ADAMAWA PDP YOUTH LEADER WEEPS AS COURT REMANDS HIM FOR INSULTING BUHARI, SGF

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 that the defendant created so much tension across the state that it took the intervention of the Department of State Security Service (DSS) who calmed down both factions, so as not to take laws into their own hands by channeling their grievances to the appropriate authorities.

It said that the timely intervention of DSS promted many non-governmental organisations who petitioned the department, and urged it to investigate the matter so as to serve as measures to prevent the agrieved factions from disrupting public peace.

The prosecution informed the court that the action of the defendant amounted to the use of insulting or abusive language contrary to section 385 and inciting disturbance contrary to section 80 of the state penal code law.

Kato was later invited, investigated and arraigned before Chief Magistrate Dimas Elishasma, led Chief Magistrate court 4 in Yola by the DSS through the office of the Attorney General and Commissioner Ministry for Justice in the state.

The defendant told DSS that he had produced the video clip out of anger as a result of the hovering of military jets over the people Hong LGA few days after attack on Dabna community in the area.

Earlier, when the charge sheet was read and interpreted to the defendant in Hausa language as prayed by the counsel to the complainant, M. A. Adamu, Senior State Counsel 2, the defendant admitted committing the offence.

Thereafter, M. A. Adamu, urged the court to adjourn the matter to enable him call a witness and tender exhibits in order to corroborate the plea of the defendant.

Ruling on the application, Chief Magistrate Dimas, granted the application and adjourned the case to the 2nd August, 2021 for hearing and ordered that the defendant be remanded at a correctional facility till then.

But Kato had while in the dock, wept profusely while pleading guilty to the allegation levelled against him, and further admitted that he actually did it and he is regretting his action.

It took extra effort of the presiding judge to calm him down where he urged him to stop weeping as court is not a place of killing people.

MAN STEALS NEIGHBOUR'S MONEY, STRANGULATES HIM TO DEATH IN ADAMAWA

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 his money as a result of which he hired the services of a native doctor so as to use  traditional method in order to identify who stole the money. 

According to him, the native doctor made use of a broom, and that the broom caught him as the one who stole the money even when he was not physically present at the place.

Habila stated that anytime the broom catches someone, it means he was the one who committed the alleged offence, saying that he was working in his farm when the broom caught him.

He averred that as soon as the native doctor finished his consultations, the deceased concluded that he was his thief and threatened to kill him.

The defendant stated further that the victim told him that he will no longer live for one week, and that he should put his house in order because he is going to die, stating that he knew very well that the deceased meant it and will kill him.

In his response, Habila said that he told Kapuwa that he (Habila) will be the first person to terminate his life before he kills him, saying that on that fateful day, himself and 2 of his friends went to the man's house while asleep and strangulated him to death and was later arrested in connection to the incidence.

When the matter came up for mention, the accused person denied committing the offence after which the court adjourned the case to the 28th October, 2021 for commencement of hearing.

ADAMAWA CP BAGS SELFLESS SERVICE TO HUMANITY AWARD

 

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.

COURT REMANDS YOUTH LEADER, MOTHER IN YOLA PRISON FOR BEWITCHING JSS 3 STUDENT

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 of the victim told NEWS PLATFORM that it was after the family discovered that the sickness is becoming critical that they reported the matter to Garkuwan Sarkin Mayun Adamawa and the court as a result of which the accused persons were identified and arrested.

Upon their arrest, one of the suspected witch and the mother of the Youth Leader, said that there was no need to administer traditional medicine on her as she is responsible for the sickness of the boy.

On his part, the youth leader who refused to follow suit, was tried traditionally after which he additted bewitching the young man.

When he was arraigned before court today, the Youth Leader confessed that he actually bewitched the boy, and that he has since released his spirit, saying that the boy will now recover from his sickness.

The Youth Leader told NEWS PLATFORM that he has been a witch for many years, and that the boy is the only one he bewitched since he became a witch.

After pleading guilty to the allegation levelled against them, the court presided by Magistrate Adamu Abdulrazak, ordered that the accused persons be remanded at a correctional service facility in Yola.

