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Youth Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Hong Local Government Area, Adamawa state, Ikamu Hamidu Kato, on Friday wept uncotrollably when he was docked for allegedly insulting President Muhammadu Buhari and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Gida Mustapha. The 41 year old PDP Youth Leader and resident of Wuro Dole in Hong LGA, described Buhari and Boss Mustapha as useless human beings and specifically called SGF bastard and a dog in a video he posted on social media on the 10th July, 2021, which went viral. Kato in a video clip he produced and posted on his Facebook page on that fateful day, and watched by NEWS PLATFORM, rained serious insults on the SGF and blamed Mr. President for appointing him in that capacity. But according to the complainant, the video generated so much public outcry, tension and breached public peace more especially between the supporters of the President, SGF on one side and those of the accused person on the other side. It alleged tha...

A 35 year old man, Habila Luka of Mamurla village in Mubi South Local Government Area, Adamawa state has been arrainged before state High for allegedly stealing and strangulating his neighbour, Jauro Manda Kapuwa to death. Habila and father of 2 has been charged to court on 2 count charges bordering culpable homicide contrary to section 191 (a) and punishable under section 192 (a) of the state penal code law. When he was arraigned before the court on Thursday, the accused person pleaded not guilty to the alleged offence after which the prosecution counsel, M. B. Rufai, pleaded with the presiding judge, Helen N. Hammanjoda, to adjourn the case to enable him assemble witnesses and exhibits to prove his case. According to the particulars of offence, the defendant stormed the residence of the deceased in the night and strangulated him with the intention of causing his death. But in his exra judicial confessional statement, the defendant confessed that the deceased accused him of stealing h...

  In recognition of his outstanding performance in the maintenance of security in Adamawa, an Igbo Cultural Association (ICA) in the state has conferred an award on the Commissioner of Police, CP Aliyu Adamu Alhaji.  Speaking while presenting the award to the CP on Tuesday, the President of the ICA, Chief Fidelis Umeh, told the CP that the honour became necessary in view of the role being played by the CP and however congratulated him for the honour. Umeh added that the association deemed it necessary to honour the CP due to his selfless service to humanity and commended him and the police command for providing condusive environment for business, economic and social development in the state. Responding, the CP thanked the ICA for award given to him and the police command in general, and assured them of the commitment of the command to protecting lives and property in the state.

Suspected Witch, Yushau Mohammed A 40 year old Youth Leader, Yushau Mohammed and his mother, Bau Mohammed in Adamawa state have been remanded in a prison custody for allegedly bewitching a 22 year old Dauda Sha'aibu. Yushau and Bau of Wuro Hausa Malabu in Fufore Local Government Area in the state, confessed that they had bewitched the youngman and JSS 3 student, hence; his struggle with unknwon sickness for over 2 months. The suspected witches are said to be the son and the wife of Mallam Mohammed, the Ward Head of Wuro Hausa in Fufore LGA. Already, the Chief Magistrate court 4 in Yola, Adamawa state has remanded the accused persons at Yola correctional facility after they admitted bewitching the student. The victim who was brought before Magistrate Adamu Abdulrazak, on Tuesday, by his elder brother, Isa Shuaibu, said that he could not be able to sleep well for good 1 hour for the past 2 months as a result of unusual sickness and struggle between life and death. The Elder brother o...

In recognition of her motherly role in the society, the Adamawa state Lawmaker representing Guyuk constituency, Hon. Adwawa Donglock,  has named his newly constructed health center at Gugu in Guyuk Local Government Area after Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri's mother. Governor Fintiri's Mother, Hajiya Fatimah Umaru Bademi, passed on in April, 2020 at the age of 68 while undergoing treatment at the Federal Medical Centre, Yola. But the Legislator in recognition of the role played by Governor's beloved mother, constructed new Fresh Air Health Center, equipped it with facilities and named it" Mama Bademi Health Center" Gugu. According to Hon. Adwawa, the decision to name the center after late Mama, is aimed at honouring her for her motherly role in the society, saying that Mama has gone, but not forgotten as her sweet memories still live. The cernter has since been commissioned by the Speaker of the state Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, during which he commemded the...

