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Minister commends Kano Govt. effort over Hanifa’s death
Minister commends Kano Govt. effort over Hanifa’s death
The Minister of Education Mallam Adamu has commended the Kano State Government on steps taken to address the incident of the death of five-year-old Hanifa Abubakar, killed by her teacher.
Adamu, who spoke through the Director of Press and Public Relations in the ministry, Mr Ben Goong, in Abuja yesterday, condemned the killing of Hanifa by her teacher by one Abdulmalik Tanko after he abducted her.
Adamu, however, said he is watching closely the development to ensure that true dispensation of justice on the accused is achieved.
Hanifa, until her death, was a pupil of Noble Kids Academy, located at Kwanar Dakata in Nasarawa Local Government Area of Kano State.
“We are watching this national tragedy very closely and we are interested in seeing that justice is not only done, but explicitly seen as done.
“If a child cannot be safe in the hands of his or her teacher, where else can the child be safe.
“This is an assault on the entire teaching profession and must not be allowed to happen again.
“We sympathise with the parents of the innocent baby and pray that Allah consoles them in the best way possible,” Adamu said.
Hanifa was abducted on December 4, last year by her teacher, Abdulmalik Tanko, who has since been arrested by the police.
Also, yesterday, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) met with Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje in Kano State to ensure justice is speedily delivered for five-year-old Hanifa Abubakar. Ganduje’s Chief Press Secretary Abba Anwar said the commission commended the governor for his quick response on the girl’s murder. Ganduje has declared he will sign the killer’s death sentence if passed by the court.
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The Federal Commissioner of the Human Rights Commission, Abubakar Muhammad represented the Executive Secretary of the Commission Mr Tony Ojukwu at a condolence visit to Governor Ganduje during the State Executive Council meeting (SEC) held at Africa House, Kano yesterday.
“The National Human Rights Commission under the chairperson of GCM Hajiya Salamatu and the Executive Secretary Mr Tony Ojukwu deemed it expedient to send this powerful delegation to you (Ganduje) and the people of Kano State over the unfortunate incident of Hanifa’s murder.
“We commend the Kano State Government for being proactive and committed to ensuring justice on the matter,” Muhammad said.
The Commission told Ganduje that “there is no reason for this form of human rights violation by anyone, big or small.”
The governor said: “We are glad for your special concern over the sad incident. We remain in synergy with you over this tragedy and we shall follow it up to its logical conclusion.”
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
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
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.
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