ADHA MEMBER, HON. ADWAWA NAMES NEW HEALTH CENTER AFTER FINTIRI'S MOTHER

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 legislator for embarking on the construction of the center with a view to providing quality health care delivery service to the people at the grasstroots.

Likewise, the Member had on Sunday this week, organised a befitting naming ceremony for his new born baby girl, Arimina Adwawa Wilberforce Donglock, which was graced by several Honourable Members including the Speaker, Deputy, Majority Leader and other top government officials, family and friends from all works of life.

Little Arimina was baptised at a well attended Sunday service held at the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria (LCCN) 4 Guyuk Local Government Area, by Reverend Fahimi Yinaze, where he congratulated the family of the child, and prayed for God's protection, blessings and guidance.

Also, Hon. Adwawa and other dignitaries numerous to mention led by the Speaker, stormed the palace of Kwandi Nunguraya, HRH Kuruhaye Dishon Dansanda, where they appreciated him and his council for honouring the young lawmaker with a traditional title.

Kwandi Nunguraya had bestowed the traditional title of "Nyigwanya Nunguraba" (War lord of Lunguda) on the PDP Lawmaker, hence; his decision and that of the assembly to visit the palace in order to appreciate the Royal Father.

During the visit, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, told the Paramount Ruler that they came to his palace to thank him for the honour done to them, and prayed God to continue to protect and give the 1st Class Chief Solomic wisdom.

Responding, the Kwandi Nunguraya, appreciated them for the visit, and described Hon. Adwawa as patriotic son of the soil, explaining that the traditional title bestowed on the Member is not given to lazy people, but to the dedicated, committed son of Lunguda land.

ADAMAWA NUJ CONDOLES FINTIRI'S DG ON COMM OVER MOTHER'S DEMISE

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; urged him to take solace in the Almighty God, and said that their prayers and thoughts are with Mr. Kumangar and family.

The council prayed God Almighty to give her eternal rest and the family to bear the irreparable loss.

DOUBLE CELEBRATION AS HON. ADWAWA NAMES DAUGHTER, BAGS TRADITIONAL TITLE

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 LGA as part of effort to complement the effort of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, in providing quality health care delivery service to the people at the grasstroot. 

Earlier, speaking during the naming ceremony held at Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria (LCCN) 4, Guyuk Local Government Area, Reverend Fahimi Yinaze, congratulated the family of the child, and prayed for God's protection, blessings and guidance.

Rev. Fahimi, advised both parents and witnesses to ensure the spiritual upbringing of the child so as to live with the fear of the Lord, saying that more often than not, parents and witnesses do not take into cognisance the responsibilty of their children.

He particularly appealed to those who stood as witnesses to bear in mind that they are not only witnesses in the church, but wherever they found themselves, and urged them to take responsibility if the parents are not alive.

Speaking on behalf of the Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Amimu Iya Abbas, and other Honourable Members, the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo(Numan), appreciated all those who graced the event.

He reminded the congregation that children are the gift of God and that they should be cherished and protected so that they will grow and live to please the Lord, saying that last year, they were in Guyuk for the wedding of the celebrants and today, God has blessed them.

According to him, the entire Assembly is happy with what the Lord has to done to one of them, and however extended the hearty congratulations of the Assembly to the Member.

Baring his mind, the Celebrant and Father of the Child, Hon. Adwawa Donglock(Guyuk), thanked the leadership of the church for taking the responsibility to do the ceremony, and further appreciated the assembly and all the dignitaries who attended the event. 

Hon. Adwawa, appealed to the church and the congregation to pray for the state and Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, in order to continue in providing more dividernds of democracy to the entire citizens.

In his welcome address, the Executive Chairman Guyuk LGC, Hon. Barr. Kassa Shalom, stated that God has blessed the family and it is now left for all of them to dedicate her to God, and prayed God to take everybody back to his or her destination safely.

Speaking while at the palace of Kwandi Nunguraya, the Speaker of the Assembly told the Paramount Ruler that they were at his palace to thank him for what he has done to their colleague and prayed God to continue to protect and give him more wisdom.

Responding, the Kwandi Nunguraya, appreciated them for the visit, and described Hon. Adwawa as patriotic son of the soil, explaining that the traditional title bestowed on the Member is not given to lazy people, but to those who strive for the betterment of all.  

