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Governor Buni commends new HOS, 17 LGAs Caretakers
Governor Buni commends new HOS, 17 LGAs Caretakers
By: Yahaya Wakili
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe state has said that the substantive Head of Civil Service, Alhaji Garba Bilal has exhibited uncommon loyalty, high sense of responsibility and determination in piloting the state civil service to improve productivity while he was acting since 12th April, 2022.
Governor Buni stated this while swears-in substantive Head of Service, Alhaji Garba Bilal and 17 local government caretaker committee Chairmen at Banquet Hall, Government House, Damaturu.
According to him, these factors along with other personal traits of simplicity and good leadership earned him the government’s confidence in his ability to carry on with the good work of spearheading the activities of the state civil service towards improved service delivery to great development.
Similarly, Governor Mai Mala Buni administered the oath of office on 17 Local Government Caretaker Management Committee.
Buni revealed that their appointment were necessitated by the expiration of the tenure of the last elected local government chairmen on 3rd November 2022, adding that, we considered the Constitution of the Caretaker committee as a “child of necessity” in order to fill the vaccum.
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He further said the appointees are to run the affairs of the councils for the period of six months before the end of which we expect to conduct election into the councils.
Buni also said their appointment were made on the bases of their hard work, loyalty, experience and zeal to deliver more selfless service to the people of the grassroots.
He advised the chairmen of the 17 local government councils to ensure prudent management of the councils resources and also urged them to intensify efforts on local revenue generation.
Those swore-in as local government caretaker committee chairmen are, Alhaji Baba Goni Mustapha Bade Fune, Alhaji Salisu Yarima Nangere, Alhaji Lawan Bukar Bursari, Alhaji Bukar Adamu Damaturu, Hajiya Halima Kyari Joda Fika, Alhaji Ali Kolo Kachalla Geidam, Alhaji Dala Malah Gujba, Alhaji Dayyabu Ilu Gulani and Alhaji Ibrahim Babagana Bade.
Others are, Alhaji Abdullahi Ahmed Garba Jakusko, Lawan Alhaji Gana Karasuwa, Bukar A Bukar Machina, Alhaji Modu Kachalla Nguru, Alhaji Salisu Muktari Potiskum, Alhaji Mohammed Lamido Musa Tarmuwa, Alhaji Waziri Ibrahim Yusufari and Alhaji Dauda Bukar Yunusari local government.
Governor Buni commends new HOS, 17 LGAs Caretakers
Man Killed in Accidental Shooting During Joint Security Operation in Adamawa
By: Zagazola Makama
A tragic incident occurred on April 3, 2025, during a joint security operation in Girei Local Government Area (LGA) of Adamawa State.
The operation, which involved personnel from the Police, Military, Department of State Security Services (DSS), and Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), aimed to raid criminal hideouts in the area.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that during the operation, one of the security personnel accidentally discharged their firearm, striking 21-year-old Bara Adamu of Wuro Bulama, Girei LGA.
The victim was immediately rushed to Specialist Hospital for medical attention but was sadly confirmed dead by the doctor on duty.
Man Killed in Accidental Shooting During Joint Security Operation in Adamawa
Armed Bandits Kill One in Attack on Commercial Vehicle in Sokoto
By: Zagazola Makama
On April 3, 2025, at approximately 1130 hours, a group of armed bandits riding motorcycles, opened fire on a commercial vehicle traveling from Kebbi to Sokoto.
The attack resulted in the death of one Dan Gande Usman, who was shot in the head. The victim succumbed to his injuries while being transported to the hospital.
In response to the attack, troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA were deployed to the area to ensure sanity.
Armed Bandits Kill One in Attack on Commercial Vehicle in Sokoto
Bandits Attack Rijiya Village in Zamfara, Kill Eight, Set School Ablaze
By: Zagazola Makama
A deadly bandit attack on Rijiya Village in Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State has left eight people dead and a primary school set on fire.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that at approximately 1600 hours, on April 3, a group of armed bandits, heavily armed with AK-47 rifles and other dangerous weapons, invaded the village.
The assailants opened fire indiscriminately, resulting in the deaths of two members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CPG) and six civilians.
In addition to the loss of lives, the bandits set fire to a primary school that was being occupied by the CPG members.
Bandits Attack Rijiya Village in Zamfara, Kill Eight, Set School Ablaze
Man Killed in Accidental Shooting During Joint Security Operation in Adamawa
Armed Bandits Kill One in Attack on Commercial Vehicle in Sokoto
Bandits Attack Rijiya Village in Zamfara, Kill Eight, Set School Ablaze
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