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Yobe: After 23 years Dallari gets new Village Head
Yobe: After 23 years Dallari gets new Village Head
By: Yahaya Wakili
The Village Head of Dallari in Yobe state, Alhaji Hashimu Dallari has commend, Governor Mai Mala Buni and the Emir of Tikau, Alhaji Muhammadu Ibn Grema for turbaning him in as village head of Dallari.
Speaking to NEWSng on Thursday the Village Head said, he remained grateful to His Royal Highness, the Emir of Tikau, Alhaji Muhammadu Ibn Grema, who sent their names to Governor Mai Mala Buni who approved their turbaning as Village heads.
Alhaji Hashimu Dallari made the commendation shortly after turbaning him by the Emir of Tikau at his palace in Sabon Garin Nangere.
“I thank Almighty Allah, and I also thank Governor Mai Mala Buni and His Royal Highness, the Emir of Tikau, Alhaji Muhammadu Ibn Grema for the honour done to me” Dallari said.
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According to him, “the Emir of Tikau, Alhaji Muhammadu Ibn Grema is being fair and just in all his dealings with his people. He knows the history of Dallari very well, because he is the first person who opened Dallari primary school.
Dallari commend the royal father and the members of his emirate councils and assure them of his total support to the emirate. He also said he is always ready to give his contribution for the development of the emirate.
He said, “Whenever they call on us, we are ready to answer the call because we know His Royal Highness is always doing justice to his people.”
Alhaji Hashimu Dallari also revealed that he inherited the leadership of Dallari from his late father, who according to him is the first village head of Dallari, adding that before the town was called Garin Gabar, adding that the town has a long history.
He said he has been the ward head of Dallari for 23 years after the demise of his father before ascending to the position of village head after a careful following of the history of Dallari by His Royal Highness, the Emir of Tikau
After the turbaning ceremony, the village head of Dallari summoned a meeting with all the ward heads where he sought their support and cooperation for the development of Dallari and Tikau emirate council as a whole.
The monarch also calls on all the parents and guidance of his domain to send their wards to school, noting that education is the backbone of development for any society stressing that they should not allow themselves to be left behind.
Yobe: After 23 years Dallari gets new Village Head
NA CAT Week: Army Flags Off Free Medical Outreach in Kaduna Community
By Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Army has commenced pre-event activities for its Combat Arms Training (CAT) Week 2026 with a free medical outreach for residents of Birnin Yaro community in Kaduna State.
Security sources said the outreach, which held on May 2, was flagged off by the Chief of Integrated Combat Arms, Maj.-Gen. G.M. Mutkut, as part of preparations for the CAT Week scheduled to take place at Jaji Military Cantonment from May 4 to May 8, 2026.
The sources disclosed that the programme provided free medical consultations and treatment for members of the host community, as well as personnel and their family members.
According to the sources, the initiative was designed to strengthen civil-military relations while improving access to basic healthcare services for underserved communities.
They added that senior officers, including the Principal Staff Officer from Headquarters Infantry Corps Centre and members of the Central Organising Committee for the CAT Week, were in attendance.
The sources noted that the event was conducted peacefully and without any incident.
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Troops Arrest Two Suspected Terrorists in Borno, Recover Phones and Charms
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested two suspected terrorists during a patrol operation in Ngamdu town, Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 5:35 p.m. on May 2 by troops of 154 Battalion while on routine patrol within the area.
The sources disclosed that the suspects were intercepted and arrested during the patrol.
According to the sources, items recovered from them include one mobile phone, one keypad phone, a power bank, charms and other sundry items.
They added that the suspects are currently in military custody for further interrogation and investigation.
The sources noted that further action will be taken after profiling, while patrols in the area have been intensified to maintain security dominance.
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Four Killed, Three Injured in Attack on Illegal Mining Site in Plateau
By Zagazola Makama
Four persons have been killed and three others injured following an attack by unknown gunmen at an illegal mining site in Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 1:30 p.m. on May 2 at Mazat mining site, where the victims were reportedly engaged in unauthorised mining activities.
The sources disclosed that the assailants opened fire on the victims, killing four on the spot while three others sustained varying degrees of gunshot injuries.
According to the sources, the injured victims—two females and one male—were rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention and are currently receiving treatment.
They added that the corpses of the deceased have been deposited at the hospital morgue for autopsy.
The sources further noted that security operatives were mobilised to the scene, while additional deployments have been made to track down the perpetrators.
They reiterated that night mining activities remain prohibited in the state, stressing that investigations into the incident are ongoing.
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