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Potiskum Caretaker Chairman Swear-in Management Committee, Urged to Work at Team
Potiskum Caretaker Chairman Swear-in Management Committee, Urged to Work at Team
By: Yahaya Wakili
The Chairman Caretaker Management Committee of Potiskum Local Government, Alhaji Salisu Muktari has urged the advisers and members of the management committees to unite and work as a team to develop the local government.
Alhaji Salisu Muktari gave the charge while swearing-in the seven advisers and ten members of the management committees at the Town Hall Potiskum local government.
He blamed the past chairmen of the local government council for neglecting the primary schools land which allowed some unpatriotic citizens to allocate it for their personal pilot.
The Chairman maintained that the door of his administration is always open to receive a genuine advice which will contribute in developing the Potiskum local government area.
“I made a proposal of four motor parks in Potiskum local government and call on individuals to establish a private motor park if you have enough land, the local government will issue him a license with a view to boost the revenue generation of the local government.” Muktari added.
The Chairman call on the people of the local government to always be law abiding, adding that, flailing of trees unnecessary is prohibited and urge the people to report any person who is cut in flailing the trees with out permission to the local government.
In his welcome address, the Director of Personal Management of the council, Alhaji Adamu Dagona said we are here to witness the inauguration of the advisers and the members of the management committee of the council.
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He said, two weeks ago His Excellency Governor Mai Mala Buni swearing-in the chairmen caretaker committee in Damaturu and directed all the Chairmen sweon in their advisers and members of the committees.
In his vote of thanks, the Adviser of Finance and Administration, Alhaji Ado Hamza Ngojin call on his colleagues and members of the management committees to unit and work for the development of the council.
He also urged them to give their maximum support and cooperation to the chairman in order to move the local government forward.
Potiskum Caretaker Chairman Swear-in Management Committee, Urged to Work at Team
Malians Youth Gang Violent Clashes Claims Life in Maiduguri
By: Zagazola Makama
An 18-year-old youth, identified as Bakura Muhammed, was fatally stabbed on April 4, 2025, during a violent clash between rival youth groups in Maiduguri.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the altercation occurred at about 4:30 PM in the Ajari and Tashan Lara areas, where youths from both sides engaged in a free-for-all fight.
The victim was fatally stabbed on the stomach. He was immediately transported to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, by the security personnel from Maiduguri Borno police command, where he was confirmed dead by medical personnel.
A police sources said that seven individuals, aged between 15 and 24, have been arrested in connection with the incident. They include Ba’abba Kyari (20), Ali Alhaji GoniAli (20), Muhammed Audu (18), Ali Isa (15), Adam Sabir (15), Mohammed Tujja (17), and Usman Kasim (24).
Authorities are still searching for other members of the gang who fled the scene.
The victim’s body has been deposited at the hospital morgue for autopsy and was later released to the family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
Malians Youth Gang Violent Clashes Claims Life in Maiduguri
Remnant IED Explosion Injures One in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion occurred in Meleri Village, Damboa Local Government Area, on April 4, 2025, leaving one person injured.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that one Alhaji Sanda, a resident of Hansari IDP Camp, and Bulama Zarayye, aged 40, were collecting baobab tree seeds when Zarayye accidentally stepped on an IED.
The device, believed to have been planted by ISWAP, exploded, causing injuries to Zarayye’s buttock, right hand, and lap.
A combined security team, including the Military and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (EOD-CBRN) unit, was promptly dispatched to the scene.
The area was cordoned off, and a search for additional explosive devices was conducted, but no further devices were found.
Zarayye was taken to the General Hospital in Damboa, where he is currently receiving treatment and is reported to be in stable condition.
Remnant IED Explosion Injures One in Borno
Suspect Dies After Torture in Kaduna
By: Zagazola Makama
A tragic incident has been reported in Tudun Nupawa, Kaduna, following the death of 21-year-old Abba Bello.
It was gathered that on April 2, 2025, Bello was arrested by a security guard at Old Panteka on suspicion of theft.
Abdullahi Usman, a suspected commander of the group, allegedly supervised the torture of Bello, leaving him unconscious.
Bello was initially taken to Yusuf Dantsoho Memorial Hospital for treatment but was later transferred to Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital. Despite receiving medical care, he succumbed to his injuries on April 4, 2025, around 5:00 AM.
The deceased’s family has declined a post-mortem examination, and his body was released for burial as per their request.
Efforts to apprehend the suspects are ongoing.
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