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Yuletide: NEMA flags off emergency rescue operation in Gombe
Yuletide: NEMA flags off emergency rescue operation in Gombe
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Gombe State, in collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has inaugurated Operation Eagle Eye, to ensure rapid response during the festive periods.
While declaring the operation open in Gombe on Wednesday, the state’s Head of Operations, Mrs. Ummuna Ahmed, said that the initiative was in view of increased road and human activities during the festive season.
Ahmed said that the operation was a strategic initiative designed to enhance timely rescue operations towards saving lives in the event of road traffic crashes, fire outbreaks, and other emergencies.
She reaffirmed NEMA’s commitment to protecting lives and property through effective coordination, early response mechanisms, and the strategic deployment of Search and Rescue personnel.
She appealed to motorists and other road users, to observe traffic regulations, drive responsibly, and cooperate with emergency responders to minimise preventable incidents.
“As part of the operation, NEMA Search and Rescue teams have been strategically deployed along major routes linking Gombe State to neighbouring states.
“These include the Gombe–Bauchi, Gombe–Yola, Gombe–Maiduguri, and Gombe–Kano corridors.
“The routes were identified based on their high traffic volume and strategic importance, with emergency personnel and assets, positioned to ensure swift intervention and life saving support whenever the need arises,” she said.
Ahmed urged members of the public to promptly report emergencies through appropriate channels to enable timely response.
She expressed NEMA’s readiness to respond promptly to emergencies, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders to ensure the success of Operation Eagle Eye.
On his part, the Sector Commander of FRSC in the state, Mr Samson Kaura, said that motorists would be sensitised on the need to observe traffic rules and regulations during and after the yuletide celebration.
Kaura said that the collaboration with NEMA was to ensure quick response to emergencies towards saving lives and property in cases of crash.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that following the inauguration, two emergency incidents were recorded at the Bauchi road axis of Gombe State, involving a total of seven casualties.
No deaths were however recorded.
The victims were promptly rescued and evacuated to the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe, for medical attention. recorded.
Yuletide: NEMA flags off emergency rescue operation in Gombe
Gombe police launch investigation after clash at wedding leaves one dead
By: Zagazola Makama
Police in Gombe State have commenced investigation following a deadly clash during a wedding send-off party in Tulmi, Akko Local Government Area, which left one person dead and others injured.
According to a sources, the incident occurred on Feb. 1, 2026, at about 10:30 p.m., when a group of men identified as Wada Hussaini, Ganji Alhaji Idi, Yaya Hussaini, Mohammed Maikudi, Bello Alhaji Idi, and one Tijjani, all from Garin Ardo Usman village, reportedly clashed with Abubakar Usman, 35, and Bello Adamu, 19, at the wedding organized by Godiya Mai Rai.
The confrontation resulted in serious injuries to Abubakar Usman, Bello Adamu, and Wada Hussaini. The injured were rushed to Cottage Hospital Tumu for treatment, but Abubakar Usman was confirmed dead. His corpse has been deposited at the hospital’s mortuary.
The suspects fled the scene following the incident, and police said efforts are ongoing to apprehend them. Investigation into the case has commenced.
Gombe police launch investigation after clash at wedding leaves one dead
Two children drown in Bauchi river, police investigate
By: Zagazola Makama
Two children drowned while swimming in a river on the outskirts of Bauchi metropolis, Bauchi State, police said.
According to sources, the victims, Saminu Mohammed, 12, and Tanimu Danladi, 11, both of Gudum Sayawa, went to a river in the area on Feb. 2, 2026, at about 4:30 p.m., when the incident occurred.
Police personnel swiftly moved to the scene, evacuated the children, and conveyed them to the Specialist Hospital, Bauchi, where they were certified dead by a medical practitioner.
Their remains were later released to their relatives for burial, while investigation into the incident continues.
Two children drown in Bauchi river, police investigate
Sokoto police arrest suspected bandits’ informants, financiers, recover rustled cows
By: Zagazola Makama
Sokoto State Police Command, in collaboration with the Community Guard, has arrested suspected bandits’ informants and financiers and recovered seven rustled cows along with a motorcycle.
Sources said that on Feb. 2, 2026, at about 1:00 a.m., operatives acting on credible intelligence swooped on Sarma Village in Tangaza Local Government Area, arresting two suspects, Nura Dan Haruna, 20, and Buhari Salah, 18, found in possession of seven stolen cows and a motorcycle without registration number.
The suspects reportedly confessed that they had been sent by Abdullahi Gulum and Dan Iko, both at large, to deliver the cows to Hamza Ibrahim, 56, of Kara Area, Illela, who has also been arrested.
Hamza reportedly admitted that he sold two of the cows last month to Abubakar Muhammad, 31, of Gwadabawa LGA, who was subsequently taken into custody.
Police confirmed that investigation is ongoing, and efforts are being intensified to apprehend the remaining suspects.
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