Nigeria Union of Journalists(NUJ) Adamawa state coumcil has extended its condolences to the Director General Media and Communications, Government House Yola, Mr.Solomon Kumangar, over the death of his mother, Mama Kwata Kumangar. The state council in a Condolence Letter signed by its Secretary, Fidelis Jockthan, and made available to NEWS PLATFORM, on Monday, sympathised with Mr Kumangar, and the entire family over the death of Mama whose sad event occured on Sunday the 25th July, 2021. "The entire council on behalf of its Chairman, Comrade Ishaka Donald Dedan, is deeply saddened over the great loss, saying that Mama died at a time her motherly advice, prayers and mentorship are most needed in the community" "As one of our former leaders both at the State and National level, we consoled with you, family, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Church and the entire community of Madagali at this trial moment".  According to the union, loosing a mother is painful, however; urg...

It was a double celebration in Guyuk Local Government Area, Adamawa state on Sunday when the Member representing Guyuk constituency at the House of Assembly, Hon. Adwawa Donglock, organised a befitting naming ceremony for his new born baby girl, Arimina Adwawa Wilberforce Donglock. Aside the naming ceremony, the Member along side the Speaker of the Assembly and several other Honourable Members, Commissioner Ministry of Education, Hon. Wulbina Jackson, and other top government functionaries were at the palace of the Kwandi Nunguraya, HRH Kuruhaye Dishon Dansanda, to appreciate him and his council for the honour done to the Member. Kwandi Nunguraya had recently bestowed the traditional title of "Nyigwanya Nunguraba" (War lord of Lunguda) on the young legislator, hence; his decision and that of the assembly to visit the palace in order to appreciate the Royal Father. Likewise, the Speaker of the Assembly has commissioned a health center constructed by Hon. Adwawa at Gugu in the ...

In continuation of its humanitarian services to the less privilege in the society, a non-governmental organisation, EMNAMU FOUNDATION has kick started another phase of distribution of relief materials to the poor, less privilege and the aged in Adamawa state. The flag up ceremony which took place at Kala'a in Hong Local Government Area with the Chairmen and Members of the foundation cut across Hong, Gombi and Song LGAs, collecting the materials for onward distribution to beneficiaries in the 3 LGAs.  The Chief Executive Officer(CEO) and Founder of the foundation, Dr Emmanuel Musa, had while addressing the Volunteer Groups via zoom network, commended them for their sacrifices and resilience in carrying out the distribution exercise. Musa stated that service to humanity is full of God's blessings, hence the need for them to continue to put in more effort to reach out to the needy, and thanked the Volunteers for accepting to serve, assuring them of his commiment towards sustaining...

Adamawa state Journalists have commended the effort of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, in combating security challenges in the state. However, the media practitioners reminded the government that much is needed to be done in order to squarely address insecurity ranging from kidnapping, armed banditry and the nefarious activities of the dreaded "Shila" boys within the state capital. The NUJ Members made the commendation in a communique issued at the end of a congress held at the press center on Saturday and signed by the Chairman Drafting Committee, Shekara Anthony, Secretary, Joy Diamond, Member, Nyahama Japhet as well as the Chairman of the Council, Ishaka Donald Dedan and the Secretary, Fidelis Jockthan. The congress held that the issue of security should not be left in the hands of government alone, hence; the need for communities to make their own security arrangements aimed at complementing the effort of the government and security agents in dealing with the issue. It fur...

Adamawa state Journalists have commended the effort of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, in combating security challenges in the state. However, the media practitioners reminded the government that much is needed to be done in order to squarely address insecurity ranging from kidnapping, armed banditry and the nefarious activities of the dreaded "Shila" boys within the state capital. The NUJ Members made the commendation in a communique issued at the end of a congress held at the press center on Saturday and signed by the Chairman Drafting Committee, Shekara Anthony, Secretary, Joy Diamond, Member, Nyahama Japhet as well as the Chairman of the Council, Ishaka Donald Dedan and the Secretary, Fidelis Jockthan. The congress held that the issue of security should not be left in the hands of government alone, hence; the need for communities to make their own security arrangements aimed at complementing the effort of the government and security agents in dealing with the issue. It fur...

