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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
Troops Repel Bandit Attack, Rescue Lower Sharia Court Judge in Katsina State
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops have successfully repelled a bandit attack in Mahuta Village, Dandume Local Government Area (LGA), Katsina State, and rescued a prominent local judge, Mr. Rabiu Tukur, following the abduction of six residents on April 8, 2025.
Zagazola Makama informed by security sources that three attack occurred around 11:55 p.m. when armed bandits stormed the village, kidnapping six individuals, including Mr. Tukur, a 49-year-old judge with the Lower Sharia Court, Dandume.
The troops engaged the bandits in a fierce confrontation, successfully rescuing Mr. Tukur without any harm.
Efforts to locate and rescue the remaining five victims are ongoing, with security forces intensifying search and rescue operations in the surrounding areas.
Troops Repel Bandit Attack, Rescue Lower Sharia Court Judge in Katsina State
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Clash Between Commuters and Customs Officers Leads to Accident and Mob Violence in Maiadua, Kastina
Clash Between Commuters and Customs Officers Leads to Accident and Mob Violence in Maiadua, Kastina
By: Zagazola Makama
A clash between a Customs patrol team and commuters resulted in a serious accident at Koza Village, Maiadua Local Government Area (LGA), on April 8, 2025, at around 8:35 p.m.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the Customs team was in pursuit of a commuter vehicle when the incident occurred.
In the aftermath, an angry mob set fire to the Customs camp in retaliation for the accident. The situation escalated, but the Division Police Officer (DPO) quickly mobilized police personnel to the scene to restore order.
As of now, the situation has been brought under control, and an investigation is underway to ascertain the details surrounding the incident.
Clash Between Commuters and Customs Officers Leads to Accident and Mob Violence in Maiadua, Kastina
Bandit Attack Foiled in Musawa LGA Kastina As Nine Kidnapped Victims Rescued
By: Zagazola Makama
In a daring rescue operation, the security forces successfully foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued nine victims from armed bandits on April 9, 2025, at approximately 1:25 a.m.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspected armed bandits, riding motorcycles, stormed Farin Dutse in Dangani, Musawa Local Government Area, and abducted several individuals.
However, the timely response from the Division Police Officer (DPO), who mobilized a Joint APC Patrol to the scene, led to a fierce gun battle with the bandits.
In the aftermath of the engagement, six females and three males were rescued and swiftly transported to the General Hospital Musawa for medical attention.
The victims are reported to be in stable condition.
Bandit Attack Foiled in Musawa LGA Kastina As Nine Kidnapped Victims Rescued
Troops Repel Bandit Attack, Rescue Lower Sharia Court Judge in Katsina State
Clash Between Commuters and Customs Officers Leads to Accident and Mob Violence in Maiadua, Kastina
Bandit Attack Foiled in Musawa LGA Kastina As Nine Kidnapped Victims Rescued
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