INSECURITY: GUYUK LEGISLATOR DONATES OPERATIONAL VAN TO HUNTERS

 

Determined to complement the effort of the present administration in tackling insecurity in the state, the member representing Guyuk constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Adwawa Donglock has donated a Toyota Hilux to Hunters Association in Guyuk LGA.

Baring his mind on the reason behind donating the vehicle, the Member representing Guyuk constituency, Hon. Adwawa Donglok who is also the Deputy Chief Whip of the Assembly, said he decided to donate the vehicle to enhance the activities of the hunters group.

The Lawmaker explained that his primary concern is to ensure meaningful representation at the hallowed chamber, saying that he is lobbying for more developmental programmes to his constituents, and appealed to his teeming electorate to rally round Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri led administration so as to enable it succeed.

Hon. Donglock added that the present Assembly is striving hard to enact laws that have direct bearing on the lives of the people at the grassroots, and called on the hunters to contribute their quarter in tackling insecurity in the area and the state in general.

Speaking while receiving the vehicle on behalf of the benefiting hunters, the Kwandi Nunguraya, HRH Kurhaye Dishon Dansanda, aporeciated the Honourable member for providing logistics support to the hunters.

The Royal Father stated that the primary concern of the citizens at the moment is the issue of security if lives and property, and charged on the hunters to effectively utilise the vehicle for the purpose intended.

According to him, the security challenges confronting his domain in recent times is more than ever, and appealed to the political office holders to assist vigilante groups/Local Hunters group as they contribute tremendously in the maintenance of peace and security. 

He called on the youth to desist from acts capable of endangering their lives and that of others, and appealed to the government to give more support to local security outfits as they contribute a lot in enhancing security and reducing unemployment

Responding, the representatives of the association and other stakeholders appreciated the member for providing the vehicle, saying that the vehicle will assist the hunters to perform their duties effectively.

TRAGEDY: MAN BUTCHERS UNCLE's SON OVER #150 IN ADAMAWA

 

A balance of #150 which led to a fight between Kelfari Jediel and his uncle's son, Parambiu Alexander of Fotta community in Gombi Local Government Area, Adamawa state has resulted in a fatal death of the son.

The 38 year old Kelfari Jediel brutally murdered the 20 year old Parambiu during free for all which ensued between them over the balance which the suspect refused to give the young man.

It all began during sharing of money paid to the suspect and the victim for a job they had carried out on the 14th April, 2021, in the community.

Kelfari who is in police custody at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the state Police Command in Yola at moment, narrated to NEWS PLATFORM that himself and the deceased were engaged in a plaster job on the aforestated date where they peacefully and successfully completed their job.

The father of 2 said that after they finished their job, they were paid their money, and that after sharing it, there was a balance of #150 which he supposed to have given the deceased but refused.

The accused stated that the victim stood his ground, and said that his balance must be given to him during which they started dragging each other over it.

He explained that one woman heard them quarrelling over the balance and decided to intervene where she gave the victim the sum of #150 so that peace will reign.

Kelfari further narrated that after the woman left, the deceased insisted that the original #150 balance must be given to him as according to him, the #150 given to him by the woman was a gift (dash) and not the balance.

He added that he rushed to the house of the deceased where he met his mother and narrated everything to her, and that she advised him to report the matter to the police.

According to him, on his way out of the house, the deceased caught him and began to fight during which the victim fell him on the ground and held his neck, and that he drew out a knife from his waist and stabbed him on his chest leaving him in a pool of blood.

He told NEWS PLATFORM that Parambiu died on the way to health center in Fotta, and that he was later apprehended by the police in connection to the crime and deeply regretted his action.

But when contacted by NEWS PLATFORM, the Police Public Relation Officer(PPRO), DSP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said that the suspect is being investigated after which he will be charged to court for prosecution.

TRAGEDY: MAN BUTCHERS UNCLE's SON TO DEATH OVER #150 IN ADAMAWA

 

A balance of #150 which led to a fight between Kelfari Jediel and his uncle's son, Parambiu Alexander of Fotta community in Gombi Local Government Area, Adamawa state has resulted in a fatal death of the son.

The 38 year old Kelfari Jediel brutally murdered the 20 year old Parambiu during free for all which ensued between them over the balance which the suspect refused to give the young man.

It all began during sharing of money paid to the suspect and the victim for a job they had carried out on the 14th April, 2021, in the community.

Kelfari who is in police custody at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the state Police Command in Yola at moment, narrated to NEWS PLATFORM that himself and the deceased were engaged in a plaster job on the aforestated date where they peacefully and successfully completed their job.

The father of 2 said that after they finished their job, they were paid their money, and that after sharing it, there was a balance of #150 which he supposed to have given the deceased but refused.

The accused stated that the victim stood his ground, and said that his balance must be given to him during which they started dragging each other over it.

He explained that one woman heard them quarrelling over the balance and decided to intervene where she gave the victim the sum of #150 so that peace will reign.

Kelfari further narrated that after the woman left, the deceased insisted that the original #150 balance must be given to him as according to him, the #150 given to him by the woman was a gift (dash) and not the balance.

He added that he rushed to the house of the deceased where he met his mother and narrated everything to her, and that she advised him to report the matter to the police.

According to him, on his way out of the house, the deceased caught him and began to fight during which the victim fell him on the ground and held his neck, and that he drew out a knife from his waist and stabbed him on his chest leaving him in a pool of blood.

He told NEWS PLATFORM that Parambiu died on the way to health center in Fotta, and that he was later apprehended by the police in connection to the crime and deeply regretted his action.

But when contacted by NEWS PLATFORM, the Police Public Relation Officer(PPRO), DSP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said that the suspect is being investigated after which he will be charged to court for prosecution.

ADAMAWA COMMUNITY LOSES 8,500 BAGS OF GRAINS TO BOKO HARAM ATTACK

Aftermath of the dreaded Boko Haram attack on Kwapre, a community in Hong Local Government Area, Adamawa state, the residents of the community have narrated their harrowing experience into the hands of the insurgents.

The hapless residents lamented that the recent attack on the community by the hoodlums did not only claim innocent lives, but wrecked a serious havoc on the economic sector of the community. 

The dreaded boko haram insusurgents had about 2 weeks invaded Kwapre village in Hong where they were reported have killed 10 people, abducted others including women and burnt several houses to ashes.

Kwapre which is sharing boarder with Sambisa Forest in Maiduguri, Borno state was attacked by the Boko Haram insurgents in 2014, maiming and displacing locals who were mostly farmers.

The community is being regarded as the food basket of Hong taking into cognisance its fertile land and tens of thousands of maize, rice, groundnut, Guinea corn and other food items being harvested by farmers not only in the area and Hong LGA, but neighbouring LGAs.

