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Deaths: Senator Lawan condoles Shettima, Ganduje
Deaths: Senator Lawan condoles Shettima, Ganduje
By: Yahaya Wakili
Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan, Ph.D., GCON. Yobe North Senatorial District. The President of the Ninth Senate has sent condolences to the Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, and the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, over the deaths of their mother-in-laws.
In a press statement signed by the president of the 9th Senate, Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan, it was made available to newsmen in Damaturu.
He said Hajiya Maryam was the mother of the Vice President’s wife, Hajiya Nana Shettima, while Hajiya Asiya was the mother of Professor Hafsatu Ganduje, wife of the APC National Chairman.
Senator Ahmed Lawan, in a condolence message to the duo, describes the demise of the matriarchs as an immense and irreplaceable loss to their families and the nation.
According to the lawmaker who represents Yobe North Senatorial District, the deceased were virtuous women who lived extraordinary lives.
The former Senate President’s message reads: “I received with deep sorrow the news of the passing of Hajiya Maryam Albishir, the mother-in-law of our Vice President, His Excellency, Sen. Kashim Shettima, and Hajiya Asiya Gauyama, the mother-in-law of our National Chairman, His Excellency, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
“On behalf of Yobe North Senatorial District, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.
“Hajiya Maryam Albishir and Hajiya Asiya Gauyama were both remarkable women who lived extraordinary lives and left behind a legacy of love, kindness, and service to their respective communities.
Adding to that, their passing is a great loss not only to their families but also to the entire nation.
“The loss of a loved one, particularly a matriarch, is an immense and irreplaceable loss. I pray that Almighty Allah (SWT) grants their souls eternal rest and gives their loved ones the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.
“As we mourn their departure, I convey my deepest sympathies to the bereaved families and pray for the repose of the departed souls. May Allah grant them Aljannatul Firdaus. Ameen.” Senator Ahmed Lawan prays.
Deaths: Senator Lawan condoles Shettima, Ganduje
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Troops Arrest Suspected Military Impostor in Katsina
Troops Arrest Suspected Military Impostor in Katsina
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 17 Brigade have arrested a suspected military impostor during a fighting patrol in Malumfashi Local Government Area.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect was apprehended at about 1:30 p.m. on July 4 by troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Malumfashi while conducting routine patrols within Malumfashi town.

According to the sources, the suspect was intercepted while wearing a woodland camouflage three-quarter short, raising suspicion among the troops.
A search conducted on the suspect led to the recovery of a fake Nigerian Army identity card, four Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards, one woodland camouflage three-quarter short, a wristwatch and the sum of ₦17,000.
The suspect and the recovered exhibits are currently in military custody pending further investigation.

Military sources said the arrest forms part of ongoing efforts to curb impersonation of security personnel and other criminal activities within the area.
Troops Arrest Suspected Military Impostor in Katsina
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Troops Recover 50 Rustled Cattle, Repel Suspected Rustlers in Kaduna
Troops Recover 50 Rustled Cattle, Repel Suspected Rustlers in Kaduna
By Zagazola Makama
Troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kankomi have recovered 50 rustled cattle after repelling suspected cattle rustlers during an ambush operation in Chikun Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops responded to a distress call at about 9:55 a.m. on July 4 over the activities of suspected rustlers at Ungwan Gontu community.
According to the sources, the troops swiftly laid an ambush and made contact with the fleeing suspects, forcing them to abandon the stolen livestock and escape into the surrounding area.
During the operation, the troops recovered 50 rustled cattle, which were subsequently identified and handed over to their rightful owner.
Military sources said efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects as security operations continue to combat cattle rustling and other criminal activities across Kaduna State.
Troops Recover 50 Rustled Cattle, Repel Suspected Rustlers in Kaduna
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Troops Arrest Suspected Terrorist in Kogi, Suspect Confesses to Group Membership
Troops Arrest Suspected Terrorist in Kogi, Suspect Confesses to Group Membership
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 12 Brigade, in collaboration with Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) Hybrid Forces, have arrested a suspected terrorist during an operation in Lokoja Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops responded at about 1:00 p.m. on July 4 to reports of a confrontation between local residents and a suspected terrorist at a Ruga settlement behind Obajana community.
According to the sources, the troops swiftly intervened and arrested one suspect at the scene.
During preliminary interrogation, the suspect reportedly confessed to being a member of a terrorist group led by an individual identified as Haruna, which allegedly operates within the Okene general area.
The suspect is currently in military custody and is undergoing further investigation to establish the extent of his involvement and identify other members of the group.
Military sources said the arrest forms part of ongoing security operations aimed at dismantling terrorist and criminal networks across Kogi State.
Troops Arrest Suspected Terrorist in Kogi, Suspect Confesses to Group Membership
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