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How Governor Buni’s Administration impacted on Nangere LG in Yobe

How Governor Buni’s Administration impacted on Nangere LG in Yobe
By: Yahaya Wakil
The executive chairman of the Nangere local government area of Yobe state, Hon. Samaila Musa, FCNA, did not mince words in describing the impact made by the Buni administration in Yobe state in the last five years while speaking to newsmen during the APC executive and ward chairman meeting summoned by the Chairman APC critical stakeholder and former deputy governor of the state, Alhaji Aliyu Saleh Bagare, in Sabon Gari, the headquarters of Nangere local government council.
Samaila Musa, who was being interviewed by newsmen, said for them in Nangere, there are a lot of achievements made by the Buni administration to reckon in the books of history and for the posterity of tomorrow. According to him, the recent agricultural empowerment drive of the Buni administration, where over three hundred and thirty residents of Nangere local government benefitted, was a good testimony of how the administration under Chiroman Gujba has impacted.
“This is only one local government, and we have seventeen local government councils in Yobe State, which I believe you know that all have benefited. The governor is somebody who has exposure not only within Nigeria but outside Nigeria. So he has brought a lot of achievements to Yobe. 30 people from each ward, 20 male and 10 female, so for Nangere we have about 330 people that benefited from that gesture, so thanks him most sincerely for his contribution to agriculture, economy, and development of Yobe state.” He said.
Speaking on the meeting with APC stakeholders in Nangere, the chairman said the gathering was all about creating awareness about the party, the government, and where we are currently in the political landscape, as well as re-dedicating allegiance to the party and government. He said in Nangere they are reminding themselves also about loyalty and support for the Mai Mala Buni administration. Adding that with the former deputy governor, Alhaji Saleh Bagare, as their leader, the party and the people of Nangere local government are with the governor and the government in all policies and strategic Poland being put in place by the Buni administration to make Yobe state great.

“We have discussed a lot of issues about the cooperation between party members, the council, the emirate, and all, and secondly, we passed information to all that loyalty to the government and to the party is 100 percent. So we give our maximum support and loyalty to the current administration of the APC; that is why we are here for the meeting.” He added.
While answering newsmen on the question of hardship in the land and the blame game, especially with fingers pointing at the APC administration, especially at the federal level, the Executive Chairman of Nangere, Hon. Samaila Musa, said, As an accountant, he understands the level of anxiety in the people waiting to see that the balance sheet in the economic growth of the country is put to an acceptable level. However, he observed that the nature and problems being experienced in the country are not about the APC administration, whether in the state or the country as a whole.
“I agree there is hardship in the country, and you said many Nigerians are saying that they will not vote for APC in 2027. But I want you to understand that this is an economic meltdown. And it is all over the world, not only Nigeria, i hope you understand, so it is about the reality on the ground, not about APC not performing; if you go around the world, you find that there are a lot of issues, insecurity everywhere, food insecurity on that, is not only Nigeria. The APC government is trying hard to arrest the security situation. The government is doing everything possible to see that they fix Nigeria, and they are doing so.
“But we need peace, without which you can’t do anything, even the education you are proud of; without peace, there is no way you can pursue education; without peace, there is no way you can pursue agriculture; even to go to work; even this gathering that we are having now may not be possible for us to do it. So the APC government has done a lot, so we are not going to look at the minor side; let us give it the chance because we have to wait and see the good and the bad, then we will be able to say that APC has not performed.”
He also spoke on the issues of farmers and header clashes, where he observed that the continued experiences are an indication that either the party or the mediators have turned a blind eye to the root causes of the issues. According to him, there has been
encroachment by the farmers on cattle routes. The need to go back to the drawing board and check the lines of difference is greatly needed in the settlement corridors in order to bring peace. He said for him, in Nangere local government, they have appointed a committee to go round and look into the cause and ensure they work on it to bring peace and settlement amongst their people.
“We have a gazette; we use that gazette to ensure that those encroach areas are recovered. So that the harders can move to the south where ever, I think that will reduce the tendency of having clashes, and secondly, the executive, governor, in his wisdom, the agricultural empowerment items, these trashing machines were also part of the solution that will avoid the clash.” He said.
While advising his people on a number of challenges, he urged them that the biggest thing about life is to embrace peace, which is number one. Secondly, he urged the people to go into agriculture, entrepreneurship, and other businesses.
“I know the people of Nangere are not lazy; they are into farming, fishing, and the rest of them. Let me give you an example: even in Potiskum, when you go to Potiskum, you find that people of Nangere have dominated the market. Go and take the statistics and see. If you go to Gada, there is dry farming there. Rice, maize, and what have you. You will put people from Nangere at the forefront.”
How Governor Buni’s Administration impacted on Nangere LG in Yobe
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Clash erupts between police, horse riders near Bayero University Kano