During the 3 hour attack, the victims fled to communities such as Garaha Dutse, Garaha Mojili, Banga, Larh, Musda, Shashau while some ran to Hong for safety.

NEWS PLATFORM who visited the community was told that the hoodlums burnt 50 households, 50 motorcycles, 4 churches, viewing center, primary school, market square, 4,500 bags of maize, 3000 bags of ground nut, 700 bags of Guinea corn and carted away 300 bags of grains to nearby Sambisa Forest.

Narrating their ordeal to NEWS PLATFORM who was in the community recently, cross section of the residents observed with dismay how they lost their relatives and thousands of bags during the attack.

The residents expressed fears that there is possibility that the inhabitants will face hunger as they were left with nothing to feed their families.

Baring his mind on the incident, the District of Dugwaba, Simon Yakubu, lamented that his subjects have lost almost everything including some of their family members, food items, households and other valuables.

The District Head disclosed that the community is in dire need of urgent intervention by the government with relief materials towards ameliorating their suffering.

On his part, the Village Head of Kwapre, Joel Kulaha, stated that the assailants burnt 8,500 and took 300 bags of food items and set ablaze other valuables of the innocent citizens, lamenting that the situation of his people calls for immediate intervention by the government at all levels.

 

ASP KILLED, 3 OTHER POLICE OFFICERS INJURED BY ARMED MOB IN ADAMAWA

 

About 60 suspected hoodlums armed with dangerous weapons have killed an Assistant Superintendent of Police, Ibrahim Abdullahi, and injured 3 other officers in Lafiya Lamurde Adamawa state.

The deceased and other victims were attacked by the hoodlums while trying to effect arrest of some suspects accused of criminal conspiracy and theft in the wee hours of today.

Already, the Commissioner of Police, CP Aliyu Adamu Alhaji,has ordered for thorough investigation into the incident, and however commiserated with the family of late ASP and other officers.

A statement by the Police Public Relation Officer (PPRO), DSP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, and made available to newsmen in Yola on Saturday, said that between 12:00pm and 1:00am, the Command's operatives attached to Numan Division while in Lafiya to effect arrest were attacked.

DSP Nguroje explained that hoodlums numbering about 60 armed with dangerous weapons attacked the policemen while trying to effect arrest of a wanted criminal during which an Assistant Superintendent of Police, Ibrahim Abdullahi paid the supreme price while three others sustained various injuries.

The statement warned that any person or group of persons who under whatever guise engaged in an unwarranted attack on any police officer will face the full wrath of the law, and directed all Command's DPOs, HODs and Operational Commanders to employ all legally permissible measures to protect their lives and property.

He assured that investigation is ongoing and the perpetrators of the dastardly incident will be prosecuted in due course, and called on the public to desist forthwith from attacking policemen and police facilities.

 

PEACE: TRADITIONAL RULER CAUTIONS CLERICS ON DIVISIVE SERMONS

 

A custodian of traditional institution in Adamawa State, has vowed to pursue peaceful coexistence within his domain.

Alhaji Inuwa Baba Paris, who is the District Head of Jimeta, in Yola North Local Government Area, disclosed this to the newly elected CAN officials in Yola, the state capital.

The Monarch emphasised that Christians and Muslims were brothers, hence the need for both religious groups to coexist in harmony.

He louded the bridge building efforts of the state CAN Chairman, who doubles as the Catholic Bishop of Yola Diocese, Bishop Stephen Dami Mamza.

He noted that Bishop Mamza has epitomised true leadership for his tireless efforts at peace building.

Baba Paris, enjoined the newly elected Yola North CAN officials, to join the vanguard for building an egalitarian society.

He also charged them not to allow themselves to be used by politicians for achieving primordial goals.

The District Head, charged religious leaders generally, to resist the temptation of preaching divisive sermons.

Instead, he counselled them to deploy their exaulted potions as opinion moulders, to preach peace and harmonious coexistence.

Alhaji Inuwa Baba Paris, equally louded the urban  renewal strides of the present administration, under Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.

He thanked the governor for carrying out many developmental projects within his domain; to include the ongoing construction of underpass and flyover bridges in the state capital.

2 SHILA BOYS ESCAPE BEING BURNT ALIVE FOR STEALING GOATS IN ADAMAWA

 

Two suspected Shila boys have narrowly escaped being burnt alive by a mob after they were intercepted for allegedly stealing 2 goats in Girei Local Government Area, Adamawa state.

The suspects, Abdulrahaman Musa, 26 and Saidu Ibrahim, 27 from Nassarawo ward in Jimeta/Yola, Adamawa state were intercepted by the mob after stealing the goats in Girei town on Wednesday.

An eye witness told NEWS PLATFORM that the dreaded Shila boys who stormed Girei town on a tricycle, were sighted when stealing the goats by some people.

He narrated that the people who saw the boys committing the act raised alarm as a result of which they were trailed and apprehended by the mob near Girei bridge along Yola -Mubi road.

According to him, the mob had tried to burn the suspects alive but were immediately rescued by the police, and that they were left with no alternative than to burn the tricycle of the suspects.

Confirming the incident to NEWS PLATFORM, the Police Public Relation Officer, DSP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said that the police in Girei arrested the suspects, and that they are being investigated after which they will be charged to court. 

POLICE NAB 4 FOR KIDNAPPING, RECOVER GUNS, THREAT LETTERS IN ADAMAWA

 

Police in Adamawa state have arrested about 4 suspected kidnappers alleged to have been terrorising the inhabitants of Hong Local Government Area in the state.

The police have recovered 3 single barrel guns, threat letters, N86,000 cash, GSM mobile phones and sim cards among others from the suspects.

The suspects were apprehended in connection to kidnapping, threat and extortion on the 9th April, 2021 and the 11th April, 2021 respectively.

A statement by the spokesman of the command, DSP, Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, and made available to newsmen in Yola on Wednesday, said that the suspects were nabbed following complaints from some residents. 

According to him, the operatives of the command attached to Gombi Division, received Complaints from residents of Wuro Garba and Lugga villages in Hong LGA, that they had received separate letters threatening them to pay a million each or risk being kidnapped. 

DSP Nguroje added that investigation led to the arrest of a 30 year old Adoneja Dauda, resident of Hubbare village in Maiha LGA as a prime suspect that sent letters aimed at extorting money from innocent citizens.

He said that prior to his arrest, the suspect extorted the sum of 150,000 from one Alhaji Dauda Hassan, a resident of Barkaji Village, Hong LGA, after threatening to kidnap his victim.

According to him, the police have also recorded another breakthrough by apprehending Musa Saidu, 26, Manu Hussein, 25 and Hammadu Bello, 22, residents of Garwayel village in Hong LGA over alleged kidnapping.

He disclosed that sometimes in March, 2021, the aforementioned suspects abducted one Alhaji Yahaya Buba, Alhaji Sure and Alhaji Muhammed Bello all of Konto village in Gombi LGA.

