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Emir of Fika commends President Tinubu on mandate
Emir of Fika commends President Tinubu on mandate
By: Yahaya Wakili
The Emir of Fika, and Chairman Yobe State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Dr. Muhammad Ibn Abali Muhammadu Idrisa CON, CFR, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for increasing the second mandate to the Federal Character Commission to deal with the socio-economic infrastructure of the country.
The emir made the commendation today when the Commissioner Federal Character Commission representing Yobe State, Hon. Jibrin Maigari, paid him a courtesy visit at his ancient palace in Potiskum.
He said the commissioner has informed us of the importance of the character commission, and as he said, Wazirin Fika was the chairman of the commission, where he laid the foundation of fairness and equity in the distribution of public posts and socio-economic infrastructure across the country.
Dr. Abali Muhammadu maintained that, in the Northeast, Yobe State was left behind in terms of federal infrastructure such as roads and primary health centers, and assured the commission that we are to collaborate with them to see that they achieve their mandate and have succeeded.
The royal father revealed that the commissioner is a very well-known person, he contributed a lot, and he has a lot of experience, and he hopes he will bring a lot of development to Yobe State, and he congratulates him on his appointment and prays Allah will guide him to succeed and wishes him a successful tenure.
Earlier, the Commissioner Federal Character Commission representing Yobe State, Hon. Jibrin Maigari, said the Federal Character Commission was established by the then military administrator, General Sani Abacha, when the issue of marginalization in the country had reached a certain level.
He said the commission was led by Wazirin Fika, and he thanked him for laying a very solid foundation during the inception of this commission. It was started with about 6 commissioners from the six regional zones, but now it has expanded to 37 commissioners, where every state sends a commissioner to represent the state.
“His Excellency, the Governor of Yobe State, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, CON, nominated me to Mr. President, and Mr. President appointed me as a commissioner representing the good people of Yobe State,” Maigari said.
Adding to that, in keeping with our mandate, we are going round from local government to local government and meeting with the members of the public to interact and to engage and discuss the importance of this very important commission.
“Primarily, the commission was established with free fairness, equity, and transparency in appointments to federal organizations, and Mr. President graciously added what we call the second mandate, which deals with the socio-economic infrastructure of the country.
Emir of Fika commends President Tinubu on mandate
One killed by Fulani bandit in isolated attack along Sabon Gida axis in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
A 32-year-old man, identified as Mr Gideon Luka from Mangu but resident in Sabon Gida, has been killed in an isolated attack along Sabon Gida axis in Gyel District of Plateau State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops of Operation Steadfast Peace (OPEP) were alerted to the incident and swiftly mobilised to the scene, where the victim was discovered with machete injuries on the forehead and stomach.
According to an eyewitness, Mr Dogara Peter, who was with the deceased before the incident, the attack occurred on April 19 at about 7:00 p.m. when both men were riding on a motorcycle from Sabon Gida to SOT area in Gyel District.
The eyewitness said they were ambushed near Sabon Gida Primary School by two unidentified youths, one of whom was reportedly armed with a stick.
He explained that he managed to escape during the attack and initially believed his companion had also fled the scene.
However, residents later launched a search in the early hours of the morning and discovered the victim’s body.
Security sources confirmed that the victim was evacuated for assessment, while troops extended condolences to the family and urged residents not to take the law into their own hands.
They added that preliminary investigation had commenced to identify and apprehend those responsible for the attack.
One killed by Fulani bandit in isolated attack along Sabon Gida axis in Plateau
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One killed, three injured as gunmen attack Plateau community in reprisal over livestock incident
One killed, three injured as gunmen attack Plateau community in reprisal over livestock incident
By: Zagazola Makama
Gunmen suspected to be Fulani bandits have killed one person and injured three others in an attack on Shonong community in Bachi District, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, in a sustained reprisal attack linked to an earlier livestock-related incident.
Security sources said the attack occurred at about 8:40 p.m. on April 19 when the armed men invaded the community and opened fire on residents.
The sources said the assault was believed to be in retaliation over the killing of nine livestock in the area, an incident that had heightened tensions between farming and herding communities in the locality.
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) deployed in the area reportedly came under fire while responding to the attack and engaged the assailants in a gun duel, forcing them to withdraw after a heavy exchange of fire.
Reinforcement teams were later deployed and moved into the community to stabilise the situation and restore order.
According to the sources, the attackers killed a woman identified as Mrs Fibi Solomon, while three others — Mr Solomon, Master Jacob Solomon and Miss Jacobeth Solomon — sustained gunshot wounds.
The injured victims were evacuated to the General Hospital in Riyom for treatment, alongside the remains of the deceased.
Troops also rescued 12 civilians comprising three men, six women and three children, who were relocated to nearby Fang village for safety.
Security sources added that troops had intensified pursuit operations to track down the fleeing attackers, while the general area remained calm but tense.
One killed, three injured as gunmen attack Plateau community in reprisal over livestock incident
Yobe: Baba Malam Wali paid condolences to Senator Mustapha
By: Yahqya Wakili
The immediate past secretary to the Yobe State Government, Alhaji Baba Malam Wali mni, today paid a condolence visit to Senator Musa Mustapha, senator representing Yobe East in the National Assembly, following the death of his mother-in-law, the late Hajiya Fatima Mustapha Jibrin.
This was contained in a statement issued and signed by his press secretary, Alhaji Shuaibu Abdullahi, made available to newsmen in Damaturu, the state capital.
During the visit, the former secretary to the state government, Baba Malam Wali mni, offered prayers for the peaceful repose of the deceased’s soul.
He urged the bereaved family to bear the irreparable loss with fortitude, noting that death is inevitable and a path that every mortal must take.
Hajiya Fatima Mustapha Jibrin passed away yesterday, Thursday, 16th April 2026, in Damaturu, the Yobe state capital. She was buried the same day in accordance with Islamic injunction.
Baba Malam Wali further prayed to Almighty Allah SWT to forgive the shortcomings of the late Hajiya Fatima, have mercy on her, and grant her Al-Jannatul Fiddausi as her final abode.
Yobe: Baba Malam Wali paid condolences to Senator Mustapha
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