ATTACK ON HONG COMMUNITY: EMNAMU EXONERATED BY VICTIM

A Victim of recent attack in Kala'a community, Hong Local Government Area, Adamawa State, Chavalada John, has exonerated the Nigeria Preacher and the President Emnamu Foundation from the attack.

Chavalada, clarified that the destruction was perpetrated by the youth who acted on their own and not based on the order of the President of the Foundation, and Humanitarian Activist, Dr. Emmanuel Musa.

It could be recalled that some youth in Kala'a community burnt down 2 houses on the 22nd December, 2022 following an accusation that the owners practise witchcraft.

After the attack, an online media reported that it was the Cleric and Presidernt of the Foundation, Dr. Emmanuel Musa, who instigated the congregants to kill and burn down the houses belonging to the perceived enemies.

It was also reported that Dr. Emmanuel, ordered the congregants during a crusade which he had organised to kill as well as burn down houses of the said enemies whom he had accused of witchcraft.

But reacting on the online report, Chavalada, who had his house, a car, motorcycle, 20 bags of beans, 20 bags of ground nut and several other property burnt, said it is not true that it was Dr. Emmanuel, who instigated the youth to perpetrate the crime.

Chavalada, a successful business man in the community explained that even before the incident, some people who are not comfortable with his progress in particular, kept on accusing him and calling him several names.

He alleged that the youth burnt his property worth N36.374million without him harming anybody, saying that he became an arch enemy to some people simply because God, had made his business to flourish and nothing else.

According to him, Dr. Emnamu, who has been rendering humanitarian services to hundreds of people irrespective of political, economic and religious differences cannot be so wicked to instigate people to kill and burn the property of people whom he had helped.

He said that Dr. Emnamu, had contributed enormously in improving his living standard and that of his family, and that he will continue to remain grateful to him, saying that Dr. Emmanuel, personally sympathised with him over the incident.

He pointed out that some people accused him of destroying peoples' destiny as well as using charms to run his business and described their allegation as baseless, insisting that such people are hell bent in ruining his business and his life.

Chavalada, disclosed that some people are not happy because of the way he has been assisting people and decided to use the opportunity to terminate his life and that of his of family, and appreciated God for sparing his life and that of his family.

JUST IN: EMNAMU DIDN'T ORDER ANYBODY TO BURN OUR HOUSES- VICTIM

A Victim of recent attack in Kala'a community, Hong Local Government Area, Adamawa State, Chavalada John, has exonerated the Nigeria Preacher and the President Emnamu Foundation from the attack.

Chavalada, clarified that the destruction was perpetrated by the youth who acted on their own and not based on the order of the President of the Foundation, and Humanitarian Activist, Dr. Emmanuel Musa.

It could be recalled that some youth in Kala'a community burnt down 2 houses on the 22nd December, 2022 following an accusation that the owners practise witchcraft.

After the attack, an online media reported that it was the Cleric and Presidernt of the Foundation, Dr. Emmanuel Musa, who instigated the congregants to kill and burn down the houses belonging to the perceived enemies.

It was also reported that Dr. Emmanuel, ordered the congregants during a crusade which he had organised to kill as well as burn down houses of the said enemies whom he had accused of witchcraft.

But reacting on the online report, Chavalada, who had his house, a car, motorcycle, 20 bags of beans, 20 bags of ground nut and several other property burnt, said it is not true that it was Dr. Emmanuel, who instigated the youth to perpetrate the crime.

Chavalada, a successful business man in the community explained that even before the incident, some people who are not comfortable with his progress in particular, kept on accusing him and calling him several names.

He alleged that the youth burnt his property worth N36.374million without him harming anybody, saying that he became an arch enemy to some people simply because God, had made his business to flourish and nothing else.

According to him, Dr. Emnamu, who has been rendering humanitarian services to hundreds of people irrespective of political, economic and religious differences cannot be so wicked to instigate people to kill and burn the property of people whom he had helped.

