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Yobe Legislator distributes cash to constituency members
Yobe Legislator distributes cash to constituency members
By: Yahaya Wakili
A member representing Potiskum central constituency in the Yobe State House of Assembly, Hon. Ahmed Adamu BBK alias Sarkin Ado has assisted the people of his constituency with a cash to cushion the hardships caused by the removal of fuel subsidy.
Speaking to Journalists shortly after the occasion, the lawmaker said, in our position they elected us even though we don’t have something considering the critical condition of our people are it is necessary for me to assist them with the little i have.
“We are many in Potiskum, despite i am not yet receiving salary, but by seen the situation of our people are the cost of living has become so hard let me assist orphans, disability and other people with the talking amount of money i have” Sarkin Ado said.
He said, we have 10 wards in Potiskum local government and from each ward we picks ten people some we give them #10,000 and some we give them #5,000 and currently we are able to assist 100 peoples.
The categories of the people who were benefitted from the Hon. Sarkin Ado assistance include, blinds, deafs, cripples, disables, women among others.
The lawmaker further said in two weeks coming we are going to pick 120 youths which there are now become a household, women with other disables people to give them palliatives and urged the beneficiaries to used this assistance in the way it will help them.
Hon. Ahmed Adamu BBK Sarkin Ado call on the stakeholders, rich men in the town to come out and assists the needed peoples with what ever you have in your hand if you assist God will help you, infact people are in a critical condition in a cost of life.
Yobe Legislator distributes cash to constituency members
Security forces foil rustling, recover 22 animals in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Security operatives in Katsina State have foiled a livestock rustling attempt and recovered 22 stolen animals in Jibia Local Government Area.
Police sources said the incident occurred in the early hours of April 12 following a distress call received at about 12:45 a.m. that suspected armed bandits had rustled livestock from neighbouring Niger Republic.
According to the sources, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Jibia swiftly mobilised a joint team comprising police, military and community watch personnel to the area.
They added that the operatives strategically blocked the escape routes of the suspects and engaged them in a gun duel.
“The superior firepower of the security team forced the bandits to abandon the rustled animals and flee into the bush,” the sources said.
The sources disclosed that all 22 sheep and goats were recovered intact during the operation.
They noted that the area has been cordoned off, while aggressive clearance operations are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
Further developments will be communicated as investigations continue, the sources added.
Security forces foil rustling, recover 22 animals in Katsina
Troops neutralise several terrorists in ambush operation in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Joint Task Force, North-East, Operation Hadin Kai, have neutralised several Boko Haram terrorists during an ambush operation in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 2:33 a.m. on April 13 when an ambush team of 202 Battalion deployed at Bravo Kilo sighted a terrorist crossing the parapet at a defensive company location.
According to the sources, the troops engaged and neutralised five of the suspect on sight.
The sources added that the operation is part of ongoing clearance and ambush missions aimed at denying terrorists freedom of movement in the North-East theatre.
Troops neutralise several terrorists in ambush operation in Borno
Troops arrest suspected Boko Haram member in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 233 Battalion have arrested a suspected ISWAP/JAS member within the Damaturu Military Cantonment in Yobe State.
Security sources said the suspect was apprehended at about 11:00 p.m. on April 12 between Charlie 2 and Charlie 3 areas of the cantonment in Damaturu Local Government Area.
According to the sources, troops recovered a bag containing clothes and a SIM card from the suspect.
They added that during preliminary investigation, the suspect claimed he was heading to Potiskum and identified himself as an almajiri from the 1000 Area of Maiduguri.
The sources, however, noted that his statements were incoherent, while further physical examination reportedly revealed a rifle sling mark on his shoulder, raising further suspicion.
They said the suspect is currently in custody for further investigation and necessary action.
Troops arrest suspected Boko Haram member in Yobe
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