In line with its vision of improving the living of the downtrodden, a non governmental organisation, Dove Foundation has distributed fertilizer and cash to 500 Widows, the Aged and Vulnerable groups in Michika Local Government Area, Adamawa state. Dove foundation, which is an acronym for Dogara and Venjei, is a non religious, political, governmental or profit making organisation, but an NGO established two years ago with the noble objectives of reaching out to the downtrodden in Michika LGA and by extension Madagali LGA considering the effect of devastation faced by the communities. Since its establishment, the foundation has been reaching out to its targated group of people, and putting smiles on their faces through its humanitarian gesture despite the preveiling economic crunch, occasioned by Covid -19 pandemic. Speaking while presenting fertiliser to over 250 farmers in Michika, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the NGO,  Engr. Venjei Bitrus, said that the gesture is to...

In line with its vision of improving the living of the downtrodden, a non governmental organisation, Dove Foundation has distributed fertilizer and cash to 500 Widows, the Aged and Vulnerable groups in Michika Local Government Area, Adamawa state. Dove foundation, which is an acronym for Dogara and Venjei, is a non religious, political, governmental or profit making organisation, but an NGO established two years ago with the noble objectives of reaching out to the downtrodden in Michika LGA and by extension Madagali LGA considering the effect of devastation faced by the communities. Since its establishment, the foundation has been reaching out to its targated group of people, and putting smiles on their faces through its humanitarian gesture despite the preveiling economic crunch, occasioned by Covid -19 pandemic. Speaking while presenting fertiliser to over 250 farmers in Michika, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the NGO,  Engr. Venjei Bitrus, said that the gesture is to...

Serving Adamawa state Councillor representing Modire ward in Girei Local Government Council, Hon. Paul Danladi and the Ward Head of Fombina, Zira Garba Masi, are expected to spend 7 days behind bars after their application for bail was refused on Thursday. Hon. Paul, Zira and the Village Head of Modire, Mohammed Bello Modibbo, who are facing a string of charges related to alleged criminal conspiracy, intimidation, treespass and mischief may have been disappointed with the outcome of the sitting when the court ordered that they should be returned to prison. The 2 defendants who have been in prison custody since Monday this week, were brought to court in a truck along side other inmates on Thursday for trial. Magistrate Japhet Ibrahim Basani, on Monday revoked bail of the defendants on grounds that after the court graciously granted bail on the 18th June, they went back home and started interfering and threatening the lives of some of the complainants involved in the matter. But at a res...

A Staff of Ganye Local Gocernment Council in Adamawa State, Usman Hammawa, has been arrested by the operatives of the State Police Command for allegedly beating his wife, Rabiyatu Usman to death over N1000. Usman who is 41 years old and resident of Jada Ward in Ganye LGA, was alleged to have beaten his 36 year old wife and mother of 5 to death during a fight between them over the amount. A press statement by the Image Maker of the Police Command, DSP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, which was made available to NEWS PLATFORM on Thursday, said that the accused was arrested on the  22nd July, 2021 in Ganye following a report from a relative of the deceased. DSP Nguroje said that the suspect engaged his late wife, Rabiyatu Usman in a fight following a little argument which ensued between them when the deceased demanded the refund of her One Thousand (N1000) naira from the accused. "Angered by her action, the suspect applied force on his late wife by hitting her head on the wall as a result of...

The Executive Chairman Adamawa State Board of Internal Revenue, Alhaji Hamman Adama Njabari has Congratulated Gov. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Deputy Gov. Crowther Seth, Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt.Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, SSG, Malam Bashir Ahmad and the entire state on the occasion of 2021 Eid-El-Kabir sallah celebration The Chairman also congratulated, Members of the State House of Assembly, Members of the State Executive Council, His Royal Highness the Lamido Adamawa Dr. Muhammadu Barkindo Aliyu Mustapha and other Emirs and Chiefs in the State on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir Sallah Celebration. Hamman Adama in a Sallah message on behalf of the Management and the entire staff of the Internal Revenue Service, admonished the People of the state to continue exhibiting the habit of tolerance, forgiveness and assisting the needy in the society for more reward from Allah. According to his statement, Islam is the religion of peace and tolerance, kindness to humanity and mutual respect among...

