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Khadija Bukar Abba promises to work towards creating job opportunities in Yobe

Khadija Bukar Abba promises to work towards creating job opportunities in Yobe
By: Yahaya Wakili
A member representing Damaturu, Gujba, Gulani, and Tarmuwa LGAs in the Federal House of Representatives in Yobe State, Hon. Khadija Bukar Abba Ibrahim has promised to continue working tirelessly to address our challenges and create job opportunities for growth in the 2025 fiscal year.
Hon. Khadija Bukar disclosed this in her New Year message to the people of her constituents. She expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the people of Damaturu, Gujba, Gulani, and Tarmuwa for their unwavering support and trust, which have continually inspired me.
“Over the past year, we have made significant strides in education, healthcare delivery, agriculture, youth empowerment, and infrastructure development.
“We have also created employment opportunities for our constituents in the federal government, particularly in the Nigerian Police Force, Nigerian Army, Nigerian Air Force, and other paramilitary agencies.
“Essential items such as food and medical supplies have been distributed to those in need, and more than 10,000 youths and women have been empowered through various items and cash gifts.
“As we enter this new year, I reaffirm my commitment to serving you with dedication, integrity, and transparency. I promise to continue working tirelessly to address our challenges and create opportunities for growth, and last week we empowered 400 women and youths on ICT, she said.
Khadija Bukar Abba promises to work towards creating job opportunities in Yobe
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Dismissed soldier surrenders to police over murder case in Ogun

Dismissed soldier surrenders to police over murder case in Ogun
By: Zagazola Makama
A dismissed soldier, Yemisi Poroye, who is the principal suspect in a conspiracy and murder case reported earlier on June 25 has surrendered to the Police in Ogun state.
Police sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect turned himself in at about 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, following intensified police efforts to track him down.
The sources said that three other suspects earlier arrested in connection with the case, along with relevant exhibits, had already been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID), Abeokuta, for discreet investigation.
The sources added that the circumstances surrounding the murder and the dismissed soldier’s alleged role are currently under investigation.
Dismissed soldier surrenders to police over murder case in Ogun
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Troops repel coordinated attacks on three Plateau communities

Troops repel coordinated attacks on three Plateau communities
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) along with other security forces, successfully repelled coordinated attacks on three communities in Riyom Local Government Area by gunmen suspected to be Fulani militias.
Zagazola Makama report that the affected communities Rim, Angwan Wereng, and Cum came under attack between 10:50 p.m. and 11:40 p.m. on Thursday night.
The troops responded promptly to distress calls and engaged the attackers, forcing them to flee the area.
“On receipt of the information, army troops and other sister security agencies moved swiftly to the scenes and repelled the attackers,”said the sources.
No official casualties were confirmed as of the time of this report, but the situation is said to be under control while normalcy has returned to the affected areas.
Troops repel coordinated attacks on three Plateau communities
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Gunmen abduct Fulani leader in Kogi, injure wife and son

Gunmen abduct Fulani leader in Kogi, injure wife and son
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed men have abducted a Fulani community leader, Mallam Iliyasu, during a midnight attack on his residence at the Fulani Camp in Shagari Village, Lokoja, Kogi State.
Zagazola Makama learnt that the incident, which occurred around 12:20 a.m. on Thursday, also left two of his family members his wife and his son, Abdulsalam with gunshot wounds to the arm and leg, respectively.
The sources said the attackers stormed the home, fired several shots into the air, and forcefully took the community leader to an unknown destination. The assailants also reportedly injured the victims while trying to resist the abduction.
Both injured victims were taken to Ashafa Hospital for medical attention, where they are said to be responding to treatment.
Seventeen expended AK-47 ammunition shells were recovered from the scene of the attack by security forces.
A relative of the abducted victim, Alhaji Ahmadu Yusuf, confirmed the incident and appealed for urgent intervention to secure his release.
Gunmen abduct Fulani leader in Kogi, injure wife and son
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