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District Head urges traditional title holders to remain loyal to emirate
District Head urges traditional title holders to remain loyal to emirate
By: Yahaya Wakili
In his effort to bring unity among his people, the district head of Watinane in the Tikau emirate council of Yobe state, Alhaji Ibrahim Usman Watinane, has called on the traditional title holders to always be loyal to the emirate.
He made the call today while the Waziri and Zanna Kura of Watinane district, Alhaji Yahaya Hassan and Alhaji Abubakar Musa, paid him homage at his palace in Watinane town, respectively.
Alhaji Ibrahim Usman Watinane said the appointing of such traditional title holders will bring unity among the entire people, as well asbring development to the district, adding that this is the main purpose of appointing these traditional title holders.
The district head urged the new traditional title holders to be loyal to the emirate, noted that at any time when the emirate calls them, let them respond on time as soon as possible, and pray to Almighty Allah to guide and help us all to move the domain forward.
Speaking earlier, the new Waziri of Watinane, Alhaji Yahaya Hassan, said they were at this palace to express their gratitude to the district head for offering them this opportunity to contribute their quarter to the development of the district.
He thanks the district head for giving them this appointment, assuring that they will give him all the necessary support and cooperation to see that this district and Tikau emirate council move forward.
Also speaking, the new Zanna Kura, Alhaji Abubakar Musa, thanks the district head, Alhaji Ibrahim Usman Watinane, for this gesture and calls on the people to acquire education, both Islamic and Western education.
Alhaji Abubakar maintained that acquiring knowledge is very important; it will help you in your life, even in your business activities or farming activities; it will assist you. The Waziri position is the most senior among the traditional titleholders.
Dignitaries accompany the Waziri and Zanna Kura, including Zanna Yawudima of the Pataskum emirate, Alhaji Yakubu Amana, Madakin Baino, Alhaji Bala NEPA, Galadiman Watinane, Malam Musa, among others.
District Head urges traditional title holders to remain loyal to emirate
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
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
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.
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