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Gombe PDP chieftain Joins APC, lauds Tinubu, Yahaya’s infrastructure revolution
Gombe PDP chieftain Joins APC, lauds Tinubu, Yahaya’s infrastructure revolution
Prominent businessman and philanthropist, Jerry Damara, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), pledging his full support for the administration of Gombe State Governor, Inuwa Yahaya.
Damara, well known in Kaltungo Local Government Area for his grassroots and community development projects, announced his defection and presented his membership card to Yahaya alongside some notable PDP stakeholders from Gombe South, including Tha’anda Rubainu, former Deputy Governor of Gombe State.
He commended Governor Yahaya’s achievements in infrastructure, healthcare, and the education sector, which he said have significantly transformed Gombe State.
Damara, who is the Managing Director/CEO of Mesotho Group Limited, explained that his decision to join the APC was inspired by two individuals.
He said ” I was inspired by Governor of Gombe State, Inuwa Yahaya , it took me a while before I came to Gombe, but when I did, I saw real infrastructure.
“I’m a lover of infrastructure because it’s my business. I ran to his office and said, ‘Your Excellency, what is going on here?’ He laughed, and I told him I would follow him.
“I don’t follow people who make noise, I follow people who take action. And he said, ‘You are welcome.’ That was how we began, and today, the dream has come true.”
“The second person who inspired me was President Bola Tinubu. When I saw him declare the road project from Lagos to Calabar and Sokoto, I said, ‘The messiah has come,’ and I decided I would follow him. That’s how it happened.”
“Today, we have defected along with some notable PDP stakeholders from Gombe South, including Tha’anda Rubainu, former Deputy Governor of Gombe State. We have moved to the APC, and we’ve moved for good,” he said.
In his remarks, Governor Inuwa Yahaya welcomed the defectors, describing their move as a significant boost to the APC’s political strength in the state.
He noted that the increasing number of high-profile defections reflects growing public confidence in his administration.
“This is a landmark moment. The strength of the opposition in Gombe is rapidly fading,” he declared.
Gombe PDP chieftain Joins APC, lauds Tinubu, Yahaya’s infrastructure revolution
Troops rescue victims, recover livestock in Sokoto
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have successfully rescued two kidnapped victims and recovered rustled livestock in Rabah and Tureta Local Government Areas of Sokoto State.
Zagazola learnt that the operations were carried out in joint efforts with state security agencies and local hunters.
In Tafara village, Rabah LGA, troops engaged terrorists, forcing them to retreat towards the Sububu Forest. Two kidnapped victims were rescued in the process.
Similarly, troops deployed at Tureta, in collaboration with Sokoto State Community Guard Corps, foiled a large-scale rustling operation at the outskirts of Bimasa village.
The terrorists, who had carted away 56 cattle and 38 goats, fled under heavy fire, abandoning the livestock. The animals were handed back to their rightful owner, Alhaji Malami Mai Rawa.
The rescue operations come at a time when rural communities in Sokoto have raised concerns about repeated attacks on farmers during the harvest season.
Troops rescue victims, recover livestock in Sokoto
Troops recover weapons in Edu LGA ambush in Kwara
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have recovered arms and ammunition after conducting a successful ambush against terrorists in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State.
Zagazola learnt that the operation took place along the Lema–Daban Lema road following intelligence on terrorist movement.
Although the terrorists managed to escape after brief contact, the troops recovered an AK-47 rifle, a magazine loaded with 30 rounds of ammunition, and a motorcycle.
In a related development, the Commander, Sector 3 OPFY, Maj.-Gen. CR Nnebeife, visited FOB Patigi to assess troops’ combat readiness. He was accompanied by the Commander, 22 Brigade, Brig.-Gen. EB Barkins.
During the visit, Nnebeife paid a courtesy call on the Etsu of Patigi, commending traditional rulers for their support in the fight against insecurity.
He assured the people of Kwara that the Nigerian Army remains committed to protecting lives and livelihoods along the River Niger axis, where terrorists often stage incursions.
Community leaders in Edu LGA praised the troops for the proactive operation, noting that the recovery of arms would deter further criminal activity in the area.
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DSS files charges against arrested Ansaru commanders Abu Baraa and Mahmuda
By: Zagazola Makama
The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed multiple charges against two arrested commanders of the Ansaru terrorist group, Abu Baraa and Mahmuda.
A security source confirmed the development to the Zagazola Makama on Friday.
The source said the suspects, who were recently apprehended in a covert operation, are facing terrorism-related charges under Nigeria’s anti-terrorism laws.
The sources explained that the charges border on leadership of terrorist organisation, financing of terrorism, recruitment, and coordinating violent attacks in Nigeria.
According to the sources, the DSS has expedited investigations to ensure speedy prosecution in line with the directive of its Director-General, who emphasised professionalism, justice, and the protection of human rights in handling terrorism cases.
He added that the arraignment of the suspects before the Federal High Court, Abuja, is expected in the coming days.
DSS files charges against arrested Ansaru commanders Abu Baraa and Mahmuda
Troops rescue victims, recover livestock in Sokoto
Troops recover weapons in Edu LGA ambush in Kwara
DSS files charges against arrested Ansaru commanders Abu Baraa and Mahmuda
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