Father kills 18-year-old daughter in kano

By: Zagazola Makama

A 60-year-old man, Adamu Mohammed, has allegedly killed his 18-year-old daughter, Zainab Adamu, during a domestic altercation at their residence in Dawakin Dakata Quarters, Kano.

Zagazola Makama learnt that the tragic incident reportedly occurred around 5:00 a.m. on Monday, when the father struck the young girl with a hard object, leaving her unconscious. A concerned resident raised an alarm about two hours later, leading to swift action by members of the community.

The sources said that the scene was promptly visited by the police. The unconscious victim was rushed to Sir Sunusi Specialist Hospital, where she was later confirmed dead by a medical doctor.

The remains of the deceased have been released to her family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.

Police sources said that the suspect has been taken into custody while investigation is ongoing to determine the motive behind the act.

Community sources described the incident as deeply shocking and called for increased awareness and intervention to address the rising cases of domestic violence, particularly those involving family members.

Father kills 18-year-old daughter in kano

Yobe invests 4 billion USD in agriculture

By: Yahaya Wakili

The Yobe state government has already invested over four billion dollars ($4B) in agricultural programs across the 178 communities in order to boost food security in the state.

Governor Mai Mala Buni, CON, disclosed this today while distributing agricultural inputs to 1,000 farmers, including internally displaced persons (IDPs), from Mandunari town in Gujba LGA at the Government House, Damaturu.

He revealed that Mandunari remains the only ward in the state that has yet to be resettled, adding that government commitment to ensuring the safe, voluntary, and dignified return of all IDPs by investing in infrastructure.

“Government in collaboration with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation to support an additional 2,000 farming households with agricultural inputs in three local government areas, namely, Damaturu, Tarmuwa, and Geidam,” Buni said.

Governor Buni revealed that smallholder farmers will also receive training in climate-smart agriculture and animal husbandry; in addition, 1,000 farmers trained by the Ministry of Livestock Development under the Durable Solutions Programme will also get grants to sustain their livelihoods.

“Dry season farmers will also receive water pumps with a view to improving their farming of onions, tomatoes, cabbage, lettuce, and others.

Yobe invests 4 billion USD in agriculture

Police foil kidnapping attempt in katsina, rescue three women and baby

By: Zagazola Makama

The Police in Katsina has foiled a kidnapping attempt in Mazare village, Sabuwa Local Government Area, rescuing three women and a baby girl unhurt during a gun battle with suspected bandits.

It was gathered that the incident occurred at about 12:21 a.m. on June 17 when armed men suspected to be bandits stormed the village and attempted to abduct residents.

Police sources said that upon receiving the distress call, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Sabuwa mobilized and led a team of officers in Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) patrol vehicles to the scene, where they engaged the assailants in a fierce gun duel.

“During the confrontation, the operatives successfully rescued three women and an infant girl who were taken by the bandits. Two residents Saidu Isa, and Saidu Wa’alam, sustained injuries during the attack and were rushed to Haske Private Hospital, Sabuwa, for medical attention.

The sources efforts are being sustained to track down and arrest the fleeing suspects and restore calm to the affected community.

Police foil kidnapping attempt in katsina, rescue three women and baby