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Emir of Potiskum commends Hijrah TV
Emir of Potiskum commends Hijrah TV
By Yahaya Wakili
The Emir of Potiskum in Yobe State, Alhaji Umaru Bubaram Ibn Wurwa Bauya OON, has commended the board members of Hijrah TV Ghana for their role in enlightening the general public in Nigeria and the entire African continent.
The royal father made the commendation while the board members of Hijrah TV Ghana called on him to present him with the Hijrah TV 2023 Merit Award in his palace at Potiskum.
The emir spoke through the Kaigama of Potiskum, the Commissioner of Religious Affairs and Orientations, who is also among the recipients of the Hijrah TV 2023 Merit Award, Alhaji Yusuf Umar, alias Antu.
He said, Let me give a brief history. Potiskum emirate has a connection with Ghana because there was a time when I was in charge of Kaduna/Katsina of the Nigeria customs service. Me and HRH were invited by one magazine in Ghana to go and honor.
“We spent two days there in the Airport Hotel Ghana, and from Nigeria, from the whole northeast, only two of us were invited and honored; therefore, there is a link between Potiskum emirate and Ghana.” he said.
“And today the board members of Hijrah TV come from Ghana to Potiskum to honor our father, HRH, the emir, and me and our member of Potiskum Central in the Yobe State House of Assembly; therefore, we want this cordial relationship to continue.
He revealed that “we are ready anytime if you invite us, and our father will go because, everywhere our father is going, if he is invited, and also because I am around him, we will accompany him, inshallah.
This emirate has a long history, and it is clear that there are many emirates. As you come to honor our father, we express our deep appreciation to the board members of Hijrah TV Ghana. We thank you so much.
He also maintained that, let me say something brief: outside the palace, you saw the central mosque under construction; therefore, we want to use this medium to tell the public to contribute by the grace of God by the next year we commission the mosque.
According to him, this mosque is not a small mosque; this is a work of Allah. We don’t have anybody; only God is on whom we depend. God built us this palace, and God will also build us this mosque, inshallah.
The emir thanks the Yobe state government, under the able leadership of His Excellency, Governor Mai Mala Buni CON, for the numerous assistance he rendered to the Potiskum emirate council.
Those honored with the Hijrah TV 2023 Merit Award include Alhaji Yusuf Umar Antu, Kaigaman Potiskum Emirate Council, the Commissioner Ministry of Religious Affairs and Orientations, and Alhaji Ahmed BBK, alias Sarkin Ado. Member Potiskum, central Yobe state house of assembly
Speaking earlier, the Director of News and Current Affairs, Alhaji Yusuf Sarki, said Hijrah TV selected the recipient of the merit awards due to their immense role and contribution towards positive progress and peacemaking for the people of the emirate, Potiskum local government, and Yobe state at large.
Emir of Potiskum commends Hijrah TV
Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunner in Taraba State
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), in collaboration with Defence Intelligence Agency operatives and local vigilantes, have arrested a suspected gunrunner in Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State.
Security sources said the arrest was made at about 7:45 a.m. on May 13 during an intelligence-led operation at Iware community in the area.
The suspect was reportedly apprehended following credible intelligence linking him to arms trafficking activities within the Amaseyo general area.
Preliminary interrogation revealed that the suspect was allegedly involved in illegal arms dealing, prompting his immediate arrest by the joint security team.
The suspect is currently in custody and undergoing further investigation, while security agencies say efforts are ongoing to dismantle arms trafficking networks operating within the state and surrounding areas.
Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunner in Taraba State
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim During Patrol in Kogi
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation MESA have rescued a kidnap victim abandoned by suspected terrorists along the Obajana–Jakura–Tajimi axis in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State.
Security sources said the rescue operation was carried out at about 9:00 a.m. on May 13 by troops of 12 Brigade during a fighting patrol along the old Obajana–Jakura–Tajimi road.
According to the report, the troops discovered the victim after suspected kidnappers abandoned him while fleeing from the advancing security personnel.
The rescued victim was subsequently reunited with his family after the operation.
Security patrols and clearance operations have continued along the route and adjoining communities as part of ongoing efforts to combat kidnapping and other criminal activities in the area.
Troops Neutralise Terrorist During Operation Savannah Shield in Niger State
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Savannah Shield have neutralised a suspected terrorist during an offensive operation in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.
Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 2:45 p.m. on May 13 by troops of 221 Battalion alongside personnel of CSIB XVI deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Babanna.
The troops reportedly carried out the offensive raid on Masaka Village following intelligence on terrorist activities within the area.
During the operation, the troops made contact with the suspected terrorists, leading to an exchange of fire.
According to the report, one of the fleeing terrorists accidentally triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), which detonated and resulted in his death.
Troops subsequently recovered one magazine loaded with 12 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition from the scene.
Security forces have continued exploitation and clearance operations in the area aimed at dismantling terrorist hideouts and preventing further attacks within the operational environment.
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