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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
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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