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Yobe: Hon. Suleiman expresses gratitude to colleagues for attending his son’s wedding.
Yobe: Hon. Suleiman expresses gratitude to colleagues for attending his son’s wedding.
By: Yahaya Wakili
Hon. Yakubu Suleiman, member representing Fika/Ngalda in the Yobe State House of Assembly, expresses his unquantifiable gratitude to Almighty Allah (SWT), who in His Mercy made everything possible and successful for the wedding fatiha of his son Adamu Yakubu Suleiman and Khadija Shuaibu Ali on Saturday, 1st. February, 2025.
“My enormous gratitude goes to my colleagues, members of the Yobe State House of Assembly, and thousands of people who trooped en masse to witness the wedding ceremony.
He also expressed his deepest heartfelt gratitude to the Executive Chairman of the Fika local government council, Hon. Abdu Bukar Gadaka, and those who traveled far and near distances to attend the ceremony; I thank them so much. Alhamdulillah.
Hon. Yakubu Suleiman further said some, who out of their tight schedules, especially my colleagues and my friends, could not attend but sent in a generous message, I am most grateful to, and to those who called and joined us in prayers and sent in best wishes, I am really grateful to you all, he prays.
The wedding ceremony, which took place at the opposite of Yobe Flour and Feed Mills Potiskum, was conducted by Imam Mallam Ibrahim after the presentation of the certificate of fitness of both the groom and bride.
The marriage was solemnized by Imam Mallam Ibrahim, who gave out the marriage and announced the sum of #200,000 cash in hand as a dowry to Khadija Shuaibu Ali.
Hon. Yakubu Suleiman, the father of the groom, advised the couple to be guided by the teaching of Prophet Muhammadu (SWT) in their matrimonial home, as well as to live in peace with one another, and prayed for Almighty Allah (SWT) to bless them with children. Ameen.
Yobe: Hon. Suleiman expresses gratitude to colleagues for attending his son’s wedding.
Gombe police launch investigation after clash at wedding leaves one dead
By: Zagazola Makama
Police in Gombe State have commenced investigation following a deadly clash during a wedding send-off party in Tulmi, Akko Local Government Area, which left one person dead and others injured.
According to a sources, the incident occurred on Feb. 1, 2026, at about 10:30 p.m., when a group of men identified as Wada Hussaini, Ganji Alhaji Idi, Yaya Hussaini, Mohammed Maikudi, Bello Alhaji Idi, and one Tijjani, all from Garin Ardo Usman village, reportedly clashed with Abubakar Usman, 35, and Bello Adamu, 19, at the wedding organized by Godiya Mai Rai.
The confrontation resulted in serious injuries to Abubakar Usman, Bello Adamu, and Wada Hussaini. The injured were rushed to Cottage Hospital Tumu for treatment, but Abubakar Usman was confirmed dead. His corpse has been deposited at the hospital’s mortuary.
The suspects fled the scene following the incident, and police said efforts are ongoing to apprehend them. Investigation into the case has commenced.
Gombe police launch investigation after clash at wedding leaves one dead
Two children drown in Bauchi river, police investigate
By: Zagazola Makama
Two children drowned while swimming in a river on the outskirts of Bauchi metropolis, Bauchi State, police said.
According to sources, the victims, Saminu Mohammed, 12, and Tanimu Danladi, 11, both of Gudum Sayawa, went to a river in the area on Feb. 2, 2026, at about 4:30 p.m., when the incident occurred.
Police personnel swiftly moved to the scene, evacuated the children, and conveyed them to the Specialist Hospital, Bauchi, where they were certified dead by a medical practitioner.
Their remains were later released to their relatives for burial, while investigation into the incident continues.
Two children drown in Bauchi river, police investigate
Sokoto police arrest suspected bandits’ informants, financiers, recover rustled cows
By: Zagazola Makama
Sokoto State Police Command, in collaboration with the Community Guard, has arrested suspected bandits’ informants and financiers and recovered seven rustled cows along with a motorcycle.
Sources said that on Feb. 2, 2026, at about 1:00 a.m., operatives acting on credible intelligence swooped on Sarma Village in Tangaza Local Government Area, arresting two suspects, Nura Dan Haruna, 20, and Buhari Salah, 18, found in possession of seven stolen cows and a motorcycle without registration number.
The suspects reportedly confessed that they had been sent by Abdullahi Gulum and Dan Iko, both at large, to deliver the cows to Hamza Ibrahim, 56, of Kara Area, Illela, who has also been arrested.
Hamza reportedly admitted that he sold two of the cows last month to Abubakar Muhammad, 31, of Gwadabawa LGA, who was subsequently taken into custody.
Police confirmed that investigation is ongoing, and efforts are being intensified to apprehend the remaining suspects.
Sokoto police arrest suspected bandits’ informants, financiers, recover rustled cows
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