Buni commits to infrastructural development to improve the lives of the people in Yobe

By: Yahaya Wakili

The Executive Governor of Yobe State, Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON, has assured the commitments of his administration to continue providing infrastructure to improve the lives of the people of the state.

Governor Buni disclosed this yesterday while inspecting the Machina sesame seed processing factory, now completed and awaiting commissioning, adding that we are here to see for ourselves the value for our money we spent here to establish this sesame processing factory.

“We hope the community will make good use of this sesame processing factory, and this is one of the four that we established in Yobe State, and all are completed and awaiting commissioning,” Buni said.

The governor also inaugurated the Rugar Balarabe project, which was constructed by a philanthropist, Alhaji Abdullahi Balarabe D J. The Fulani settlement projects include houses, a school, a clinic, and a mosque, and it was named Rugar Balarabe village after him.

Governor Buni called on all public and separate individuals to emulate Alhaji Balarabe D. J. on what he has done for that Fulani community, noting that we have seen the multiplier effect of what he has put there and, of course, the benefit that goes to the community.

He commends him and appreciates him on behalf of the good people of the community, Nguru local government council, Yobe state, and Nigeria, and also calls on other public separate individuals to emulate and complement the effort of the government.

Governor Buni also attended the finals of the Machina Cultural Festival (MACUF) and commended the Machina emirate for preserving the rich culture of the people, as he said, the occasion is a perfect blend of the old and new.

He warned the youths against the use of drugs and other social vices; they should make their parents, emirate, and the Yobe state proud by being upright and responsible for us to have responsible future leaders.

In another development, Governor Mai Mala Buni has consoled the Bazuwa family over the fire inferno that razed down 12 shops in Potiskum town.

Governor Buni described the incident as sad and unfortunate, adding that it was destined to happen, and expressed his gratitude to Almighty Allah that no life was lost during the fire accident.

Buni commits to infrastructural development to improve the lives of the people in Yobe

Two arrested over killing of Fulani herder in Karim Lamido, Taraba

By: Zagazola Makama

Two men have been arrested by the police over the killing of a Fulani herder, Musa Alh Tukur, 20, in Garin Kula, Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on Feb. 2, 2026, at about 11:00 a.m., when the herder’s cattle grazed into an irrigation farm belonging to Abba Gwomu of Gwomu Village, destroying seedlings.

“An altercation ensued between the deceased and two men, Ibrahim Abubakar, 28, of Guyuk LGA, Adamawa State, and Gideon Joshua, 25, of Gwomu Village, Karim Lamido, during which the suspects beat the herder with a machete, resulting in severe head injuries,” the source said.

The victim was rushed to Jen Primary Health Care Hospital but died while receiving treatment. Items recovered at the scene include a machete, a spear, and a stick.

The suspects are currently in custody, and the case is being transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for discreet investigation.

Security agencies have appealed to the public to remain calm and allow security agencies to conduct a thorough investigation.

Two arrested over killing of Fulani herder in Karim Lamido, Taraba

Ex-bandit kingpin Lankai abducted by Bello Turji faction, later released in Katsina

By: Zagazola Makama

Audu Lankai, also known as Ofisa, a repentant bandit leader, was reportedly abducted by members of the notorious Bello Turji faction during a rivalry clash in Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State, but was later released and reunited with his family.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that LANKAI was released on Feb. 2, 2026, at about 8:20 p.m. at Malamawan Danbedi.

The abduction follows earlier reports of an ambush in which Lantai Officer, another bandit leader, was reportedly targeted by the Turji faction. On Jan. 28, Bello Turji, leader of the faction, released an audio recording claiming that Lantai remained alive but in his custody, citing ongoing investigations into alleged misconduct by Lantai.

“Lankai was released by Turji and safely returned to his family, sources while security agencies are closely monitoring the situation to prevent any attack that will affect communities within the areas ,” a source said.

The sources said that the troops will continue to maintain heightened surveillance in the affected axis and have urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities promptly.

Ex-bandit kingpin Lankai abducted by Bello Turji faction, later released in Katsina