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Senator Lawan donates N5m to families of victims of the Mafa attack in Yobe
Senator Lawan donates N5m to families of victims of the Mafa attack 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 $5 million to the families of the victims who lost their lives in the recent insurgent attack on Mafa village in Tarmuwa local government area of Yobe state.
The attack, which occurred at about 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 1, 2024, resulted in the deaths of several innocent civilians and the burning and destruction of properties.
Presenting the funds to the Emir, the leader of the delegation, Hon. Yau Usman Dachia, Deputy Speaker Yobe State House of Assembly, said Senator Ahmed Lawan has strongly condemned the heinous act of violence.
He said the president of the 9th Senate extends his heartfelt condolences to the Emir, Alhaji Hamza Ibn Buba Mashio, the bereaved families of the victims, the Jajere emirate council, and the entire people of the Tarmuwa local government area.
The former president of the Senate, Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan, also condoled His Excellency, Yobe state governor, Rt. Hon. Mai Mala Buni (CON), Chiroman Gujba, the state government, and the entire people of Yobe state.
He extends his prayers to Almighty Allah (SWT) to forgive their shortcomings and grant the souls of the victims eternal rest in Aljannatul Firdaus.
In his remarks, His Royal Highness, the Emir of Jajere, Alhaji Hamza Ibn Buba Mashio, expressed his appreciation and thanked Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan, Ph.D., GCON, Sardaunan Bade, for the assistance he rendered to the families of the victims.
The delegations are Hon. Yau Usman Dachia, Deputy Speaker Yobe State House of Assembly leader; Hon. Sanda Kara Bade, member representing Bade East, Yobe State House of Assembly; Hon. Umaru Aguwa, Executive Chairman Jakusko local government; and Hon. Ibrahim Babagana Yurema, Executive Chairman Bade local government.
Others include Alhaji Adamu Lamido, APC Chairman Jakusko local government area, Alhaji Usman Nan, Malam Tsoho Mele, Malam Buba Dogona, Alhaji Yakubu Isa, Malam Sani Musa Mai Goro, Malam Habu Garkuwa, and Alhaji Abubakar Yabaze, among others.
Senator Lawan donates N5m to families of victims of the Mafa attack in Yobe
Troops arrest suspected cattle rustler in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have arrested a suspected cattle rustler in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State.
Security sources said the suspect was apprehended at about 4:20 p.m. on April 15, 2026, at Anule community.
According to the sources, troops of Sector 1 OPWS deployed in the area arrested the suspect during ongoing security operations.
The suspect is currently in custody, while further investigation is underway to determine possible links to cattle rustling activities in the area.
Troops arrest suspected cattle rustler in Benue
Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recover motorcycle in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have arrested a suspected terrorist during an operation in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State.
Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 5:19 p.m. on April 15, 2026, following intelligence on the presence of a suspected criminal hiding in Tse Atu community.
According to the sources, troops of Sector 1 OPWS deployed at Anguhah and Umbagbo swiftly responded and conducted a targeted operation in the area.
During the operation, one suspect was apprehended, while a motorcycle believed to be linked to the suspect was also recovered.
The suspect and the recovered item are currently in custody, while further investigation is ongoing to ascertain the suspect’s involvement in criminal activities.
Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recover motorcycle in Benue
Army distributes fertilisers to farmers in Benue to boost security, livelihoods
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Army has distributed fertilisers to farmers across various Local Government Areas of Benue State as part of its corporate social responsibility initiative aimed at enhancing food security and strengthening civil-military relations.
The event, held on April 15, 2026, was conducted by the Commander, Sector 1, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Brig.-Gen. K.O. Bukoye, under the Army Headquarters Corporate Responsibility Project.
The initiative, themed “Using Agricultural Support to Improve Farming for Sustained Security,” is designed to support local farmers while promoting stability within the Joint Operations Area.
Security sources said the programme brought together community leaders, farmers, and other key stakeholders, alongside representatives of the OPWS Commander.
They noted that the intervention is part of ongoing efforts to foster cooperation between security forces and local communities, while addressing underlying factors contributing to insecurity.
Army distributes fertilisers to farmers in Benue to boost security, livelihoods
Troops arrest suspected cattle rustler in Benue
Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recover motorcycle in Benue
Army distributes fertilisers to farmers in Benue to boost security, livelihoods
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