He further informed newsmen that the accused are being investigated after which they will be charged to court for prosecution.

It is in the light of the foregoing that the Commissioner of Police, CP Aliyu Adamu Alhaji commended officers and men of Gombi Division for reclaiming the public space and making it difficult for criminals to go scot free.

Meanwhile, as part of efforts at tackling criminal activities and other related offences, the CP is striving hard to deepen intelligence  and strengthen security in the state.

ADAMAWA PDP CHAIR, A. T. SHEHU SLAMS UMAR ARDO, DESCRIBES HIM AS TENANT

Adamawa PDP Chairman, A.T Shehu has slammed Umar Ardo, describing him as a tenant running his mouth and threatening to give quit notice to the house owner.

    

The Adamawa state chairman of the people’s Democratic Party A.T Shehu has described the faction chairman of the reform PDP in Adamawa Umar Ardo as a “political wanderer, who does not deserve the attention of sane minds.”

 The state chairman said it was funny that Ardo, who has been suspended from the party in Adamawa state for anti-party activities, was accusing Governor Umaru Fintiri of planning to destroy the PDP by convening the party stakeholders meeting without consulting him  and others. 

 According to Shehu, it was shameful that Ardo, who has tried in vain severally to bring any government in power to it knees without success and still wandering in the wilderness of politics, took Governor Fintiri’s predecessor to court in 2015 and was branded as a meddlesome interloper by the supreme court, subsequently went ahead to work against the party in the last general election want to be part of the stakeholders meeting in Adamawa knowing fully well he is no longer a member of the PDP.

 Despite suffering a heavy blow as the apex court threw out his petition, Ardo has resortted to verbal attacks and accusation against the government of the day till the end of time has again resulted in the same tactics of aggression against the present administration, thinking it will be business as usual.

 The state party chairman likened Umar Ardo’s statement to that of a tenant running his mouth and threatening to give quit notice to the Landlord.

 Shehu said the party is waiting to see how Umar Ardo, who is  under suspension in the PDP, will be cleared to contest any  elective position in contravention of Section 8(A and B) and Section 9 of the PDP Constitution (2017 as amended).

 He said:” it is funny that a man like Umar Ardo, who enjoyed all the privileges that PDP can offer, wants to sabotage the party in Adamawa state due to unbridle interest is the one sermonising about loyalty and commitment to the PDP.

 “The earlier Umar Ardo and his co-travellers realise that the Governor is the party leader in the state, the better for him and those hallucinating about being   stakeholders of the party in Adamawa, that must be invited before any discussion regarding the party can be held.

“If the party in Adamawa state is destroyed as a plan by Umar Ardo and those that do not wish this administration well, will there be anything left in the PDP by now that he will want to come and superintend over?

 “If Gov. Fintiri did not destroy PDP during the four years that the party was in opposition in Adamawa, is it a Political Wanderer like Umar Ardo that will now know who wants to destroy the PDP?”

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ADHA DEP SPEAKER CONDOLES HON. LAORI OVER MOTHER's DEATH

 

Deputy Speaker of the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo, has extended his deepest condolences to the Member representing Numan/Demsa/Lamurde Federal Constituency, Hon. Kwamoti B. Laori over mother's death.

Hon. Mackondo who represents Numan constituency at the Assembly, commiserated with the National Lawmaker over the demise of his beloved mother, Late Mama Mildred Ibrahim.

Late Mama Mildred Ibrahim died on Monday 12th April, 2021, in Abuja, after a protracted illness. 

The Deputy Speaker in a statement on his behalf, his family and entire Numan constituents, conveyed their words of comfort and sympathy to Hon. Laori, his immediate family members, friends and well wishers during this moment of bereavement.

He informed Rep Kwamoti that he was deeply saddened when he received the news of the death of Mama Mildred, and prayed God to grant him and other family she left behind the serenity, peace and fortitude to bear the irreparable loss. 

While describing death as inevitable, Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo who is also the Chairman House Standing Committee on Judiciary, prayed God to grant the departed soul eternal rest.

TRADITIONAL RULER EXTERMINATES 2 BOYS WITH POISON IN ADAMAWA

A Traditional Ruler in Mijulu ward, Mubi North Local Government Area, Adamawa state, Ishaya Hodi has been apprehended for allegedly exterminating 2 children after they ate local candi( otherwise known as Masar Kwaila in Hausa) which he served to them.

Already, the 70 year old royal father who is currently in police custody in Yola, the Adamawa state capital is being investigated with a view to unraveling the circumstances surrounding the alleged incident.

Hodi who is said to be Tugui by tribe and traditional ruler in his community in Miza, Mijulu ward, Mubi north LGA, was alleged to have masterminded the killing of the 2 little children of his subject, Idi Eske on Thursday last week.

According to sources, after eating the local candi, the victims, Marafa, 6, and Buhari, 4, of the same parents began to complain of stomach upset and later died at Miza clinic.

Narrating his harrowing experience to NEWS PLATFORM, the father of the deceased, Idi Eske, said that he had been having a running battle with the suspect over farm land which he inherited from his late father.

Idi said that there was a time that Hodi threatened to kill his children so that he (Idi) will remain with one child like him, saying that the accused threatened that they should go to the bush and fight.

He further narrated that he went to farm 2 days after Hodi's threat, and that upon his return, he met the deceased critically ill and rushed them to Miza clinic for medical attention.

He stated that when they asked Marafa whether they have eaten something, the boy told them that they had eaten candi which was given to them by the suspect.

He informed NEWS PLATFORM that some minutes later both Marafa and Buhari died, saying that they carried their lifeless bodies back home and kept because it was in the night, and that the following day, they saw them fuming and suspected that it might be a poison.

According to him, they alerted the police who later arrested the suspect, and that after autopsy was performed, he was informed that his innocent children died of poison.

But when NEWS PLATFORM contacted him for confirmation, the Spokesman of the state police command, DSP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje confirmed the incident, adding that full scale investigation is being carried out after which the suspect will be charged to court.

 

70 YR OLD ROYAL FATHER KILLS 2 BOYS WITH POISON IN ADAMAWA

 

A Traditional Ruler in Mijulu ward, Mubi North Local Government Area, Adamawa state, Ishaya Hodi has been apprehended for allegedly exterminating 2 children after they ate local candi( otherwise known as Masar Kwaila in Hausa) which he served to them.

Already, the 70 year old royal father who is currently in police custody in Yola, the Adamawa state capital is being investigated with a view to unraveling the circumstances surrounding the alleged incident.

Hodi who is said to be Tugui by tribe and traditional ruler in his community in Miza, Mijulu ward, Mubi north LGA, was alleged to have masterminded the killing of the 2 little children of his subject, Idi Eske on Thursday last week.

