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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
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By: Zagazola Makama
An 18-year-old youth, identified as Bakura Muhammed, was fatally stabbed on April 4, 2025, during a violent clash between rival youth groups in Maiduguri.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the altercation occurred at about 4:30 PM in the Ajari and Tashan Lara areas, where youths from both sides engaged in a free-for-all fight.
The victim was fatally stabbed on the stomach. He was immediately transported to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, by the security personnel from Maiduguri Borno police command, where he was confirmed dead by medical personnel.
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By: Zagazola Makama
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Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that one Alhaji Sanda, a resident of Hansari IDP Camp, and Bulama Zarayye, aged 40, were collecting baobab tree seeds when Zarayye accidentally stepped on an IED.
The device, believed to have been planted by ISWAP, exploded, causing injuries to Zarayye’s buttock, right hand, and lap.
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The area was cordoned off, and a search for additional explosive devices was conducted, but no further devices were found.
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By: Zagazola Makama
A tragic incident has been reported in Tudun Nupawa, Kaduna, following the death of 21-year-old Abba Bello.
It was gathered that on April 2, 2025, Bello was arrested by a security guard at Old Panteka on suspicion of theft.
Abdullahi Usman, a suspected commander of the group, allegedly supervised the torture of Bello, leaving him unconscious.
Bello was initially taken to Yusuf Dantsoho Memorial Hospital for treatment but was later transferred to Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital. Despite receiving medical care, he succumbed to his injuries on April 4, 2025, around 5:00 AM.
The deceased’s family has declined a post-mortem examination, and his body was released for burial as per their request.
Efforts to apprehend the suspects are ongoing.
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