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Senator Lawan donates to the school in Yobe

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Senator Lawan donates to the school in Yobe

By: Yahaya Wakili

President of the Ninth Senate, Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan, PhD, GCON, Sardaunan Bade, Yobe North Senatorial District, has donated the sum of N1 million to the Shettiman Malamai School for Marriage Education (SMSME) Appeal Fund, Potiskum, Yobe State.

Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan, PhD, GCON, was represented by the Chairman United Marketers Association Potiskum (UMAPO), Alhaji Nasiru Mato.

The former Senate President said he would continue supporting anything concerning religion, especially things concerning marriage, and urge the people to donate to the appeal fund.

Yobe state governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON Chiroman Gujba, was ably represented by the Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Sale Samanja, and the Commissioner of Religious Affairs, Alhaji Yusuf Umar Antu Kaigaman Pataskum emirate.

Also among the deginitris who graced the occasion were Sheikh Yusuf Mohammed Sambo Rigacikum, Special Guest Speaker, and Sheikh Dr. Ibrahim Khalil Kano.

The Chief Executive Officer of the school, Alhaji Abdulrazak Abdullahi Usman, Shettiman Malaman Fika emirate council, expressed his appreciation to the people who contributed to the appeal fund. 

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One Killed as Ebonyi Communal Clash Rekindles

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One Killed as Ebonyi Communal Clash Rekindles

By: Zagazola Makama

The Ebonyi State Police Command says one person has been killed in renewed hostilities between Enyimagu and Ekpoamaka communities in Ikwo Local Government Area.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the decades-long crisis between the two communities, which had been dormant for some time, flared up again on Saturday evening.

The Nigerian Army troops and other security agencies were swiftly deployed to restore order.

On Sunday morning, security personnel discovered the corpse of an unidentified elderly man with multiple bullet wounds at Odumewu, Enyimagu axis.

He was said to have engaged the security forces in a gun battle before being shot dead.

The military also recovered firearms and ammunition from the deceased, believed to be a mercenary hired by one of the warring communities.

The body has been deposited at Rim Hospital Mortuary, Achara, while more security teams have been deployed for intensive patrol as the situation remains tense.

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Security forces Foil Kidnap Attempt, Rescue Three Along Funtua–Gusau Road

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Security forces Foil Kidnap Attempt, Rescue Three Along Funtua–Gusau Road

By: Zagazola Makama

Security forced have foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued three travellers along the Funtua–Gusau road.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that suspected armed bandits had ambushed a white Golf 3 Wagon at Marabar Bangori.

The vehicle, driven by Sadi Ahmed, with passengers Ibrahim Umar (a.k.a Dan’iya), and Babangida Yusuf, 45, all of Yankara town, was transporting tomatoes from Funtua to Yankara when the gunmen opened fire.

Security forces were swiftly mobilized which engaged the bandits in a tactical exchange of fire, forcing them to flee into the bush.

All three occupants were rescued unhurt.

Security forces Foil Kidnap Attempt, Rescue Three Along Funtua–Gusau Road

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Two Killed, Two Injured in Yobe Communal Clash Over Land Dispute

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Two Killed, Two Injured in Yobe Communal Clash Over Land Dispute

By: Zagazola Makama

Two persons have been killed and two others seriously injured following a violent clash between residents of Azare and Zango villages in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State.

Zagazola report that the incident occurred at about 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, when a mob from Azare village, armed with dangerous weapons, attacked Zango villagers on their farmlands over a protracted land dispute.

The deceased were identified as Sani Makeri, and Abdullahi Majitta, both of Zango village.

The sources said two other victims sustained serious injuries and are receiving treatment at the General Hospital, Bara.

The sources added that investigation has commenced to ensure all those involved are brought to justice.

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