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FRSC launches Ember Months campaign in Gombe
FRSC launches Ember Months campaign in Gombe
The Gombe State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps has launched the 2025 Ember Months campaign in the state, stating that 87 deaths were recorded between January and September 2025.
The Gombe Sector Commander, FRSC, Mr Samson Kaura stated this at the Command’s state headquarters in Lafiyawo community in Akko LGA of Gombe State on Monday.
Speaking at a news conference to flag off the 2025 Ember Months in the state, Kaura said that 870 persons sustained varying degrees of injuries, while 579 went home unhurt.
He said that 319 vehicles were involved in the crash comprising 146 motorcycle/tricycles, 90 cars and buses and 83 pickups and others.
He said that 233 road crashes involving 1536 people in the state were recorded within the period under review.
He attributed the suspected causes of the crashes to over-speeding, dangerous driving, route violation and over-loading, among others.
“I want to use this medium to call on motorists to adhere to traffic rules during this year’s Ember Months.
“Don’t hurry while on the road; we must be very careful because one mistake can cause a crash,” he said.
On the 2025 Ember Months campaign, Kaura said that the corps had mapped out actionable measures to ensure hitch-free road use in the state.
According to him, personnel and special marshals have been deployed to ensure free-vehicle check exercise to improve road worthiness.
He said that the corps would strengthen awareness creation and collaboration with all road safety stakeholders in the state for a seamless ember-months campaign
He listed some of the violations often recorded during this period to include failure to adhere to road traffic rules and regulations; speed limit violations; driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
Others include underage driving, seat belt violations; and, road rage; use of phones amongst other driver-related causes of road crashes.
Kaura urged road users to take caution to avoid human factors that cause crashes.
“The theme for this year’s campaign is “Take Responsibility for Your Safety: Stop Distracted Driving.”
“The theme reinforces the view that human factor is one of the major causes of road crashes. It also draws attention to the fact that drivers are largely responsible for crashes on our highways.
“This is why all motorists must take responsibility for their own safety and that of their passengers,” he said.
FRSC launches Ember Months campaign in Gombe
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Less than 24 hours after triple killing, another Fulani youth slain in fresh Plateau attack by Berom Militia
Less than 24 hours after triple killing, another Fulani youth slain in fresh Plateau attack by Berom Militia
By: Zagazola Makama
Less than 24 hours after three Fulani youths were reportedly killed in an attack in Plateau state, another youth has allegedly been killed and one abducted in targeted attack in Riyom LGA by Birom Militia.
Security and local informants told Zagazola Makama that the latest incident occurred on Feb. 21 in Jol community, where suspected Birom militia members attacked herders, killing one Muhammed Sani, while another victim, identified as Faruq Jamilu, was abducted. An unspecified number of cattle were also reportedly killed or injured during the assault.
The development came barely a day after three youths Tahiru Muhammad, Jibrin Salisu and Abdulmumin Isyak were said to have been ambushed and killed on Feb. 19 while returning from Dorowan Babuje in Barkin Ladi area.
Zagazola report that the earlier attack occurred at about 7:00 p.m. near Jong Fulani community. Sources alleged that the victims were intercepted by armed Birom Militia assailants, and security personnel later recovered spent cartridges and a motorcycle and a bottle of alcohol otherwise known as Goskolo at the scene.
Community representatives alleged that the succession of incidents reflected sustained pattern of attacks targeting pastoral settlements and livestock in parts of the state in recent months.
Zagazola report that repeated cases of attacks and killing, cattle poisoning, rustling and arson had heightened tensions and triggered fears of reprisals across the affected areas while the state government and concerned authorities have done little or nothing to fish out the perpetrators.
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Former CP David Danjuma Auta dies at Air Force Military Hospital, Jos
By: Zagazola Makama
A retired Commissioner of Police, CP David Danjuma Auta (Rtd), JP, KSM, KSS, has died.
He passed away on Feb. 19, 2026, at the Air Force Military Hospital, Jos, after a brief illness.
Born on June 11, 1941, CP Auta enlisted in the Nigeria Police Force on Feb. 26, 1962, and served in several capacities, culminating as Commissioner of Police in Ogun State before retiring on Feb. 26, 1997.
He hailed from Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State.
He is survived by his wife and seven children. The corpse has been deposited at the hospital morgue, and burial arrangements will be communicated in due course.
Former CP David Danjuma Auta dies at Air Force Military Hospital, Jos
Five killed, house burnt in cross-border communal attack in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Five persons have been killed and a house razed following a late-night attack on Azoke village in Ado Local Government Area of Benue.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 9:00 p.m. on Feb. 19 when suspected assailants from Akparata community in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi allegedly invaded the village.
The victims were identified as Nwefuru Elu, Nwefuru Agnes, Nwali Nworie Christianana, Obasi Nwode and Nwozo Nwode.
It was gathered that the attackers also set ablaze a house belonging to one Elumu Nwokwo during the assault, heightening tension in the area.
Security personnel who responded to a distress alert visited the scene and documented evidence as part of preliminary investigation.
Authorities said efforts were ongoing to apprehend those responsible, while further investigation had commenced to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Residents were urged to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies as measures were being intensified to prevent escalation of violence in the area.
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