EMNAMU FOUNDATION KICKS- OFF DISTRIBUTION OF RELIEF MATERIALS IN 3 ADAMAWA LGAS

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 the tempo.

He charged them to continue to unite for the progress and development of their communities as effort is being made to bring developments such as provision of social aminities. 

Speaking while flagging off the distribution of the items, the State Coordinator EMNAMU FOUNDATION, Kukuya Godwin, said that the event is part of the core objectives of the founder to cater for the less privilege and the poor in the society. 

Kukuya, noted that the foundation having considered the current hardship being faced as a result of economic crunch, deemed it necessary to cater for the downtrodden in the society, hence; the distribution of ther materials.

The Coordinator maintained that the Volunteer Groups in various communities will identify real beneficiaries in accordance with the data available to them. 

He reiterated that EMNAMU FOUNDATION remains non political, non religious but humanitarian and will continue with its mandate of transforming lives of those that cannot cater for themselves. 

On his part, the Chairman Hong Local Government Council, who was represented by his vice, commended the founder for his foresight in assisting the less privilege and called on others to emulate Dr Emmanuel Musa. 

In their separate remarks, Imam Ahijo and Pastor Tayani, described Dr Emmanuel Musa as God sent not only to the people of Kala'a and Hong but Nigeria as a whole, noting that  the two religious preach on the need for people to assist the needy and prayed God to reward him abundantly. 

The Board of Trustee of the foundation, Alhaji Alheri had earlier well come all members of the foundation from the fourty two communities and wish them successful outing. 

Members of the volunteer groups have since commenced the distribution of the materials to the targeted beneficiaries.

ADAMAWA NUJ THUMPS-UP FINTIRI ON SECURITY... DECRIES HIGH COST OF LIVING

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 further commended Governor Fintiri for introducing 'Operation Farauta' to help in fighting insecurity and however, emphasized on the need to screen members of the vigilante groups/local hunters to avoid infiltration of bad eggs.

The communique had while applauding Fintiri's led administration for its pragmatic approach to urban renewal projects, appealed to the governments at all levels to as a matter of urgency adopt practical measures to address poverty/high cost of living as a result of soaring prices of more especially food items.

Equally, it advised that skills acquisition centres should be revived to create job opportunities for the youth, develop sporting activities so as to reduce crime rate, and noted with satisfaction the creation of the Ministry of Entrepreneurship Development. 

ADAMAWA NUJ THUMPS-UP FINTIRI ON SECURITY... DECRIES HIGH COST OF LIVING

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 further commended Governor Fintiri for introducing 'Operation Farauta' to help in fighting insecurity and however, emphasized on the need to screen members of the vigilante groups/local hunters to avoid infiltration of bad eggs.

The communique had while applauding Fintiri's led administration for its pragmatic approach to urban renewal projects, appealed to the governments at all levels to as a matter of urgency adopt practical measures to address poverty/high cost of living as a result of soaring prices of more especially food items.

Equally, it advised that skills acquisition centres should be revived to create job opportunities for the youth, develop sporting activities so as to reduce crime rate, and noted with satisfaction the creation of the Ministry of Entrepreneurship Development. 

DOVE FOUNDATION DONATES TO LESS PRIVILEGED, VULNERABLE IN MICHIKA LGA

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 cushion the effect of hardship faced by the beneficiaries as a result of attacks by the dreaded Boko Haram in the area.

The founder, further said that the donation of N10,000 to over 150 aged women is a deliberate effort towards supporting them get some basic needs, since they are not strong enough to go into farming, and expressed optimism that the fertilizer and the stipends will boost their farming activities and in turn lead to a bumper harvest. 

According him, the 3rd category of beneficiaries are 15 youths who were awarded full scholarship into government tertiary institutions, while the female students are being given monthly stipends to meet their daily and academic needs.

He further revealed that 10 graduates received a take off grant of N50,000, to enable them venture into small businesses with a view to become self reliant, calling on well meaning individuals and groups to partner the foundation in the interest of the masses.

Various speakers at the event, lauded the initiative of the founder which they said will no doubt bring succour to the vulnerable groups. 

