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Turkish Ambassador Pays Farewell Visit on ECOWAS
Turkish Ambassador Pays Farewell Visit on ECOWAS
By: Michael Mike
The Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Hidayet Bayraktar, paid a farewell visit to the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, on Monday February 10, 2025, in Abuja, Nigeria.
The visit marks the end of his mission to Nigeria and was an opportunity for Hidayet Bayraktar to invite him to participate in an event to be held this year in Antalya, Turkey.
Hidayet Bayraktar took the opportunity to praise the excellent cooperation between his country and ECOWAS, and thanked Dr. Omar Alieu Touray for his availability, his contribution and his constant efforts to deepen this cooperation.
In addition to bilateral cooperation, the two personalities also discussed issues linked to
insecurity and terrorism in the ECOWAS region, and explored possible solutions to effectively combat these scourges.
Hidayet Bayraktar reiterated Turkey’s commitment to further support ECOWAS’ efforts to meet community challenges and promote peace, security and stability in the West African sub-region.
After thanking and congratulating the Turkish ambassador for his commitment and support to the regional organisation throughout his mission, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray hailed the role played by his country in the development of West Africa.
Touray recalled the various regional and UN initiatives aimed at combating insecurity
and terrorism in the ECOWAS region. He insisted on the need to promote peace and security, indispensable factors in the development of a region.
He said: “ECOWAS’s major challenge is insecurity, and none of its member states can face it alone. If we are not united, we cannot combat this threat. Unity and collective collaboration are essential to
preserve peace and stability in West Africa”, Touray declared.
He urged Turkey to continue its efforts to support peace, unity and security in West Africa.
Turkey is a major partner of Africa and a privileged partner of ECOWAS. Its leadership is hailed and appreciated throughout the African continent,” said Touray.
Turkish Ambassador Pays Farewell Visit on ECOWAS
Six Arrested as Farmers, Herders Clash in Adamawa
By: Zagazola Makama
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested six suspects following a clash between farmers and herders in Waduku, Lamurde Local Government Area, which resulted in injuries to a villager and 11 cattle.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. on April 2 when some herders allegedly trespassed into a rice farm and caused damage to the crops.
In retaliation, angry youths from the village attacked the herders, injuring their cattle and wounding one person identified as Righteous Boti from Nzumoso Village.
Security personnel visited the scene and held an emergency meeting with local stakeholders to prevent further escalation of violence.
The arrested suspects include Rabo Buba, 31; Ahmadu Adamu, 20; Stephen Pwagwadi, 17; Shadrach Simon, 19; Lot Gad, 20; and Righteous Boti, 27.
The injured individuals received treatment at the Tingno Primary Health Care Clinic and have since been discharged.
Six Arrested as Farmers, Herders Clash in Adamawa
Suspected Thief Dies After Being Beaten by Man O’ War officer, in FCT
By: Zagazola Makama
A suspected thief in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has died after being beaten by a security officer following his apprehension on April 2.
A Police sources said that a distress call was received at Karu Division about a suspected thief seen around Supreme Quarters in Karu at approximately 1:00 p.m.
The suspect was approached by security personnel who believed him to be involved in theft. When questioned, the suspect attempted to flee but was quickly chased and apprehended by civilian security personnel.
Kola Oba, a Man O’ War officer, then reportedly took the suspect into custody and subjected him to severe physical abuse. The suspect later succumbed to the injuries sustained during the beating and passed away.
The sources said that the Police detectives were dispatched to the scene, and photographs were taken. The body was subsequently transported to the hospital mortuary for preservation.
The suspect’s identity remains unknown, and efforts are underway to locate his family. The officer involved has been arrested.
Suspected Thief Dies After Being Beaten by Man O’ War officer, in FCT
Sokoto: Man Arrested for Killing Woman in Domestic Dispute
By: Zagazola Makama
A domestic dispute in Sagera Ango Village, Gada LGA, turned deadly on April 2, 2025, when Ali Garba, during a heated argument with A’isha Araga, attacked her with a cutlass.
The altercation, which escalated quickly, resulted in Ali Garba inflicting severe injuries on A’isha’s neck and other parts of her body.
Security personnel, responded promptly to the scene and rushed A’isha to General Hospital Gada for medical treatment. However, she succumbed to her injuries while receiving care.
Ali Garba was immediately apprehended by the police and is in custody.
The case has been handed over to the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Criminal Investigation Department (DC CID), for further discreet investigation.
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