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Confusion in Plateau north as pdp logo disappears from the ballot papers for pending by-election
Confusion in Plateau north as pdp logo disappears from the ballot papers for pending by-election
By: Bodunrin kayode
There is palpable tension especially among stalwarts of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on the Plateau as they go into by-elections Saturday in the northern zones with their logo missing from the ballot paper.
A cross section of residents who called into an interactive phone in program, “Nigeria at sunset” Thursday evening in jos Fm radio station expressed deep disappointment on the fact that their party has been confirmed not to be included on the ballot papers for Saturdays elections.
This reporter found out that the problem arose as a result of a previous court of appeal judgement which disqualified the pdp members of the National Assembly for not having structures on ground.
Most of the young people who called expressed sadness that the politicking of the elders of the party had brought them to the level they found themselves in which such a re-run will be taking place without the PDP.
Consequently, the Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Chairman on the Plateau Abubakar Dogara confirmed in the same radio program that the entire parties in the state have agreed that an injury to one is the same to all so they were not going to contest saturday’s election.
Abubakar Dogara noted that the position of the association which includes the chairmen of all the political parties in the state is that they should be allowed to participate in the election or nobody will witness any election at all.
The IPAC Chairman in the state revealed that the Appeal Court ruled in its judgement that all the political parties that participated in the last election should be in the re-run election as such he does not understand why the PDP would be exempted from the pending by-elections.
Dogara who is also the Chairman of Social Democratic Party (SDP) on the Plateau, wondered why one of them would be eliminated at this critical time of peace making adding that the decision of the political parties was informed by the current fragile peace.
POLICE COMMAND STEPS UP SECURITY AHEAD OF THE SENATORIAL/HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE ELECTIONS IN SOME COUNCIL AREAS OF THE STATE
Meanwhile in a bid to ensure a hitch-free re-run elections in the affected areas in the State, the Plateau State Command has stepped up security arrangements to protect lives and properties and consequently placed total restriction on all forms of movements across the affected Council Areas which include, Jos North, Jos East, Bassa, Jos South, Riyom and Barkin Ladi LGAs.
A release signed by the police public relation officer (PPRO) Alfred Alabo stated that the restrictions starts on midnight on Friday till the end of the election.
“The restriction will take effect between midnight hours of 3rd February, 2024 to 05:00pm. However, essential workers such as INEC Staff, Election Observers, Medical Personnel and accredited media are exempted from this restriction.
” The Plateau Police helmsman, AlG Okoro. Alawari, reiterates the commitment of the Command to ensuring a successful re-run elections in the affected areas.
” He advised the General public, especially the political class and electorates to cooperate with the Police and other security agencies on election duty for the peaceful conduct of the elections.
” He also warns persons who have no business in RAC Centres, Polling Units and Collation Centres to steer clear of the election premises to
avoid being arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law.
” The Police boss also warns the Political class and their supporters against making inciting utterances that could disrupt peace in the State.
” in addition, members of the public are encouraged to report any incident to the following Police Emergency Numbers:
07059473022,08038907662, 08075391844, 09053872296
” 945 Also, our Complaint Response Unit (CRU) can be reached through the following phone numbers:
08060545670 (PPRO)
08037681026, 08067884627
08069638786, 08066709795″ concluded the release.
Confusion in Plateau north as pdp logo disappears from the ballot papers for pending by-election
ISWAP evacuates 15 bodies, abandons VBIED after failed attack on New Marte
By: Zagazola Makama
At least 15 dead bodies of suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters were hastily evacuated by their comrades after a failed midnight assault on New Marte in Borno State.
Zagazola Makama gathered from impeccable sources that the insurgents, on about 20 motorcycles had launched a coordinated attack on troops in New Marte at about 1:35 a.m. on Tuesday. They arrived on motorcycles and with a Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED), apparently aimed at breaching the battalion’s defences.
However, the combined firepower of Nigerian troops under Operation Hadin Kai, supported by the Nigerian Air Force Air Component, overwhelmed the attackers. The VBIED, meant to cause maximum damage, was abandoned by the terrorists as they fled under sustained fire and aerial bombardment.
According to intelligence sources, the retreating insurgents made desperate efforts to evacuate their dead and wounded, managing to flee with at least 15 corpses of their fighters while leaving behind several destroyed motorcycles and heavy blood trails at the New Marte airstrip.
“They came in like a swarm, heavily armed, and used a VBIED to lead the charge. But once our troops responded and the air component came in, they were completely overwhelmed. They abandoned the VBIED and began dragging their casualties into the bush. From what we tracked, at least 15 bodies were evacuated. It was a major blow to them.”the sources said.
The source added that aerial surveillance and ground exploitation confirmed that several motorcycles used for the assault were destroyed in the process, while others were left behind due to the rapid counter-offensive.
Two Nigerian soldiers lost their lives during the encounter, while one Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle sustained tyre damage and a gun truck was partially hit.
In a related incident, troops also foiled an attempted incursion by ISWAP fighters on the Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Kumshe, where the terrorists were again repelled after a fierce exchange of fire. Some terrorists were believed to have been neutralised during the encounter.
ISWAP evacuates 15 bodies, abandons VBIED after failed attack on New Marte
FRSC staff kidnapped in Jos
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forces say it has launched a search-and-rescue operation to free a kidnapped female staff of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Jos South Local Government Area of the state.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that on May 26 at about 5:30 a.m., armed hoodlums invaded the resident in Rantya community and abducted one Kate Jonathan Akpabio, who is a staff member of the FRSC in Jos.
Army troops and other security agencies were mobilised to the scene upon receiving the distress call. A preliminary investigation confirmed that the assailants took the victim to an unknown destination before security forces arrived.
FRSC staff kidnapped in Jos
Gunmen kill two, injure three in fresh Bokkos attack
By: Zagazola Makama
Atleast two persons killed while three others injured during an attack on Mbor village, Mushere District, Bokkos Local Government Area of the state.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack occurred in the early hours of May 26, when gunmen stormed the village at about 12:50 a.m. and opened fire indiscriminately.
The sources said as a result of the attack, two persons Jephthah Gretchen, and Juliet Jephthah, were shot and killed on the spot,” he said.
“Three others, identified as Mary Ishaku, Ishaku Ngumut and Nanbam Sunday, sustained varying degrees of injuries.” he added.
The injured victims were rushed to Luna Hospital for medical attention.
The corpses of the deceased were released to their families for burial after relatives declined a request for post-mortem examination.
The sources said reinforcement has been deployed to the community to restore calm and track down the perpetrators.
Gunmen kill two, injure three in fresh Bokkos attack
ISWAP evacuates 15 bodies, abandons VBIED after failed attack on New Marte
FRSC staff kidnapped in Jos
Gunmen kill two, injure three in fresh Bokkos attack
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