According to sources, after eating the local candi, the victims, Marafa, 6, and Buhari, 4, of the same parents began to complain of stomach upset and later died at Miza clinic.

Narrating his harrowing experience to NEWS PLATFORM, the father of the deceased, Idi Eske, said that he had been having a running battle with the suspect over farm land which he inherited from his late father.

Idi said that there was a time that Hodi threatened to kill his children so that he (Idi) will remain with one child like him, saying that the accused threatened that they should go to the bush and fight.

He further narrated that he went to farm 2 days after Hodi's threat, and that upon his return, he met the deceased critically ill and rushed them to Miza clinic for medical attention.

He stated that when they asked Marafa whether they have eaten something, the boy told them that they had eaten candi which was given to them by the suspect.

He informed NEWS PLATFORM that some minutes later both Marafa and Buhari died, saying that they carried their lifeless bodies back home and kept because it was in the night, and that the following day, they saw them fuming and suspected that it might be a poison.

According to him, they alerted the police who later arrested the suspect, and that after autopsy was performed, he was informed that his innocent children died of poison.

But when NEWS PLATFORM contacted him for confirmation, the Spokesman of the state police command, DSP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje confirmed the incident, adding that full scale investigation is being carried out after which the suspect will be charged to court.

RAMADAN: HON. NAMDAS DISTRIBUTES FOOD ITEMS, TASKS CITIZENS TO PRAY FOR PEACE

 

As Muslims all over the world begin the 30 days of the Ramadan fast, a Member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abdulrazaak Namdas has again reached out to electorate of his constituency with food items.

Namdas who is representing Ganye, Jada, Tongo, and Mayo-Belwa federal constituency has maintained this kind of gesture since assumption of office in 2015.

Represented by his Senior Legislative Aide, Sanda Husseini, the federal lawmaker tasked Muslim faithful to use the period of Ramadan to show love, tolerance and give alms to those in need.

"Today we are registering the first day of the Ramadan fast as  Muslims; it is obligatory on us to demonstrate the spirit of life to one another and give alms to the needy. It is born out of the realization that Hon. Namdas felt the need to reach out to the people".

"This is a period for us to redefine ourselves in terms of having love and sympathy towards one another, bury hatred, and imbibe the spirit of tolerance. Patience is a key to having peaceful coexistence. It is expected that every member of Nigerian society should learn to be tolerant to each other, be law-abiding, and very prayerful," Namdas said.

Namdas who has declared his intention to run for the governorship position of Adamawa state in the forthcoming 2023 elections, said he still has an obligation to his constituency whom he is currently representing, hence the need for the distribution of the food items at this moment.

He urged Muslims and all citizens to pray for peace and an end to the myriad of security challenges bedeviling the nation.

"I urge us all to use this period of Ramadan fast to pray to God Almighty to see us through all these challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, insecurity, banditry for us to have a peaceful Nigeria," he added.

The items distributed include bags of rice, sugar, pasta among others.

MAN, 18 STABS FRIEND TO DEATH OVER MOBILE PHONE IN ADAMAWA

 

An eighteen (18) year old man, Abdulkarim Adamu, has been arrested by Adamawa state Police Command for allegedly stabbing his friend, Ayuba Hassan with a knife to death during a fight over Infinix Mobile Phone in Mubi North Local Government Area.

Abdulkarim who is currently cooling off in one of the cells of the state police command allegedly used his long knife and stabbed his 27 year old friend on his hand and chest leading to his death on the spot over mobile phone valued at #55,000. 

The suspect who is an indigent of Gombe state but resides in Mubi North LGA, narrated that the deceased called him and 2 of their friends on Saturday last week, where they all met and conspired to go to and steal jerrycans containing fuel at a particular filling station in the town.

Abdulkarim narrated to NEWS PLATFORM at the police headquarters in Yola on Tuesday that they all went out on their mission in the night on that fateful day, but unfortunately they could not succeed, saying that himself and 2 others decided to return back home and sleep.

The accused added that he slept off after they returned back home and left behind 2 of his friends chatting; and that sometimes later the deceased came and met them, but after sometimes, the deceased returned back to his house.

According to him, he woke up in the night but could not see his phone; and that he searched everywhere but could not lay his hands upon it, saying that he asked 2 of his friends whether they have seen it, but said no.

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He further narrated that his friends told him that Ayuba came and left; and that he might be the one that carried the phone, and that he met the deceased the following morning i e on Sunday last week where he asked him about the phone, but denied carrying the phone.

He informed NEWS PLATFORM that himself and Ayuba agreed to go and meet 2 of their friends and discuss the issue, explaining that after meeting them and in the course of their discussion, disagreement ensued.

He stated that it was at this juncture that himself and the deceased agreed to go down to the river and fight each other, stating that on their way to the river, the victim picked a stone and threw at him, and that on his part, he pulled out his knife and stabbed him 2 times as a result of which he fell down and died.

Abdulkarim added that he immediately fled from the scene of the crime; and that 2 of his friends who were together with them carried the lifeless body of his victim.

He further confessed that he was later arrested by the vigilante group who handed him over to the police in Mubi, and bitterly regretting his action.

The image maker of the state police command, DSP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, who also confirmed the arrest, said that the suspect will be charged to court for prosecution after investigation.

ADAMAWA JOURNALISTS REJOICE WITH BIRYANI OVER APPOINTMENT AS PERM SEC

 

Journalists in Adamawa state have felicitated with their Member, Mr. Wilson Biryani, over his appointment as Permanent Secretary by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.

Governor Fintiri last week approved the appointment of Biryani along side 9 others as new permanent secretaries into the state civil service.

But the media practitioners in a congratulary message jointly signed by the Chairman and Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), state council, Comrade Ishaka Donald Dedan and Fidelis Jockthan respectively, and made available to NEWS PLATFORM on Tuesday, congratulated Mr. Biryani and wished him well.

According to the union, the appointment of Biryani to an enviable peak in civil service is well deserved and timely, saying that Adamawa stands to benefit immensely from his wealth of experience, intellectual acumen being a seasoned Journalist.

"As you assume office, the NUJ implore you to be good ambassador of Journalists by flying the flag for the overall development of the state".

 

ADHA SPEAKER CONDOLES FAMILIES OF 5 YOUNG MEN DIED IN CAR ACCIDENT

 The Speaker Adamawa state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aminu, has joined hundreds of sympathisers in extending his deepest condolences to the families of 5 young men who died in a car crash along Yola-Gombe road over the weekend.

The victims including Dauda Isaac Shingu, Lumanyi Jackson and Hyellakidati Hananiya Samuel of Bekaji and Samson Eric Gandapa and Mwaniya Japhet Gajere of Karewa extension died on their way to Kaduna for an introduction over the weekend.