Deputy Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo, has felicitated with Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri and his entire constituents as they celebrate 2021 Eid-el-Kabir. Also, Hon. Mackondo who represents Numan constituency, felicitated with the Deputy Governor, Chief Crowther Seth, the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, other Honourable Members, Members of the State Executive Council, Leadership of the ruling People's Democratic Party(PDP) at all level. The Legislator equally felicitated with the Lamido Adamawa, Dr Muhammadu Barkindo Aliyu Mustafa, other Traditional Rulers and his entire constituents on the occasion of EId-el-Kabir celebration. The Deputy Speaker appealed to Muslims to use the period and pray for peace and stability not only in Adamawa but across the nation, and wished them fruitful celebration.

Deputy Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo, has felicitated with Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri and his entire constituents as they celebrate 2021 Eid-el-Kabir. Also, Hon. Mackondo who represents Numan constituency, felicitated with the Deputy Governor, Chief Crowther Seth, the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, other Honourable Members, Members of the State Executive Council, Leadership of the ruling People's Democratic Party(PDP) at all level. The Legislator equally felicitated with the Lamido Adamawa, Dr Muhammadu Barkindo Aliyu Mustafa, other Traditional Rulers and his entire constituents on the occasion of EId-el-Kabir celebration. The Deputy Speaker appealed to Muslims to use the period and pray for peace and stability not only in Adamawa but across the nation, and wished them fruitful celebration.

As Muslims in and around Adamawa State join the rest of the world in celebrating Eid-El-Kabir, the former Governor of the State, Barr. Bala James Ngilari, has conveyed his hearty felicitations to Muslims Ummah in the state. The former Governor however urged on the faithful to continue to pray for leaders at all level of the nation's system for God to restore peace and serenity that the world knew Nigeria for. Barr. Ngilari in a statement made available to NEWS PLATFORM in Yola, said that Eid is always a time of reflection, ibadah and family bonding, adding that it is a period where friends and family come together to eat, drink and share in love. According to him, the period is a time of reflection of the past, present and future which is necessary to make people work hard to become better people as God commended. Barr. Bala James Ngilari, expressed hope that all nations around the globe will experience love and peace because of this season, and wished Muslim ummah a blessed celebr...

The Bachama Traditional Council in Adamawa State has extended its hearty felicitations to the Executive Governor of the State, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, the Deputy Governor, Hon. Chief Crowther Seth, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, Deputy Speaker as well as Members of the State House of Assembly, Members of the State Executive Council on the occasion of 2021 Sallah celebration. Hama Bachama who is also Chairman Bachama Traditional Council also felicitated with the Lamido Adamawa, Dr Muhammadu Barkindo Aliyu Mustafa; HRH Alhamdu Gladstone Teneke, other Traditional Rulers of the State, as well as the entire Christian and Muslim Communities of the State on this special occasion of EId-el-Kabir celebration. The Traditional Council admonished the entire people of the state to use the period of sacrifice as first exhibited by Prophet Abraham (Ibrahim) to reminisce, to share bread, love and goodwill, and to foster the much needed unity and peace amongst all peoples...

Magistrate Court II in Yola, Adamawa State on Monday revoked the bail granted to Hon. Paul Danladi, Councillor representing Modire Ward in Girei Local Government Area and Zira Garba Masi, Ward Head who are facing trial before the court.  Magistrate Japhet Ibrahim Basani, revoked the bail on grounds that after the court graciously granted bail to the defendants, they went and started interfering and threatening the lives of some of the complainants involved in the matter. Hon. Paul, Garba Masi and the Village Head of Modire, Mohammed Bello Modibbo, were nabbed by the Department of Security Service(DSS) over alleged criminal conspiracy, intimidation, treespass and mischief lodged by 19 people including a Surveyor Ministry for Land and Survey and erstwhile Permanent Secretary in the state. The trio who were detent by the DSS for 12 days and later arraigned before the court on the 18th June, 2021 by the operatives of the department through the office of the Attorney General and Commiss...

