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Shettima led mourners for Borno’s late commissioner’s funeral
Shettima led mourners for Borno’s late commissioner’s funeral
By: Michael Mike
Vice President Kashim Shettima has joined the Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, and other dignitaries, associates, and family members in attending the funeral of Alhaji Ahmed Ali Ahmed, Zulum’s late commissioner for finance and economic development, on Monday in Maiduguri.
The funeral prayer was led by the Chief Imam of Borno, Imam Laisu Ibrahim.
Ahmed died in his sleep on Monday at his residence in Maiduguri at the age of 42, leaving behind two children, a wife, an aged mother, and many brothers and sisters.
Until his death, he was Borno’s commissioner for finance and economic development. He served with Zenith Bank plc for over 17 years, rising to the position of Deputy Manager before joining politics.
Dignitaries who attended the funeral include: the APC Deputy National Chairman, Ali Bukar Dalori; Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan; Members of the House of Representatives; Borno APC Chairman, Bello Ayuba; and Members of the Borno State House of Assembly.
The Shehu of Borno, Abubakar Umar Garbai Elkanemi, led other members of the Borno Emirate Council, comprising the Waziri of Borno, Mutawali Shettima.
The funeral prayer was also attended by members of the members of the Borno State Executive Council, led by the Secretary to the Borno State Government, Alhaji Bukar Tijani, members of the political class, and senior officials of the Borno State
Shettima led mourners for Borno’s late commissioner’s funeral
Police rescue 10 abducted commuters in Kogi
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forces have rescued 10 abducted commuters along the Ochadamu–Anyigba Road in Ofu Local Government Area.
It will be recalled that the victims were kidnapped on Aug. 11 near Ugbakpedo village, prompting a rescue mission by police operatives, vigilantes, and local hunters.
“On Aug. 13, at about 4:30 a.m., during an intensive bush combing operation supported with the use of tear gas, the abductors abandoned the victims and fled.
“All 10 victims were rescued unharmed and have since been reunited with their families,” said the sources.
Security sources said intelligence gathering, surveillance, and further bush combing were ongoing to track and arrest the fleeing suspects.
Police rescue 10 abducted commuters in Kogi
Police arrest journalist in Ogun for alleged possession of live ammunition
By: Zagazola Makama
The police in Ogun have arrested a journalist for alleged unlawful possession of a live AK-47 ammunition.
Sources who confirmed the incident on Wednesday said that the suspect, identified as Emmanuel Chidi Maha, 30, works with The Nation newspaper in Lagos.
“Maha was arrested at about 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 13 by a team of anti-robbery operatives led by ASP Wahab Ayinla.
“He was intercepted while driving a blue Toyota Corolla with registration number LAGOS JJJ 43 DY, which had tinted glasses. A live AK-47 bullet was found inside the vehicle,” said the sources.
The sources added that the suspect, along with his vehicle, was taken to the police station.
The sources said discreet investigation is ongoing.
Police arrest journalist in Ogun for alleged possession of live ammunition
Bandit kill farmer, injure two others in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected bandits have killed a 55-year-old farmer in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau state.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on Tuesday at Gwom Rim village at about 7:45 a.m.
It was gathered that the victim, Stephen Maigadi Jatau, was shot dead on his farm by unknown assailants.
It added that two other men, Josiah Davholu, and Davou Sunday, who rushed to rescue the farmer after hearing gunshots, were also shot and injured.
The Nigerian Army troops with other joint security team stormed the scene
“The injured were taken to General Hospital, Sambak, for treatment, while the corpse was released to the family for burial after an autopsy was declined.
Bandit kill farmer, injure two others in Plateau
Police rescue 10 abducted commuters in Kogi
Police arrest MOPOL, security guards over warehouse burglary in Ogun
Police arrest journalist in Ogun for alleged possession of live ammunition
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