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Yobe: Over 10,000 houses destroyed by flood in Yusufari

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Yobe: Over 10,000 houses destroyed by flood in Yusufari

By: Yahaya Wakili

The Chairman of the Assessment Committee of flood victims in Yusufari local government area of Yobe state, Malam Baba Alkali, has said so far over 10,000 houses were completely collapsed by the floodwaters in the local government area.

He said the flood has affected almost all parts of the local government, and the chairman of the local government council has constituted a 15-man committee under me to go round all the local government to assess the level of the damage caused by the flood disaster.

Malam Baba Alkali disclosed this to newsmen in Yusufari, the headquarters of the local government. He said the committee comprises civil servants, politicians, and security agents, and the reference of the committee is to go round all the local government and assess the damage.

“We have 10 wards in the local government, and in each ward at least we have identified over 1,000 houses that were collapsed; no lives were lost, but many people sustained injuries, farmlands, and properties worth millions of naira were destroyed, he said.

He said we also constituted a committee that included the security agents and the vice chairman. They go around and identify 28 households that are in critical condition and need emergency attention. The committee assists them with some amount, and we do this out of the money that the chairman releases to us for the work of our committee.

Malam Baba Alkali revealed that even the Emir of Yusufari, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Muhammad Ibn Zannah Zakaria, visited some villages and saw things by himself and sympathized with them.

Alkali maintained that people continue giving us donations, like our distinguished Senator, Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan Ph.D., GCON donates ten million naira, and Member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tijjani Zannah Zakaria. Five million naira, Member Yobe State House of Assembly, Hon. Hassan Muhammed, two million naira, and Hon. Commissioner of Health, Dr. Lawan Gana One million naira, respectively.

Therefore, we are appealing to the people that the door of the donation is still open and calls on individuals, politicians, and well-meaning people to assist the people of Yusufari local government.

Yobe: Over 10,000 houses destroyed by flood in Yusufari

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Police arrested four suspected kidnappers arrested, identified accomplices

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Police arrested four suspected kidnappers arrested, identified accomplices

By: Zagazola Makama

The Police have reportedly arrested four suspected kidnappers and their informants following the abduction of ten persons between Koso Likoro and Soba villages in Mashegu Local Government Area, Niger State.

Sources said the suspects were traced to a hideout around Ibbi Forest, where a joint operation led to the arrest of Sanda Dan, Mallam Wantau, and Atiku.

During interrogation, the suspects reportedly confessed and implicated Buba Maiyara, Mantile Alh Majo, and Bilya Musa Baushe, all from Koso village, as their accomplices.

In a subsequent operation, Manu Malami Shehu Maiyara was also arrested and admitted that his son, Buba Maiyara, together with his associates, were responsible for the abductions and cattle rustling in the area.

Sources said that the case remains under investigation.

Police arrested four suspected kidnappers arrested, identified accomplices

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Armed bandits attack Kwandawa village in Sokoto, most kidnapped victims rescued

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Armed bandits attack Kwandawa village in Sokoto, most kidnapped victims rescued

By: Zagazola Makama

Armed bandits attacked Kwandawa village in Sokoto State in the early hours of November 26, kidnapping several residents, but most of the victims were rescued unharmed.

Zagazola report that the assailants, described as numerous and carrying sophisticated weapons, invaded the village around 2:30 a.m., firing sporadically and abducting an unspecified number of people.

A coordinated response engaged the attackers in a prolonged gun duel, forcing them to flee into nearby bushes with apparent gunshot injuries.

While the majority of the kidnapped villagers were rescued unhurt, two victims remain unaccounted for. No casualties were reported among the villagers or the responding security personnel.

Security forces are combing the surrounding area to rescue the remaining victims and apprehend the bandits, with neighboring districts alerted to block potential escape routes.

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Boko Haram attack kills vigilante in Yobe

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Boko Haram attack kills vigilante in Yobe

By: Zagazola Makama

A vigilante member was shot dead on Wednesday during an attack by suspected Boko Haram fighters at a vigilante camp in Kanamma town, Yusufari Local Government Area of Yobe State.

Zagazola learnt that the incident occurred at about 1839 hours when the assailants stormed the camp, opening fire on the victims.

The deceased, identified as Dauda Bamai, 35, of Kanamma, was pronounced dead by a medical doctor in Kanamma.

Security forces have intensified monitoring and patrols in the area to track down the attackers.

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