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I did not come to make money but to work for the people, said Chairman Nangere
I did not come to make money but to work for the people, said Chairman Nangere
By: Yahaya Wakili
The Executive Chairman of Nangere Local Government Council in Yobe State, Alhaji Samaila Musa, FNCA, has said that he did not come to make money, but to work hard to see how we help the community. At least after some time, everybody must see something on the ground.
Alhaji Samaila Musa disclosed this to Newsmen in his office after taking over the managerial leadership of the local government from the Director of Personnel Management, Alhaji Abba Yusuf Kyari.
“I am an accountant by profession, a fellow of the accounting profession, and I know transparency and accountability are key in the accounting profession, so it is expected that in whatever you do, you follow due process, and once you follow due process, there is transparency, and once there is transparency, there is accountability.” Alhaji Musa said.
“Even my councillors, I told them, if you are here for money, I am sorry you can’t get it; you have to work, because you have to work hard to see how we help the community. At least after some time, everybody must see something on the ground that is my position.” he said.
Samaila further said that I have two to three solid agendas: first, portable drinking water, because if you have been going to Nangere, you can see how the people are suffering in getting water. So if you are able to provide portable drinking water to the headquarters and its environment, people will be able to serve something.
“Because assuming that in a day you buy water #400 daily and at the end of the day you have water in front of your house, you won’t spend 400 Naira again. If you spend 30 days or one month, how much do you have now? At least you are able to serve something, you will be able to channel it towards something else, and your economy has increased.
He revealed that two are empowerment—the empowerment of youth and agriculture. Nangere local government people are agriculturists, so we have to give priority to this area in terms of implements and raw materials like fertilizer and seeds, among others.
“Because in Nangere, I know we have some solid mineral resources under the ground, but we are not sourcing them; therefore, we have to invite consultants to conduct surveys to come up with positive results. May we partner with the state government and even other partners so that we can use the resources for the benefit of the Nangere local government and Yobe state?
The chairman further said that the local government doesn’t have the resources to do all that; if the local government cannot do it, we go to the state, we beg, and if it is beyond the state, at least we know our way somewhere above, and we will go.
“Adding that, already, I am starting to contact the North East Development Commission to see how they can come in, may be in the area of infrastructure facilities or whatever, especially this water issue,” Samaila Musa added.
I did not come to make money but to work for the people, said Chairman Nangere
Troops engage armed bandits in heavy gun battle during raid on suspected hideout in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have reportedly engaged armed bandits in a heavy gun battle during a clearance operation at Yankuzo area in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara state.
Security sources said the operation followed aggressive fighting patrol on armed groups into the area, believed to be a stronghold used by suspected bandit elements operating within the axis.
According to the sources, troops advanced into deep into the terrorists enclave of Ado Allero in the early hours of the day and made contact with the armed men, leading to an exchange of fire that lasted for several minutes.
Residents reported heavy gunfire during the confrontation.
Although details of casualties were still being assessed at the time of filing this report, security sources confirmed that troops maintained dominance of the general area and continued pursuit of fleeing armed elements.
Troops engage armed bandits in heavy gun battle during raid on suspected hideout in Zamfara
Troops rescue three kidnapped victims during operation in Niger State
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued three kidnapped victims during a swift response to a distress call in Kusheri village area of Niger state.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on April 21, 2026, when armed bandits invaded the community and abducted three civilians identified as Abdullahi, Saidu Julfe and Kamilu Joddi.
According to the sources, troops deployed at Forward Operating Base Dokan Karji immediately mobilised after receiving the distress alert and advanced towards the area of operation.
On arrival, the troops discovered that the attackers had already fled the scene with the abducted victims towards the Kafin Gora axis.
The troops subsequently launched a pursuit operation, engaging the fleeing suspects in intermittent contact before successfully rescuing all three hostages unharmed.
The rescued victims were later handed over for medical evaluation and debriefing, while troops withdrew to base after securing the general area.
Security sources confirmed that the situation within the area of responsibility remains calm but unpredictable, adding that patrols and surveillance operations have been intensified to prevent further incidents.
They further noted that troop morale and combat effectiveness remain high as operations continue across vulnerable communities within the state.
Troops rescue three kidnapped victims during operation in Niger State
Troops kill suspected Boko Haram fighter in Yobe, recover rifle, motorcycles
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have killed a suspected Boko Haram insurgent during a confrontation in Lotori-Garbiya village, Tarmuwa Local Government Area of Yobe state.
Sources said the incident occurred on April 20 at about 7:00 p.m. after gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram elements stormed the community and imposed illegal levies on residents.
According to the sources, security forces were swiftly mobilised following a distress call and engaged the attackers in a gun battle.
One of the suspected insurgents was killed during the encounter, while others reportedly fled into surrounding bushes.
The sources said an AK-47 rifle and two Kasea motorcycles were recovered at the scene.
Security authorities confirmed that the area had been placed under close surveillance, while patrols were intensified to prevent further attacks.
They added that efforts were ongoing to track down fleeing members of the group.
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