Rt. Hon. Iya Abbas in company of the Commissioners Ministries of Health and Human Development and RRR, Prof Isa Abdullahi and Elejah Tumba, Executive Secretary ADSEMA, Mohammed Amin Suleiman, Head of Yola Operation of NEMA, Midala Anuhu and the Executive Chairman of Hong LGC Hon. James Pukuma paid the condolence visit on the families of the deceased in Yola on Monday.

The Speaker had while sympathising with the bereaved, described the demise of the 5 young men as painful and prayed God to give them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

He further prayed that the almighty God will comfort their families, friends and all loved ones, and receive the souls of the departed.

Responding, cross section of the the families of the deceased thanked the Speaker and the entire House of Assembly for the visit, and prayed God to reward them abundantly.

ATTACK: FINTIRI VISITS COMMUNITY, DONATES #3.2M..PROMISES QUICK INTERVENTION

 

Barely 3 days after the deadly attack by Boko Haram insurgents on Kwapre, a community in Hong Local Government Area, Adamawa state, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri on Monday visited the community for an on the spot assessment of the damages caused by the hoodlums.

Governor Fintiri had while assessing the damages, commiserated with the victims and subsequently donated the sum of 3.2million, while pledging his administration's commitment to reach out to the victims with a view to ameliorating their suffering. 

Equally, the Governor was at the Taimako Clinic and Maternity in Hong LGA where he sympathised with those that sustained injuries during the incident, and prayed for their quick recovery.

It could be recalled that the insurgents had on Friday last week invaded Kwapre village in Hong Local Government Area where they were reported have killed 10 people, abducted 30 people including women and burnt several houses to ashes.

The Governor who was represented by the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, was accompanied during the visit by the Commissioner Ministry of Health, Prof. Isa Abdullahi and his counterpart of RRRH, Elijah Tumba, the Executive Secretary ADSEMA, Dr. Muhammed Amin Suleiman, Head of Yola Operation NEMA, Midala Iliya Anuhu, the Executive Chairman Hong LGC, James Pukuma, Vice Chairman, Councillor Garha ward, Hyella Bathiya, the District Head of Dugwaba, Simon Yakubu, Village Head of Kwapre, Joel Kulaha among others.  

Speaking shortly after the visit, Governor Fintiri explained that their visit was to enable them have first hand information on the level of devastation on the community, and commiserate with the victims more especially those that lost their loved ones during the attack, assuring them that the NEMA and ADSEMA will provide them with relief materials as soon as possible.

He informed them that he had since forwarded a letter to the MD North East Development Commission seeking for intervention, and further assured them that the government will do everything possible towards reconstructing Kwapre community, and further pleaded with them not to run and leave their community. 

On his personal basis, the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Iya Abbas, pledged to liaise with the Chairman of the LGC to provide the needed logistics support to local hunters/vigilante groups to complement the effort of the security agencies, and urged them to fish out bad eggs in their midst.

Also speaking, the Executive Chairman of Hong LGC, Hon. James Pukuma commended Governor Fintiri and the Speaker for doing everything possible to help their people at this critical time, saying that he is confident that the issue of security will be improved in the axis.

On his part, the District of Dugwaba, Simon Yakubu, lamented that his subjects have lost almost everything including some of their family members, food items, households and other valuables, and thanked the Governor for the visit, describing the community as the food basket of Hong and other neighbouring LGAs.

The District Head appealed to the government to establish military formation to secure several communities in the the area and some parts of Gombi LGA such as Garkida, saying that the affected communities are sharing borders with Sambisa forest in Borno state.

He also appealed to the government to create special fund for the local hunters/vigilante groups, and applauded their contributions in protecting lives and property of their people.

Baring his mind to NEWS PLATFORM, the Village Head of Kwapre, Joel Kulaha appreciated Governor Fintiri for identifying with them, and urged the government to focus more attention on security of lives and property of the citizens.

ATTACK: BOKO HARAM DEMAND #30M RANSOM ON 30 LOCALS ABDUCTED IN ADAMAWA

 

The dreaded Boko Haram insurgents have demanded the whooping sum of #3million ransom on over 30 people including women abducted during  attack on Kwapre village in Hong Local Government Area, Adamawa state. 

The insurgents who were reported to have stormed the village in 9 gun trucks and several motorcycles on Friday, killed 10 people, burnt several houses and displaced over 5,000 inhabitants of the community.

While launching their deadly attack, the Book Haram insurgents who were seen in a military uniform, kidnapped more than 30 people and carted away with valuables.

But a stakeholder of Kwapre who craved for anonymity told NEWS PLATFORM exclusively on Monday that the attackers called them on Sunday and demanded for #30 million before releasing their victims.

According to him, they do not know where they can raise that amount of money to secure the release of their family members, lamenting that the assailants have set ablaze all their foodstuffs; and that for the past 2 days their ground nut and other food items were still burning.

BOKO HARAM WELCOME NEW IGP, KILL 6, KIDNAP WOMEN IN ADAMAWA

No fewer 6 people have been killed while several others have been abducted in Kwapre, a village in Hong Local Government Area Adamawa state by gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram insurgents.

The fresh attack is coming barely 4 days after the appointment of Usman Alkali Abba as the new Acting Inspector General of Police by President Muhammadu Buhari. 

According to reports, the attackers who invaded the community on Friday, killed 6 people, burnt houses and carted away with belongings of the inhabitants.

In a telephone interview with NEWS PLATFORM on Saturday, the executive Chairman of the Local Government Council, Hon. James Pukuma, confirmed the attack, and said that the attackers killed 6 people and kidnapped men and women.

Hon. Pukuma disclosed that the insurgents stormed the community in about 9 gun trucks while several others on motorcycles with sophisticated weapons. 

He said that they have since mobilised vigilante groups/local hunters who are currently in control of the village and other surrounding communities, adding that the situation is under control at the moment.

EYN PRESIDENT LAUDS ADHA MEMBER FOR DONATING CAR TO THE BANK OF BRETHREN

 

L-R: Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, Speaker ADHA presenting key and particulars of the vehicle to Rev. Joel S. Billi, President EYN in Yola.I

Impressed by his commitment towards providing logistics support to his electorate, the President Church of Brethren in Nigeria (EYN), Rev. Joel S. Billi, has applauded the Member representing Michika constituency at the Adamawa state House of Assembly, Hon. Joseph Ayuba Kwada for donating new Toyota starlet to Brethren Microfinance Bank.

The President who was visibly happy with the kind gesture, gave kudos to the Honourable Member for supporting the bank with the car, saying that the vehicle donated will go along way in addressing the operational challenges of the bank.

Rev. Billi had while receiving the car key from the speaker of the house, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, who along side Hon. Simon Isa(Song) accompanied Hon. Kwada at  EYN State Lowcost in Yola on Thursday, thanked Hon. Kwada aka Depolis on behalf of EYN for providing logistics support to the bank.