Cross section of the elated beneficiaries, expressed appreciation to the founder for his magnanimity, assuring him of their prayers and judicious utilisation of the donation.

DOVE FOUNDATION DISTRIBUTES FERTILIZER, CASH TO 500 WIDOWS IN ADAMAWA

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 cushion the effect of hardship faced by the beneficiaries as a result of attacks by the dreaded Boko Haram in the area.

The founder, further said that the donation of N10,000 to over 150 aged women is a deliberate effort towards supporting them get some basic needs, since they are not strong enough to go into farming, and expressed optimism that the fertilizer and the stipends will boost their farming activities and in turn lead to a bumper harvest. 

According him, the 3rd category of beneficiaries are 15 youths who were awarded full scholarship into government tertiary institutions, while the female students are being given monthly stipends to meet their daily and academic needs.

He further revealed that 10 graduates received a take off grant of N50,000, to enable them venture into small businesses with a view to become self reliant, calling on well meaning individuals and groups to partner the foundation in the interest of the masses.

Various speakers at the event, lauded the initiative of the founder which they said will no doubt bring succour to the vulnerable groups. 

Cross section of the elated beneficiaries, expressed appreciation to the founder for his magnanimity, assuring him of their prayers and judicious utilisation of the donation.

YOLA COURT REJECTS BAIL...RETURNS COUNCILLOR, ROYAL FATHER TO PRISON FOR 2ND TIME

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 resumed sitting on Thursday, the defendants through their counsels, Mohammed Abubakar and M. M. Tumba, filed application for bail where they told the court that their clients are leaders in the society, and that they have purged themselves by staying in the prison, and urged the court to vacate its revocation order.

On his part, counsel to the complainant, M. A. Adamu, vehemently objected the application where he informed the court that there are fresh allegations against the defendants, and that granting them bail at this material time will jeorpardise investigation.

It was at this juncture that Magistrate Basani adjourned the case to Monday the 26th July, 2021 for ruling on the bail application, and ordered that the defendants be returned at a Correctional Center till then.

ADAMAWA: GANYE LGC STAFF BEATS 36 YR OLD WIFE TO DEATH OVER N1000

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 which she fell down unconscious and was rushed to the Hospital where she was confirmed dead". He added..

According to him, the suspect was apprehended by the police in Ganye Local Government following report received from a relative of the deceased.

He stated that investigation so revealed that the suspect being a civil servant of Ganye Local Government Council had five (5) children with the deceased after 16years of marriage.

He added the Commissioner of Police, CP Aliyu Adamu Alhaji, had while commending the locals and the police for exposing and making difficult for criminal of such nature to escape justice; however, directed for discreet investigation into the matter and ensure that the suspect is prosecuted accordingly.

Meanwhile, as part of effort towards tackling crime and other related offences in the state, the CP deployed officers of Anti- Homicide unit to take over investigation and ensure law takes it course, and called on people to always report people of suspicious character around their neighbourhoods to police.

CHAIR ADAMAWA REVENUE BOARD EXTENDS HEARTY FELICITATIONS TO FINTIRI, ADHA AT SALLAH

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 amongst members of every community and enjoined faithful to live in peace with one another irrespective of religious or ethnic differences

“I bring to Muslims warm greetings at this season of Eid-el-Kabir. It is a season of remembrance of the good things that the Almighty Allah has done in our lives

“I enjoin every Muslim to be of good character and remain the best of examples, taking after the Holy Prophet (SAW). Let’s also pray for an end to insecurity and other challenges that we face as a nation,” he said

The Revenue Boss also wished to use the medium and called on the people of the state to support the Fintiri led adminstration in its effort to boost revenue generation by paying their taxes to enable Government execute people oriented projects in Adamawa State.

HON. MACKONDO FELICITATES WITH FINTIRI, SPEAKER, CONSTITUENTS AT SALLAH

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.

HON. MACKONDO FELICITATES WITH FINTIRI, SPEAKER, CONSTITUENTS AT SALLAH

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.

EID-EL-KABIR: NGILARI REJOICES WITH FAITHFUL, URGES PRAYERS FOR LEADERS, PEACE

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 celebration. 

BACHAMA TRADITIONAL COUNCIL GREETS FINTIRI, MUSLIM UMMA AT SALLAH

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 and residents of the state.

