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Yobe: Bakers urge Buni to keep his promises of assistance to members
Yobe: Bakers urge Buni to keep his promises of assistance to members
By: Yahaya Wakili
Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON, has been urged to fulfill his promises to assist the bakery owners in the Potiskum local government area of the state.
The acting chairman of the bakery owners of Potiskum local government, Alhaji Aliyu Hassan Afuwa, made the call in an interview with the Newsmen in Potiskum.
He said most of our members have been crippled as a result of luck of capital because this hard ship has made them down and all that they have has been finished. There are now sitting ideal; they don’t have anything to do. He noted that the cost of the materials is skyrocketing because now a bag of flour is $50,000, while a bag of sugar is $78,000, and other ingredients have also jumped up.
“Therefore, we are appealing to His Excellency Governor Mai Mala Buni CON, Chiroman Gujba, to look into this critical condition that our members are in. I know Governor Buni is a person who is always sympathetic with his people,” Afuwa said.
“I have four bakery houses in Potiskum and one in Geidam, and in each one, about 50 people are working there; therefore, about over two hundred and fifty people are working under me, earning a salary every month, and feeding their families.
Alhaji Aliyu Hassan Afuwa, who is also the secretary of the bakery owners, revealed that we are reducing the rate of unemployment in the country by engaging youths and people to work in our factories, adding that our people need intervention from the government. I know this government, under the able leadership of Governor Buni, will assist us.
The chairman also appeals to the federal government to come to the aid of the people of this country. People are suffering enough in Nigeria; most of the people cannot even eat three times a day, and people need emergency assistance.
He calls on their members to be patient. Definitely, people have to be patient. Things are getting worse; the cost of living is increasing, people are suffering, and we know the government is doing its best to tackle these problems of the cost of living in the country.
Yobe: Bakers urge Buni to keep his promises of assistance to members
ECOWAS Inspection Team Assesses Readiness of Nigerian Standby Force in Ondo
By: Zagazola Makama
An inspection team from the ECOWAS Force Headquarters and Army Headquarters has assessed the operational readiness of Nigeria’s ECOWAS standby force at Naquora Barracks in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the team, led by Brig.-Gen. Sheikh Sulaiman Massaquoi, visited the barracks on Nov. 7, 2026, to evaluate the troops’ preparedness for possible deployment.
The team received briefings on troop readiness, training and administrative matters, and witnessed demonstrations on roadblock operations and crowd dispersal.
Massaquoi commended the troops for their performance and urged them to sustain high standards of professionalism, discipline and physical fitness.
The inspection visit ended without any incident.
ECOWAS Inspection Team Assesses Readiness of Nigerian Standby Force in Ondo
Troops Foil Kidnap Attempt, Rescue Gunshot-Wounded Victim in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have foiled a suspected kidnapping attempt and rescued a gunshot-wounded victim along the Rafin Sanyi axis in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that troops of Sector 6 OPEP, deployed at Sopp, responded to a distress report at about 9:40 p.m. on Nov. 6, 2026, after suspected kidnappers blocked the road in the area.
The swift intervention of the troops reportedly forced the criminals to flee before they could carry out their operation.
The troops subsequently combed the area and rescued one occupant of a Sharon vehicle who had sustained a gunshot wound.
The victim was evacuated to the Nigerian Army Medical Outpost at Tigi, where he received first aid treatment.
Troops have continued to dominate the general area through fighting patrols to prevent the criminals from regrouping and forestall further attacks.
Troops Foil Kidnap Attempt, Rescue Gunshot-Wounded Victim in Plateau
Troops Raid Jos Hotel, Arrest Five Suspects Over Phone Snatching, Recover 26 Phones
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have raided a hotel along Baring Road in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, arresting five suspected criminals and recovering 26 mobile phones and other items.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that troops of Sector 1 OPEP, while on patrol, responded to a report of phone snatching at about 9:00 p.m. on Nov. 6, 2026.
Following the incident, the stolen phone was reportedly tracked to Prime House Hotel within the area, prompting the troops to conduct a raid on the facility.
The operation led to the arrest of five suspects identified as Tahir Suleiman, 25; Muhammed Ahmed, 25; Muhammed Labaran Haruna, 27; Yahya Yunusa, 20; and Aisha Mohammad, 22.
The suspects were reportedly found in possession of the tracked phone, while a further search led to the recovery of 26 mobile phones, 27 pouches, three MP devices, two earpods, an HP laptop, a knife and four power banks.
The vehicle belonging to the suspects was also towed to the headquarters of Sector 1 for a comprehensive search.
The suspects and recovered exhibits remain in custody for further investigation and necessary action.
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