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Villagers seek government intervention on their cattle route in Potiskum
Villagers seek government intervention on their cattle route in Potiskum
By: Yahaya Wakili
Residents of Gamawa village in the Potiskum local government area of Yobe state have appealed to Governor Mai Mala Buni CON, the Executive Chairman of Potiskum local government, Hon. Salisu Muktari, and the National President of Kulen Allah, Hon. Khalil Mohammed Bello, to rescue their long-standing cattle route, which unpatriotic elements turned into their own farm land.
Speaking to newsmen in the village, the community leader, Malam Mohammed Ali Gamawayel, said the cattle route has a long history because, for over 100 years, it has existed and comes right from the Niger Republic up to the Cameron Republic.
“We know the Executive Chairman of Potiskum local government, Hon. Salisu Muktari, has a good record, and he can’t tolerate injustice in his life, and we know that he is not fully aware of this injustice that has been done to the people of Gamawa.
This is the only cattle route that, as of now, is functioning properly, and the only cattle route that we have been using for many years, and nobody has come to temper with it. But this year, unfortunately, some staff of the local government came and demarcate the route as a plot and converted it into farmland.
Therefore, we are appealing to His Excellency Governor Mai Mala Buni CON, the Executive Chairman of Potiskum local government, Hon. Salisu Muktari, and the National President of Kulen Allah, Hon. Khalil Mohammed Bello, to come to our aid to kindly intervene and rescue our long-standing cattle route.
Adding to that, the aim of this people is to bring disunity, peace, and clash among the citizens of the area and the people of Gamawayel, who are law-abiding, and we are 100 percent supporting Governor Buni and our amable and highly reliable Chairman, Hon. Salisu Muktari’s administration,” he said.
He said that tempering with cattle routs in Nigeria is like tempering with the security of the nation; therefore, we are passionately appealing to the Chairman, Hon. Salisu Muktari, as a matter of urgency to intervene in this matter and solve the problem.
When contacted on the issue under reference, the National President of the Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN), Hon. Khalil Mohammed Bello, said the association rejects in totality and condemns in unmistakable terms any illegal act of converting existing cattle routes into a plot or farm land.
The act, which he described as a serious threat to the practice of state security and that of the country, was the major reason for most of the insecurity challenges in the northern part of the country.
He said he is optimistic that His Excellency, Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON, and the Executive Chairman of Potiskum local government, Hon. Salisu Muktari, would definitely come to the aid and dry the tiers of the people of Gamawayel whom he requested to remain calm and very peaceful.
Villagers seek government intervention on their cattle route in Potiskum
Troops Arrest Suspected Military Impostor in Katsina
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 17 Brigade have arrested a suspected military impostor during a fighting patrol in Malumfashi Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect was apprehended at about 1:30 p.m. on July 4 by troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Malumfashi while conducting routine patrols within Malumfashi town.
According to the sources, the suspect was intercepted while wearing a woodland camouflage three-quarter short, raising suspicion among the troops.
A search conducted on the suspect led to the recovery of a fake Nigerian Army identity card, four Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards, one woodland camouflage three-quarter short, a wristwatch and the sum of ₦17,000.
The suspect and the recovered exhibits are currently in military custody pending further investigation.
Military sources said the arrest forms part of ongoing efforts to curb impersonation of security personnel and other criminal activities within the area.
Troops Arrest Suspected Military Impostor in Katsina
Troops Recover 50 Rustled Cattle, Repel Suspected Rustlers in Kaduna
By Zagazola Makama
Troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kankomi have recovered 50 rustled cattle after repelling suspected cattle rustlers during an ambush operation in Chikun Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops responded to a distress call at about 9:55 a.m. on July 4 over the activities of suspected rustlers at Ungwan Gontu community.
According to the sources, the troops swiftly laid an ambush and made contact with the fleeing suspects, forcing them to abandon the stolen livestock and escape into the surrounding area.
During the operation, the troops recovered 50 rustled cattle, which were subsequently identified and handed over to their rightful owner.
Military sources said efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects as security operations continue to combat cattle rustling and other criminal activities across Kaduna State.
Troops Recover 50 Rustled Cattle, Repel Suspected Rustlers in Kaduna
Troops Arrest Suspected Terrorist in Kogi, Suspect Confesses to Group Membership
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 12 Brigade, in collaboration with Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) Hybrid Forces, have arrested a suspected terrorist during an operation in Lokoja Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops responded at about 1:00 p.m. on July 4 to reports of a confrontation between local residents and a suspected terrorist at a Ruga settlement behind Obajana community.
According to the sources, the troops swiftly intervened and arrested one suspect at the scene.
During preliminary interrogation, the suspect reportedly confessed to being a member of a terrorist group led by an individual identified as Haruna, which allegedly operates within the Okene general area.
The suspect is currently in military custody and is undergoing further investigation to establish the extent of his involvement and identify other members of the group.
Military sources said the arrest forms part of ongoing security operations aimed at dismantling terrorist and criminal networks across Kogi State.
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