PEACEMAKER BEATEN TO DEATH WHILE SEPARATING FIGHT IN ADAMAWA

A peace-seeking man, Markus Dali, has met his tragic end while trying to separate a fight between two men, Barka Yama and Alex Z. Tari, of Sina Kwande community in Michika LGA, Adamawa State. News Platform 

Markus, of the same community who had gone to broker peace between Barka and Tari, was killed in the process after the former gave him a heavy blow.

Already, the Adamawa State Command had arrested the 32 year old Barka and arraigned him before the Chief Magistrate Court I sitting in Yola, for the offence of culpable homicide contrary to section 191 of the penal code.

Arraigning the defendant, the prosecuting police officer, ASP Francis Audu, narrated that while the duo were fighting on the 30th August, 2024, the deceased decided to intervene in order to settle their differences amicably.

ASP Francis told the court that the defendant violently gave the deceased heavy blow as a result of which he felled down unconsciously, saying that he was later confirmed dead by a medical doctor after he was rushed to the hospital.

He urged the court to remand the defendant at the correctional centre to enable the prosecution transmit case diary to DPP for legal advice after the defendant had pleaded guilty to the offence.

The court presided by Chief Magistrate Muhammed Njidda, granted the application and ordered that the defendant be remanded at the correctional.

ADAMAWA ASSEMBLY CONFIRMS 6 NOMINEES FOR BPP, FRC

Adamawa State House of Assembly, on Monday, confirmed 6 nominees for the appointment as chairman and members of the Bureau for Public Procurement and Fiscal Responsibilty Commission respectively. News Platform

Those confirmed for BPP include Mrs. Martina Abba as Chairman, Hon. Hassan Gaigama, Hon. Joab Gambo Gundiri, Hon. Rukaiya Hayatu, and Peter Gowon Joel as Members, while Hon. Kwada Peter, has been confirmed as member of FRC.

The confirmation followed the consideration of the report of the Adhoc Committee on the Screening and Confirmation constituted by the assembly and headed by Rt. Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo of Numan constituency.

Earlier, while presenting the report of his committee, Rt. Hon. Mackondo, told the assembly that the screening of the nominees was conducted transparently and thoroughly. 

Mackondo, said that all the nominees had presented their credentials in line with the requirements for appointment and also demonstrated significant experience in public sector.

According to the former Deputy Speaker, the nominees articulated their plans to enhance the efficiency and transparency as well as due process in the state while politing their affairs.

The lawmaker pointed out that all nominees had pledged their commitment to observe ethics and highlighted their personal track records in promoting transparency and accountability, and urged the assembly to confirm them.

While moving a motion for the adoption of the report, the Majority Leader of the assembly, Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno of Demsa constituency, commended the committee for a job well done. 

After the consideration and adoption of the report, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, who presided the plenary, announced the confirmation of the nominees and directed that the resolution be communicated to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.

BPP, FRC: FINTIRI SENDS 6 NAMES TO ADHA FOR CONFIRMATION

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, of Adamawa State has forwarded 6 names of nominees to the State Assembly for confirmation as Chairman and Members of Bureau for Public Procurement and Fiscal Responsibilty Commission respectively. News Platform

The names were conveyed in a letter signed by Governor Fintiri, asking for expeditious consideration and confirmation of the assembly.

Those nominated for BPP include Mrs. Martina Abba as Chairman, Hon. Hassan Gaigama, Hon. Joab Gambo Gundiri, Hon. Rukaiya Hayatu, and Peter Gowon Joel as Members, while Hon. Kwada Peter is to be screened and confirmed as member of FRC.

The letter was received and read at the assembly by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, while presiding over the plenary recently.

Rt. Hon. Bathiya, constituted an adhoc committee under the Chairmanship of the Member representing Numan constituency, Rt. Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo for screening and confirmation.

The members of the adhoc committee include Hon. Emmanuel Kefas (Song), Rt. Hon. Kabiru Mijinyawa(Yola South), Hon. Geoffrey Bulus (Leko-Koma) and Rt. Hon. Sunday Peter (Guyuk).

YOLA COURT FIXES OCT 24TH FOR JUDGEMENT ON 4 "SHILA" BOYS

 

The Chief Magistrate Court 5 sitting in Yola, Adamawa state has fixed the 24th October, 2024, for corroboration and summary trial of 4 arraigned before it for multiple offences. News Platform 

The defendants including Sadiq Usman, 20, Abbaji Ibrahim,18, Abdul Jibrin, 20, and Labaran Muhammed, 20, were arraigned on Friday by the prosecutor, ASP Iliya Akawu, who represented the Commissioner of Police.

Chief Magistrate Jummai Ibrahim (DCR), the presiding judge, fixed the date following the arraignment and the subsequent plea of guilt separately entered by the defendants.

However after the defendants' plea, the court ordered their remand in Yola prison custody and adjourned the case for corroboration and subsequent summary trial under section 351(1) of the Administration Criminal Justice Law 2018. 

 

Sadiq and 3 others are facing trial on offences boredering "criminal conspiracy, prohibition of illicit drugs and banned substance, unlawful possession of weapons, and an attempt to commit to wit- armed robbery" contrary to sections 60, 271, 399 and 59 of the penal code law 2018.

Earlier, ASP Akawu, informed the court that the defendants were apprehended on the 5th October, 2024, at Gerio Junction following series of complaints by the inhabitants Jambutu in Yola North LGA.

