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Appointment: Jagaba of Tikau expresses gratitude to Emir
Appointment: Jagaba of Tikau expresses gratitude to Emir
By: Yahaya Wakili
A traditional title holder of Jagaba in Tikau emirate council of Yobe state, Hon. Abdullahi Bazuwa, has thanked the emir of Tikau, Alhaji Dr Muhammadu Abubakar Ibn Grema LLD, for appointing him as a Jagaba of Tikau emirate council.
Hon. Abdullahi Bazuwa expressed his appreciation to the emir and the members of the emirate council, especially the Chiroman Tikau, Alhaji Ibrahim Talba CON, for conferring on him the traditional title of Jagaba of the Tikau emirate council.
The Jagaba made this known in an interview with the Newsng about his resident in Potiskum. He said, By the Grace of God, I will do all I can to see that the Tikau emirate council moves forward, inshallah.
Hon. Abdullahi Bazuwa, a former member of the Yobe State House of Assembly in Potiskum central constituency, said, I am very grateful for this traditional title conferred on me by the emir of Tikau, Alhaji Dr. Muhammadu Abubakar Ibn Grema.
He commended governor Mai Mala Buni CON, Chiroman Gujba, for rapidly transforming the Yobe state into a semi-London, adding that it became imperative to command him because governor Buni is working while Yobe state is developing faster.
Hon. Abdullahi Bazuwa then called on the people of the Tikau emirate council and the Yobe state in general to continue to rally and support the present administration under the able leadership of Governor Mai Mala Buni CON.
Appointment: Jagaba of Tikau expresses gratitude to Emir
Troops arrest suspected cattle rustler in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have arrested a suspected cattle rustler in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State.
Security sources said the suspect was apprehended at about 4:20 p.m. on April 15, 2026, at Anule community.
According to the sources, troops of Sector 1 OPWS deployed in the area arrested the suspect during ongoing security operations.
The suspect is currently in custody, while further investigation is underway to determine possible links to cattle rustling activities in the area.
Troops arrest suspected cattle rustler in Benue
Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recover motorcycle in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have arrested a suspected terrorist during an operation in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State.
Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 5:19 p.m. on April 15, 2026, following intelligence on the presence of a suspected criminal hiding in Tse Atu community.
According to the sources, troops of Sector 1 OPWS deployed at Anguhah and Umbagbo swiftly responded and conducted a targeted operation in the area.
During the operation, one suspect was apprehended, while a motorcycle believed to be linked to the suspect was also recovered.
The suspect and the recovered item are currently in custody, while further investigation is ongoing to ascertain the suspect’s involvement in criminal activities.
Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recover motorcycle in Benue
Army distributes fertilisers to farmers in Benue to boost security, livelihoods
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Army has distributed fertilisers to farmers across various Local Government Areas of Benue State as part of its corporate social responsibility initiative aimed at enhancing food security and strengthening civil-military relations.
The event, held on April 15, 2026, was conducted by the Commander, Sector 1, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Brig.-Gen. K.O. Bukoye, under the Army Headquarters Corporate Responsibility Project.
The initiative, themed “Using Agricultural Support to Improve Farming for Sustained Security,” is designed to support local farmers while promoting stability within the Joint Operations Area.
Security sources said the programme brought together community leaders, farmers, and other key stakeholders, alongside representatives of the OPWS Commander.
They noted that the intervention is part of ongoing efforts to foster cooperation between security forces and local communities, while addressing underlying factors contributing to insecurity.
Army distributes fertilisers to farmers in Benue to boost security, livelihoods
Troops arrest suspected cattle rustler in Benue
Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recover motorcycle in Benue
Army distributes fertilisers to farmers in Benue to boost security, livelihoods
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