Yobe: Karai community declares support for Baba Malal Wali

By: Yahaya Wakili

The Karai-Karai community across the Yobe South Senatorial District (Zone B) has pledged their loyalty and support to Alhaji Baba Malam Wali mni, the preferred governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general election.

Former state chairman of the All Progressives Congress and leader of the delegation, Alhaji Adamu Chillariye revealed that the representatives of the Karai-Karai community from Potiskum, Nangere, Fune, and Fika local government areas visited Alhaji Baba Malam Wali MNI to congratulate him and also to reassure him of their loyalty and their unflinching support for his aspiration.

“Our message is short and simple: ‘Be rest assured of the support of the Karai-Karai community; we will deliver you in 2027, insha Allah.’ ” The former state deputy governor, Alhaji Aliyu Saleh Bagare, said.

Also speaking, the state All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman, Alhaji Mohammed Gadaka, thanked the Karai-Karai community for expressing their support to the party’s choice.

Responding, Alhaji Baba Malam Wali mni expressed his heartfelt appreciation to the community that would be carried along to be part of the administration after the election.

Wali also appreciated the sense of unity and commitment to his aspiration and the party saying it is a commitment to the continuity of the progressive government of the Buni administration.

Yobe: Karai community declares support for Baba Malal Wali

Troops Intervene in Farm Destruction Incident in Plateau, Move for Peaceful Resolution

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Safe Haven have intervened in a reported farm destruction incident in Lamingo village, Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources said the incident occurred at about 5:10 a.m. on May 3 when troops of Sector 1 (Sub-Sector 12), Lamingo, responded to a distress report of cattle grazing within the compound of one Mrs. Shittu Yakubu.

The sources disclosed that upon arrival, the troops intercepted the cattle, while the herder fled the scene on sighting security personnel.

According to the sources, the owner of the cattle, identified as Alhaji Mamuda Ibrahim, has since been contacted to facilitate an amicable resolution of the incident.

They added that the situation was brought under control without further escalation.

The sources noted that efforts are ongoing to strengthen community engagement and prevent recurrence of similar incidents in the area.

Troops Intervene in Farm Destruction Incident in Plateau, Move for Peaceful Resolution

Troops Rescue Five Kidnap Victims in Kogi After Pursuit of Abductors

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued five kidnapped victims following a swift response to a kidnap incident along the Okpella–Okene Road in Okene Local Government Area of Kogi State.

Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 12:43 a.m. on May 3 by troops of 195 Battalion (Reinforced) deployed at Forward Operating Base Okpella.

The sources disclosed that the troops, while on night patrol, responded to a distress call indicating that a vehicle had been attacked and its occupants abducted.

According to the sources, the troops immediately pursued the kidnappers, forcing them to abandon the victims and flee into the surrounding bush.

They added that five victims were successfully rescued during the operation, while two of them sustained injuries.

The injured victims were evacuated to the ENAW Dialysis Centre for medical attention, while others were stabilised.

The sources noted that follow-up operations are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects and prevent further criminal activities along the axis.

Troops Rescue Five Kidnap Victims in Kogi After Pursuit of Abductors