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Senator Lawan commiserates with Tikau Emirate over the demise of Emir Abubakar
Senator Lawan commiserates with Tikau Emirate over the demise of Emir Abubakar.
By: Yahaya Wakili
President of the 9th Senate, Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan, Ph.D., GCON, Sardaunan Bade. Yobe North Senatorial District was today at the palace of the Emir of Tikau in the Nangere local government area of Yobe State to extend his heartfelt condolences over the passing of the late Emir on Friday.
The loss of such a revered and esteemed monarch has deeply saddened the entire people of Yobe State and myself.
“The Emir of Tikau, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Muhammadu Abubakar Ibn Grema, was a first-class cheif and paramount piller of the Karai-karai people.” Senator Lawan said.
He was installed on July 25, 2001, and spent 23 years on the throne before his death.
The late monarch was a piller of strength and wisdom, and he dedicated his reign to serving the Tikau emirate and upholding our traditional values as a people of Yobe state origin.
During his visit, the President of the Ninth Senate, Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan, expressed his deepest sympathies to the Emir’s family and loved ones and assured them that the people of Yobe North Senatorial District stand in solidarity with them during this period of mourning.
Senator Lawan maintained that “the Emir’s passing has left a void that will be difficult to fill, but I am confident that together we can honor his memory by celebrating his legacies and living by the values he exemplified while alive.
May Almighty Allah (SWT) grant the soul of His Royal Highness, Alhaji Muhammadu Abubakar Ibn Grema, rest in Aljannatul Firdaus. Ameen. Senator Ahmed Lawan prayed.
Senator Lawan commiserates with Tikau Emirate over the demise of Emir Abubakar.
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forced have neutralised two suspected notorious bandits during a clearance operation in Ukum Local Government Area of the state.
Sources told Zagazola that the operation followed credible intelligence received on Tuesday at about 1:00 p.m.
The report indicated that a criminal gang led by one Senen Hemen, also known as Orpa, was sighted along the pipeline axis between Gbeji and Igbongom communities in Ukum.
According to the sources, security forces were promptly mobilised to the location, where the gang engaged the operatives in a gun duel.
During the exchange, Hemen and another gang member identified as Mzungweve Ichur, both from Igbongom, were shot dead, while others fled the scene with gunshot injuries.
The sources confirmed that the corpses of the two suspects had been recovered and deposited at a private mortuary in Gbeji, while a manhunt had been launched in the surrounding bushes to track the fleeing accomplices.
The sources assured residents that the operation was part of ongoing efforts to rid Ukum and adjoining areas of violent criminal gangs.
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
By: Zagazola Makama
Gunmen have abducted a worshipper from a mosque in Gbonkan Village, Ipapo, Itesiwaju Local Government Area.
Sources said that the victim, identified as Amadu Usman, was kidnapped on Monday night while praying at the mosque alongside his elder brother, Adamu Usman.
The sources said seven armed men invaded the mosque at about 9 p.m. and whisked the victim away to an unknown destination.
The sources said that a joint team of security forces, Amotekun Corps, vigilantes and local hunters had since launched a search-and-rescue operation, combing surrounding bushes to track down the suspects and rescue the victim.
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with the Police, Community Watch Corps and local vigilantes, have repelled a bandit attack in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Sources said that the incident happened on Tuesday evening when armed bandits launched an attack on a hunters’ camp in Naalma village.
According to the sources, the troops and other security operatives responded swiftly to a distress call and engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle, forcing them to withdraw.
“During the operation, Usman Lawal, 35, the Commander of the Hunters’ group, sustained fatal injuries. One of the bandits was neutralised while the rifle earlier seized from the hunters’ commander was recovered.
“Other fleeing bandits are suspected to have escaped with gunshot wounds. Troops are currently conducting cordon-and-search operations within the area,”said the sources.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
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