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AYCF Calls for Peaceful Resolution of Air Peace/Kano Emir Misunderstanding
AYCF Calls for Peaceful Resolution of Air Peace/Kano Emir Misunderstanding
The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has called for an amicable resolution of the misunderstanding the management of Air Peace and the protocol officer of the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Isa Bayero.
In a statement issued yesterday, the National President of the AYCF, Yerima Shettima, called on prominent Nigerians to intervene in the matter in the interest of peace.
Shettima said: “It is worrisome that a viable solution to the ongoing misunderstanding seems far away because elders in the country are yet to either pay attention to the matter or make move in the interest of peace.”
The statement said it was surprising that the Air Peace Chairman, Allen Onyema, is being associated with disrespecting the Emir of Kano.
Shettima said: “The Onyema I know has never ever been linked with disrespect for monarchs in the North, much less the Emir of Kano.”
According to him, Onyema had made business sacrifices in the past by evacuating Nigerians stranded in some troubled spots around the world, “especially during South Africa’s xenophobic attacks, and we hope this matter will not obliterate such sacrifices.”
Shettima recalled that two years ago,
“I humbly asked the Peace Air chairman to delay a flight for us in the entourage of Chairman, Northern Elders Forum (NEF) Prof. Ango Abdullahi.
“I can recall vividly remember that we were travelling by road from Ibadan to Lagos in order to catch the Air Peace flight to Abuja, and he did that favour by delaying the flight for over an hour, notwithstanding that I’m not a revered monarch like His Royal Highness the Emir of Kano.
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“And the Air Peace chairman later told me why he did that favour. He said he delayed the flight because we were doing peace shuttles around Nigeria to douse certain tensions, and that we were about missing another important peace shuttle in Abuja if that flight was not delayed.
“Onyema told us that time that he would do anything for peace to reign in Nigeria.
So, we just hope this matter does not get out of hand or create the wrong impression that the Peace Air chairman was being needlessly intimidated by the Emirate’s Director of Protocol.
“As a group, the AYCF holds the Emir of Kano in a very high esteem, and it is well-known that if anyone had ever tried to belittle any emir in the North, we would be the first to fire back.”
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
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
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.
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