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Senator Lawan congratulates Buni, APC, on his LG victory in Yobe
Senator Lawan congratulates Buni, APC, on his LG victory in Yobe
By: Yahaya Wakili
President of the Ninth Senate, Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan, Ph.D., GCON Yobe North Senatorial District, extends profound and heartfelt congratulations to Governor Mai Mala Buni, CON, the Yobe state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and all the newly elected Chairmen and Councillors on the party’s landslide victory in the just concluded local government elections, which were held on Saturday, June 8, 2024.
“The resounding victory of our party is a testimony to the confidence and trust of the people of Yobe State in the leadership of our governor and the APC’s commitment to delivering services and good governance in the state.” Senator Lawan said.
He commends the party leadership for its strategic planning, effective campaigns, and mobilization of voters. Your efforts have not only led to a decisive victory but have also reinforced the APC’s dominance in Yobe State.
Senator Ahmed Lawan maintains that this victory is a significant moment for both the AC and our people. It provides our party with a fresh mandate to continue to deliver on our campaign promises of prosperity and improved living standards.
The President of the Ninth Senate, Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan, Ph.D., GCON, urges us to embrace this opportunity with humility and a renewed sense of responsibility.
According to him, the successful conduct of these elections is a credit to the Yobe State Independent Electoral Commission (YSIEC), our security agencies, and all stakeholders who worked tirelessly to ensure a free, fair, credible, and acceptable process.
He maintained that the newly elected and swearing-in chairmen and councillors have a crucial role to play in bringing government closer to the people. While congratulating you all on your election and swearing-in, I urge you to remain dedicated to your responsibility, work with integrity, and serve the interests of your constituents.
“I am confident that your administrations will build on the solid foundation laid by the APC in the state and continue to deliver transformational projects and programs that will enhance the lives of all Yobe citizens” he said.
Senator Lawan congratulates Buni, APC, on his LG victory in Yobe
Armed robbery foiled by Bauchi Police, three suspects arrested in Bauchi
By: Zagazola Makama
Three persons were arrested following a foiled armed robbery along the Bauchi–Gombe Federal Highway in Kirfi Local Government Area of Bauchi State on Jan. 26.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 12:16 a.m. when armed robbers blocked the road near Kalajanga Hamlet via Bara Village.
Officers on routine patrol responded promptly, engaging the hoodlums and forcing them to abandon their operation and flee into the surrounding bush.
The trail of the robbers led authorities to the house of one Nasiru Ibrahim of Saddiya Hamlet, where two of his children, Isya Nasiru, 20, and Umar Nasiru, 18, were also arrested in connection with the case.
Recovered items included two sticks, a touch light, three bags, a local bullet-proof shirt, face masks, two pairs of shoes, an Oppo android phone, and several local charms.
Sources say Investigations are ongoing.
Armed robbery foiled by Bauchi Police, three suspects arrested in Bauchi
Four killed, 15 injured in lone motor accident on Ibadan–Oyo Expressway
By: Zagazola Makama
Four people were killed and fifteen others injured in a lone motor accident involving a Glynlyon truck along the Ibadan–Oyo Expressway on Jan. 26.
Sources said the truck, with registration number LSD 221 YM, was coming from Kebbi State to Ogun State, carrying rocky stones as well as 23 passengers seated on the stones at the back of the vehicle.
The driver, identified as Muhammed Jibril of Adamawa State, reportedly lost control of the vehicle after hitting a pothole in the Fiditi area, causing the truck to overturn.
The heavy stones reportedly fell on the passengers, killing four instantly, while fifteen others sustained varying degrees of injuries.
The injured were rushed to General Hospital Oyo for treatment, and the bodies of the deceased were evacuated to the hospital mortuary for preservation and autopsy.
Four killed, 15 injured in lone motor accident on Ibadan–Oyo Expressway
Six people abducted by armed bandits in Maru, Zamfara State
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected armed bandits on Jan. 25 abducted six people at gunpoint in Tauji village, Kanoma District of Maru Local Government Area, Zamfara State, while the victims were observing Isha’i prayers.
Sources said one of the victims has been identified as Yahuza Mikailu, 40, while the identities of the remaining five are yet to be confirmed.
The abductors reportedly took the victims to an unknown location.
Efforts are ongoing by security operatives to track the bandits, rescue the victims, and apprehend the perpetrators.
Six people abducted by armed bandits in Maru, Zamfara State
Armed robbery foiled by Bauchi Police, three suspects arrested in Bauchi
Four killed, 15 injured in lone motor accident on Ibadan–Oyo Expressway
Six people abducted by armed bandits in Maru, Zamfara State
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