Clash erupts between police, horse riders near Bayero University Kano
By: Zagazola Makama
A violent clash broke out on Saturday between a group of horse riders and personnel of the Nigerian Police Force in the Rimin Gata area, opposite Bayero University Kano (New Site).
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident, which occurred at about 4:50 p.m., on Sunday involved a surveillance team from the Rijiyar Zaki Division of the Kano State Police Command.
It was gathered that the confrontation followed a tip-off received by the police, alerting them to an unauthorised horse race taking place in the area.
The informant had reportedly warned that the race could degenerate into criminal activity, including phone snatching and possible fatalities.
Acting swiftly on the intelligence, the surveillance team moved to the location to disperse the riders, which led to resistance and a physical altercation.
Eyewitnesses said the scene became tense as officers attempted to arrest some of the horse riders, who in turn protested what they described as heavy-handedness by the police.
Sources said normalcy was later restored, and no fatalities were recorded. However, it remains unclear if any arrests were made.
The Kano State Police Command has yet to issue an official statement on the incident.
Clash erupts between police, horse riders near Bayero University Kano
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Whistleblower recounts ordeal after exposing drug trafficker in Kano

Whistleblower recounts ordeal after exposing drug trafficker in Kano
By: Zagazola Makama
A young whistleblower has come forward with a detailed account of alleged harassment, detention, and intimidation he faced after exposing a suspected drug trafficker, Sulaiman Dan Wawu, in Kano State.
The incident, which began in December 2022, involved multiple arrests, prolonged court appearances, and alleged violations of his fundamental rights, despite his role in alerting the public to the arrest of Dan Wawu with 500 cartons of Tramadol.
The whistleblower, who spoke under anonymity due to safety concerns, said the situation began after he posted news of Dan Wawu’s arrest on TikTok – a post that gained over 41,000 views. The viral post, which followed a similar disclosure by Police Spokesman SP Abdullahi Kiyawa on Facebook, allegedly provoked backlash from the suspect and his associates.
“Though I had no personal connection to Dan Wawu, the day after I posted the video, a man named Abba Abdullahi came to my area in Kwankwaso, claiming to be from the CID. He accused me of buying a stolen phone and insisted I follow him to Farm Center,” the whistleblower said.
“Instead of Farm Center, I was taken to the Rapid Response Team (RRT) cell, where I spent three days. Each day, Dan Wawu, his wife, and another associate, Abdullahi Amdaz, came to see me. I was tortured in their presence. They claimed I had defamed them on TikTok.”
After being taken before a magistrate at the PRP Court under Judge Nura Yusuf Ahmad, the complainant was returned to the CID on remand. He later appeared in court where the formal charge was read: defamation and public misinformation for stating that “Dan Wawu was a drug trafficker” on social media.
The prosecution alleged that over 41,000 people had viewed the TikTok video and that radio stations had also aired the case. The suspect’s wife reportedly gave a media interview accusing the whistleblower of damaging her husband’s reputation.
The judge remanded the whistleblower to prison for five days before he was granted bail under six strict conditions, including the provision of two civil servants of Grade Level 12 or above, endorsement by a ward head, and an undertaking to refrain from using social media or any media platform.
Later, the whistleblower alleged further intimidation. “Abba Abdullahi, who earlier arrested me, called me and my elder brother outside court. He video-called Dan Wawu, who was then in Qatar, and forced me to delete two TikTok accounts with 87,000 and 19,000 followers,” he said.
He claimed three of his SIM cards were seized – the ones linked to his TikTok and email accounts – and was warned against SIM swapping or returning to social media.
Despite this, the trial dragged on for 11 to 13 months. “Even though the court was aware that Dan Wawu had been arrested with drugs, he and his wife never showed up in court,” he said.
One day, he was re-arrested by Abba Abdullahi on the claim that he had violated bail conditions. He was detained at CID for two days before being transferred to prison, where he spent 38 days during Ramadan in 2023, eventually regaining his freedom on the 29th day of fasting.
At the peak of the trial, he was reportedly pressured by the prosecutor, Aliyu Abideen, to swear an oath in court to prove his innocence. He rejected the condition, citing Islamic jurisprudence, which limits such oaths to civil or financial disputes – not criminal cases involving narcotics.
“In Maliki jurisprudence, oaths are only valid in financial matters, not cases involving someone caught with illegal drugs,” he said, quoting a Maliki legal verse.
Eventually, after the prosecution failed to present evidence or secure testimony from Dan Wawu, the case lost momentum. Meanwhile, Dan Wawu, who was arrested and arraigned at the Federal High Court on drug trafficking charges, reportedly fled with his wife and has since been at large.
“Now the entire world, not just 41,000 people, knows he was caught with drugs. His disgrace is from God. He spent nearly 50 days in prison before escaping,” the whistleblower said.
Whistleblower recounts ordeal after exposing drug trafficker in Kano
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Army, DSS-backed hybrid forces kill 45 bandits in Niger gun battle