According to him, Hon. Depolis is the son of the soil whom they are proud of, saying that they have confidence in him because he responds to them whenever they call upon him, saying that the legislator is a blessing to them and his entire constituency.

He disclosed that the member has donated several vehicles to EYN and not to talk of other institutions and individuals who befitted from the gesture, and urged him not to relent in his effort to meeting the needs of his electorate.

Rev. Joel S. Billi used the opportunity and played for the legislators, the vehicle donated and for the bank, and wished them well in their stewardship.

Speaking earlier, Hon. Joseph Ayuba Kwada, appreciated the President and the General Secretary of the church for their support to him.

Hon. Kwada, said that some people met him about 3 days ago and discussed with them about the plight of the bank, saying that he had assured the people that he will look into their problem in the next 3 months.

He revealed that as God will have it, 3 months became 3 days; hence their visit primarily to present them with the car, and promised to continue to reach out to his electorate whenever the need arises.

He further pleaded with the President not to relent in giving him his piece of advice because according to him, whenever he gives him advice he succeeds, and his electorate for what they done for him. 

YOLA COURT DISSOLVES 9 YR OLD MARRIAGE AS HUBBY TAKES ANOTHER WIFE

 

Civil Area Court I in Yola, Adamawa state has dissolved a 9 year old church marriage between Hilary Luka and his wife Veronica Yusuf of Michika Local Government Area.

The court ended the union as a result of the refusal of Hilary to continue to stay under one roof with Veronica as husband and wife.

Hilary told the court that he had since married another wife, and that he had promised himself that he will not be a husband of 2 wives at the same time.

Earlier, Mrs Veronica who dragged her husband to court, alleged that Mr Hilary who now lives in Lagos failed to take care of her and her 2 children.

Veronica who lives in Yola further alleged that on the 26th March, 2021, her husband went to Michika and took her children who were with her mother without her consent.

She urged the court to restraint him from abusing and beating her, and also asked the Honourable court to order him to return back the children to her.

On his part, the husband prayed the court dissolve the marriage as he will no longer continue to live with her because he had since married another wife.

But the wife who could not object to his prayers, said that the court can go ahead and dissolve the marriage since he had prayed for it.

It was this juncture that the court presided by Musa A. Shanu pronounced that the marriage between Hilary and Veronica stands dissolved, and ordered the registry to issue them with certificate of dissolution. 

POLICE RECOVER CASH AT CRIMINAL HIDEOUT IN ADAMAWA, URGE OWNERS TO APPEAR FOR CLAIM

 Police in Adamawa state have recovered a bag containing what appears to be cash at a criminal hideout in Gombi Local Government Area, urging actual owner(s) to come to the divisional headquarters with credible evidence for claim.

The State Police Command in a statement by its image maker, DSP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, and made available to NEWS PLATFORM, said that the operatives of command attached to Gombi division recovered what appears to be money at Tashan Margi, Unguwan Tili in Gombi town on the 6April, 2021.

DSP Nguroje disclosed that the operatives had while on area patrol at a certain black spot located at Tashan Marghi, Anguwan Tili in Gombi Local government area recovered a bag containing what appears to be money burried in a ground.

It is in the light of the forgoing that the Commissioner of Police, CP Aliyu Admu Alhaji, has called on the public particularly those that have their money stolen to report to Divisional police headquarters, Gombi with  proofs and claim.

         

              

 

TIDDO YO DADDO..AN ALUMNI OF GMMC FIXES DEC 2021 FOR CENTENARY CELEBRATION

 

Tiddo Yo Daddo National Alumni Association of General Mohammed Murtala College (GMMC) Yola, in Adamawa state has fixed December 2021 for centenary celebration of the old association.

According to the association, the aforestated date unanimously voted for by the general congress for the celebration of 100 years of its existence is subject to the approval of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of the state.

The association has prominent personalities as members who graduated from the college such as the former vice president, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, ex-Governors Murtala Nyako, Bala James Ngilari, Late Alh. Sale Michika, Deputy Governors, Members of state and National Assemblies, Judges, SSGs, Commissioners, Lecturers, LGC Chairmen, Doctors, Directors, Principals, Senior and Junior Civil Servants, Traditional and Religious Leaders among others.

Some of the members of the association established in 1920 now engage in the renovation in the college, donation of laboratory equipment, instructional materials, chairs/tables, beds, sinking of boreholes, building projects, organising mentorship programmes and host of others in the spirit of giving back to the college.

But as part of preparations towards organising a befitting/ historic event to mark 100 years of establishment, the association held a general congress meeting at GMMC, Yola which saw the participation old boys who graduated in 1960s, 70s, 80s, 90s and other age bracket who contributed their inputs to see to the success of the event.

During the meeting, sub committees including Finance, Media and Publicity, History, Heritage and Monument, Sports and Entertaiment headed by Geoffrey Garba, Salihu Baba Ahmed, Dr. Abubakar Mohammed Sambo and Alhaji Aminu Musa Kolere presented their proposed budget estimates for approval.

Speaking during the meeting, the Chairman Adhoc Local Organising Committee, Sa''adu Abubakar (Gambe) aka Jacdo and a graduate of 1964, appreciated the members of the association for making themselves available for the meeting.

Gambe said that a similar congress meeting was slated for the 11th April, 2020, but could not hold because of the total lockdown, and for fear of the spread of the dreaded Covid -19 pandemic, saying that since the inauguration of Adhoc committee in 2019, there has not been any formal physical general meeting to assess progress and give definite guidelines and timelines.

He told them that the Adhoc committee relies on their support and legal backing to continue to function, saying that his committee had inaugurated some vital sub committees who have since swung into action with a view to deliver on its mandate and called for support and corporation so as to enable them succeed.

In his address, former Secretary General of the association and former Permanent Secretary, Harold Mirchalum, said that based on the introduction conducted, most of their colleagues at the college later grew and  became professors and very prominent personalities in the society, saying that it is a thing of joy to him.

Mirchalum, a graduate of 1960s said that he once a permanent in the state civil service, and that he was also selected to represent Gongola state during a meeting for the improvement of education conveyed by the former minister of education, professor Jibril Aminu in Lagos, adding that during his NYSC, he served as a principal of a secondary school in Okene, Kogi state in 1974 to 75. 

He told the gathering as former students of the college, they are lucky to have survived to witness the preparations for staging a centenary celebration, saying that by 1952, they were only 2 government owned secondary schools in the whole northern Nigeria, saying they must all thank God that they have been able to survived it.

He said that they have lost so many of their colleagues, and that those that passed on recently include; former Chief Justice of Taraba state who was the vice president of the association, the former emir of Kumo in Gombe state who was their patron, Alhaji Baba Ahmed and former Secretary to the Government of Bauchi state, Alh, Ahmed Idris and observed a minute silent in honour of the departed.

