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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
Operative dies in accidental discharge in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
An operative attached to a security unit in Niger State has died following an accidental discharge of a rifle at his duty post in Shiroro Local Government Area.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 10:00 p.m. on Feb. 16 when the operative, identified as Abubakar Iliya, 35, who was attached to a special hunters unit stationed at Galadiman-Kogo, reportedly fell from a sentry post.
During the fall, his cocked rifle disengaged and discharged, striking him in the abdomen and causing fatal injuries.
His remains were later evacuated by his unit for burial in accordance with customary rites.
Operative dies in accidental discharge in Niger
Boat mishap leaves passengers missing in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
A canoe conveying seven passengers capsized while in transit between Jata and Kami Village in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, leaving several persons missing.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 7:00 p.m. on Feb. 16 when the canoe, carrying six females and one male passenger, overturned during the journey.
The passengers were identified as Mustapher Yakubu; Sahura Yakubu and her child; Zarifa Yakubu; Mommy Yakubu; Lizatu Yakubu; Zaratu Yusuf; and Sumaiya Ibrahim, all from Jata/Bmagara via Kami Village.
Rescue teams, including police and local divers, were immediately mobilised to the scene. The boat driver and his conductor were rescued alive, while search efforts are ongoing to locate the remaining passengers.
Authorities said further updates would be provided as rescue operations continue.
Boat mishap leaves passengers missing in Niger
Armed bandits attack Konkoso Village, kill two in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits have killed two people and razed homes during an attack on Konkoso Village in Niger State, security sources said.
According to sources, the incident occurred at about 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 17 when a large group of bandits invaded the village, shot two residents whose identities are yet to be confirmed, and set several houses on fire.
The attackers also looted shops and carted away food items before leaving Konkoso Village and moving toward Pissa Village in Pissa District.
Authorities said efforts are ongoing to track the bandits and apprehend those responsible for the attack.
Armed bandits attack Konkoso Village, kill two in Niger
Operative dies in accidental discharge in Niger
Boat mishap leaves passengers missing in Niger
Armed bandits attack Konkoso Village, kill two in Niger
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