Adamawa State Commissioner of Police (CP) Aliyu Adamu Alhaji, has ordered for a constant surveillance and patrol across the state in order to forestall any breach of law and order during Sallah celebration. To this end, the CP has ordered the Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), Operational Commanders and their Supervisory Area Commanders to ensure security of lives and property of the public before, during and after the occasion.  CP Alhaji in a statement by the Spokesman of the Command, DSP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, and made availabe to NEWS PLATFORM on Sunday, said that the Command has deployed personnel to ensure adequate security in and around the state. "The Strategic Officers will strengthen the visibility policing structure and carry-out confidence building patrol particularly around residential areas, major highways, government and private infrastructures to prevent or arrest any ugly situation". CP Alhaji added. He further appealed to the faithful to go about their cel...

   Mede Robbert of Bodere Village in Ribadu Distrtict, Fufore Local Government Area Adamawa State has been arrested for allegedly beating his wife with 7 months old pregnant, Ladi Mede to death during a fight. The suspect who is currently being interrogated at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Police headquaters in Yola, told NEWS PLATFORM excvlusively that his 30 year old pregnant wife met her untimely death during physical scuffle that ensued between them. He explained that his friend only known as Mustapha, had on the 4th July, 2021, pleaded with him to assist in pursuading his wife whom they had a problem and packed to her parents house  to return to her matrimonial home. He added that he went out of his house and that while waiting for his friend so that he can accomplish his request by 8:00pm, his own deceased wife suddenly came out and held his neck, accusing him of infidelity. He said she dragged him in to their house during which she beat him and...

Abdoulaye Ahmed of Ngaundere in Cameroon Republic has been convicted by the Criminal Area Court I, sitting in Yola, Adamawa State for the offence of theft. The Convict, Ahmed was tried by Honourable Umar Gangs, led Criminal Area Court I for stealing the sum of N45, 000, which he sent to his hometown in Ngaundere for the treatment of his wife and a child. Ahmed who was earlier brought before the court for stealing the money in a wallet belonging to one Babangida Ali, a Driver at the Jimeta ultra modern market, admitted committing the crime.  He narrated that he met his victim in a car and asked him to buy an Amplifier, and that when he discovered that his attention was somewhere else, he picked his wallet containing the amount. The Convict informed the court that he sent the money to Ngaundere because his wife called and informed him that herself and the child were not doing fine; hence, the need to raise money for their treatment.   He said that there is freedom and hospi...

The Paramount Ruler of Lunguda Kingdom, Kwandi Nunguraya, HRH, Kuruhaye Dishon Dansanda II, has applauded the Member representing Guyuk constituency at the Adamawa state House of Assembly, Hon. Adwawa Donglock, over his people oriented representation at the Assembly. Likewise, the Pondiwe Development Association (PDA) Kola District, in Guyuk Local Government Area has passed a vote of confidence on the Honourable Member, and pleaded with him to seek re-election so as to continue in providing good representation to Guyuk constituents. The Kwandi Nunguraya and the PDA made the commendation on Wednesday when cross section of Critical Stakeholders from Kola District in Guyuk LGA, paid a courtesy visit on the State Legislator at the Assembly. Speaking during the visit, the Kwandi Nunguraya, said that the Lawmaker has done his best in his stewardship, and urged him not to relent in his commitment towards delivering on his mandate, and further described the Legislator as silent achiever. Kwand...

Adamawa State Judiciary has submitted a bill for a law to provide for the Management of Funds Accruing to the State Judiciary from the Consolidated Revenue Fund of the State to ensure accountability, transparency, effective and efficient utilisation of the funds to the State House of Assembly for consideration and passage. Already, the bill which is sponsored by the Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, and co-sponsored by 24 other members has been placed on notice during Wednesday's resumed plenary session after which it will be slated for 1st reading at the next legislative day. Adamawa State Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) like other staff of the union across the country have been agitating for financial autonomy so as to be free to perform their functions effectively without fear or favour. But as part of effort towards ensuring its independence, the union led by its Legal Adviser, Comrade Aminu Abdulkadir, stormed the hallowed chamber on Wednesday, and su...