Also speaking, the Secretary General of the association and former Deputy Vice Chancellor Admin, Modibbo Adama University of Technology (MAUTEC) Yola, Professor Bashir, said that meeting was organised so as to collect inputs and discuss on when to organise the event.

PMB's MARKET MONEY TEARS FAMILY APART AS HUBBY DRAGS WIFE TO COURT OVER #20,000

 

President Muhammad Buhari's generosity to local women who are beneficiaries of his market money policy may have been in good fate, but unknown to to him that his generosity is tearing families apart as a man in Yola, Adamawa state has dragged his lovely wife to court, demanding for an account on #20,000 she collected.

The husband, Babagida Jibrilla, has dragged his wife, Aisha Mohammed to Civil Area Court I in Yola where he prayed the court to order his wife to pay him the sum of #20,000 she collected for January, February and March this year.

He told the court that initially, they had been sharing the money with his wife when she started benefiting from Buhari's gesture, saying that whenever she collects the stipends, she gives him 50 percent out of it.

He alleged that his wife had collected the sum of #20,000 at the end of March, but refused to declare the money or give him his own share, and urged the court to compel her to give him the whole sum because the account is bearing his name.

The complainant also joined his father in-law, Mohammed Buba in the suit as 2nd defendant where he alleged that his father in law had refused to allow his wife to return to her matrimonial home for the past 16 months.

He informed the court that for the past 16 months his wife had been with her parents without any cogent reason, and that all effort to make her return to his house failed woefully, and asked the court to order his father in law to allow his wife return to her matrimonial home.

But the wife denied the liability, saying that it is not true that the money comes in his name, explaining that the stipends is being given to women to boost their business activities, and that it is her portrait that is on the account and not his.

Aisha informed the court that the union had been contracted about 5 years ago, but could not produce fruits of the womb.

On his part, the second defendant vehemently denied refusing to allow his daughter to return to her matrimonial home, stating that the allegation levelled against him by the husband is far from the truth, and that he is ready to prove to the court that it is not true.

After hearing all the parties involved in the matter, the court presided by Honourable Musa A. Shanu, adjourned the case to the 8th April, 2021 for hearing.

 

NGILLARI CAUTIONS POLITICIANS AGAINST 2023, TALKS TOUGH ON INSECURITY, YOUTH

 

Erstwhile Governor of Adamawa state, Bala James Ngillari, has observed that it is too early for politicians to begin to agitate for 2023 elections, but rather those in governance should pool their weight towards investing in skills acquisition for young people with a view to changing their psyche as a pivot to fight insecurity.

According to him, the current spate of kidnapping, armed banditry, farmer and herder clashes, Boko Haram, activities of Shila boys and other social vices bedeveilling the society must be the main concern of those in position of authority, and should strive assiduously towards curtailing them for peace and development in the society.

He advocated for the involvement of the traditional institutions in fighting insecurity in the society, saying that appropriate logistics support should be advanced to the institutions, and added that the issue of security challenges should be approached holistically.

Ngillari who was speaking at a town hall meeting in Yola, the Adamawa state capital on Saturday, said that as far as he is concerned, it is premature for him to begin to talk about future elections, saying that he will talk about it, and whether he has interest to contest for any elective position when the time is ripe.

The former Governor informed the gathering that he cross carpeted from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the opposition All Progressive Congress(APC) for better accommodation, saying that he wants to be where he will be recognised and accorded attention he deserves.

He further stated that everybody wants to be recognised as human being in life, saying that he was not only the Governor, Deputy Governor, Member of the National Assembly, but Member of the Board of Trustees of the PDP, and that he deserves a better recognition for that in his former party.

When fielding question on lack of continuity in the act of governance more especially in the country, he told the gathering that every government that comes to power has its preferences, pointing out that it is left for the government in power to consolidate on the achievements recorded by the past government or not.

He lamented that hardly in Nigeria for those coming to power to continue where their predecessors stopped, but rather they will want to start something afresh, saying that if he were in government today, he will accord premium attention on skills acquisition for the youths to drastically reduce poverty and idleness.

He said that in his humble view, establishing skills acquisition centers is the best way to go with a view to empowering young stars to become self reliant in the society, saying that if all the students that are graduating from schools are thinking of getting government's job, they are getting it wrong, explaining that tomorrow's world will be a world where people with talents can survive.

According to him, the first set of youths who graduated from their government's skills acquisition centers were all employed by Aliko Dangote, saying that training the youth on carpentry, soap making, tailoring, catering among several other fields remain the best way to go if actually there is political will to fight poverty and idleness.

On whether he was convicted or not, the ex-Governor averred that he stood trial in court on several count charges not because he diverted or embezzled public money, but because of some vested interest, saying that he has been discharged and acquitted accordingly.

He disclosed that if everybody will start doing what is right, the society will be a better place for all, stating that people want a better change, but they do not want to change themselves.

During the town hall meeting, several participants asked questions on topical issues ranging insecurity, economy, youth and women empowerment programmes, policies and programme of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri led administration and on whether he has interest in contesting election or not and the way forward for most especially Adamawa and Nigeria.

The event which was hosted and anchored by Peter Chema Koti, attracted participants not only from Yola, the state capital but across Local Government Areas in the state who pleaded with the organisers to continue to organise such interactive sessions so as to enable them deliberate on issues affecting the state and the nation at large.

"FIGHT AGAINST ILLICIT DRUGS NOT NEGOTIABLE" -HAMA BACHAMA

The Hama Bachama, Homun Daniel Shaga Ismaila, PhD, OON, says production, marketing and abuse of illicit drugs is not only detrimental to the development of any society, but damages the image of nations involved in it. 

However, the Hama Bachama has called on leaders at all levels including religious and traditional rulers in Nigeria to rise to the task of confronting the manufacturing of the substances, marketing and abuse especially among the younger generation, insisting that all must stand up to discourage all forms of drug dealings in communities.

The Royal Father in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Anselm N. Kyauta, and made availabe to NEWS PLATFORM on Sunday, said that he dedicated his life to the task of fighting illicit drug dealings in the Country as an officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency at different levels before his retirement from service, saying that no sacrifice is too much for the task of combating illicit drugs in order to protect the next generation. 

Homun Shaga who received the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Gen. Muhammad Buba Marwa (rtd.) in his palace at Numan, Adamawa state on an advocacy visit and homage, sought to collaborate with the monarch, adding that no effort is worthless as we commit to minimizing drug trafficking across the national landscape. 

Dr Shaga urged Nigerian youths to seek a better and more responsible alternative of making ends meet without indulging in drug dealings and abuse which is destroying the destiny of youths across the nation. 

While commending the NDLEA Boss for picking up the commitment of advocacy against abuse of illicit substance in Nigeria, Homun Shaga said, apart from destroying the lives of users, illicit drugs remain one of the factors that is responsible for crime and criminality and an indisputable catalyst to the current insecurity bedevilling the country

According to him, all hands must be on deck at all levels to achieve the desired result.