The Paramount Ruler of Bachama Kingdom further appealed to the citizens irrespective of religion, tribe, region or political inclination to emulate the selfless act exemplified by the Prophet Abraham to improve humanity through goodwill and tolerance for one another.

Long live Bachama Kingdom

Long live the Bwatiye nation

Long live Adamawa State

Long live the federal republic of Nigeria

Announcer: 

Bachama Traditional Council.

COURT REVOKES BAIL...REMANDS ADAMAWA COUNCILLOR, WARD HEAD IN PRISON

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 Commissioner for Justice, and subsequently granted bail following an application by their Counsel, Mohammed Abubakar.

While ruling on the bail application, the presiding Judge granted bail to the defendants and warned them to desist forthwith from interfering in the disputed land pending the determination of the matter and adjourned the case for hearing.

But while testifying in court today, one of the prosecution witnesses, Gambo Aiden Heriju, informed the court that after the 3 defendants were granted bail, the 2nd defendant(Gambo Masi) met his wife and threatened to mobilise people to kill him.

Heriju told the court the 1st and 2nd defendants were still interfering in the disputed land even when the matter is still pending before the court, saying that he is afraid that his life is danger.

It was at this juncture that the Counsel to the prosecution, M. A. Adamu, applied that the bail granted to the Honourable Councillor and the Ward Head be revoked since they deliberated refuse to obey the order of the court.

M. A. Adamu, further applied that another witness, Linus Yerima, be brought to court to corroborate the testimony of the witness who earlier told the court that the Councillor and the Royal Father have been tempering with the disputed land and threatening the lives of the complainants.

On their part, Counsels to 1st defendant, Mohammed Abubakar and that of the 2nd and 3rd defendants, M. P. Dangi, urged the court to refuse the application and prayed it to give them time to appropriately respond to the bail application.

In his ruling, Magistrate Japhet Ibrahim Basani, revoked the bail granted to the 2 defendants and ordered that the defendants be remanded at Yola correctional service facility and further adjourned the matter to 14th July, 2021 for continuation of hearing.

SALLAH: ADAMAWA CP ASSURES FAITHFUL OF HITCH FREE CELEBRATION

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 celebrations without any fear or apprehension, and called on the public to report any suspicious movement around their neighborhood to the nearest police station or via the following emergency numbers:08089671313, 08107364974, 08053872326.

Meanwhile, the CP on behalf of the Management Team and the entire personnel of the Command in the state, congratulated Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, whom he described as police friendly Governor, and the entire faithful on the occasion of Eid-el Kabir celebration.

He enjoined the good people of the state to continue in supporting the police and other security agencies in their efforts towards ensuring peaceful coexistence in Adamawa.

            

                

MAN, 40 BEATS 7 MONTHS OLD PREGNANT WIFE TO DEATH IN ADAMAWA

  

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 forced him to the ground, and that it was at this juncture that he managed and rose up from the ground, picked a stick and hit her on her waist. 

He said that the beating affected her health condition and she was rushed  to the Cottage Hospital in Fofure the following morning where she was later diagnosed by medical personnel, and said she needed blood.

Mede said that her health condition became critical and died on the 9th July, 2021, and tearfully regreted his action.

When contacted by NEWS PLATFORM, the image maker of the State Police Commad, DSP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, confirmed the incident, saying that the operatives of the command have apprehended the suspect in connection to the incident.

DSP Nguroje, added that the accused is now being investigated after which he will be charged to court for prosecution, and cautioned the general public to desist forthwith from taking laws into their hands.

YOLA COURT CONVICTS CAMEROONIAN FOR STEALING N45,000 TO TREAT HIS WIFE, CHILD

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 hospitality in Nigeria, and that if it is a Nigerian that was caught stealing, his punishment will be severe, adding that unlike Nigeria, freedom of movement is a very serious issue in Cameroon.

Ruling on the case, the court presided by Umar Gangs, convicted and sentenced him to 6 months imprisonment with N40, 000, option of fine, and further ordered him to refund the money to the owner. 

QUALITY REP: KWANDI NUNGURAYA, PONDIWE DEVT ASS LAUD HON. ADWAWA, GOV FINTIRI

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.

