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Borno State Acting Governor Receives Shehu of Borno for Traditional Eid Homage
Borno State Acting Governor Receives Shehu of Borno for Traditional Eid Homage
By: Our Reporter
In a display of enduring cultural traditions, the Acting Governor of Borno State, Umar Usman Kadafur, received His Royal Eminence, the Shehu of Borno, Alh Dr. Abubakar Umar Garbai Al-Amin Al-Kanemi, and his entourage at the Government House for the annual Sallah homage.
The Shehu’s delegation included prominent figures from the Borno Emirate Council, such as Shettima Mutawalli Abubakar, the Waziri of Borno, Shettima Mamman Shettima Saleh, the Imam Idaini of Borno, Shettima Mongunoma Imam, the Acting Chief Imam of Borno, and Mallam Kyari Terap Sanda, the Man-Terap of Borno.
During the visit, the Shehu expressed his gratitude to the Acting Governor for the warm reception and commended the leadership of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, highlighting the significant progress made in the state. He also thanked Vice President Kashim Shettima for choosing to celebrate Eid in Maiduguri.
Addressing the security challenges facing the region, the Shehu emphasized the importance of unity, vigilance, and collaboration with security agencies. He noted the porous borders with neighboring countries and stressed the need for collective efforts to bring lasting peace to Borno State.
In his response, Acting Governor Kadafur thanked the Shehu for the traditional visit and acknowledged the crucial role he has played as a father figure to the people of Borno. He reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to supporting traditional institutions and incorporating the advice of elders in the development of the state.
The event was also marked by a courtesy visit from the leadership of the University of Maiduguri and the Borno State University, who expressed their gratitude for the state’s support and looked forward to continued partnership and assistance for their institutions.
This annual Sallah homage underscores the deep-rooted traditions and the importance of collaboration between the government, traditional leaders, and educational institutions in addressing the challenges faced by Borno State.
Borno State Acting Governor Receives Shehu of Borno for Traditional Eid Homage
Bandits Dump Corpses in Revenge Attack in Tafoki Village, Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
A group of suspected bandits have launched a brutal revenge attack on Tafoki village in the Fasakari Local Government Area of Katsina State, dumping several corpses at the entrance to the community.
Local sources told Zagazola Makama that the assailants, believed to be mostly in their 20s, arrived in the village on April 9, 2025, and positioned the bodies at the entrance. This attack is reportedly in retaliation for the deaths of three bandits killed by villagers in February 2025, after the criminals attempted to launch an assault on the village.
Among the slain bandits was Goje, a notorious leader who led the failed attack. Sources suggest that the bandits have since been abducting villagers, tying their hands behind their backs, and executing them with gunshots to the head. Afterward, the bandits return the bodies and dispose of them at the village entrance.
As families mourn, they are left to recover the decomposing remains of their loved ones, with some corpses already starting to decompose.
Villagers are left devastated, grappling with the trauma of the violence and the realization that their attempts to defend themselves against the bandits’ previous assault have now turned into deadly retribution.
Bandits Dump Corpses in Revenge Attack in Tafoki Village, Katsina
Man Dies After Being Beaten by Brother in Zaria City
By: Zagazola Makama
A tragic incident in Zaria City has led to the death of 50-year-old Sani Yusuf, who was reportedly beaten into a stupor by his elder brother, Abubakar Aminu, on April 4, 2025.
According to information from a Good Samaritan, Abubakar, aged 53, attacked Sani at their home in Rimintsiwa, Zaria City.
The victim was immediately rushed to ABUTH Shika for medical treatment but unfortunately passed away early on April 10, 2025, at approximately 4:50 a.m. While the victim was under care at the hospital, his condition deteriorated, and he succumbed to the injuries inflicted during the assault.
The family has since buried the deceased according to local customs.
Police authorities are currently searching for the suspect, Abubakar Aminu, who fled the scene following the incident. Efforts to apprehend him are ongoing.
The case has been classified as culpable homicide, and investigations are being pursued to determine the circumstances surrounding the altercation and the suspect’s motives.
Man Dies After Being Beaten by Brother in Zaria City
Bandits Abduct Three in Gusau Community
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected armed bandits have abducted three residents of Marere Hausawa, a community on the outskirts of Damba in Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Sources informed Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday at about 2:30 a.m., when the assailants, wielding dangerous weapons, invaded the area and forcefully took the victims to an unknown destination.
Sources within the community confirmed the attack, describing it as sudden and terrifying.
Search efforts are ongoing to rescue the victims by the troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA
Bandits Abduct Three in Gusau Community
Bandits Dump Corpses in Revenge Attack in Tafoki Village, Katsina
Man Dies After Being Beaten by Brother in Zaria City
Bandits Abduct Three in Gusau Community
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