He said that Dr. Emnamu, had contributed enormously in improving his living standard and that of his family, and that he will continue to remain grateful to him, saying that Dr. Emmanuel, personally sympathised with him over the incident.

He pointed out that some people accused him of destroying peoples' destiny as well as using charms to run his business and described their allegation as baseless, insisting that such people are hell bent in ruining his business and his life.

Chavalada, disclosed that some people are not happy because of the way he has been assisting people and decided to use the opportunity to terminate his life and that of his of family, and appreciated God for sparing his life and that of his family.

ATTACK: IT WASN'T EMNAMU WHO ORDERED THE BURNING OF OUR HOUSES- VICTIM CLARIFIES

A Victim of recent attack in Kala'a community, Hong Local Government Area, Adamawa State, Chavalada John, has exonerated the Nigeria Preacher and the President Emnamu Foundation from the attack.

Chavalada, clarified that the destruction was perpetrated by the youth who acted on their own and not based on the order of the President of the Foundation, and Humanitarian Activist, Dr. Emmanuel Musa.

It could be recalled that some youth in Kala'a community burnt down 2 houses on the 22nd December, 2022 following an accusation that the owners practise witchcraft.

After the attack, an online media reported that it was the Cleric and Presidernt of the Foundation, Dr. Emmanuel Musa, who instigated the congregants to kill and burn down the houses belonging to the perceived enemies.

It was also reported that Dr. Emmanuel, ordered the congregants during a crusade which he had organised to kill as well as burn down houses of the said enemies whom he had accused of witchcraft.

But reacting on the online report, Chavalada, who had his house, a car, motorcycle, 20 bags of beans, 20 bags of ground nut and several other property burnt, said it is not true that it was Dr. Emmanuel, who instigated the youth to perpetrate the crime.

Chavalada, a successful business man in the community explained that even before the incident, some people who are not comfortable with his progress in particular, kept on accusing him and calling him several names.

He alleged that the youth burnt his property worth N36.374million without him harming anybody, saying that he became an arch enemy to some people simply because God, had made his business to flourish and nothing else.

According to him, Dr. Emnamu, who has been rendering humanitarian services to hundreds of people irrespective of political, economic and religious differences cannot be so wicked to instigate people to kill and burn the property of people whom he had helped.

He said that Dr. Emnamu, had contributed enormously in improving his living standard and that of his family, and that he will continue to remain grateful to him, saying that Dr. Emmanuel, personally sympathised with him over the incident.

He pointed out that some people accused him of destroying peoples' destiny as well as using charms to run his business and described their allegation as baseless, insisting that such people are hell bent in ruining his business and his life.

Chavalada, disclosed that some people are not happy because of the way he has been assisting people and decided to use the opportunity to terminate his life and that of his of family, and appreciated God for sparing his life and that of his family.

MAN IN POLICE NET FOR STEALING KEKE NAPEP, SAYS "IT WAS AN ACT OF GOD"

A 21 year old Muhammed Umar, has been apprehended by the men of the Adamawa State Police Command for stealing a Keke NAPEP. NEWS PLATFORM can report.

The suspect, an indigene of Shuwari, old Maiduguri in Borno State, resides at Bayan Tike, Kasuwan Kuturu in Mubi, Adamawa state where he allegedly perpetrated the crime.

Muhammed, had voluntarily confessed to the alleged crime while being interrogated by the spokesman of the Police Command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, on Thursday.

He narrated that he had made away with the tricycle after it was leased to him by a friend in Mubi last week, and was eventually arrested at Mararaba Mubi following a tip off.

 

The tricyclist said that he had decieved his friend by telling him that a woman had requested him to convey her to a particular place in Mubi, and that she had promised to pay the sum of N2, 000.

He assured him that he will use the tricycle for 30 minutes only, and that on his return, he will give him N1, 500, and use the remaining N500 to buy food.

He said that he collected the tricycle and disappeared with it after he had deceived his friend, saying that he had committed the act due his living condition coupled with pressure from his poor parents.

