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District Head urges traditional title holders to remain loyal to emirate
District Head urges traditional title holders to remain loyal to emirate
By: Yahaya Wakili
In his effort to bring unity among his people, the district head of Watinane in the Tikau emirate council of Yobe state, Alhaji Ibrahim Usman Watinane, has called on the traditional title holders to always be loyal to the emirate.
He made the call today while the Waziri and Zanna Kura of Watinane district, Alhaji Yahaya Hassan and Alhaji Abubakar Musa, paid him homage at his palace in Watinane town, respectively.
Alhaji Ibrahim Usman Watinane said the appointing of such traditional title holders will bring unity among the entire people, as well asbring development to the district, adding that this is the main purpose of appointing these traditional title holders.
The district head urged the new traditional title holders to be loyal to the emirate, noted that at any time when the emirate calls them, let them respond on time as soon as possible, and pray to Almighty Allah to guide and help us all to move the domain forward.
Speaking earlier, the new Waziri of Watinane, Alhaji Yahaya Hassan, said they were at this palace to express their gratitude to the district head for offering them this opportunity to contribute their quarter to the development of the district.
He thanks the district head for giving them this appointment, assuring that they will give him all the necessary support and cooperation to see that this district and Tikau emirate council move forward.
Also speaking, the new Zanna Kura, Alhaji Abubakar Musa, thanks the district head, Alhaji Ibrahim Usman Watinane, for this gesture and calls on the people to acquire education, both Islamic and Western education.
Alhaji Abubakar maintained that acquiring knowledge is very important; it will help you in your life, even in your business activities or farming activities; it will assist you. The Waziri position is the most senior among the traditional titleholders.
Dignitaries accompany the Waziri and Zanna Kura, including Zanna Yawudima of the Pataskum emirate, Alhaji Yakubu Amana, Madakin Baino, Alhaji Bala NEPA, Galadiman Watinane, Malam Musa, among others.
District Head urges traditional title holders to remain loyal to emirate
Bandits kill hunters’ leader in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected bandits have killed the leader of hunters in Tine Nune community, Ukum Local Government Area of Benue.
Zagazola learnt that the incident, which occurred on Tuesday evening, happened while the victim, identified as Hilenen Terzungwe, was on patrol with five others along Biriji village.
Terzungwe sustained severe machete cuts during the attack and was rushed to a medical facility in Tine Nune, where he later died while receiving treatment.
His remains have since been deposited at the General Hospital, Zaki-Biam.
Security has been strengthened in the area to forestall further attacks, while investigations into the incident are ongoing.
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Security forces move to avert reprisal after killing of herdsman in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forces have intensified patrols and peace-building efforts in Anyiatse village, Jato-Aka, Kwande Local Government Area of Benue, following the killing of a Fulani herdsman by suspected youths of the community.
Zagazola learnt that the incident, which occurred on Tuesday night, has heightened fears of a reprisal attack by Fulani groups in the area.
Sources said the herdsman was attacked and killed in the bush, sparking tension among residents and neighbouring communities.
In response, security personnel were deployed to the area to forestall further violence, while traditional rulers and stakeholders have been engaged in dialogue to restore calm.
The measures, according to local authorities, are aimed at preventing a breakdown of law and order as investigations into the killing continue
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Gunmen kill five, burn houses in Mangu LGA, Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Gunmen suspected to be Fulani militias have killed five persons and burnt 10 houses in Tim village, Chakfem District of Mangu Local Government Area, Plateau.
Zagazola Makama report that the attack, which occurred on Tuesday at about 4 p.m., saw the assailants storm the community, shooting sporadically before setting thatched houses ablaze.
Local sources said the victims’ corpses had been evacuated for burial, while the injured were receiving treatment in nearby health facilities.
Community members disclosed that the assault might have been carried out in retaliation for cattle allegedly rustled in the area.
Troops of the Special Task Force (STF) were deployed to the scene and engaged the attackers in a firefight, forcing them to flee, with some believed to have sustained bullet wounds.
Residents said calm had returned to the area on Wednesday, though the village remains tense as investigations continue and efforts are being made to apprehend those behind the attack.
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Bandits kill hunters’ leader in Benue
Security forces move to avert reprisal after killing of herdsman in Benue
Gunmen kill five, burn houses in Mangu LGA, Plateau
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