Emir of Tikau commends the foundation for its people-oriented project in Yobe.

By: Yahaya Wakili

His Royal Highness, the Emir of Tikau, Alhaji Abubakar Muhammadu Ibn Grema II, PhD, has commended the Alminnah Charitable Foundation for executing the people-oriented giant project in the emirate.

Dr. Abubakar Muhammadu Ibn Grema II made the commendation today while commissioning the new Juma’at Mosque at Dugum in the Watinane district of the Nangere local government area of Yobe State.

He said, “Actually, we have nothing to say. We say Alhamdulila; thank you for everything you have done.” The mosque was named after the late emir of Tikau, Alhaji Muhammadu Abubakar Ibn Grema.

Adding to that, they are looking forward to still partnering with you to bring more of this kind of project to our communities.

The royal father maintained that, and inshallah, we are going to collaborate and lease with you to bring all the necessary development immediately to our community.

“We know that you have brought many things, such as boreholes, and a lot of educational support to our citizens,” the emir added.

Emir of Tikau commends the foundation for its people-oriented project in Yobe.

Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim, Pursue Suspects in Plateau

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 6, Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), have rescued a suspected kidnap victim following an attack on a vehicle in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau.

The incident occurred at about 1:30 a.m. on Aug. 10 along the Angwan Boka-Forest axis in Riyom, according to a security report.

Troops deployed at SOPP responded to information on the activities of suspected kidnappers who had blocked a blue J5 vehicle with registration number JJN 183 XP.

Upon arrival at the location, the troops established contact with the suspected kidnappers and launched a pursuit, mounting sustained pressure on the criminals.

During the operation, one of the occupants of the vehicle, identified as Mr Ali Abdullahi, was rescued.

Troops are currently conducting a search and rescue operation for the third occupant, who is reportedly the owner of goods being conveyed in the vehicle.

Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects and safely recover the remaining victim.

Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim, Pursue Suspects in Plateau

NAF Air Component Strikes Bandits Advancing From Zamfara Into Kebbi, Scores Neutralised

By Zagazola Makama

The Air Component of Operation FANSAN YAMMA has conducted a precision air strike on a large formation of armed bandits advancing from Zamfara State into Kebbi State, neutralising scores of the criminals.

The operation which took place on Aug 10, followed intelligence reports indicating that a large group of bandits had emerged from the Sangeko Gap in Zamfara and moved towards Makuku in Kebbi State.

The bandits, estimated at about 240 fighters, were reportedly operating in three groups and moving on motorcycles towards the community.

Following the development, security forces, including troops of the Nigerian Army and personnel of the Nigeria Police Force, mobilised to contain the threat, leading to intense engagements with the armed group.

The Air Component subsequently responded with an air interdiction mission against the advancing bandits.

Sources familiar with the operation said the air strikes were carefully executed on identified concentrations of the criminals, resulting in the obliteration of scores of bandits and disrupting their planned movement into the area.

The aerial intervention also provided critical support to ground forces engaged in the operation and helped to prevent the bandits from gaining access to vulnerable communities.

Meanwhile, residents of affected communities commenced precautionary evacuation as security forces intensified efforts to contain the situation and prevent further movement of the bandits.

Further battle-damage assessment is ongoing to determine the full extent of the casualties inflicted on the criminal elements.

The operation highlights the increasing synergy between the Air Component and ground forces under Operation FANSAN YAMMA in disrupting bandit formations and denying them the freedom to mass and conduct attacks across the North-West.

NAF Air Component Strikes Bandits Advancing From Zamfara Into Kebbi, Scores Neutralised