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WE WILL ENSURE PEACEFUL AND CONDUCIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR ELECTIONS – Emir of Potiskum

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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.”

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Troops recover 68 livestock after gun battle with terrorists in Sokoto

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Troops recover 68 livestock after gun battle with terrorists in Sokoto

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have recovered 68 rustled animals after engaging terrorists in a gun battle at Sauna/Goboro Forest, spanning Illela and Tangaza Local Government Areas of Sokoto State.

It was gathered that the incident occurred on Sept. 2 when terrorists attempted to move the livestock through the area.

The source said troops made contact, exchanged fire and forced the terrorists to flee, abandoning the animals.

The recovered livestock were handed over to the Maigari of Sauna village for onward delivery to Tangaza LGA officials.

He added that one military Panhard vehicle developed a mechanical fault during the operation and was undergoing repairs.

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Two killed, three injured as terrorists attack community in Niger, as troops chased the attackers

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Two killed, three injured as terrorists attack community in Niger, as troops chased the attackers

By: Zagazola Makama

Terrorists have killed two persons and injured three others in an attack on Dappo village, Tungan Wawa Ward of Kontagora Local Government Area of Niger State.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, Sub-Sector 1, responded swiftly to the attack with heavy fire power.

According to the source, vigilantes from Utachu village had earlier engaged the terrorists in a firefight before troops reinforced the area.

He said the attackers fled on sighting the troops after inflicting casualties on locals, while troops secured the community to prevent further attacks.

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Four children die mysteriously in Borno community, parents hospitalised

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Four children die mysteriously in Borno community, parents hospitalised

By: Zagazola Makama

Tragedy struck in Kukurpu village, Kwajaffa District of Hawul Local Government Area, Borno State, where four children from the same family were confirmed dead after being found unconscious alongside their parents.

Zagazola Makama reports that the incident occurred on Thursday morning when neighbours raised alarm after several unanswered phone calls to the family’s head, 35-year-old Muktari Idrisa.

According to sources, a neighbour, Bukar Musa, eventually reached Idrisa’s wife, Maimuna, who revealed that everyone in the house was seriously ill and unable to stand.

The neighbours rushed to the residence and discovered Idrisa, his wife, and their four children lying unconscious.

The children were identified as: Idrisa Muktari, male, Hauwa Muktari, female, 9 years, Binta Muktari, female, 6 years and Saidu Muktari, male, 1 year.

Security forces and medical experts rushed to the scene. Doctors certified all four children dead on arrival, while the parents were admitted and are responding to treatment.

The corpses were deposited at the hospital mortuary before being released to relatives for burial according to Islamic rites.

Authorities say the cause of the incident is yet to be ascertained, though police say the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Maiduguri has commenced a full investigation.

The tragic development has thrown the quiet farming community of Kukurpu into mourning.

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