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WE WILL ENSURE PEACEFUL AND CONDUCIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR ELECTIONS – Emir of Potiskum
WE WILL ENSURE PEACEFUL AND CONDUCIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR ELECTIONS – Emir of Potiskum
By: Our Reporter
The Emir of Potiskum, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Umaru Bubaram Ibn Wuriwa Bauya OON has stated that he will cooperate with relevant security organizations in his domain to ensure peaceful and conducive environment for conduct of the 2023 general elections.
Thus os contained in a statement by the
Assistant Director Army Public Relations
Headquarters Sector 2 Operation HADIN KAI, Captain KENNEDY ANYANWU, which was made available to newsmen in Damaturu, the Yobe state capital.
The statement explained that the Emir, while welcoming the Commander Sector 2 Operation Hadin Kai to his Palace in Potiskum Local Government Area of Yobe State also reiterated his belief that the security organizations in the State will uphold their constitutional duties and responsibilities.
He further praised them for being professional and apolitical in their preparations for the forthcoming general elections in Yobe State. He also offered prayers for the well-being of the Commander and troops of Sector 2 Operation Hadin Kai.
Earlier, the Commander Sector 2 Joint Task Force, North East, Operation Hadin Kai Major General Lander Saraso in his remaks noted that the visit is in line with his familiarization tour to Military Formation in Potiskum to boost their confidence towards discharging their roles in the forthcoming election and as well pay a courtesy call on the Emir in accordance with Nigerian Army Customs and Traditions.
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“General Saraso reiterated the Sector’s commitment to providing a peaceful and conducive environment to the good people of Yobe State in conjunction with sister services and agencies in the State. He further called on all eligible citizens to come out and exercise their franchise by voting at the INEC designated polling units in the state without any fear of intimidation. He also assured the Emir that the Nigerian Army in conjunction with the police and other security agencies will deploy to provide security during the period of the elections. ” The statement said.
He equally enjoined all citizens in the state to report any real or percieved threat to security or suspicious activity to the nearest military or police units for prompt action.
He disclosed the following emergency hotlines for direct calls or text mesages for security related assisstance; 09116135889 and 08065682446.
In a related development, the Commander Sector 2 OPHK Major General Lander Saraso and entourage visited Forward Operation Base (FOB) Potiskum in continuation of his operational tour to Formations/Units under his command.
“The Sector Commander was briefed on the operational activities of the FOB by the Acting Commanding Officer Major SK Alkali. Thereafter, he inspected some equipments before addressing the troops including personnel of sister security services. He urged them to be discipline and courageous in combating therrorism and remain apolitical in their conducts through out the period of the election.”
WE WILL ENSURE PEACEFUL AND CONDUCIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR ELECTIONS – Emir of Potiskum
Police arrest two suspected informants to bandits in Kwara
By: Zagazola Makama
Two suspected informants to bandits have been arrested by the police in Kwara State.
According to a police sources, the suspects, Abdullah Yakubu, 27, and Jamilu Hamidu, 25, both from Kaima, were arrested on April 26, 2025, in Chikanda via Yashikira.
They were brought to the station by a retired DSP and vigilante members.The suspects, who had escaped from Kainji National Park, confessed to providing information to bandits operating within the park. They reportedly received ₦20,000 for each tip-off given to the criminals.
Police arrest two suspected informants to bandits in Kwara
Army troops rescue Deputy Commander of NDLEA officer, five others from kidnappers in Taraba
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Responding swiftly, the troops deployed to the area and found the abandoned vehicle with registration number FG 117-B03 and a punctured tire, but the occupants were missing.
A joint search and rescue operation was immediately launched, and by 6:00 a.m. on April 28, troops successfully rescued the Deputy Commander of NDLEA Zone 1, Ibadan, Musa Hudu, and five other victims from a nearby bush.
The victims were unharmed, and preliminary investigation revealed that they had fled into the bush after three armed men attacked their vehicle and shot at them with a dane gun.
The victims were safely escorted out of the area and allowed to proceed with their journey after their vehicle was repaired.
Rival gangs clash at wedding, one dead in Kontagora, Niger State
By Zagazola Makama
A deadly clash between rival gangs erupted at a wedding ceremony in Bayan-Waya area of Kontagora, Niger State, on April 27, 2025, resulting in the death of one man.
According the a police source, the fight involved members of rival groups known locally as “Sarasuka.” During the altercation, Aliyu Abubakar, 25, from Gangare Sagi Area, was seriously injured.
A team of police officers quickly responded to the scene and rushed the victim to Kontagora General Hospital, where he was confirmed dead on arrival.
The sources said efforts are ongoing to arrest the culprits involved in the fatal incident.
Rival gangs clash at wedding, one dead in Kontagora, Niger State
Police arrest two suspected informants to bandits in Kwara
Army troops rescue Deputy Commander of NDLEA officer, five others from kidnappers in Taraba
Rival gangs clash at wedding, one dead in Kontagora, Niger State
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