Critical Stakeholders of the People's Democratic Party(PDP) in Demsa Local Government Area, Adamawa state have reacted on the defection of former Senator Southern Senatorial Zone, Grace Folashade Bent, to the All Progressives Congress(APC). According to the Stakeholders, the structure of the party in Demsa LGA is intact in spite of the defection and ready to re-elect Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, for second term come 2023 to enable him continue in providing dividends of democracy to his electorate not only in Demsa but across the state. The Stakeholders are; Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno, Member representing Demsa constituency at the State House of Assembly, Hon. James Iliya, Commissioner Ministry for Enterpreneurship and Cooperative, Hon. Elkanah Kados Fwa, Chairman Demsa LGC, Mr. Hadley Peter Dilli, Special Adviser to Governor Fintirti on Works and Energy, Leadership of the party at the LG level and other party faithful. The Stakeholders who reacted on the defection during a press co...

Critical Stakeholders of the People's Democratic Party(PDP) in Demsa Local Government Area, Adamawa state have reacted on the defection of former Senator Southern Senatorial Zone, Grace Folashade Bent, to the All Progressives Congress(APC). According to the Stakeholders, the structure of the party in Demsa LGA is intact in spite of the defection and ready to re-elect Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, for second term come 2023 to enable him continue in providing dividends of democracy to his electorate not only in Demsa but across the state. The Stakeholders are; Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno, Member representing Demsa constituency at the State House of Assembly, Hon. James Iliya, Commissioner Ministry for Enterpreneurship and Cooperative, Hon. Elkanah Kados Fwa, Chairman Demsa LGC, Mr. Hadley Peter Dilli, Special Adviser to Governor Fintirti on Works and Energy, Leadership of the party at the LG level and other party faithful. The Stakeholders who reacted on the defection during a press co...

  Governor Ahamadu Umaru Fintiri, of Adamawa state has just announced Bwaltam Biyapo as a new Murum Mbula of Mbula Kingdom in Demsa LGA.

  JUST IN: BWALTAM BIYAPO EMERGES AS NEW MURUM MBULA

  Legislators at the Adamawa State House of Assembly have enacted a bill for a law to establish the State Transport Board and Management saddled with the responsibility of piloting the affairs of International Transport Services. If assented to by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, and subsequently implemented by the government, the state will have a befitting office accommodation, standard motor park and vehicles that will convey passengers to various countries. Aside the international services, the new legislation is designed to establish a board to provide management, operation that will ensure urban, intra and inter state services across Nigeria. The passage of the bill tagged, " a bill for a law to provide for the establishmemt of Adamawa State Transport Board and to provide for the management, operation of Urban, Intra State, Inter-State and International Transport Services" followed the considerastion of a report presented by the Vice Chairman House Committee on Transport,...

Two Suspects, Kamilu Ali and Abdullahi Mohammed have been remanded in prison custody for alleged kidnapping and cattle rustling in 9 Local Government Areas of Adamawa and Taraba States respectively. Honourable Justice Nathan Musa, of the State High Court I remanded the duo after they were arraigned separately before the Court for alleged conspiracy to commit kidnapping and cattle rustling in the 2 States. Ali, 40, and an indigene of Numan Local Government Area was apprehended in Ngurore for kidnapping and cattle rustling in Yola South, Demsa, Mayo Belwa, Numan, Jada, Ganye, Toungo in Adamawa and Bali LGA in Taraba State.  The defendant who was alleged to be a serial cattle rustler for a period of 10 years, was said to have rustled more than 200 cattle in the the affected Adamawa LGAs and presently owns 10 heads of cattle.  NEWS PLATFORM gathered in court that himself and 11 others (now at large) in March, 2020 abducted a man at Jatau village in Bali LGA in Taraba state and col...