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Dr Modibbo Represents VP Shettima At Condolence Visit To Sule Garo Family

Dr Modibbo Represents VP Shettima At Condolence Visit To Sule Garo Family
By: Our Reporter
The Special Adviser to the President on General Duties (Office of the Vice President), Dr Aliyu Modibbo, has paid a condolence visit to the family of Alhaji Sule Galadima Garo following the death of their elder brother, Alhaji Abubakar Sule Garo (Babangida).
Representing Vice President Kashim Shettima, Dr Modibbo conveyed the Vice President’s heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family, particularly to Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, who was the APC deputy governorship candidate in the 2023 Kano State election.

The late Alhaji Abubakar Sule Garo, who previously served as the Managing Director of the Abubakar Rimi Market Management Board in Kano State, was described by the Vice President as “a most committed advocate of his community who endeared himself to many with his politeness, kindness and commitment to the well-being of his people.”
During the visit, Dr Modibbo told the family, “The Vice President is deeply saddened by this loss and prays Almighty Allah to forgive the shortcomings of the departed and receive his soul into eternal peace.”
Dr Modibbo Represents VP Shettima At Condolence Visit To Sule Garo Family
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Phone shop operator killed in armed robbery in Abuja

Phone shop operator killed in armed robbery in Abuja
By: Zagazola Makama
A phone shop operator, Idris Yakubu, was on Tuesday stabbed to death during a robbery at his shop and residence in Dakibiyu Village, Abuja.
Zagazola Makama was reliably informed by sources that the incident occurred at about 3:30 a.m. when a group of unidentified assailants reportedly broke into his premises, stole several mobile phones, and fatally stabbed him on the left side of his back.
He was later rushed to the Gwarinpa General Hospital, where medical personnel confirmed him dead on arrival.
Sources close to the family said the assailants targeted valuable phones before attacking Yakubu, who was believed to have tried to resist the robbery.
Upon receipt of a distress call, the Divisional Police Officer of Jabi Division swiftly dispatched a patrol team to the scene.
A police sources said that the victim was found lying in a pool of blood and was rushed to Gwarinpa General Hospital, where a medical doctor confirmed him dead on arrival.
The family of the deceased requested the release of the body for burial in accordance with Islamic rites, and the request was granted after due documentation.
The sources said investigation is ongoing to recover the stolen phones and track down the fleeing suspects.
Phone shop operator killed in armed robbery in Abuja
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Man stabbed to death over girlfriend in Minna

Man stabbed to death over girlfriend in Minna
By: Zagazola Makama
A 25-year-old man, Usman Mohammed, has died after being stabbed during a confrontation over his girlfriend in the Barikin-Sale area of Minna, Niger State.
Zagazola Makama learnt that the incident occurred late on Monday night when Usman went to visit his girlfriend, Halima Usman, at Deeper Life Upper Base in Barikin-Sale.
While they were seated outside chatting, three young men identified as Barafi, Ayya, and another yet to be identified approached them and allegedly attempted to woo Halima.
According to eyewitnesses, the men offered Halima ₦5,000 to go out with them, which she declined. The situation escalated when the men became violent, leading to one of them stabbing Usman in the back with a dagger.
Usman was rushed to the General Hospital in Minna, where he was admitted for treatment. However, he died from his injuries in the early hours of Tuesday at about 2:30 a.m.
One of the suspects, identified as Ahmed Mohammed, has reportedly been apprehended, while efforts are ongoing to locate the other two individuals believed to be involved in the attack.
Police officers visited the scene and took photographs of the deceased before depositing the corpse at the hospital mortuary for autopsy.
One of the suspects, Ahmed Mohammed, has been arrested, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining culprits currently at large.
Investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Man stabbed to death over girlfriend in Minna
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Boko Haram terrorists attack herder, rustle 28 livestock in Borno

Boko Haram terrorists attack herder, rustle 28 livestock in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have attacked a herder and rustled livestock in Burum Village bush area of Damboa Local Government Area of Borno state, police authorities confirmed on Wednesday.
Zagazola Makama was reliably informed by sources that the incident occurred on June 9 at about 6:00 p.m. when the assailants, armed with machetes, attacked 20-year-old Riskuwa Ibrahim while he was grazing his herd.
The father of the victim, Ibrahim Buba, reported the incident stating that his son sustained grievous injuries to the head, hand, and back during the attack.
The terrorists reportedly made away with twenty-eight (28) sheep to an unknown destination.
He was rushed to the hospital where he was recovering.
Boko Haram terrorists attack herder, rustle 28 livestock in Borno
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