Kwandi Nunguraya who was represented by the District Head of Kola, Hamman Alabura, said that the primary reason behind their visit was to plead with the Member to lobby for the connection of Kola with National Grid so as to improve their living standard.  

He told the Legislator that they decided to come and see him face to face aside the 2 letters they had written to the government, so that he will know that they are in dire need of his intervention to that effect, saying that providing them with power supply will make people remember him, and at the same time vote for him massively for the second term.

He disclosed that the Member has been able to execute constituency projects in other communities but yet to reach out to Kola, and said he is confident that the Member and the Governor will do something about it and prayed God to continue to guide and protect them.

Also speaking, the Chairman PDA, Aminu Jethro Dikadikawe, who went down memory lane said that Pondiwe electrification project was awarded with that of Kola, Theble, Kerau and Dumna axis in 2006, saying that that of the aforemerntioned communities have been completed, and that the inhabitants of the communities are presently enjoying full electric services.

According to him, all that is left to connect their community with power supply is wiring and installation of transformers, and that the community tried all it could but to no avail, saying that they have confidence in him based on his record of performance that he will take it up so that the issue becomes a reality.

Dikadikawe, disclosed that they are confident that if Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, is contacted, he will be 100% willing to wipe the tears of the community, and commended him particularly for connecting places like Toungo LGA with electirc which had been neglected for decades.

Also speaking, the Sole Administrator Guyuk South Development Area and Leader Guyuk LGC, Hon. Farus D.Ayuba and Hon. Ambol Moli, informed the Member that it is during his tenure that the community visited the Assembly, and appealed to him to strive towards addressing their problem.

Responding, the Member representing Guyuk constituency, Hon. Adwawa Donglock, thanked them for their visit, and said he is happy to hear that it is during his time that the community visited the Assembly.

Hon. Adwawa assured them that he will take it up with the Commissioner Rural Infrastructure and Commuity Development, Hon. Abdullahi Adamu Prambe and if possible Governor Fintiri, so that the issue of power supply becomes a reality for the benefit of their electorate.

He pleaded with Governor Fintiri to help them fix not only Pondiwe but Bodeino and Bobini with electricity before the expiration of their tenure, saying that his earnest prayer is that the affected communities are connected with power before the end of tenure.

Hon. Adwawa Donglock who is also the Deputy Chief Whip and Chairman House Committee on Public Petition and Electoral Matters thanked Governor Fintiri for electrifying Dumna and Dukkul road, and called on his electorate to rally round the government of the day to enable it succeed.

FINANCIAL AUTONOMY: ADAMAWA JUDICIARY SENDS BILL ON MGT OF FUNDS TO ADHA

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 submitted its bill at the office of the Speaker of the Assembly, for consideration and passage.

Speaking exclusively to NEWS PLATFORM shortly after the submission of the bill, the Legal Adviser to JUSUN, Adamawa State Chapter, Comrade Aminu Abdulkadir, said that they came to Assembly primarily to submit their bill, explaining that the passage of the bill would make judiciary to perfom its functions effectively.

Comrade Aminu added that the staff went on strike for 7 weeks nation wide to press their home demand for the judiciary's financial autonomy, and that upon suspension of the industrial action, the committee constituted for the implementation of the autonomy mandated them to prepare a bill and transmit it to the house for enactment.

According to him, granting financial independence to the judiciary will ensure smooth running of judicial system in Adamawa State, and appealed to the Honourable Members to consider the importance of the bill and pass it in the interest of the state.

DEFECTION: DEMSA PDP IS INTACT, READY TO RETURN FINTIRI- STASKERHOLDERS

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 conference at PDP State Secretariat on Monday, assured that the LGA is intact and still remains the stronghold of the party in the state, describing the defection of Senator Bent as a welcome development.

Addressing the press on behalf of the Stakeholders, the Special Adviser to Governor Fintirti on Works and Energy, Mr. Hadley Peter Dilli, said that they came to PDP Secretariat to make it categorically clear to the party machinery at the State and by extension the Nation at large that the party is not distracted by the action of Senator Bent.

