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Senator Lawan mourns Rimi

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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.

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Police repel bandits attack, rescue six victims in Katsina

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Police repel bandits attack, rescue six victims in Katsina

By: Zagazola Makama

The Police Command in Katsina, in collaboration with the military and local vigilantes, has repelled a bandits’ attack in Malumfashi Local Government Area of the state.

Sources said that the incident occurred on Wednesday at about 1:20 a.m., when bandits stormed Lamuntani village in Goran Dansaka ward but were engaged in a gun battle by security operatives, forcing them to flee into the bush.

According to sources , six kidnapped victims were rescued unhurt. They include Aisha Rilwanu, 12; Zainab Mansir, 15; Munnir Sani, 19; Salamatu Umar, 19; Asmau Sani, 10; and Jamila Nasiru, 21.

The sources added that while escaping, the bandits attacked nearby Santan Kargo village, where they shot and injured three persons Yusuf Yushau, 30; Ismail Abubakar, 21; and Abdulmumin Sani,who were rushed to Malumfashi General Hospital for treatment.

The sources said two victims were still missing as security forces intensified search-and-rescue operations in the area.

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Army recovers 164 rustled livestock in Zamfara, Sokoto

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Army recovers 164 rustled livestock in Zamfara, Sokoto

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA (OPFY) have recovered 164 rustled animals during clearance operations in Zamfara and Sokoto States.

Sources disclosed this on Thursday, saying the recoveries followed ambushes against terrorists moving livestock across communities.

The sources told Zagazola the troops, working with vigilantes, engaged terrorists attempting to move rustled animals from Talata Mafara LGA to Anka axis of Zamfara, recovering 21 sheep.

“Similarly, troops of 8 Division in conjunction with Keystone forces repelled terrorists who attacked Garbe Kanni village in Tureta LGA, Sokoto. A total of 143 sheep were recovered and a terrorist camp destroyed,” the sources said.

The animals have since been handed over to the chairmen of Bakura and Tureta LGAs for onward return to their rightful owners.

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Troops arrest notorious cattle rustlers, recover arms in Plateau

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Troops arrest notorious cattle rustlers, recover arms in Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested two notorious cattle rustlers and recovered arms and ammunition in Plateau State.

Sources told Zagazola Makama on Thursday in Jos that the operation followed credible intelligence on the activities of cattle rustlers in Kogul village, Mangu Local Government Area.

According to the sources, the troops raided the hideout of the suspects on Sept. 11 and arrested two of them. Items recovered include one AK-47 rifle, one AK-47 magazine, one fabricated revolver rifle, 10 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition, one mobile phone and cash.

“The arrested suspects and recovered items are in the custody of the troops for investigation. Follow-up operations are ongoing to apprehend other members of the criminal syndicate,” the sources said.

They added that the arrest was significant in curbing the menace of cattle rustling, which has often triggered crisis in Plateau and adjoining states.

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