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Yobe: Don’t overheat the polity, Buni warns
Yobe: Don’t overheat the polity, Buni warns
By: Yahaya Wakili
Governor Mai Mala Buni CON of Yobe state has warned that the government will not tolerate any deliberate act of overheating the polity intended to cause confusion and disaffection and to divert government attention from focus.
He said, in recent times, the emerging politicking for 2027, as a government, we are concentrating on executing our campaign promises to the people.
Buni gave the warning while swearing in the newly appointed permanent secretaries, permanent member of the State Universal Basic Education Board, the chairmen of the Assembly Service Commission, and the Fiscal Responsibility Board at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Damaturu.
“Any political engagement geared towards 2027 electioneering by public officers and civil servants would be considered as a deliberate derailment and sabotage of the government to achieve its goal.” Governor Buni said.
He said that this administration still has more time to concentrate on its development strides, institute good governance, and provide efficient services to the people.
Governor Mai Mala Buni reminds the newly sworn-in public officers that the Oath of Office and Oath of Allegiance you have just sworn to put a heavy moral burden and obligation on you.
“Your appointments are based on merit, diligence, and loyalty and in line with the policy of existing vacancies in government to promote good governance and enhance delivery of quality services to our people.
“You are joining the government at a critical moment when the government is putting extra efforts into actualizing its campaign promises to improve the lives of our people,” he said.
He urged them to put in their wealth of experience for the government to achieve its set targets for us to collectively develop the state and build a prosperous Yobe state, as veterans in your respective calling.
“I am optimistic that you will be dedicated to your duties with the interest of the people placed over and above personal interest, adding that it is indeed very pertinent for you to promote teamwork, as each one of us has a significant role to play in our lofty drive of taking the state to new heights.
Yobe: Don’t overheat the polity, Buni warns
Bandits kill seven, abduct three in Sabon Birni border attack in Sokoto
By: Zagazola Makama
At least seven persons were killed and three others abducted when armed bandits attacked Kyara village, a remote border community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, in the early hours of Thursday.
Sources said the attack occurred at about 4:00 a.m. in the village, which lies close to the Niger Republic border and has no mobile phone network coverage.
The bandits, who were said to be in large numbers and armed with sophisticated weapons, stormed the community, shooting sporadically and causing panic among residents.
During the attack, seven persons were shot dead, while two others sustained gunshot injuries. Three villagers were also kidnapped, and an unspecified number of domestic animals were rustled.
Joint security forces were immediately deployed to the area after the incident was reported. On arrival, they evacuated the corpses and the injured victims to a hospital for autopsy and medical treatment.
Troops have since launched a manhunt for the attackers with a view to rescuing the abducted victims, recovering the rustled livestock and arresting those responsible.
Confidence-building patrols are currently ongoing in and around Kyara village to reassure residents and prevent further attacks.
Bandits kill seven, abduct three in Sabon Birni border attack in Sokoto
Five injured in suspected IED blast on Bukuyum road in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Five persons have been seriously injured following a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) explosion along the Takalafiya–Gadar Zaima Road in Bukkuyum Local Government Area (LGA) of Zamfara State.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 11:30 a.m. on Thursday when a motorcycle conveying five passengers ran into an explosive device believed to have been planted by armed bandits targeting security patrols in the area.
The device detonated on contact, causing a loud explosion that severely damaged the motorcycle and left all five occupants with serious injuries.
Following the incident, security operatives immediately closed the road to traffic and advised residents to stay away from the area pending a thorough safety assessment.
The injured victims were evacuated to the General Hospital, Gummi, where they are currently receiving medical treatment.
Movement along the Takalafiya–Gadar Zaima axis remains restricted as security agencies continue to monitor the situation and clear the area of any further threats.
Five injured in suspected IED blast on Bukuyum road in Zamfara
Three killed in fatal road accident at gaggaba village in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
At least three persons were killed in a fatal motor vehicle accident at Gaggaba Village, Fune Local Government Area of Borno State, early Wednesday morning.
Sources said the accident occurred around 1:20 a.m. when a Daf trailer with registration number DAL 964 YY, driven by Mal. Abubakar, 35, of Maiduguri, traveling from Lagos to Maiduguri, was involved in a collision with a Mitsubishi Canter truck, registration XA 437 NNR, driven by Salisu Ibrahim of Dirra Village, Fune LGA.
The Canter reportedly veered at full speed from its lane and rammed into the Daf trailer, causing the trailer driver and two passengers to fall unconscious. They were immediately rushed to General Hospital Damagum, where the driver and two passengers were pronounced dead by medical personnel.
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