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Nigeria Speaker Allegedly Arrest Youth leader in Zaria after protest over lack of inclusion in federal jobs
Nigeria Speaker Allegedly Arrest Youth leader in Zaria after protest over lack of inclusion in federal jobs
By: Zagazola Makama.
A youth leader, Alhaji Halliru Adamu Aliyu, popularly known as Wali, has been arrested in Zaria after leading a peaceful protest to the family residence of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajuddeen Abbas over alleged neglect of youths in his constituency.
Wali, who led several young people to the Speaker’s family house, accused the lawmaker of marginalising his constituents in federal job opportunities and using the youths merely as political tools during election campaigns.
In a video obtained by Zagazola, the youth leader lamented that despite years of loyalty and service during political campaigns, no single youth from the Speaker’s community has been employed in any federal establishment.
“We were the ones he gave T-shirts and caps to during campaigns. We followed him, obeyed his instructions, and did everything for him. But today, federal employment opportunities are being shared across the country, and not a single youth from his own community has benefited,” Wali said.
He further alleged that while employment slots were reportedly allocated to institutions such as the National Institute of Leather and Science Technology (NILEST), Kaduna Polytechnic, and the Nigeria Police, no one from the Speaker’s community was considered.
“Most of us he used during his political campaigns are not illiterate. We have degrees and diplomas. Yet, we are abandoned,” he said.
Sources told Zagazola that the protest and the viral video angered the Speaker, who allegedly ordered the arrest of Wali, leading to his detention at the Zaria Police Command.
Residents expressed outrage over what they described as the continued use of the police to silence critics and suppress legitimate demands for accountability.
Several other youths had reportedly been arrested in the past for criticising the Speaker over alleged poor representation and substandard constituency projects.
Findings by Zagazola revealed that some projects executed under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within Zaria Federal Constituency were either poorly executed or already deteriorating, despite being awarded at huge costs running into billions of naira.
Civil society groups and youth associations in Zaria have since called for Wali’s immediate release and urged the Speaker to embrace dialogue and transparency rather than repression of dissenting voices.
Nigeria Speaker Allegedly Arrest Youth leader in Zaria after protest over lack of inclusion in federal jobs
Troops Arrest Suspected Military Impostor in Katsina
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 17 Brigade have arrested a suspected military impostor during a fighting patrol in Malumfashi Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect was apprehended at about 1:30 p.m. on July 4 by troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Malumfashi while conducting routine patrols within Malumfashi town.
According to the sources, the suspect was intercepted while wearing a woodland camouflage three-quarter short, raising suspicion among the troops.
A search conducted on the suspect led to the recovery of a fake Nigerian Army identity card, four Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards, one woodland camouflage three-quarter short, a wristwatch and the sum of ₦17,000.
The suspect and the recovered exhibits are currently in military custody pending further investigation.
Military sources said the arrest forms part of ongoing efforts to curb impersonation of security personnel and other criminal activities within the area.
Troops Arrest Suspected Military Impostor in Katsina
Troops Recover 50 Rustled Cattle, Repel Suspected Rustlers in Kaduna
By Zagazola Makama
Troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kankomi have recovered 50 rustled cattle after repelling suspected cattle rustlers during an ambush operation in Chikun Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops responded to a distress call at about 9:55 a.m. on July 4 over the activities of suspected rustlers at Ungwan Gontu community.
According to the sources, the troops swiftly laid an ambush and made contact with the fleeing suspects, forcing them to abandon the stolen livestock and escape into the surrounding area.
During the operation, the troops recovered 50 rustled cattle, which were subsequently identified and handed over to their rightful owner.
Military sources said efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects as security operations continue to combat cattle rustling and other criminal activities across Kaduna State.
Troops Recover 50 Rustled Cattle, Repel Suspected Rustlers in Kaduna
Troops Arrest Suspected Terrorist in Kogi, Suspect Confesses to Group Membership
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 12 Brigade, in collaboration with Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) Hybrid Forces, have arrested a suspected terrorist during an operation in Lokoja Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops responded at about 1:00 p.m. on July 4 to reports of a confrontation between local residents and a suspected terrorist at a Ruga settlement behind Obajana community.
According to the sources, the troops swiftly intervened and arrested one suspect at the scene.
During preliminary interrogation, the suspect reportedly confessed to being a member of a terrorist group led by an individual identified as Haruna, which allegedly operates within the Okene general area.
The suspect is currently in military custody and is undergoing further investigation to establish the extent of his involvement and identify other members of the group.
Military sources said the arrest forms part of ongoing security operations aimed at dismantling terrorist and criminal networks across Kogi State.
Troops Arrest Suspected Terrorist in Kogi, Suspect Confesses to Group Membership
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Troops Recover 50 Rustled Cattle, Repel Suspected Rustlers in Kaduna
Troops Arrest Suspected Terrorist in Kogi, Suspect Confesses to Group Membership
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