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Governor Buni commends security agencies for maintaining peace in Yobe
Governor Buni commends security agencies for maintaining peace in Yobe
By: Yahaya Wakili
Governor Mai Mala Buni CON of Yobe State has commended the security agencies for their efforts in ensuring peace, law, and order, as well as ensuring security and peace during the farming season in the state.
Governor Buni gave the commendation today during a routine joint security meeting with the heads of security agencies held at the Government House, Damaturu.
Ably represented by His Deputy. Hon. Idi Barde Gubana (Wazirin Fune) said it’s important to review the security situation in the state.
Governor Buni assured that security is continuously improving in and around Yobe State and that farmers are now free and safe to continue their farming activities without any fear of danger, and their property will be appropriately protected.
He pointed out that the purpose of the meeting was to review the security situation as the rainy season approaches, adding that there is a need for maximum security collaboration for synergy to ensure a peaceful farming season between the farmers and headers.
The meeting equally appreciated and noted the efforts of the traditional rulers and community leaders in conflict resolution in their various domains.
The commissioner of police, Yobe State Command, C.P. Ahmad Garba, briefed the press on the outcome of the meeting and assured that security agencies would intensify surveillance and patrol activities in their areas to stop the menace of header clashes and other criminal activities.
C. P. Ahmad Garba appealed to the people of the state to continue supporting the security agencies and providing necessary information so as to continue enjoying the relative peace in the state.
The Secretary to the State Government, Baba Malam Wali Mni, and the Special Adviser on Security Matters, General. Dahiru Abdusalam (Rtd), also attended the meeting.
Also, other heads of security agencies attended the meeting, including Sector 2 Commandant Operation Lafiya Dole, the Commissioner of Police, Yobe State Command, Director of Security Services, Commandant Nigeria Security, and Civil Defense Corp.
Others include the Commandant of the of the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), the Comptroller Nigeria Immigration Services, and the Deputy Director of the Cabinet and Security Governor’s Office.
The meeting prayed to Almighty Allah (SWT) to bring sustainable peace to the state and the country as a whole.
Governor Buni commends security agencies for maintaining peace in Yobe
Police officer dies, 17 injured in auto crash along Potiskum–Bauchi road
By: Zagazola Makama
A senior police officer has died while 17 other passengers sustained injuries following a road accident along the Potiskum–Bauchi highway in Yobe State.
Sources said the crash occurred at about 3:15 p.m. on Feb. 21 near the bye-pass roundabout area of PKM on the outskirts of Potiskum.
The vehicle, a Toyota Hummer Bus belonging to Borno Express and conveying 18 passengers from Kaduna to Maiduguri, reportedly lost control after the rear tyre rim on the passenger side suddenly detached.
According to the sources , the driver veered off the road into a bush, resulting in fatal and multiple injuries.
One of the passengers, ACP Abubakar Ibrahim Balteh, 45, attached to the Borno State Police Command, sustained a severe head injury and died on the spot.
Two male and two female passengers escaped unhurt, while 13 others suffered serious injuries of varying degrees.
The injured victims and the deceased were evacuated to the General Hospital Potiskum for treatment and autopsy.
Police officer dies, 17 injured in auto crash along Potiskum–Bauchi road
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA humiliate Lakurawa terrorists
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have neutralised several of suspected Lakurawa terrorist elements following a failed attack on Dadinkowa community in Kebbi State.
Local intelligence sources said the armed group attempted to raid a local market in the early hours of Sunday and blocked a major access road into the community to facilitate the operation.
The sources disclosed that security forces responded swiftly after receiving distress alerts and engaged the attackers in a fierce gun battle, forcing them to retreat.
According to the sources, several of the assailants were neutralised during the encounter, while others escaped with suspected gunshot wounds.
The attempted market raid was successfully foiled, preventing potential civilian casualties and destruction of property.
Troops have since intensified patrols and clearance operations around Dadinkowa and adjoining areas to track fleeing elements and stabilise the security environment.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA humiliate Lakurawa terrorists
One killed as suspected IPOB/ESN militants attack Ogbakoba Market in Anambra
By: Zagazola Makama
A 15-year-old boy was killed while security operatives repelled an attack by suspected members of the proscribed IPOB/ESN militia at Ogbakoba Market Arena in Anambra State.
Sources said the incident occurred on Feb. 21 at about 1:40 p.m., when a group of armed hoodlums emerged from a dense forest camp at Amiyi and opened sporadic fire at market-goers, apparently attempting to kidnap or rob residents.
A joint task force patrol team stationed at Amiyi responded swiftly, engaging the attackers in a fierce gun duel that forced them to retreat into the forest with bullet wounds. The injured boy was rushed to the village hospital but was confirmed dead on arrival. His body was deposited in the morgue for autopsy and preservation.
The sources added that later the same day at about 8:30 p.m., the armed group resurfaced near the community, snatching a shuttle bus with registration number HAL 987 XA and a GSM phone belonging to one Mr. Kinsley Iwunze of Okpotuno Odekpe, Ogbaru LGA.
Security operatives immediately dispatched teams to the scene, but the hoodlums had fled. Authorities said an aggressive manhunt was ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
One killed as suspected IPOB/ESN militants attack Ogbakoba Market in Anambra
Police officer dies, 17 injured in auto crash along Potiskum–Bauchi road
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA humiliate Lakurawa terrorists
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