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Governor Buni calls for action on fighting drugs in Yobe
Governor Buni calls for action on fighting drugs in Yobe
By: Yahaya Wakili
Governor Mai Mala Buni CON of Yobe State has revealed that it is imminent for all stakeholders, including the government, traditional rulers, religious leaders, parents, and guardians, to join hands with the security agencies in the war against illicit substances and drugs.
The governor disclosed this yesterday while launching the Ethical Reorientation Campaign, tagged operation “Gyaran Hali” at the cultural center in Damaturu.
He said that traditionally, since the days of the old Kamen Bornu Empire and with the influence of Islam, our societies and communities were reputable in honesty, faithfulness, and integrity, among others.
“These moral virtues continue to degenerate over time. We must wake up to reclaim these expensive characters we were known for.
According to Governor Buni, this event is indeed timely, considering the decay and rot in moral values and the decadence in cultural and religious ethics in society, especially among the youth.
He maintained that the increasing consumption of illicit substances, especially drugs, is quite worrisome and calls for immediate and strategic action to stem the growing tide to save our communities, state, and country.
Governor Buni revealed that most crimes are tied to drug consultants; therefore, parents should expose their wards engaged in drug-related activities rather than shield them for us to have a sane and productive youth and future.
“As custodians of tradition and moral values, the traditional institutions are here to intensify sensitization programs and the government’s renewed war against drug-related offenses.
The governor calls on the security chiefs to do a thorough in-house cleaning to ensure that, while your men are actively engaged in the new war against drugs, the program is not sabotaged by a few suspicious characters.
He pointed out that we read reports from some parts of the country of some misguided security operatives arrested for trafficking or the sale of drugs. Ours here should be different, exemplary, and good ambassadors of your noble profession.
Buni directs security operatives to arrest anyone involved in the trafficking, trading, and consumption of all prohibited substances and drugs. There should be no sacred cows.
Governor Buni calls for action on fighting drugs in Yobe
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forced have neutralised two suspected notorious bandits during a clearance operation in Ukum Local Government Area of the state.
Sources told Zagazola that the operation followed credible intelligence received on Tuesday at about 1:00 p.m.
The report indicated that a criminal gang led by one Senen Hemen, also known as Orpa, was sighted along the pipeline axis between Gbeji and Igbongom communities in Ukum.
According to the sources, security forces were promptly mobilised to the location, where the gang engaged the operatives in a gun duel.
During the exchange, Hemen and another gang member identified as Mzungweve Ichur, both from Igbongom, were shot dead, while others fled the scene with gunshot injuries.
The sources confirmed that the corpses of the two suspects had been recovered and deposited at a private mortuary in Gbeji, while a manhunt had been launched in the surrounding bushes to track the fleeing accomplices.
The sources assured residents that the operation was part of ongoing efforts to rid Ukum and adjoining areas of violent criminal gangs.
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
By: Zagazola Makama
Gunmen have abducted a worshipper from a mosque in Gbonkan Village, Ipapo, Itesiwaju Local Government Area.
Sources said that the victim, identified as Amadu Usman, was kidnapped on Monday night while praying at the mosque alongside his elder brother, Adamu Usman.
The sources said seven armed men invaded the mosque at about 9 p.m. and whisked the victim away to an unknown destination.
The sources said that a joint team of security forces, Amotekun Corps, vigilantes and local hunters had since launched a search-and-rescue operation, combing surrounding bushes to track down the suspects and rescue the victim.
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with the Police, Community Watch Corps and local vigilantes, have repelled a bandit attack in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Sources said that the incident happened on Tuesday evening when armed bandits launched an attack on a hunters’ camp in Naalma village.
According to the sources, the troops and other security operatives responded swiftly to a distress call and engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle, forcing them to withdraw.
“During the operation, Usman Lawal, 35, the Commander of the Hunters’ group, sustained fatal injuries. One of the bandits was neutralised while the rifle earlier seized from the hunters’ commander was recovered.
“Other fleeing bandits are suspected to have escaped with gunshot wounds. Troops are currently conducting cordon-and-search operations within the area,”said the sources.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
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