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Yobe: Governor Mala signs persons with disabilities law
Yobe: Governor Mala signs persons with disabilities law
By: Yahaya Wakili
The Executive Governor of Yobe State, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, CON, COMN, has signed into law the bill that establishes the Yobe State Commission for Persons with Disabilities passed by the state legislature.
This was contained in a release issue and signed by the Senior Special Assistant on Media to Governor Mai Mala Buni CON, Alhaji Buba Garba. Lawan shares news with newsmen in Damaturu.
“Governor Buni’s establishment of the commission for persons with disabilities will ensure the effective coordination of the needs and activities of the group.
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He said the commission will cater to the welfare of persons with disabilities, so as to enable them to contribute their quota towards the progress and development of the society, adding that, in every society, “disabilities are abilities.
The establishment of the commission expressed Governor Buni’s show of concern over the plight of the persons with disabilities so as to give them a sense of belonging as members of the large society.
Meanwhile, Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has put smiles on the faces of pensioners in the state.
The administration of Governor Mai Mala Buni will continue to provide welfare packages to civil servants to enhance productivity in service, and retirees will reap the fruit of their labor.
The governor gave the assurance at a public forum in Damaturu. He said the increment in pensioners take-home pay by #32,000 has put smiles on the faces of retirees in Yobe state.
He explained that the payment of the new minimum wage in the month of December, 2024, has raised upwards the purchasing power of pensioners to cushion the effects of the current economic realities in the country.
Governor Buni further said that the increment in the wage enjoyed by retirees is the first time since the creation of Yobe state. Noted that the gesture extended to retirees is to improve the living standards in their retirement life.
Yobe: Governor Mala signs persons with disabilities law
Troops arrest terrorist informants, logistics suppliers in Sokoto
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have arrested two suspected terrorist informants and logistics suppliers in Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects were apprehended on Sept. 4 during a fighting patrol to Yaka village by a quick response team.
The suspects, according to the source, are in troop custody for further investigation and action.
Troops arrest terrorist informants, logistics suppliers in Sokoto
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Troops repel terrorist attacks in Sokoto, rescue driver, as locals accosted 7 terrorists, killed 4
Troops repel terrorist attacks in Sokoto, rescue driver, as locals accosted 7 terrorists, killed 4
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have repelled terrorist attacks in parts of Sokoto State, rescuing a driver and preventing further abductions.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that on Sept. 3, at about 6:12 p.m., troops of 8 Division, while on a fighting patrol along Sabon Birnin–Isa Road, engaged terrorists who attempted to block the route.
“The terrorists were forced to flee after a fierce exchange of fire. Troops rescued a driver conveying frozen fish and assisted in towing his vehicle to Sabon Birnin,” he said.
The source added that later, on the same day at about 11:30 p.m., terrorists invaded Tungar Makera village in Wurno Local Government Area and kidnapped four locals before fleeing.
“Troops pursued the terrorists but could not make contact. However, on Sept. 4, at about 8:55 a.m., locals accosted seven suspected terrorists in Kaura village, Shagari Local Government Area.
“Unfortunately, four of the suspects were lynched by a mob led by Yansakai vigilantes before troops arrived. Troops rescued the remaining three suspects and handed them over to security authorities for further action,” the source said.
Troops repel terrorist attacks in Sokoto, rescue driver, as locals accosted 7 terrorists, killed 4
Troops arrest 3 suspected kidnappers in Niger State
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have arrested three suspected kidnappers in Rijau Local Government Area of Niger State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects were apprehended on Sept. 4 when local vigilantes in Dukku town handed them over to troops on routine patrol along the Rijau–Duku axis.
The suspects were identified as Mohammed Mohammed, 30, Babe Sanda, 25, and Buba Matilo, 25.
According to the sources, the suspects confessed to abducting two locals from Dukku town and taking them to a terrorist hideout in Duku Forest.
The suspects are currently in troop custody for further investigation and action.
Troops arrest 3 suspected kidnappers in Niger State
Troops arrest terrorist informants, logistics suppliers in Sokoto
Troops repel terrorist attacks in Sokoto, rescue driver, as locals accosted 7 terrorists, killed 4
Troops arrest 3 suspected kidnappers in Niger State
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