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I’m ready to defend myself anywhere, says Gov. Yahaya
I’m ready to defend myself anywhere, says Gov. Yahaya
Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has praised his administration’s achievements within the past years, saying that with the feat achieved, he is ready to defend himself anywhere.
Speaking on Thursday in Gombe while receiving Jerry Joseph Damara and former Deputy Governor Tha’anda Rubainu, who both defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), Yahaya said that his administration had performed well.
He said that his administration’s effort at revamping the state could not be done overnight because of the “total decay of a very long time.”
According to him, his achievements in all sectors across the state were undeniable as there is visible progress on the ground that could be seen and confirmed.
In spite of recent criticisms by opposition parties in the state, accusing Yahaya’s administration of failing the state, the governor said: “I am proud to say that this government has done very well and I am ready to defend myself anywhere.”
He stated that he didn’t say he would do everything but pledged to put the right foundation for a better Gombe which he said with determination and proper planning had been done and more still being done.
“We can now beat our chest today and say we have done well.
“ A total decay of a very long time cannot be seen to be done maybe overnight, for a real capital project to see light of the day you need three, four or five years, at least planning and also to accept on a design and plan to achieve it by execution.
“ So, we are in for a long ride, but once you are prepared with God’s guidance you can reach the destination.
“What we did is across the state, I just talk about the south because you know it and nobody will deny that.
In response to claims by some opposition parties that he did nothing in Gombe South, Yahaya said: “You go to see the hospital in Kaltungo and say nothing have been done in it all this while.
“All the wards, the 40 wards you can’t go and say we have not worked on the primary health care in all the wards, we have done on the class rooms, yes we might not have done all, but we never say or claim that we will do everything, but if we are determined and are planning and are proactive and reactive we will get to the point where everything will be moving forward.
On Damara’s and other PDP chieftains defections to APC, Yahaya welcomed the development, describing it move as a significant boost to the APC’s political strength in the state.
He noted that the increasing number of high-profile defections reflects growing public confidence in his administration.
“This is a landmark moment. The strength of the opposition in Gombe is rapidly fading,” he declared.
I’m ready to defend myself anywhere, says Gov. Yahaya
One killed, three injured as gunmen attack farmers in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed the death of one person and injuries to three others following an attack by suspected Fulani militias on Kopmur village, Mushere District, Bokkos Local Government Area.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the incident occurred on Oct. 22 at about 4:00 p.m., when the armed assailants stormed a house where some local farmers had taken shelter and opened fire.
The attack led to the death of Dashan Mwanar, 42, while Sonma Mwanar, 32, Kyenkyes Dakup, 26, and Joy Vumshak, 25, sustained varying degrees of injuries.
The Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Bokkos Division, led a team to the scene, where the injured victims were rescued and taken to the hospital for treatment.
The police said the deceased’s remains had been released to his relatives for burial after the family declined an autopsy.
Meanwhile, sources assured that investigation is ongoing, with intensified efforts to apprehend the culprits and prevent further attacks in the area.
One killed, three injured as gunmen attack farmers in Plateau
FCT Police, vigilantes comb bushes to rescue abducted school principal, daughter in Abuja
By: Zagazola Makama
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has intensified search and rescue operations following the abduction of a school principal and his daughter in Abaji Area Council of the FCT.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the incident occurred on Oct. 22, 2025, at about 3:00 a.m., when a group of armed kidnappers invaded the residence of Mr. Zakari Yelwa, Principal of Narati Government Secondary School, located opposite the Technical College, Abaji.
The assailants reportedly forced open the door to the residence and abducted Mr. Yelwa and his daughter, Hafsat Zakari, to an unknown destination.
Upon receipt of the distress call, a combined team of police operatives, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, vigilante groups, and local hunters was immediately deployed to the scene.
The team has since launched a coordinated search operation, combing the surrounding bushes and hills in a bid to rescue the victims and apprehend the kidnappers.
Police authorities assured residents of Abaji that all efforts are being made to ensure the safe rescue of the victims and urged the public to report any useful information that could aid the ongoing operation.
FCT Police, vigilantes comb bushes to rescue abducted school principal, daughter in Abuja
Soldier found dead after chasing attacker in Kwara
By: Zagazola Makama
A Nigerian Army personnel has been found dead after pursuing an assailant in Twatagi village, Patigi Local Government Area of the state.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the incident occurred on Oct. 21, 2025, around 5:30 p.m., when the deceased soldier, Private Usman Alhaji attached to Apapa, Lagos, was riding on a motorcycle with one Muhammad Baba, a native of Twatagi village.
While on their way to Patigi town, they encountered a man walking along the road with a stick, who suddenly struck them as they passed by. The man immediately fled into the bush.
The sources stated that Private Alhaji pursued the assailant on foot but failed to return. After waiting for hours without seeing him, Muhammad Baba reportedly searched the area but could not locate the soldier.
However, at about 2:00 p.m. the following day, villagers discovered the lifeless body of the soldier in the bush.
Police operatives visited the scene and observed that the victim sustained a stab wound to the neck.
The body was released to the family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites, while efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend the perpetrator.
Soldier found dead after chasing attacker in Kwara
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