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KACRAN President, consoles Neptune Publisher over his mother’s death.
KACRAN President, consoles Neptune Publisher over his mother’s death.
By: Yahaya Wakili
The National President of the Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN), Hon. Khalil Mohammed Bello, has expressed heartfelt condolences to Dr. Hassan Gimba, CEO and Publisher of Neptune Prime Network, over the death of his beloved mother, Hajiya Hafsat Ahmed Gimba.
Hon. Khalil Mohammed Bello said he was shocked when he heard the sad news of the death of Hajiya Hafsat Ahmed Gimba and was praying for Allah’s forgiveness for her shortcoming and her admission into Aljannatur Firdaus.
The late Hajiya Hafsat Ahmed Gimba died at the age of 85 on Monday at Potiskum Specialist Hospital after a brief illness.
The National President expressed sadness over the loss and described Hajiya Hafsat’s demise as a loss not only for Dr. Hassan and his family but also for the entire Potiskum community and Yobe State as a whole.
Hon. Khalil Mohammed Bello also offered prayers for the peaceful repose of Hajiya Hafsat Ahmed Gimba’s soul.
The National President is accompanied by Alhaji Lamido Damina Yarima, Chairman of the Board of Trustee; Alhaji Isack Na’im Isa, National Coordinator; Musa Lawan Yawale, Northeast PRO; and Lamido Usman Alto Sarkin Fulani, Damaturu, Co-ordinator Zone A.
Others include Mallam Isa Gambo, Chairman Kulen Allah Zone A, Muhammed Gambo Secretary Zone A, and Hon. Usman M. Bello Treasurer Zone B.
KACRAN President, consoles Neptune Publisher over his mother’s death.
Operative dies in accidental discharge in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
An operative attached to a security unit in Niger State has died following an accidental discharge of a rifle at his duty post in Shiroro Local Government Area.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 10:00 p.m. on Feb. 16 when the operative, identified as Abubakar Iliya, 35, who was attached to a special hunters unit stationed at Galadiman-Kogo, reportedly fell from a sentry post.
During the fall, his cocked rifle disengaged and discharged, striking him in the abdomen and causing fatal injuries.
His remains were later evacuated by his unit for burial in accordance with customary rites.
Operative dies in accidental discharge in Niger
Boat mishap leaves passengers missing in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
A canoe conveying seven passengers capsized while in transit between Jata and Kami Village in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, leaving several persons missing.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 7:00 p.m. on Feb. 16 when the canoe, carrying six females and one male passenger, overturned during the journey.
The passengers were identified as Mustapher Yakubu; Sahura Yakubu and her child; Zarifa Yakubu; Mommy Yakubu; Lizatu Yakubu; Zaratu Yusuf; and Sumaiya Ibrahim, all from Jata/Bmagara via Kami Village.
Rescue teams, including police and local divers, were immediately mobilised to the scene. The boat driver and his conductor were rescued alive, while search efforts are ongoing to locate the remaining passengers.
Authorities said further updates would be provided as rescue operations continue.
Boat mishap leaves passengers missing in Niger
Armed bandits attack Konkoso Village, kill two in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits have killed two people and razed homes during an attack on Konkoso Village in Niger State, security sources said.
According to sources, the incident occurred at about 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 17 when a large group of bandits invaded the village, shot two residents whose identities are yet to be confirmed, and set several houses on fire.
The attackers also looted shops and carted away food items before leaving Konkoso Village and moving toward Pissa Village in Pissa District.
Authorities said efforts are ongoing to track the bandits and apprehend those responsible for the attack.
Armed bandits attack Konkoso Village, kill two in Niger
Operative dies in accidental discharge in Niger
Boat mishap leaves passengers missing in Niger
Armed bandits attack Konkoso Village, kill two in Niger
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