Speaking earlier, the NDLEA Chairman Gen. Marwa (rtd) described the palace of the Hama Bachama as home in view of the fact that the Hama Bachama himself is a colleague associate in the fight against illicit drugs. 

He told the monarch that taking advocacy to his domain is made easy as records have shown respective exploits done by Homun Shaga while at the NDLEA in leading an  operation that resulted in the seizure of 14.20 metric tones of cocaine at the Tin Can Island Port, Apapa, Lagos in 2006, which seizure was confirmed to be the largest in ever in Africa as at the time of the report. 

Marwa implored the Monarch not to relent in his commitment of advocacy against illicit drugs

At the end of the meeting, the two drug fighters pledged to intensify collaborative efforts towards contributing to achieving  a drug free society.

HAMA BACHAMA GREETS FINTIRI, FAITHFUL @ EASTER

 

The Bachama Traditional Council in Adamawa state has felicitated with the Governor, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, the Deputy Governor, Chief Crowther Seth, members of the Adamawa State Executive Council, the Hon. Speaker and his Deputy, as well as all members of Adamawa State House of Assembly. 

Hama Bachama who is also Chairman of Bachama Traditional Council felicitated with Hama Batta and all Traditional Rulers of the State; the Kpana/District Head of Rigange, all members of the traditional council, as well as the entire Christian and Muslim Communities in the State on this special occasion of Easter celebration.

The Traditional Council admonishes all the people of the state to use this period of the crucifixion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ to reminisce, to share bread, love and goodwill, and to foster the much needed unity and peace amongst all peoples of the state. 

MAN TO SPEND 7 YRS IN PRISON FOR KILLING, CUTTING..ROASTING THE REMAINS OF 4 YR OLD BOY

  

A 50 year old father of 15, Abubakar Abdulkadir is to spend 7 years behind bars for killing, cutting and roasting the remains of a 4 year old for boy with an intention to sell the roasted human being to a native doctor. 

Abdulkadir of Mallam Alingora Village, Ardo Kola Local Government Area of Taraba state was convicted and sentenced to 7 years imprisonment by Taraba state High Court presided Justice J. F. Agya.

The judgement of the court was also affirmed by the Court of Appeal sitting in Yola, Adamawa state after dismissing an appeal filed before it by the convict through his counsel, Benson Vaatsah.

The convict was arraigned before the court for allegedly causing the death of a 4 year Ali Gimba where he cut him into pieces, roasted his remains, packed it into a sack with an intention of taking it to an undisclosed destination.

In his confessional statement, the convict narrated that the victim and his nephew used to come to his house to play with his children, saying that the boy was always closed to him because he used to give him biscuits and sweat.

He confessed that he actually cut the boy into pieces and packed his remains into a sack with the intention of selling the body parts to a native doctor, but denied killing him, saying that the boy died in his house before doing what he did.

The father of the victim and elder brother to the convict, Gimba Sambo who also testified in court, narrated that he went to the house of his friend on the 27th April, 2017, and on his return around 11:00pm, his wife asked him the whereabout of Ali, saying that when they discovered that Ali did not return home, he woke up other children in the house to look for him.

Sambo said that he called the Chairman of the Vigilante who advised him to report the matter to the police, saying that while the children were searching for him, they saw his cloth stained with blood near his younger brother's house.

According to him, the children entered his brother's house, but when they attempted to enter his room, he threatened them with a knife and a big hoe, saying that the convict started fighting anyone who made effort to enter his room.

He added that convict came out of his room and shut the door behind him, and that from there they noticed that something was happening in the room, narrating that he was over powered by his children and other neighbours who arrested.

Also testifying, the Investigative Police Officer(IPO), Sergeant Zanya Gunduma of Sunkani Divisional Police headquarters, said that the case was referred to him on that fateful night for investigation, saying that he immediately rushed to the scene of the incident.

Sergeant Zanya said that upon his arrival, he broke into the room and found a sack containing roasted human parts which was cut into pieces, and that a knife and a hoe were recovered, saying that he also saw a hole inside the room where the blood of the deceased was buried.

But when the convict was arrested and arraigned before the court, he pleaded not guilty to the offence. But in an effort to establish its case against him, the prosecution called 7 witnesses who testified in court, while the defendant testified as sole witness.

Delivering its judgment on the matter on the 23rd July, 2019, the court presided by Justice J. F. Agya, convicted and sentenced him to 2 years imprisonment for the offence of being in possession of human remains under section 216 of penal code law of Taraba state.

For the offence of unlawful possession of human head under section 219 of the same code, the court convicted him for 5 years imprisonment without option of fine.

According to the judge, the sentences will run consecutively which means the convict will serve a cumulative sentence of 7 years in prison.

Dissatisfied with the judgment, the convict approached Yola Court of Appeal on the 10th October, 2019, through his counsel, B. Vaatsah and lodged his appeal where he asked the court to set aside part of the judgment of the high court and discharge and acquit his client.

After evaluating all the evidences tendered, Justice Justice Jamilu Y. Tukur of the Appeal Court on Wenesday, dismissed the appeal and upheld the judgment of the lower court.

  

 

FINALLY, PAST MARWA DUMPS KWANYE, MARRIES ANOTHER GIRL SATURDAY

 

The Pastor of Fire House Revival Ministry in Yola, Adamawa state, Marwa Tumba, who is standing trial before Criminal Area Court II for alleged deceitful marriage filed against him by female Evangelist, Kwanye Tumba, has defied court injunction as he is set to tie nuptial knot with his preferred life partner, Comfort Innocent on Saturday this week.

Already, Evangelist Kwanye Tumba is threatening fire and brimstone that over her death body will the marriage hold, unless her former boyfriend refund all her expenses ranging from cash, materials including her house which he deceived her to sell.

Available information from the court revealed that Pastor Marwa will be getting married at the Life Spring Chapel behind Lamido Cinema in Jimeta Yola on Saturday 3th April, 2021, while the reception follows immediately at the Command Guest Inn along Army barracks road in Jimeta Yola.

It was gathered that Kwanye Tumba has threatened the church authority and the management of the hotel against any attempt to solemnise her embattled lover in the church and provide reception venue.

It could be recalled that Kwanye Tumba had dragged her said boyfriend to Honourable Nuhu Musa Garta led Criminal Area Court II for alleged refusal to marry her after he had promised to do so.

She told the Court that the 28 year Pastor had promised to marry her, made her sell her only apartment, paid #50,000 tithe directly into his personal account, supported his ministry financially and squandered the remaining balance, but later dumped her for another girl after he wasted her life, time and resources.

But upon his arraignment in court, the Pastor vehemently denied the liability, and since then, he has been standing trial before the court for the alleged offence.