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Police condemns Killing of ECWA Pastor in Lubo Town, Gombe State
Police condemns Killing of ECWA Pastor in Lubo Town, Gombe State
By: Bodunrin Kayode
The Gombe State Police Command has Condemned the robbery incident which claimed the life of Rev. Bala Galadima of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), recently.
A release from the command spokesman stated that an order for the immediate track down of the perpetrators have been issued by the Commissioner of Police to get the criminals.
He said that information received from the officer in-charge of Lubro Out station through Kwadon Divisional Police Officer, was that the Robbers bearing guns entered into the house of one Elizabeth Obed 32 years old and robbed her of the sum of ₦322,000.
The release stated further that shortly after, the Robbers moved into the House of 52 years old Rev. Bala Galadima attacked him and demanded money from him.
He told them that he doesn’t have money on him which resulted in the robbers ransacking his house and shooting him at his back for not having cash at home.
Meanwhile, the man of God was later rushed to Federal medical centre (FMC)Gombe for treatment where he was later confirmed dead.
“In response to this unfortunate incident and incessant increase in criminal activities in some parts of the state, the CP convened an emergency meeting with senior officers in the command headquarters to address issues and strategize on the measure to combat the emerging threats in the State.
“The Command urged members of the public to cooperate with the police while they are making frantic efforts to resolve and combat the emerging threats in the State.” The release stated.
Meanwhile, residents of Lubo town of Gombe State are now living in fear following the brutal murder of Reverend Bala Galadima, the ECWA Lubo pastor, by suspected armed men.
A source who spoke to this reporter said that the armed marauders, believed to be about eight in number, barged into the town at the wee hours of the night dressed in black and armed with AK47 rifles.
They first entered the family compound of Musa Puma, where they ransacked several rooms and stole N300,000 at gunpoint from his wife.
According to the eyewitness, the bandits also abducted a young child from the family and threatened to kill same if the family did not comply with their demands pronto.
After looting the compound, the bandits proceeded to Reverend Bala’s house, which was located just a short distance away from the others.
They broke into the Pastor’s house through a window and shot him in the upper part of his back as he was taking cover in his bedroom.
After the assailants fled, eye witnesses rushed to Reverend Bala’s home and took him to the town health centre in that pitch darkness.
Before they got there, the Pastor was already dead, which prompted them to transfer him to FMC Gombe, where his corpse was deposited in the morgue.
The Gombe Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, confirmed the incident but stated that they were waiting for a report from the Kwadom Police Division before making an official statement.
Police condemns Killing of ECWA Pastor in Lubo Town, Gombe State
Govt Namadi Awards Special Scholarship to 801 PWDs, Destitute Children
By: Aminu B Dutse
No fewer than 801 People Leaving With Disabilities (PWD), PWDs and other destitute children students studying in various tertiary institutions across the country got special scholarship in addition to general scholarships from Jigawa State governor Malam Umar Namadi.
Speaking while launching the programme, governor Malam Umar Namadi at Banquet Hall at government house, said the programme is under the “Danmodi Students Care” initiative where the beneficiaries drown from 27 local government areas of the state.
Malam Umar Namadi explained that the initiative complements the state’s annual local and foreign scholarship program, which benefits over 36,000 of students from the state.
He revealed that in 2024, his administration reviewed and increased the annual scholarship allowance by 150%, ensuring it covers at least 50% of undergraduates’ registration fees.
Governor Namadi emphasized his administration’s commitment to investing in human capital development, particularly in education and empowerment, which are fundamental to achieving sustainable growth and development.
According to him “Education is a key pillar in our 12-Point Agenda, and we will continue to invest in our students, who are the future assets of our dear state, he said.
At the event, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Student Affairs and President of “*Danmodi Students Care”, Comrade Salisu Muhammad Seeker, explained that the special scholarship targets students studying Medicine, Health Sciences, Engineering, Agriculture, and selected Arts and Social Science courses.
“Additionally, students under the ‘Women for Health’ program” , selected from rural areas, are among the beneficiaries,”* he said.. “The scholarship will support them from admission until graduation, subject to annual academic performance reviews based on the program’s criteria.” Comrade Salisu stated.
He noted that the initiative aligns with Governor Umar Namadi’s agenda to ensure access to education for every child in the state, regardless of their parents’ socioeconomic status.
Comrade Salisu further stated that, For the 2024/2025 academic session, Danmodi Student’s Care assisted over 1,000 students to gained admission into various universities and tertiary institutions, with 400 of them qualifying for this scholarship.
He revealed that “Danmodi Students Care” is an initiative designed to support rural and underprivileged students in securing tertiary education admission while providing comprehensive welfare and academic support to enhance their performance.
Govt Namadi Awards Special Scholarship to 801 PWDs, Destitute Children
Police Conduct Raids Across Abuja, Arrest 62 Suspects for Criminal Activities
By: Zagazola Makama
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested 62 suspects during a series of coordinated raids on black spots and uncompleted buildings across various areas in Abuja.
Police sources confirmed that the raids took place on the night of April 17 at around 11:40 p.m. Police operatives from multiple divisions, including Kubwa, Nyanya, Kabusa, Lokogoma, Utako, Gwarinpa, and Bwari, participated in the operation targeting criminal hotspots in their areas of responsibility.
The police recovered a quantity of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, as well as illicit drugs, from the locations raided.
“The arrested suspects are currently in custody and undergoing screening and interrogation at their respective divisional offices. Those found to be involved in criminal activities will be charged to court,” the sources stated.
Police Conduct Raids Across Abuja, Arrest 62 Suspects for Criminal Activities
Joint Nigeria–Niger Airstrikes Target Terrorist Enclave in Lake Chad Region
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Air Force, in a coordinated operation with its Nigerien counterpart, on Friday launched a series of precision airstrikes on suspected terrorist hideouts along the Nigeria–Niger border in the Lake Chad region.
The joint operation, which reportedly lasted for over four hours, was based on actionable intelligence gathered by Nigerien air surveillance units. The intelligence guided Nigerian fighter jets to specific locations believed to be used by terrorists for cross-border attacks.
According to initial field reports, the targeted area, described as a strategic terrorist enclave, was suspected of housing a mix of fighters, women, and children. The location had been under sustained observation for its alleged role in coordinating operations across the tri-border region of Nigeria, Niger, and Chad.
Following the bombardment, over 50 individuals were reportedly seen fleeing towards Fefewa, a remote village within the Lake Chad basin. Some of the escapees, according to unverified accounts, may have been attempting to regroup with a larger armed faction said to be fortified in nearby forested zones.
Although the casualty figures remain unclear, sources monitoring the operation, including Phantom Eye Hub, confirmed that investigations are underway to ascertain the impact and full extent of the strikes.
The joint air campaign underscores the increasing regional collaboration between Nigeria and Niger in countering insurgency threats.
Joint Nigeria–Niger Airstrikes Target Terrorist Enclave in Lake Chad Region
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