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Senator Lawan mourns Rimi
Senator Lawan mourns Rimi
By: Yahaya Wakili
President of the Ninth Senate, Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan, Ph.D., GCON, Sardaunan Bade, Yobe North Senatorial District, mourns the passing of his esteemed political ally, Alhaji Usman Rimi, who died this morning in Gashu’a, Yobe State.
Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan attended the funeral ceremony today, according to Islamic rites. Also present at the funeral were the Deputy Speaker of the Yobe State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Ya’u Usman Dachia, and the and the Chief of Staff to the Executive Governor of Yobe State, Alhaji Abdullahi Yusuf Gashua.
Other personalities who attended the funeral included Hon. Adamu Dala Dogo, member of the of the Yobe State House of Assembly (Karasuwa constituency), Hon. Sanda Kara Bade, member of the Yobe State House of Assembly (Bade West constituency), Hon. Mohammed Garba Gagiyo, Yobe State Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, and the newly elected chairman of Bade Local Government, Hon. Ibrahim Babagana.
According to the President of the 9th Senate, Rimi was a tireless advocate for the unity and progress of our party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Yobe North Senatorial District.
“Beyond politics, the deceased was a compassionate and generous man who always extended a helping hand to those in need. His philanthropy touched countless lives, and he will be remembered fondly for his kindness and empathy,” Senator Lawan said.
“Today, we lost a devoted servant of the people. His absence will leave a void in our political arena and in our hearts.
Senator Lawan extends his deepest condolences to Alhaji Rimi’s family, friends, and the people of Gashua.
May Allah (SWT) grant Alhaji Usman Rimi Aljannatul Firdaus and comfort his loved ones during this difficult time of mourning. Ameen.
Senator Lawan mourns Rimi
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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