Army, DSS-backed hybrid forces kill 45 bandits in Niger gun battle
By: Zagazola Makama
The troops of the Nigerian Army and hybrid forces, with critical intelligence support from the Department of State Services (DSS), have neutralised no fewer than 45 bandits during a fierce gunfight in Iburu village, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, in what appears to be a major success in Nigeria’s ongoing counter-terrorism efforts,
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the joint operation was launched on Friday evening following intelligence that a large number of terrorists riding on motorcycles were advancing to launch coordinated attacks on Iburu and neighbouring communities.
According to the sources, the DSS intercepted early signals of the planned movement and quickly passed the alert to troops who had been on standby in the general area.
“The terrorists were said to have split into smaller columns, attempting to encircle the village under the cover of dusk, but were ambushed by the troops who engaged them in a sustained firefight that lasted several hours,” one source said.
The troops who returned to the scene after the exchange of gunfire confirmed counting at least 40 dead bodies of the bandits, while dozens of motorcycles used by the attackers were reportedly destroyed.
Two members of the hybrid forces fighting alongside the troops paid the supreme price, while four others were evacuated with serious gunshot wounds and are currently receiving treatment at a public hospital in Minna, the state capital.
Friday’s clash is the latest in a series of counter-offensives launched by security forces to decimate terrorists and secure communities across Niger State, especially in the volatile Shiroro-Munya axis which has become a stronghold for various criminal groups.
In April, the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Mr Bashir Adeniyi, raised the alarm over escalating terrorist activity around the Babanna border area of Niger State.
Adeniyi had revealed that Customs officers narrowly escaped an ambush by terrorists after intercepting 500 jerrycans of petrol allegedly being smuggled to insurgents operating within the state and across the border.
Friday’s success point to the importance of synergy between intelligence services and ground forces in disrupting terrorist logistics and operational movements across the North Central region.
The proactive engagement by DSS, coupled with swift tactical response by the military, is beginning to shift the operational advantage in favour of state forces.
Army, DSS-backed hybrid forces kill 45 bandits in Niger gun battle
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