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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
Troops arrest suspected cattle rustler in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have arrested a suspected cattle rustler in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State.
Security sources said the suspect was apprehended at about 4:20 p.m. on April 15, 2026, at Anule community.
According to the sources, troops of Sector 1 OPWS deployed in the area arrested the suspect during ongoing security operations.
The suspect is currently in custody, while further investigation is underway to determine possible links to cattle rustling activities in the area.
Troops arrest suspected cattle rustler in Benue
Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recover motorcycle in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have arrested a suspected terrorist during an operation in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State.
Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 5:19 p.m. on April 15, 2026, following intelligence on the presence of a suspected criminal hiding in Tse Atu community.
According to the sources, troops of Sector 1 OPWS deployed at Anguhah and Umbagbo swiftly responded and conducted a targeted operation in the area.
During the operation, one suspect was apprehended, while a motorcycle believed to be linked to the suspect was also recovered.
The suspect and the recovered item are currently in custody, while further investigation is ongoing to ascertain the suspect’s involvement in criminal activities.
Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recover motorcycle in Benue
Army distributes fertilisers to farmers in Benue to boost security, livelihoods
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Army has distributed fertilisers to farmers across various Local Government Areas of Benue State as part of its corporate social responsibility initiative aimed at enhancing food security and strengthening civil-military relations.
The event, held on April 15, 2026, was conducted by the Commander, Sector 1, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Brig.-Gen. K.O. Bukoye, under the Army Headquarters Corporate Responsibility Project.
The initiative, themed “Using Agricultural Support to Improve Farming for Sustained Security,” is designed to support local farmers while promoting stability within the Joint Operations Area.
Security sources said the programme brought together community leaders, farmers, and other key stakeholders, alongside representatives of the OPWS Commander.
They noted that the intervention is part of ongoing efforts to foster cooperation between security forces and local communities, while addressing underlying factors contributing to insecurity.
Army distributes fertilisers to farmers in Benue to boost security, livelihoods
Troops arrest suspected cattle rustler in Benue
Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recover motorcycle in Benue
Army distributes fertilisers to farmers in Benue to boost security, livelihoods
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