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Involve traditional rulers in matters of constitution, Ssrkin Sudan of Tikau urges the FG, National Assembly

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Involve traditional rulers in matters of constitution, Ssrkin Sudan of Tikau urges the FG, National Assembly

By: Yahaya Wakili

The Federal Government and the National Assemblies have been urged to involve the traditional rulers in the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria with a view to solving the problems of insecurity in the country.

The appeal was made by the Sarkin Sudan of Tikau emirate council in Yobe state, Alhaji Yahaya Inuwa Barde FCNA, while speaking to journalists shortly after the presentation of his appointment letter.

He said the colonialists came here and met us with our traditional rulers; they were successful in ruling, and the British left us with our northern traditional rulers. Therefore, it is a great mistake to remove our rulers from the constitution. This was done by the people of the South because their own is not like our own and they were educated earlier than us, so they destroyed our own.

“As you see me, the emir enrolled me in school, and I was born here in this village. I grew up here, and since then, anything for development has been done with rulers, and if they want to recruit a person into the police or army, they will ask the ward head, village head, and district head to know his character.

He further added that, even at that time, if they want to employ any person to hold a public office of government, they have to ask traditional rulers first about his character. ” he said.

Alhaji Yahaya Inuwa Barde further said the removal of the traditional rulers from the constitution is a great mistake, adding that if there is a criminal in the area, the ward head has told his people that they will tell him, then he will inform the village head, the village head will inform the district head, and the district head will inform the emir.

According to Sarkin Sudan, if the government returns the role of the traditional rulers in the constitution, the cases of criminality and insecurity will drastically reduce in the country.

Alhaji Yahaya Barde thanked His Royal Highness, the emir of Tikau, Alhaji Dr. Muhammadu Abubakar Ibn Grema LLD, for confirming him with the traditional title of Sarkin Sudan of the Tikau emirate council. He noted that for what the emir did to me, only Almighty Allah would reward him.

“As I have worked in government for over 24 years and reached the position of permanent secretary, I have the experience, so by the grace of God, I will give my contribution either in advice or cash to see that we move the emirate forward to compete with the biggest emirate councils in the north.” Barde said.

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Troops intercept 11 youths with donkeys during patrol in Borno

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Troops intercept 11 youths with donkeys during patrol in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of 68 Battalion have intercepted 11 youths during a routine patrol in Mallam Fatori area of Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State.

Security sources said the interception occurred along the Bulagana–Cheisa axis on April 2 during ongoing clearance operations in the area.

According to the sources, the individuals were found moving in the area with 12 donkeys when they were stopped and briefly interrogated by troops.

The sources added that the youths were later handed over, alongside the animals, to relevant authorities in a neighbouring country for further necessary action.

The military said the patrol was part of sustained efforts to maintain security dominance and prevent exploitation of border communities by criminal elements.

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Troops recover ammunition, logistics items in Kwara patrol operation

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Troops recover ammunition, logistics items in Kwara patrol operation

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army under the 22 Brigade have recovered ammunition and other logistics items during a fighting patrol in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State.

A security source disclosed that the operation was conducted at about 4:00 p.m. on April 2 at Daban Lema, where troops of the brigade, operating from the Patrol Base, encountered signs of suspected terrorist activities in a deserted location.

According to the source, the troops immediately carried out exploitation of the area, leading to the recovery of four rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and one empty PKT ammunition belt link.

Other items recovered include four mobile phones, two head warmers, two small solar panels, and assorted repair tools believed to have been used by the suspected terrorists.

The source added that the recovery indicates the presence and movement of suspected criminal elements within the area, noting that troops have intensified surveillance and patrols to deny them freedom of action.

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Troops foil attack by Criminal Youths, rescue victims, arrest suspects in plateau

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Troops foil attack by Criminal Youths, rescue victims, arrest suspects in plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 1, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have foiled an attack on residents at Dutse Uku in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.

A security source said the troops responded swiftly to a report of sporadic gunshots in the area at about 11:50 p.m. on April 2.

According to the source, upon arrival at the scene, the suspected criminals fled, abandoning their operation due to the prompt intervention of the troops.

He said the troops rescued two victims who sustained gunshot wounds during the incident and immediately evacuated them to a hospital for medical attention.

The source further disclosed that two suspects, dressed in black attire, were arrested at the scene.

Items recovered from the suspects include a cutlass and a knife.

He added that the suspects are currently in military custody and undergoing preliminary investigation, while efforts are ongoing to track down other fleeing members of the group.

Zagazola report that despite heightened security, there has been report of pocket of attacks in some communities.

The source reassured residents of the military’s commitment to protecting lives and property and urged the public to continue providing timely information to security agencies.

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