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Chairman Jakusko LG commends Gov. Mala on agricultural empowerment
Chairman Jakusko LG commends Gov. Mala on agricultural empowerment
By: Yahaya Wakili
The Executive Governor of Yobe State, Rt. Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON, Chiroman Gujba, has been commended for providing the agricultural empowerment implements to the farmers this year in the state.
The Executive Chairman of Jakusko local government area, Hon. Umaru Aguwa, made the commendation in his office in Jakusko while briefing the newsmen on his achievements in 100 days in office.
He said, to my knowledge, since the restoration of democracy in Yobe State in the agriculture sector, I didn’t see the interventions in the agriculture sector like for this 2024 rain season, and they did it at the right time.
“I am a farmer; before I became the chairman of the Jakusko local government, I was farming 700 to 800 bags during the rainy season and a part from the irrigation farming, but after I became the chairman of the local government, my farming activities have become low because of the lack of frequent supervision, Aguwa said.
“We thank Almighty Allah for showing us 100 days in leadership of Jakusko local government area, and we achieved a lot within the period under review.
Aguwa revealed that in 100 days in office, His Excellency, Governor Mai Mala Buni, gave us approval for a 2-kilometer road, and now we are building a road from the main road to the local government sacretariat, to the government lodge, and to the other places.
He said, under the period under review, we also drillied boreholes at Jakusko, Dagarawa, Gunkai, and Hardo Isa; hand pumps boreholes and cement wells were also provided across the local government council.
The chairman maintained that the council also provides beds in the Garin Tsalha clinic, procures drugs and distributes them to all health centers across the local government, and assists PHC with logistics and other assistance.
On the agricultural equipment that the state government gave us, we distributed it free and fair. First, we identified the actual genuine farmers; we picked them from the rural areas and give them the agricultural inputs. Farmers are happy with the way the inputs were distributed, and they commend His Excellency Governor Buni for the interventions.
“We thank Almighty Allah, we the people of Yobe State, God bless us with a good governor; in fact, His Excellency, Governor Mai Mala Buni CON, is a people’s governor; he is always together with his people, and he is always listening to his people; he is solving their problems.” Aguwa added.
He calls on the people of Jakusko local government and the state in general to always be loyal to our governor and our leaders; let them always support the government policies and its programs.
Chairman Jakusko LG commends Gov. Mala on agricultural empowerment
Gumi warns against provoking terrorists amid peace talks
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has cautioned against provoking armed groups in Katsina State after a peace deal was struck between terrorists and residents of Faskari Local Government Area.
The comments come amid recent peace meeting held on Sunday in Faskari between residents, local traditional leaders, and a wanted bandit kingpin, Ado Alero, alongside dozens of armed herders.
Recall that a notorious bandit leader, Isiya Kwashen Garwa, earlier declared wanted by the Defence Headquarters, had reportedly accepted a peace deal in Katsina State.
Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency expert and security analyst, in a post on his X handle on Sunday disclosed that Garwa turned up in Hayin Gada community, Faskari Local Government Area, presenting himself as an advocate of dialogue.
In a Facebook post on Monday, Gumi warned that any attempt to attack the armed groups could reignite violence in the state.
“Some people who don’t want peace, will provoke them again by attacking them. It’s very important to educate them that they are used by capitalising on their ignorance and zeal to vengeance,” Gumi wrote.
Gumi warns against provoking terrorists amid peace talks
Police launch manhunt for man who stabbed woman to death in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
The Police Command in Yobe has launched a manhunt for one Bello Manu of Chirawa village in Bade Local Government Area, who allegedly stabbed a woman to death on suspicion of witchcraft.
Sources said that on Sept. 13 at about 1520hrs, the police received a report from one resident of Chirawa village that Manu accused one Aisha Umaru, aged 40, of bewitching his son.
“Based on the suspicion, the suspect used a knife to stab the woman on the chest, inflicting severe injuries.
“The victim was rushed to the Specialist Hospital, Gashua, where a medical doctor confirmed her dead. After an autopsy, the corpse was released to her parents for burial,”said the sources.
The sources further disclosed that the suspect fled immediately after committing the crime, adding that police operatives had intensified efforts to track him down and ensure he faced justice.
The security sources urged members of the public to desist from taking the law into their own hands, and to promptly report suspicions or grievances to law enforcement agencies for proper investigation.
Police launch manhunt for man who stabbed woman to death in Yobe
Bandits ambush NSCDC personnel in katsina, kill one
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected armed bandits ambushed operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) along Yantumaki–Danmusa road on Friday.
The incident occurred at Dafa village at about 5 p.m., leaving one officer, CCA Adamu Abdullah, 37, dead.
Four other NSCDC personnel sustained injuries in the attack. They include DSC Abdullah Usman, 40, ASC Dikko Sabiu, 42, ASC Haruna Bello, 35, and CCA Kabir Dalhatu, 29.
Sources said the victims were attached to Operation Sharan Daji and were on transit when the bandits struck.
On receiving the report, security personnel from Danmusa mobilised patrol teams to the scene. The injured officers were evacuated to General Hospital, Dutsinma, for treatment, while their Hilux vehicle was recovered.
Bandits ambush NSCDC personnel in katsina, kill one
Gumi warns against provoking terrorists amid peace talks
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