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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
Gas Tanker Explosion Kills Two, Destroys Property in Lagos
By: Zagazola Makama
A gas tanker explosion at Otedola Bridge, Lagos, has claimed two lives, left 15 others injured, and destroyed several buildings, vehicles, and shops.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 8:10 PM on March 11 when a gas tanker, owned by 2nd Coming Nigeria Plc, overturned while attempting to ascend the link road to the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
The tanker’s contents spilled onto the road, igniting a massive fire.
Emergency responders, including the police, firefighters, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), and other rescue teams, were swiftly mobilized to the scene.
According to eyewitnesses, the fire spread rapidly, engulfing: Four buildings in the surrounding area,the tanker itself, 15 vehicles, including tricycles, unspecified umber of shops and household properties.
Rescue workers recovered two bodies, while 15 injured victims were evacuated to a hospital for treatment.
Authorities have since put out the fire, while search and rescue operations are ongoing to assess the full extent of the damage.
Gas Tanker Explosion Kills Two, Destroys Property in Lagos
Troops Dislodge Mamuda-Led Bandits in Niger State’s Dekara Forest, killed several terrorists
By Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Troops have successfully dislodged the Mamuda-led bandit stronghold in Dekara Forest, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, in a joint inter-state operation involving troops from Niger, Oyo, and Kwara states, along with personnel from the National Park Service, Kainji.
Intelligence told Zagazola Makama that the inter-agency task force launched an offensive on March 11, 2025, at about 1:00 PM, leading to the neutralization of several bandits and the destruction of their hideouts.
Further intelligence indicates that the wives of some fleeing bandits have sought refuge in Gidan Zana Village, also in Borgu LGA.
The sources said that security forces are currently conducting a mopping-up operation across the Dekara axis to ensure total clearance of criminal elements and sanity in the areas.
Troops Dislodge Mamuda-Led Bandits in Niger State’s Dekara Forest, killed several terrorists
Security Forces Neutralize Five Bandits in Niger State, Recover Ammunition and Motorcycle
By: Zagazola Makama
Security operatives, including policemen and local vigilantes, have neutralized five suspected bandits during a gun battle in Yangalo village, Nasko District, Magama Local Government Area of Niger State.
It was gathered that the incident occurred around 1:00 AM on March 11, 2025, when unidentified armed men stormed the village.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that security forces swiftly mobilized to the area and engaged the assailants in a fierce gunfight, leading to the elimination of five bandits.
During the operation, security personnel recovered 35 rounds of live AK-47 ammunition and one motorcycle abandoned by the fleeing bandits.
Security Forces Neutralize Five Bandits in Niger State, Recover Ammunition and Motorcycle
Gas Tanker Explosion Kills Two, Destroys Property in Lagos
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Troops Dislodge Mamuda-Led Bandits in Niger State’s Dekara Forest, killed several terrorists
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