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Gov. Inuwa Appoints Yakubu Kwairanga As New Emir Of Funakaye
Gov. Inuwa Appoints Yakubu Kwairanga As New Emir Of Funakaye
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has approved the appointment of Alhaji Yakubu Muhammad Kwairanga as the new Emir of Funakaye.
The appointment was contained in a letter signed by the Commissioner, Ministry for Local Governments and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Ibrahim Dasuki Jalo.
According to the Commissioner, the appointment is in the exercise of the powers vested in the Governor under the Gombe State Chieftaincy Law 2022 and based on recommendations of the kingmakers of the Funakaye Emirate Council as well as due consultations.
Hon. Dasuki, while presenting the appointment letter to the new monarch at the Emir’s palace in Bajoga, Funakaye Local Government Area, charged the royal father to embrace all and sundry in his domain and build on the legacies of his predecessors.
He said “Almighty Allah has chosen Yakubu Muhammad Kwairanga as the next emir of this blessed Emirate from among many other eligible candidates from the royal family , as such I am appealing to the entire Funakaye Community to support and rally round the new monarch.”
He assured that Governor Inuwa Yahaya led administration will continue to accord special recognition and respect to the traditional institution in view of its role in the maintenance of peace and social cohesion.
While wishing the new Emir a peaceful reign, the Commissioner said the coronation and presentation of staff of office to the new emir will be held at a later date.
The newly appointed monarch is a younger brother to the late Emir Muazu Muhammad Kwairanga III who died on 27th August, 2022.
Gov. Inuwa Appoints Yakubu Kwairanga As New Emir Of Funakaye
Police rescue 10 abducted commuters in Kogi
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forces have rescued 10 abducted commuters along the Ochadamu–Anyigba Road in Ofu Local Government Area.
It will be recalled that the victims were kidnapped on Aug. 11 near Ugbakpedo village, prompting a rescue mission by police operatives, vigilantes, and local hunters.
“On Aug. 13, at about 4:30 a.m., during an intensive bush combing operation supported with the use of tear gas, the abductors abandoned the victims and fled.
“All 10 victims were rescued unharmed and have since been reunited with their families,” said the sources.
Security sources said intelligence gathering, surveillance, and further bush combing were ongoing to track and arrest the fleeing suspects.
Police rescue 10 abducted commuters in Kogi
Police arrest journalist in Ogun for alleged possession of live ammunition
By: Zagazola Makama
The police in Ogun have arrested a journalist for alleged unlawful possession of a live AK-47 ammunition.
Sources who confirmed the incident on Wednesday said that the suspect, identified as Emmanuel Chidi Maha, 30, works with The Nation newspaper in Lagos.
“Maha was arrested at about 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 13 by a team of anti-robbery operatives led by ASP Wahab Ayinla.
“He was intercepted while driving a blue Toyota Corolla with registration number LAGOS JJJ 43 DY, which had tinted glasses. A live AK-47 bullet was found inside the vehicle,” said the sources.
The sources added that the suspect, along with his vehicle, was taken to the police station.
The sources said discreet investigation is ongoing.
Police arrest journalist in Ogun for alleged possession of live ammunition
Bandit kill farmer, injure two others in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected bandits have killed a 55-year-old farmer in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau state.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on Tuesday at Gwom Rim village at about 7:45 a.m.
It was gathered that the victim, Stephen Maigadi Jatau, was shot dead on his farm by unknown assailants.
It added that two other men, Josiah Davholu, and Davou Sunday, who rushed to rescue the farmer after hearing gunshots, were also shot and injured.
The Nigerian Army troops with other joint security team stormed the scene
“The injured were taken to General Hospital, Sambak, for treatment, while the corpse was released to the family for burial after an autopsy was declined.
Bandit kill farmer, injure two others in Plateau
Police rescue 10 abducted commuters in Kogi
Police arrest MOPOL, security guards over warehouse burglary in Ogun
Police arrest journalist in Ogun for alleged possession of live ammunition
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