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Federal Character Commission: We are moving to sensitize citizens on their responsibilities. Jibrin Mai Gari
Federal Character Commission: We are moving to sensitize citizens on their responsibilities. Jibrin Mai Gari
By: Yahaya Wakili
The Commissioner of the Federal Character Commission representing Yobe State, Hon.Jibirin Mai Gari, said we are going from zone to zone to sensitize the citizens about their responsibility to the federal character office.
Hon. Jibirin Mai Gari, the former minister of Foreign Affairs, disclosed this in an interview with the Newsmen in Potiskum. He said we are here in Potiskum, the headquarters of Zone B, on interactive meeting with our Yobeans.
“Secondly, periodically, we normally secure jobs for permanent and pensionable Yobeans, and we organize a symbolic ceremony. We also invite the guidance of the beneficiaries as well as the public to witness the presentation.
He revealed that the beneficiaries are Yobeans from either one of the 17 local government areas, and at the same time, they were giving this offer to represent Yobe State. There was no extortion; the only paper we collected from them was a photocopy of their CVs. We now go and submit for the job.
Therefore, we can say that what we gave today and what we gave yesterday is the property of Yobe State Government. Yobe State Government wanted to make sure that Yobeans were well represented in the MDs, so this is primarily what we are for in Potiskum headquarters of Zone B.
He maintained that the third issue is that the primary responsibility of federal character doesn’t stop with employment; we also have the issue of capital projects and socioeconomic infrastructure.
“We also use this opportunity to reach out to see that the local government understands that the issue of fairness and equity does not stop at the federal projects; states are also expected to consider all 17 local governments when they execute their projects, he added.
“Likewise, if you come to Potiskum local government, he has to consider the wards within the metropolitan area and the wards that are outside, so that we want them to have an even distribution of the project. This will create a kind of comfort and unity that people will not feel marginalized; actually, primarily, we are here to send this message to the public.”
Hon. Mai Gari further said that our achievements are sectoral; if we have recruitment into the military or paramilitary, we were invited, like in the case of recruitment into the junior army normally, like in the state we conducted in 241 Recca Battalion in Nguru, where all the 17 local government indigens were assembled with their recruitment officers. We make sure that we will check for all the 17 local government areas, then we screen.
“I want to make sure that all these vacancies for Yobeans are protected and secured, and this is what I can say about my achievements. Second, in terms of recruitment into MDs, we are so concerned despite the embargo on employment, despite the economic crises in the country.
Jibirin Mai Gari said that if there is any recruitment in all the MDs either in the north east, north central, or in Abuja, we want to make sure that after seeing the character balance indesis, how many Yobeans do you have? If it is less than 2.5, we have to now cry out to make sure that we bring Yobeans.
Federal Character Commission: We are moving to sensitize citizens on their responsibilities. Jibrin Mai Gari
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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
Troops Foil ISWAP Attack Attempt in Guzamala
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 3 Area of Responsibility have foiled an attempted attack by suspected ISWAP/JAS terrorists on Forward Operating Base (FOB) Mairari in Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 1329hrs on April 19, when the terrorists attempted to infiltrate the base through Charlie/Delta Company axis.
The attackers, operating with two gun trucks, were sighted advancing toward the entrance gate of Mairari town along the Gajiram axis.
Troops immediately engaged the advancing terrorists, forcing them to abandon their mission and retreat.
Following the encounter, troops dominated the general area with patrols, while air support was also deployed and hovered over the vicinity. However, no further terrorist presence was observed after the exchange.
Security sources said exploitation and clearance operations are ongoing to prevent regrouping and to secure surrounding communities.
Troops Foil ISWAP Attack Attempt in Guzamala
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