyu Saleh Bagare spoke to NEWSng on the credibility of appointing Senator Ibrahim Geidam as the Minister of Police Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
NEWSng: How will you describe the appointment of Senator Ibrahim Geidam as a minister of police affairs by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCON?
Bagare: This is a very welcome development because Ibrahim Geidam has been one of the outstanding governors in Nigeria who really performed, and during his tenure, subjects in Yobe State really enjoyed his tenure. People enjoyed his promotion of salary payment, gratitude payment, pension and salary payment throughout his tenure. There are no arrears on pensions; when you are due for retirement, parting with your salary means you are getting your pension.
So he really showed the people that he was a vebtrant civil servant to the core; he programmed his program such that his subject never suffered; adequate supply of fertilizer to the farmers; adequate supply of farm implements; I think he is an every-round governor; he performed in all aspects of development. You go to the hospital side, and you must credit this gentleman because he performed wonderfully there. He built an outstanding teaching hospital, and today the teaching hospital in Yobe is modernized and moderly equipped, even that of the teaching hospital in Maiduguri that has been around for many years. Senator Ibrahim Geidam deserved to be a minister in all capacities because if performance is rewarded, Ibrahim Geidam deserves every reward from the federal government.
Right from day one, when I contacted him, among the presidential aspirants who we follow, he told me that Baba Turaki today our merger survived because of Tinubu and that he really performed more than 80% of the merger requirement; he provided the money; he provided the state logistics. So he did everything possible to see that in 2015 Buhari emerged, and that is why Buhari emerged as president. Therefore, we have no person to push for the presidential seat apart from Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and you know we had a common tenure with Tinubu as governors, so I know his performance, his ability, and he is a wonderful person. That is why if you have good intentions, God will be with you.
Senator Ibrahim Geidam becoming a minister does not surprise me, as I am told, because I know he is active, because I know he can deliver, and because he has performed in Yobe, so I am sure the police will witness and witness developments that they have never witnessed in their lives, because I know he is the one who, when he promised, never broke his promise. That is one thing you will reward Geidam for everything; he is always standing by his words; he never changes; he will not tell you to do this and go and do that; that is never in his character. I have the privilege to work with him as my permanent secretary. He never betrays me; he is the type of person who calls them Ba Kona. So everything he will tell you is the truth, and such people are very nice to work with.
NEWSng: Finally, do you have something to add to what I asked you before?
Bagare: What I expect Mr. President to do is give Senator Ibrahim Geidam a chance to work. I know he will work differently; he will reorganize the police, and I am sure he will take them to greater heights. Therefore, let him have a chance to work; I know he will work.
Yobe: Two Questions with Former Deputy Governor Aliyu Bagare
Troops intercept 11 youths with donkeys during patrol in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 68 Battalion have intercepted 11 youths during a routine patrol in Mallam Fatori area of Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the interception occurred along the Bulagana–Cheisa axis on April 2 during ongoing clearance operations in the area.
According to the sources, the individuals were found moving in the area with 12 donkeys when they were stopped and briefly interrogated by troops.
The sources added that the youths were later handed over, alongside the animals, to relevant authorities in a neighbouring country for further necessary action.
The military said the patrol was part of sustained efforts to maintain security dominance and prevent exploitation of border communities by criminal elements.
Troops intercept 11 youths with donkeys during patrol in Borno
Troops recover ammunition, logistics items in Kwara patrol operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under the 22 Brigade have recovered ammunition and other logistics items during a fighting patrol in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State.
A security source disclosed that the operation was conducted at about 4:00 p.m. on April 2 at Daban Lema, where troops of the brigade, operating from the Patrol Base, encountered signs of suspected terrorist activities in a deserted location.
According to the source, the troops immediately carried out exploitation of the area, leading to the recovery of four rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and one empty PKT ammunition belt link.
Other items recovered include four mobile phones, two head warmers, two small solar panels, and assorted repair tools believed to have been used by the suspected terrorists.
The source added that the recovery indicates the presence and movement of suspected criminal elements within the area, noting that troops have intensified surveillance and patrols to deny them freedom of action.
Troops recover ammunition, logistics items in Kwara patrol operation
Troops foil attack by Criminal Youths, rescue victims, arrest suspects in plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have foiled an attack on residents at Dutse Uku in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
A security source said the troops responded swiftly to a report of sporadic gunshots in the area at about 11:50 p.m. on April 2.
According to the source, upon arrival at the scene, the suspected criminals fled, abandoning their operation due to the prompt intervention of the troops.
He said the troops rescued two victims who sustained gunshot wounds during the incident and immediately evacuated them to a hospital for medical attention.
The source further disclosed that two suspects, dressed in black attire, were arrested at the scene.
Items recovered from the suspects include a cutlass and a knife.
He added that the suspects are currently in military custody and undergoing preliminary investigation, while efforts are ongoing to track down other fleeing members of the group.
Zagazola report that despite heightened security, there has been report of pocket of attacks in some communities.
The source reassured residents of the military’s commitment to protecting lives and property and urged the public to continue providing timely information to security agencies.
Troops foil attack by Criminal Youths, rescue victims, arrest suspects in plateau
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