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No physically challenged resident will be disenfranchised in the next election…….Borno REC
No physically challenged resident will be disenfranchised in the next election…….Borno REC
By: Bodunrin kayode
The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) in Borno state Alhaji Abubakar Ma’aji has said that no physically challenged resident will be disenfranchised in the forthcoming general elections in 2027.
Alhaji Maaji stated recently that meticulous arrangements have been made to ensure that regardless of the nature of the challenge, if such special people get to the polling unit, they will be treated with dispatch adding that such people indeed need special treatment.
Responding to a question from this reporter during a recent news conference in his office in Maiduguri recently, the Borno REC said that top gear preparations are in process to ensure that all such people classified under the term “vulnerable” will never undergo the registration process for any elections with sorrow or even tears anymore.
“Inec is seriously working on the process of not stressing vulnerable people by coming out to vote if they can vote from home. But you know this is a continuous process which will take some time but we will get there soon. However, special registration centres would be created for disabled people who wish to vote” said Ma’aji.
He used the opportunity to announce the first phase of the 2025/26 continuous voter registration exercise which has already started from the 18th of August and will end on the 21st of December 2025.
He said that the registration process would be done in three phases with the second phase starting from the 5th of January to 17th April 2026 while the third phase will start from 4th May to 30th August 2026.
” The physical in-person registration shall be conducted in all INEC State and LGA offices nationwide from 9.am to 3pm on weekdays except public holidays.
” The online pre-registration will enable prospective registrants to commence their registration online and to book an appointment for a date and time to complete the registration in person at an INEC state or LGA offices across the state.” He maintained.
Speaking on security of residents of Abadam, Guzamala, Kala Balge, and Marte council areas of the state, the REC stated that they will relocate their registration process to Maiduguri which is relatively safe so that there would not be any hitch on both sides.
About 66,072 unclaimed cards were counted in the last exercise.
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Security forces foil kidnapping attempt at Government Girls’ College in Bauchi
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forces have foiled an attempted kidnapping at Government Girls’ College in Bauchi, Bauchi State, in the early hours of Saturday, sources said.
The incident reportedly occurred at about 4:42 a.m. on March 15 when unidentified persons attempted to gain entry into the school premises through the fence near the staff quarters.
Security personnel on guard duty, supported by a patrol team, responded swiftly to the situation. On sighting the approaching officers, the suspected kidnappers abandoned their mission and fled the area.
The development caused brief panic within the school as students raised alarm and ran within the premises. However, no student was harmed or molested during the incident.
Police said the situation has been brought under control, while the school premises remain under close surveillance. Investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend the suspects.
Security forces foil kidnapping attempt at Government Girls’ College in Bauchi
Man rescued by security forced after abduction in Fika, suspects flee
By: Zagazola Makama
A 35-year-old man, Haruna Abdul, was rescued unhurt after being abducted from his residence in Fali Village, Gashinge, Fika Local Government Area of Yobe State, security sources confirmed on Monday.
The incident, which occurred on March 14, involved unknown assailants armed with bows, arrows, and matches, who reportedly invaded Abdul’s home and forcibly abducted him.
During the attempted transport of the victim to an undisclosed location, police and vigilante groups promptly pursued the kidnappers to Gubana in Fune LGA, Yobe State.
The kidnappers reportedly abandoned Abdul along with a seized motorcycle, described as kasere red in color without registration number, before fleeing into the bush.
The victim has since been reunited with his family, while authorities continue efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspects for prosecution.
Man rescued by security forced after abduction in Fika, suspects flee
Stray bullet injures man in Tsafe following dispute involving military personnel
By: Zagazola Makama
A 38-year-old man sustained gunshot injuries in Tsafe Township, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, after a misunderstanding involving a military personnel attached to Operation FANSAN YANMA.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 8:45 p.m. on March 14 in the Sahara area when the military personnel, who was in possession of a serviceable rifle, attempted to apprehend one of several youths from Sabon Fegi area.
According to sources , the youths resisted and overpowered the soldier, who reportedly fired his rifle to escape. A stray bullet hit a passerby, identified as Abdulrazak Abdullahi Kayode, in the stomach.
The injured man was initially taken to General Hospital Tsafe before being referred to Federal Medical Centre, Gusau, for further treatment.
Sources said the situation has been brought under control, and investigations into the incident are ongoing.
Residents have been urged to remain calm while authorities look into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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