He said that the operatives of the command nabbed them in possession of dangerous weapons such as dagger and knive and that they had confessed to selling and consuming tramadol, exol and indian hemp.

Jada Community Commends Lawmaker for Quality Representation

Mayo-Haki Community Development Co-operative Society in Jada LGA, Adamawa State has commended the Member representing Leko-Koma constituency at the State House of Assembly, Hon. Geoffrey Bulus for quality representation.

The community commended Hon. Bulus who is the Chairman House Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources for providing good leadership for his constituents.

The community made the commendation while presenting a letter of appreciation and appeal for intervention to the lawmaker at the Assembly Complex during the week.

Speaking while presenting the letter on behalf of the delegation, the Chairman of the Co-operative Society, Permsec Mahmud Abubakar, said that the community and its environs are appreciative to him for identifying with their yearnings and aspirations.

Mahmud particularly commended him for his timely intervention by rehabilitating their Community Health Centre, saying he has proven beyond any shadow of doubt that he is really a reliable representative of the people.

He used the opportunity and registered their concern about the attitude of In-Charge of the health centre and appealed to him to intervene, saying that government cannot afford to play with the health of its citizens.

He further hailed him for salvaging their health centre and prayed God Almighty to grant him sound health and wisdom to continue in providing good representation and urged other leaders to emulate him.

Speaking while receiving the delegation, Hon. Geoffrey Bulus, thanked them for their visit to register with his representation at the assembly as well as their support and solidarity to him.

Hon. Bulus, said that he was elected by the teeming electorate in Leko-Koma to provide good leadership and assured them of his commitment to continue touch the lives of his constituents.

He assured them that he will look into their request concerning the operation of the health centre and appealed to them not to relent in supporting him to enable him succeed.

In his remarks, the Speaker of the assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, commended the delegation for coming to the assembly to identity with the performance of their colleague.

Rt. Hon. Bathiya informed them they had made a right choice in voting for the legislator and commended the member for carrying his people along in his stewardship and assured them that the member will continue in providing good representation.

He used the opportunity and donated the sum of N500,000 on behalf of the assembly members to enable the community commence an electrification project which they had requested the member to intervene.

ADAMAWA: POLICE NAB 4 "SHILA" BOYS TERRORISING Y/NORTH

 

In its ongoing efforts to create an enabling environment and maintain peace and security across the state, the Adamawa State Police Command has again arrested four suspected individuals terrorizing parts of Jambutu, in Yola North Local Government Area.

The suspects include Sadiq Usman, 20, Abba Ibrahim,18, Abdul Jibrin, 20, and Labaran Muhammed, 20, were apprehended at Geriyo Junction around 2 a.m.

SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, Spokesman of the Police Command, said that the suspects were arrested in possession of some dangerous weapons, including a dagger and a knife, and were also smoking dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp.

"These arrests followed several complaints of robbery and theft from communities in the area. The suspects are currently in police custody for further investigations and more recoveries 

He said that the Commissioner of Police, Dankombo Morris, assured the public of the command's continued commitment to ensuring the safety and security of citizens.

YOLA COURT REMANDS COUPLE IN PRISON FOR MALTREATING KIDS

The Chief Magistrate Court II sitting in Yola, Adamawa State on Tuesday, remanded a house wife along side her husband in prison custody for criminal conspiracy and cruelty to persons"

The court remanded Fatima Abubakar, 37, of Sanda Makama B ward and her husband Abubakar Yuguda, 54, of Galadima Faruk street in Yola South LGA for the offences.

Fatima, landed at the correctional center for wilfully maltreating Usman Abubakar, 3-year old and her sister, Hafsat Abubakar, 2-year-old respectively.

The 1st defenadant is the step-mother to the kids, while Yuguda is the biological father of the children who had divorced their mother after marrying Fatima.

Yuguda goes to prison for his failure to assume his full responsibility as father and how he had condoned or abetted the excesses of his wife and for neglecting the children at the mercy of their step-mother. 

The couple were arraigned before Magistrate M. A. Adamu, for the offences which contravened sections 60 and 209 of the Penal Code Law, Adamawa State.

On their arraigning, the 1st defendant and barren house wife pleaded guilty to the alleged offences, while the 2nd defendant pleaded not guilty. 

After the plea of the defendants, the Prosecuting Police Officer, Asp Iliya Akawu, who arraigned them in court on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Morris Dankombo, prayed the court to adjourn the case.

Shortly after the case was mentioned , M. M. Umar, who appeared for the defendants, applied for the bail of the defendants, saying that the defendants have reliable sureties to stand for them and that they will not jump bail.

According to him, the offences are bailable in nature even though the bail is at the discretion of the court and urged the judge to admit them to bail on most liberal terms.

Responding, ASP Akawu, vehemently opposed the bail application, saying that the offences are not ordinarily bailable and that the victims are still on admission at a medical facility based on the severity of the injuries sustained.

He said that the police and the medical team are still following up and monitoring the health condition of the victims, saying that the first defendant had since pleaded guilty, and urged the court to refuse it.

He pleaded with the court to remand the defendants and adjourn the matter to enable him call witnesses to corroborate 1st defendant's guilt plea as well as establish his case against 2nd defendant.

Ruling on the bail application, Magistrate M. A. Adamu, said that the bail is the constitutional right of every citizens, saying that in the case at hand, the act has been in public glare.

He refused to admit the defendants to bail and adjourned the matter to the 21st October, 2024 for corroboration of plea of guilty entered by the 1st defendant and to commence hearing on the 2nd defendant.