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Emir of Fika commends President Tinubu on mandate
Emir of Fika commends President Tinubu on mandate
By: Yahaya Wakili
The Emir of Fika, and Chairman Yobe State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Dr. Muhammad Ibn Abali Muhammadu Idrisa CON, CFR, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for increasing the second mandate to the Federal Character Commission to deal with the socio-economic infrastructure of the country.
The emir made the commendation today when the Commissioner Federal Character Commission representing Yobe State, Hon. Jibrin Maigari, paid him a courtesy visit at his ancient palace in Potiskum.
He said the commissioner has informed us of the importance of the character commission, and as he said, Wazirin Fika was the chairman of the commission, where he laid the foundation of fairness and equity in the distribution of public posts and socio-economic infrastructure across the country.
Dr. Abali Muhammadu maintained that, in the Northeast, Yobe State was left behind in terms of federal infrastructure such as roads and primary health centers, and assured the commission that we are to collaborate with them to see that they achieve their mandate and have succeeded.
The royal father revealed that the commissioner is a very well-known person, he contributed a lot, and he has a lot of experience, and he hopes he will bring a lot of development to Yobe State, and he congratulates him on his appointment and prays Allah will guide him to succeed and wishes him a successful tenure.
Earlier, the Commissioner Federal Character Commission representing Yobe State, Hon. Jibrin Maigari, said the Federal Character Commission was established by the then military administrator, General Sani Abacha, when the issue of marginalization in the country had reached a certain level.
He said the commission was led by Wazirin Fika, and he thanked him for laying a very solid foundation during the inception of this commission. It was started with about 6 commissioners from the six regional zones, but now it has expanded to 37 commissioners, where every state sends a commissioner to represent the state.
“His Excellency, the Governor of Yobe State, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, CON, nominated me to Mr. President, and Mr. President appointed me as a commissioner representing the good people of Yobe State,” Maigari said.
Adding to that, in keeping with our mandate, we are going round from local government to local government and meeting with the members of the public to interact and to engage and discuss the importance of this very important commission.
“Primarily, the commission was established with free fairness, equity, and transparency in appointments to federal organizations, and Mr. President graciously added what we call the second mandate, which deals with the socio-economic infrastructure of the country.
Emir of Fika commends President Tinubu on mandate
Security operatives arrest suspected fuel suppliers to bandits in Gombe
By: Zagazola Makama
Security operatives in Gombe State have arrested two suspected fuel suppliers believed to be providing logistics support to bandits operating in neighbouring communities in Bauchi State.
Security sources said the suspects were arrested on March 4 at about 4:30 a.m. during a stop-and-search operation along the Kashere–Futuk Road in Akko Local Government Area of the state.
The sources said the operation followed intelligence reports indicating that bandits terrorising parts of Bauchi State were sourcing fuel supplies from Kashere in Gombe State.
During the operation, operatives intercepted a red tinted Golf 3 vehicle with registration number GME 221 XA, loaded with 29 jerrycans of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).
The vehicle was driven by one Aliyu Usman, 20, of Futuk Village in Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State, who reportedly fled the scene and escaped.
Two passengers in the vehicle, identified as Bello Abdullahi, 52, and Sulaiman Musa, 40, both from Futuk Village in Alkaleri LGA of Bauchi State, were arrested at the scene.
The suspects claimed that the fuel was purchased in Billiri, Gombe State.
The police impounded the vehicle along with the 29 jerrycans of fuel as exhibits while investigations are ongoing to determine their involvement in supplying fuel to criminal elements.
Efforts are also underway to apprehend the fleeing driver and uncover other members of the suspected supply network.
Security operatives arrest suspected fuel suppliers to bandits in Gombe
Troops of 3 Division liberate Mansur Village, Alkaleri LGA in Operation BUGUN KARKANDA III
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 3 Division Nigerian Army have successfully liberated Mansur Village and surrounding settlements in Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State as part of the ongoing Operation BUGUN KARKANDA III.
The operation, led by Major General Folusho Oyinlola, General Officer Commanding 3 Division and Commander of Operation ENDURING PEACE, targeted armed terrorists and criminal elements terrorising the local communities.
According to military sources, troops executed a coordinated offensive on identified flashpoints, dislodging terrorists who had attempted to seize control of Mansur Village. An AK-47 rifle was recovered during clearance operations, degrading the operational capacity of the insurgents.
Following the offensive, troops consolidated their positions and conducted patrols across Alkaleri LGA to maintain security and restore normalcy. Residents have reportedly begun resuming socio-economic activities in the area.
Military intelligence indicates that cross-border terrorist gangs operate within Plateau, Bauchi, and Taraba States, exploiting local terrains and engaging in fluid movement patterns to evade security forces.
The insurgents are reported to include high-value targets such as Mallam Lehi, Mai-Kunkuru, and Mallam Azuge, who operate in the Wase/Kanam forests and Jejin Madam axis.
The General Officer Commanding urged troops to maintain vigilance, stressing the importance of denying terrorists freedom of action while ensuring civilian protection.
Operation BUGUN KARKANDA III is part of the Nigerian Army’s ongoing efforts to dominate insurgent corridors and restore peace and security in North East and North Central Nigeria.
Troops of 3 Division liberate Mansur Village, Alkaleri LGA in Operation BUGUN KARKANDA III
Military EOD neutralizes improvised explosive device in Talata Mafara, Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
An improvised explosive device (IED) planted between Yar Danya and Maikwanugga villages in Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State has been safely neutralized by military Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) experts.
Zagazola report that the operation, conducted on March 3 at about 2:00 p.m., followed the discovery of the device along a key village route. Security sources said the EOD team successfully detonated the IED, preventing potential harm to residents and commuters in the area.
Patrol and monitoring activities by the troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA and other security forces had since been intensified in the vicinity to ensure the safety of the local population and prevent further threats.
Military EOD neutralizes improvised explosive device in Talata Mafara, Zamfara
Security operatives arrest suspected fuel suppliers to bandits in Gombe
Troops of 3 Division liberate Mansur Village, Alkaleri LGA in Operation BUGUN KARKANDA III
Military EOD neutralizes improvised explosive device in Talata Mafara, Zamfara
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