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UNIFEMGA Honours Ali SAN, High court Judge, Registrar, 29 others in Ilorin on Feb. 10

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UNIFEMGA Honours Ali SAN, High court Judge, Registrar, 29 others in Ilorin on Feb. 10

By: Michael Mike

All is now set as Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates’ Association (UNIFEMGA) will on Saturday Feb. 10 celebrate 31 of its most distinguished members for their remarkable achievements and significant contributions to the growth of the Association.

In a statement from the National Secretariat of UNIFEMGA, Sister Shakirat Rasheed, the annual 14th edition of the award ceremony will take place at Bovina-View Hotel, Ilorin, Kwara State.

UNIFEMGA, comprising Muslim graduates from the erstwhile University of Ife, now Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, Osun State, according to the statement aims to recognize and honor its standout members.

The event will also feature a lecture entitled “Restoring the Trust & Confidence of Nigerians in their Leaders,” to be delivered by Justice Salihu Oloruntoyin Muhammed, a retired grand qaadi of Kwara-State Shariah Court of Appeal while Mr. Abeni Muhammed (SAN) will preside over the event as the Chairman.

Among the distinguished honourees are Prof. Yusuf Laolu Ali (SAN), a Professor of Practice at Federal University of Oye-Ekiti, Justice Fatimah Adejoke Sodamade, a Judge of the High Court in Osun State, Mr. Adetunji Kamardeen Bakare, the OAU Registrar, Alhaji Hakeem Toyin Salami, Permanent Secretary in the Oyo State Civil Service, and Professor Mrs. Lateefa Moyosore-Oluwa Durosinmi.

Speaking on the choice of the honourees, Alhaji AbdulFattah Olanlege, the National President, said that the individuals being honored were meticulously selected for their outstanding accomplishments across various domains of human endeavours.

“We are delighted to celebrate these 31 distinguished members who have not only excelled in their chosen fields but have also made significant contributions to the growth and development of UNIFEMGA,” Olanlege said.

“Their achievements serve as an inspiration to all our members and showcase the immense potential of our association.”

The UNIFEMGA Honours Day since inception has celebrated over 200 personalities who had distinguished themselves.

It is expected to attract a large gathering of dignitaries, academics, professionals, and members of the Muslim community.

The event will also be streamed live to enable members from all over the world to participate.

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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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