Mr. Hadley, assured Governor Fintiri that the massive support he recorded in 2019, will increase in 2023, despite the defection of only one among supporters of the party, and urged Fintiri, not to be distracted by the insignificant effect that the defection has on the party in Demsa.

He appealed to the Governor to continue to execute developmental projects he earmarked for Demsa in view of the support his administration enjoys in Demsa, so that the cheap propaganda machinery that Demsa did not receive its fair share in spite of its effort in bringing the adminstration to power will be debunked.

 

DEFECTION: DEMSA PDP IS INTACT, READY TO RETURN FINTIRI- STASKERHOLDERS

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 conference at PDP State Secretariat on Monday, assured that the LGA is intact and still remains the stronghold of the party in the state, describing the defection of Senator Bent as a welcome development.

Addressing the press on behalf of the Stakeholders, the Special Adviser to Governor Fintirti on Works and Energy, Mr. Hadley Peter Dilli, said that they came to PDP Secretariat to make it categorically clear to the party machinery at the State and by extension the Nation at large that the party is not distracted by the action of Senator Bent.

Mr. Hadley, assured Governor Fintiri that the massive support he recorded in 2019, will increase in 2023, despite the defection of only one among supporters of the party, and urged Fintiri, not to be distracted by the insignificant effect that the defection has on the party in Demsa.

He appealed to the Governor to continue to execute developmental projects he earmarked for Demsa in view of the support his administration enjoys in Demsa, so that the cheap propaganda machinery that Demsa did not receive its fair share in spite of its effort in bringing the adminstration to power will be debunked.

 

JUST IN: BWALTAM BIYAPO EMERGES AS NEW MURUM MBULA

 

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

LAWMAKERS OKAY BOARD FOR INT'L TRANSPORT SERVICES IN ADAMAWA

 

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, Rural Infrastructure and Community Development, Hon. Adwawa Donglock (Guyuk Constituency). 

Earlier, the committee told the House that the board's edict which is the current law guiding the operation of the State Transport Company which the new bill sought to repeal has become obsolete in view of trends in the global transportation sector.

According to the committee, due to inadequacy of the law regulating the affairs of the current transport board, it performance was greatly hampared, saying that majority of the staff of the board are daily pay or temporary workers, and that their situation negatively affected the output of the company.

A copy of the report which was obtained by NEWS PLATFORM added that the company is currently operating on the basis of generate and consume without a clear cut revenue sharing formula between the company and the state government.

It observed that most of the vehicles being operated by the company are privately owned, and that the company has very few vehicles in its fleet, lamenting that major private investors are sceptical in investing in the company due to absent of standard regulatory law that will secure their investments.

The Committee told the Committee of the whole that the new legislation will would no doubt reinvigorate the company to generate revenue for the state and create more employment opportunities, and appealed to the hallowed chamber to read it for the third time.

After the passage of the bill on Wednesday, the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, however directed the Clerk to prepare a clean copy of the bill and transmit same to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for assent.

 

COURT REMANDS 2 FOR KIDNAPPING, CATTLE RUSTLING IN 9 LGAs OF ADAMAWA/TARABA

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 collected the sum of N400, 000. ransom from the family of the victim out of which he benefited the sum of N30, 000.

In another operation, the defendant and 8 others (now at large) while armed with firearms, cutlasses and sticks, stormed Bille community in Demsa LGA and kidnapped one Alhaji, and later released him after receiving the sum of N1million from his family as ransom and out of which he got N50, 000 as his own share.

Ali who appeared before court limping, was alleged to have been shot on the leg at Ngurore by the operatives of the Department of Security Service(DSS) when he attempted to resist lawful arrest. 

While Abdullahi Mohammed, 27, of Sabere village in Yola South LGA, and 2 others (now at large) on the 30th January, 2020, at Mararaba Dumne, in Song LGA, abducted one Julius Danjuma, and held him in Dumne mauntains for 7 days until his family paid the sum of N370, 000 as ransom before releading him.

But at the mentioning of the cases as prayed by the Counsel to the Prosecution, M. A. Adamu (Senior State Counsel 2), both defendants denied committing ther crime.

Thereafter, the court presided by Justice Nathan Musa, adjourned the cases to the 13th July, 2021 for commencement of trial and ordered that the defendants be remanded at a correctional center till then.