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Yobe: After 23 years Dallari gets new Village Head
Yobe: After 23 years Dallari gets new Village Head
By: Yahaya Wakili
The Village Head of Dallari in Yobe state, Alhaji Hashimu Dallari has commend, Governor Mai Mala Buni and the Emir of Tikau, Alhaji Muhammadu Ibn Grema for turbaning him in as village head of Dallari.
Speaking to NEWSng on Thursday the Village Head said, he remained grateful to His Royal Highness, the Emir of Tikau, Alhaji Muhammadu Ibn Grema, who sent their names to Governor Mai Mala Buni who approved their turbaning as Village heads.
Alhaji Hashimu Dallari made the commendation shortly after turbaning him by the Emir of Tikau at his palace in Sabon Garin Nangere.
“I thank Almighty Allah, and I also thank Governor Mai Mala Buni and His Royal Highness, the Emir of Tikau, Alhaji Muhammadu Ibn Grema for the honour done to me” Dallari said.
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According to him, “the Emir of Tikau, Alhaji Muhammadu Ibn Grema is being fair and just in all his dealings with his people. He knows the history of Dallari very well, because he is the first person who opened Dallari primary school.
Dallari commend the royal father and the members of his emirate councils and assure them of his total support to the emirate. He also said he is always ready to give his contribution for the development of the emirate.
He said, “Whenever they call on us, we are ready to answer the call because we know His Royal Highness is always doing justice to his people.”
Alhaji Hashimu Dallari also revealed that he inherited the leadership of Dallari from his late father, who according to him is the first village head of Dallari, adding that before the town was called Garin Gabar, adding that the town has a long history.
He said he has been the ward head of Dallari for 23 years after the demise of his father before ascending to the position of village head after a careful following of the history of Dallari by His Royal Highness, the Emir of Tikau
After the turbaning ceremony, the village head of Dallari summoned a meeting with all the ward heads where he sought their support and cooperation for the development of Dallari and Tikau emirate council as a whole.
The monarch also calls on all the parents and guidance of his domain to send their wards to school, noting that education is the backbone of development for any society stressing that they should not allow themselves to be left behind.
Yobe: After 23 years Dallari gets new Village Head
Army, DSS arrest notorious cultist, gunrunner in Cross River, recover weapons
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 13 Brigade, in collaboration with the Department of State Services (DSS), have arrested a suspected cultist and gunrunner during a raid operation in Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River State.
Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 1:10 a.m. on April 3 along Effangha Spring Road in Ikom.
The sources disclosed that the suspect, who hails from Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, was apprehended during the coordinated raid.
According to the sources, troops recovered one revolver pistol, one sword, two laptops, four mobile phones, one digital camera, one wristwatch, three identity cards, and a sack of garri allegedly used to conceal the weapon.
The suspect and recovered items have since been handed over to the DSS for further investigation and possible prosecution.
Security authorities said the operation is part of ongoing efforts to curb cult-related violence and illegal arms circulation in the South-South region.
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Gunmen kill village head, wife in Adamawa, son hospitalised
By: Zagazola Makama
Unknown gunmen have killed a village head and his wife in Tunga Waja community, Lamurde Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 8:50 p.m. on April 2, when the assailants attacked the residence of the village head and opened fire on him, his wife and their son.
The sources disclosed that the village head died on the spot, while his wife and son sustained gunshot wounds and were evacuated to a medical facility in Tingno for treatment.
According to the sources, the wife later died at the hospital, while the son is currently receiving treatment.
The motive behind the attack remains unclear, while efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend the perpetrators.
The incident has heightened concerns among residents, as security agencies intensify efforts to restore calm and prevent further attacks in the area.
Gunmen kill village head, wife in Adamawa, son hospitalised
Three soldiers injured in road accident during pursuit of bandits in Kaduna
By: Zagazola Makama
Three soldiers have sustained injuries following a road traffic accident during an encounter with suspected armed bandits in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 3:00 p.m. on April 2, when troops of 2 Battalion deployed at Forward Operating Base Dogon Dawa were returning from an administrative patrol.
The sources explained that the troops reportedly sighted a group of armed bandits attempting to block the road at Ngede Allah and engaged them, forcing the criminals to flee.
During the pursuit, however, three soldiers fell off a military gun truck and sustained varying degrees of injuries, including fractures to the hand and leg.
The injured personnel were immediately evacuated to the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital in Kaduna, where they are currently receiving treatment and responding positively.
Security operations in the area have continued as troops maintain pressure on criminal elements within the axis.
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