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Adeleke commends media for fairness and balanced reporting

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Adeleke commends media for fairness and balanced reporting

By: Bodunrin Kayode

The Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke resumed work over the weekend after his working vacation abroad with a news conference to commend the media for its balanced reportage.

The Governor while hosting media at the government secretariat, also commended journalists in the state for upholding the ethics of their profession.

“You are my important partners for the development of our dear state and I want to thank you for coming to this conference. I called you here for two reasons.

“First is to announce my resumption of duty after my working vacation abroad. I equally thank the media for its fairness in reporting stories and the rejection of fake news. You have upheld the ethics of journalism and I am happy.

“The second is to express my heartfelt gratitude to the media for the support you have given me over the last one year.

“Even when I was in Thailand, people were coming to me to say “well done” and its because of the good job the media in Osun is doing.

“I am asking for further partnership and collaboration as our government is committed to ensuring that we create a friendly environment for you to work.

” We are equally working on easing the challenges you face in the course of discharging your duties. Osun is moving to a new height and we are all part of the success story.” Said Adeleke.

Responding, the Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, (NUJ) Comrade Wasiu Ajadosu commended the governor for taking note of the efforts of journalists in the state.

“I want to welcome you back to the state sir, and I must tell you that we are very happy to see you again.

“As our patron, Mr Governor we are proud of you and we just want to appreciate you. We thank you for praising us and appreciating what we do in Osun”, Ajadosu noted.

Adeleke later proceeded to inspect the ongoing dualization of Old Garage-Okefia-Lameco Road in Osogbo.

While inspecting the project, the governor noted that he will ensure speedy delivery of the road projects while ensuring that it is of top quality.

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Herdsman loses two cows in suspected attack in Adamawa

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Herdsman loses two cows in suspected attack in Adamawa

By: Zagazola Makama

Suspected hoodlums from Bare community in Numan Local Government Area of Adamawa have allegedly attacked a herdsman and killed two of his cows in the bush near Labau, Wuroyanka District of Shelleng LGA.

The victim, identified as Shehu Alhaji Yakubu Babare, was said to be rearing his cattle when the assailants struck on Wednesday afternoon.

His father, Alhaji Yakubu Babare, reported the incident, saying the attackers fled before help could arrive.

In response, security operatives and local hunters visited the scene, while reinforcements from nearby areas were deployed to prevent further violence.

A stakeholders’ meeting has been scheduled for Oct. 26 to address the incident, as discreet investigations continue.

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Troops neutralize armed criminal in Benue, arrest suspect in Nasarawa

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Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have neutralized an armed criminal during an ambush operation in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State, and arrested another suspect in Nasarawa State.

The operation, conducted on Wednesday, took place east of Ayilamo in Tombo Council Ward, Logo LGA, where troops made contact with the criminal elements.

During the encounter, one of the suspects was neutralized, while others escaped with gunshot wounds. Items recovered from the scene included one AK-47 rifle, a magazine, and 14 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.

The troops maintained domination of the general area after the operation and continued patrols to reassure residents and bolster public confidence.

In a separate operation, troops of Sub-Sector 2 deployed at Maraba Udege Community in Nasarawa Local Government Area of Nasarawa State arrested a suspect found in possession of a locally fabricated pistol.

The suspect, identified as Mr. Ramanu Elizabeth, was apprehended at Maraba Market following a distress call from members of the community. The suspect and the recovered weapon are currently in custody for further investigation.

The Force Commander, Operation Whirl Stroke, Maj.-Gen. Moses Gara, commended the troops for their professionalism, discipline and tactical proficiency during the operations.

He urged them to sustain the tempo of operations to ensure a safe environment for law-abiding citizens to go about their businesses without fear.

Gara reiterated the commitment of the joint task force to protect innocent lives, disrupt criminal networks and restore peace and stability across the joint operations area.

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Bandits abduct passengers, villagers in Niger, set vehicle ablaze

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Bandits abduct passengers, villagers in Niger, set vehicle ablaze

By: Zagazola Makama

Armed bandits have reportedly abducted several passengers and villagers during attacks on communities in Magama Local Government Area of Niger State.

The incident occurred on Wednesday morning when a commercial Toyota Corolla vehicle conveying six passengers from Kontagora to Yauri, Kebbi State, ran into the assailants at Anaba village along the Kontagora–Yauri road.

All occupants of the vehicle were abducted, while the attackers moved on to raid Libale, Iteri and Isana villages, where they kidnapped two residents identified as Oro and Jamilu, set a vehicle ablaze, and rustled an unconfirmed number of cattle.

One person was said to have sustained gunshot injuries during the attack.

A combined team of troops and local vigilantes has been deployed to the area and are currently on the trail of the bandits to rescue the victims.

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