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One year in office: Mutfwang suspends two commissioners, swap others

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One year in office: Mutfwang suspends two commissioners, swap others

By: Bodunrin Kayode

The Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, has approved the immediate suspension of four key officials including two commissioners from his cabinet.

A statement by his director of press Gyang Bere stated that the affected commissioners include Chrysanthus Dawam, Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, and Jamila Tukur, Commissioner for Tourism, Culture, and Hospitality.

Also affected is Dio Lamul, Special Adviser on Rural Development, and Moses Sule, Liaison Officer for Mikang Constituency.

The director of Press and Public Affairs stated that the suspension takes immediate effect.

This reporter recalls that it’s been a year this week since the commissioners in the state were sworn into office by the Governor but some of them have not been able to meet up to the expectations of the people.

Meanwhile Governor Mutfwang, has approved a minor reshuffle of his cabinet to enhance effective service delivery to citizens of the state.

Under the new dispensation, Noel Nkup, the Commissioner for Water Resources and Energy, will now serve in the Youth and Sports Development ministry.

Whily Bashir Datti, who previously held the position of Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, has been reassigned into the Water Resources and Energy ministry.

The changes in the portfolio of the two commissioners will take immediate effect said the statement.

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Army recovers 164 rustled livestock in Zamfara, Sokoto

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Army recovers 164 rustled livestock in Zamfara, Sokoto

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA (OPFY) have recovered 164 rustled animals during clearance operations in Zamfara and Sokoto States.

Sources disclosed this on Thursday, saying the recoveries followed ambushes against terrorists moving livestock across communities.

The sources told Zagazola the troops, working with vigilantes, engaged terrorists attempting to move rustled animals from Talata Mafara LGA to Anka axis of Zamfara, recovering 21 sheep.

“Similarly, troops of 8 Division in conjunction with Keystone forces repelled terrorists who attacked Garbe Kanni village in Tureta LGA, Sokoto. A total of 143 sheep were recovered and a terrorist camp destroyed,” the sources said.

The animals have since been handed over to the chairmen of Bakura and Tureta LGAs for onward return to their rightful owners.

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Troops arrest notorious cattle rustlers, recover arms in Plateau

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Troops arrest notorious cattle rustlers, recover arms in Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested two notorious cattle rustlers and recovered arms and ammunition in Plateau State.

Sources told Zagazola Makama on Thursday in Jos that the operation followed credible intelligence on the activities of cattle rustlers in Kogul village, Mangu Local Government Area.

According to the sources, the troops raided the hideout of the suspects on Sept. 11 and arrested two of them. Items recovered include one AK-47 rifle, one AK-47 magazine, one fabricated revolver rifle, 10 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition, one mobile phone and cash.

“The arrested suspects and recovered items are in the custody of the troops for investigation. Follow-up operations are ongoing to apprehend other members of the criminal syndicate,” the sources said.

They added that the arrest was significant in curbing the menace of cattle rustling, which has often triggered crisis in Plateau and adjoining states.

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Kidnapped victims rescued, terrorists neutralised in Sokoto and Zamfara

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Kidnapped victims rescued, terrorists neutralised in Sokoto and Zamfara

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA (OPFY) have rescued eight kidnapped victims and neutralised one terrorist in separate operations in Zamfara and Sokoto States.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops intercepted terrorists attempting to move kidnapped victims from Barkin Daji Forest to Bagega Forest in Bukkuyum Local Government Area (LGA).

It said the troops laid an ambush at a known crossing point between Tungar Miragumi and Zugu village, where contact was made and the terrorists engaged in a gun duel, forcing them to abandon their captives.

“All eight victims were successfully rescued and efforts are ongoing to reunite them with their families,” said the sources.

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