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Youth Assembly of Nigeria (YAN) Yobe State Chapter Hosts Groundbreaking Symposium on Inclusion and Diversity
Youth Assembly of Nigeria (YAN) Yobe State Chapter Hosts Groundbreaking Symposium on Inclusion and Diversity
By: Our Reporter
Damaturu, Yobe State – The Youth Assembly of Nigeria (YAN) Yobe State Chapter today Thursday 9th January, 2025 convened a pivotal one-day symposium on the imperative of inclusion and diversity, themed “Breaking Barriers: Fostering Inclusion and Diversity.”
Amb.Abubakar Ibn Usman Nguru CYA, Senior Inspector at NYSC Headquarters and 3rd Assembly Ambassador of YAN Yobe State, as Keynote Speaker delivered a paper on Importance of Inclusion and Diversity, stressing the urgent need for inclusive practices and policies that promote diversity. The symposium united youth from diverse backgrounds, government officials, and stakeholders to strategize on dismantling barriers and fostering a more inclusive society.
“We are resolute in our commitment to promoting inclusion and diversity among young people in Yobe State,” declared Rt. Hon. Mohammed Hashimu Auwalu, Speaker of YAN Yobe State Chapter. “This symposium marks a crucial milestone in our journey towards achieving this goal.”
The event featured interactive sessions, panel discussions, and presentations on topics related to inclusion and diversity. Youth participants expressed enthusiasm for implementing the innovative ideas and strategies discussed during the symposium.
Distinguished attendees included Director of Forestry, Ministry of Environment, Yobe State, representing the Chairman of the Occasion, Hon. Sidi Yakubu Karasuwa, Commissioner, Yobe State Ministry of Environment. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth, represented the Commissioner, Yobe State Ministry of Youth, Sport, and Social Development.
Other invited dignitaries Mohammed Alkali Executive Secretary SMEDAN Yobe state, Hon. Nuhu Baba Hassan Yobe state Focal Person NEDC, representative of National Population Commission, representative of NSCDC, Alhaji Musa Mai Jawa.
The programme also featured a brief safety awareness presentation by ACF Shitu Abdulmiminu Alkali from Federal Fire Service and a panel discussion moderated by MB Machina. The event concluded with a vote of thanks presented by Zona A Zonal Coordinator of YAN, Amb. Usman Giedam.
Youth Assembly of Nigeria (YAN) Yobe State Chapter Hosts Groundbreaking Symposium on Inclusion and Diversity
Fourteen Abducted Victims Released in Maru, Zamfara State; Two Killed in Captivity
By: Zagazola Makama
Fourteen victims abducted in December 2025, including six family members of Inspector Hussaini Abubakar of Maru Police Division, have been released by their captors.
Zagazola reliably gathered that the release occurred at about 1:00 p.m. on Feb. 26, 2026. Unfortunately, two of the victims, identified as Bashir Marafa, aged 45, and Halliru Kabiru, aged 50, were killed while in captivity.
Sources added that a pregnant woman among the abductees delivered a baby girl while in captivity. The victims are currently receiving medical attention at the General Hospital, Maru.
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Two Abducted Victims Rescued in Tsafe, Zamfara; One Killed in Bandit Attack at Talata Mafara
By: Zagazola Makama
Two persons abducted earlier this month in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State have been rescued, while a separate bandit attack in Talata Mafara LGA left one person dead and others missing.
Sources confirmed that Bashir Adamu Iyatawa, 42, and Kenneth Allahmagani, 35, both from Zaria City, Kaduna State, were abducted at Unguwar Chida Village in Tsafe on Feb. 16, 2026.
They were rescued on Feb. 26, debriefed, and later taken to a hospital for medical attention before being handed over to their relatives.
In a separate incident, armed bandits loyal to a local bandit leader, Na Sanda, attacked the outskirts of Jangebe town in Talata Mafara LGA on Feb. 27 at about 2:00 a.m.
The attack resulted in the death of Misbawu Aminu, 30, and the abduction of an unspecified number of persons to an undisclosed location.
Joint troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA and local vigilante groups are reported to be pursuing the fleeing bandits. Authorities have assured that efforts to rescue the abducted victims and apprehend the culprits are ongoing.
Two Abducted Victims Rescued in Tsafe, Zamfara; One Killed in Bandit Attack at Talata Mafara
Boko Haram Attack on CJTF Leaves One Dead in Gwoza, Borno state
By: Zagazola Makama
One member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) was killed following an ambush by suspected ISWAP terrorists along the Warave–Gwoza Road in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
Sources said the incident occurred on February 25 at about 7:30 a.m. when gunmen attacked members of the CJTF and hunters on routine patrol. Fifty-year-old Bello Adamu, a member of the CJTF, was fatally injured in the attack.
Army troops of Operation HADIN KAI, Police Tactical Units, and CJTF personnel visited the scene, documented the incident, and evacuated the victim to Gwoza General Hospital, where he was certified dead on arrival. His body was released to his family for burial according to Islamic rites.
Monitoring of the area continues to prevent further attacks.
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