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Senator Lawan donates N10m each to three LGA affected by flood in Yobe
Senator Lawan donates N10m each to three LGA affected by flood in Yobe
By: Yahaya Wakili
President of the Ninth Senate, Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan Ph.D, GCON, Sardaunan Bade, Yobe North Senatorial District has donated the sum of #10million each to Yusufari, Bade, and Jakusko local government areas to flood victims.
The funds will be used to procure essential items such as food, clothing, shelter, and medical supplies.
Senator Ahmed Lawan visited Yusufari local government to access the extent of damage caused by recent flooding and to sympathize with those affected and displaced.
In Yusufari local government, The President of the 9th Senate was received by the chairman of the local government, Hon. Abba Aji and other members of council as well as the loyal supporters of All Progressives Congress (APC).
Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan proceeded to pay homage to the Emir of Yusufari, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Muhammad Ibn Zannah Zakaria and to receive his blessings. He also inspected communities in Yusufari that were ravaged by floods to assess the extent of damage caused, and also sympathize with those displaced.
He urge the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (YOSEMA) to provide support to those affected and displaced.
Senator Lawan also call on well-meaning individuals and organizations to join hands in providing assistance to the flood victims as every contribution, no matter how small, can make a significant difference in their lives.
Senator Lawan donates N10m each to three LGA affected by flood in Yobe
Gombe police launch investigation after clash at wedding leaves one dead
By: Zagazola Makama
Police in Gombe State have commenced investigation following a deadly clash during a wedding send-off party in Tulmi, Akko Local Government Area, which left one person dead and others injured.
According to a sources, the incident occurred on Feb. 1, 2026, at about 10:30 p.m., when a group of men identified as Wada Hussaini, Ganji Alhaji Idi, Yaya Hussaini, Mohammed Maikudi, Bello Alhaji Idi, and one Tijjani, all from Garin Ardo Usman village, reportedly clashed with Abubakar Usman, 35, and Bello Adamu, 19, at the wedding organized by Godiya Mai Rai.
The confrontation resulted in serious injuries to Abubakar Usman, Bello Adamu, and Wada Hussaini. The injured were rushed to Cottage Hospital Tumu for treatment, but Abubakar Usman was confirmed dead. His corpse has been deposited at the hospital’s mortuary.
The suspects fled the scene following the incident, and police said efforts are ongoing to apprehend them. Investigation into the case has commenced.
Gombe police launch investigation after clash at wedding leaves one dead
Two children drown in Bauchi river, police investigate
By: Zagazola Makama
Two children drowned while swimming in a river on the outskirts of Bauchi metropolis, Bauchi State, police said.
According to sources, the victims, Saminu Mohammed, 12, and Tanimu Danladi, 11, both of Gudum Sayawa, went to a river in the area on Feb. 2, 2026, at about 4:30 p.m., when the incident occurred.
Police personnel swiftly moved to the scene, evacuated the children, and conveyed them to the Specialist Hospital, Bauchi, where they were certified dead by a medical practitioner.
Their remains were later released to their relatives for burial, while investigation into the incident continues.
Two children drown in Bauchi river, police investigate
Sokoto police arrest suspected bandits’ informants, financiers, recover rustled cows
By: Zagazola Makama
Sokoto State Police Command, in collaboration with the Community Guard, has arrested suspected bandits’ informants and financiers and recovered seven rustled cows along with a motorcycle.
Sources said that on Feb. 2, 2026, at about 1:00 a.m., operatives acting on credible intelligence swooped on Sarma Village in Tangaza Local Government Area, arresting two suspects, Nura Dan Haruna, 20, and Buhari Salah, 18, found in possession of seven stolen cows and a motorcycle without registration number.
The suspects reportedly confessed that they had been sent by Abdullahi Gulum and Dan Iko, both at large, to deliver the cows to Hamza Ibrahim, 56, of Kara Area, Illela, who has also been arrested.
Hamza reportedly admitted that he sold two of the cows last month to Abubakar Muhammad, 31, of Gwadabawa LGA, who was subsequently taken into custody.
Police confirmed that investigation is ongoing, and efforts are being intensified to apprehend the remaining suspects.
Sokoto police arrest suspected bandits’ informants, financiers, recover rustled cows
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