Muhammed Umar, attributed it to an act of God, insisting that it was destined to happen, and that it must surely come to pass, and prayed God to forgive him.

However, he regretted his action and pleaded for mercy, saying it was his first time engaging in this kind of criminal act.

Meanwhile, the spokesman of the Command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, has appealed to the owner of the tricycle to report at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Command with the particulars of the tricycle for claim.

SP Nguroje, assured that the suspect will be charged to court for prosecution upon completion of investigation.

MAN IN POLICE NET FOR STEALING KEKE NAPEP, SAYS "IT WAS AN ACT OF GOD"

A 21 year old Muhammed Umar, has been apprehended by the men of the Adamawa State Police Command for stealing a Keke NAPEP. NEWS PLATFORM can report.

The suspect, an indigene of Shuwari, old Maiduguri in Borno State, resides at Bayan Tike, Kasuwan Kuturu in Mubi, Adamawa state where he allegedly perpetrated the crime.

Muhammed, had voluntarily confessed to the alleged crime while being interrogated by the spokesman of the Police Command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, on Thursday.

He narrated that he had made away with the tricycle after it was leased to him by a friend in Mubi last week, and was eventually arrested at Mararaba Mubi following a tip off.

 

The tricyclist said that he had decieved his friend by telling him that a woman had requested him to convey her to a particular place in Mubi, and that she had promised to pay the sum of N2, 000.

He assured him that he will use the tricycle for 30 minutes only, and that on his return, he will give him N1, 500, and use the remaining N500 to buy food.

He said that he collected the tricycle and disappeared with it after he had deceived his friend, saying that he had committed the act due his living condition coupled with pressure from his poor parents.

Muhammed Umar, attributed it to an act of God, insisting that it was destined to happen, and that it must surely come to pass, and prayed God to forgive him.

However, he regretted his action and pleaded for mercy, saying it was his first time engaging in this kind of criminal act.

Meanwhile, the spokesman of the Command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, has appealed to the owner of the tricycle to report at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Command with the particulars of the tricycle for claim.

SP Nguroje, assured that the suspect will be charged to court for prosecution upon completion of investigation.

4 ARRESTED FOR BURNING A WOMAN TO DEATH IN ADAMAWA

No fewer than 4 young men have been arrested by the Adamawa State Police Command for allegedly killing a woman identified as Martha Mamman.

 

The suspects including Dogara James, 34, Emma Pious, 22, Irmiya Joshua, 22 and Sini James, 22, hail from Mughule, Vi ward in Michika LGA.

The deceased and mother of 1 of the same address, who was accused of killing 6 people, was allegedly burnt to death by the suspects on the 4th December, 2022. 

Narrating the ugly incident to the NEWS PLATFORM at the police headquaters on Wednesday, the suspects admitted committing the heinous crime.

In an interview, one of the suspects, Dogara James, said that the deceased had confessed to killing 3 people at the residence of the ward head when she was summoned by the royal father.

He said that few days later, they stormed the residence of the deceased and started beating her as a result of which she confessed causing the death of another 3 people.

He explained that while beating the deceased, some young men came to the scene with petrol which it was used in burning late Martha.

Confirming the incident, the image maker of the Police Command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said that the suspects are being investigated.

SP Nguroje, said that the Commissioner of Police, S. K. Akande, had directed that the suspects be charged to court after investigation and cautioned the general public to desist from taking laws into their own hands.

HON. ADWAWA MOVES FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF G/CORN MARKET IN GUYUK

The Member representing Guyuk Constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Adwawa Donglock, has taken steps towards the establishment of a befitting guinea corn market in Guyuk LGA.

Guyuk LGA is adjudged to be the largest guinea corn producer in the state if not the whole North East, but it is without a befitting market and modern processing facilities.

It is in the light of the foregoing that the legislator, came up with an idea which if finally becomes a reality, the market will encourage more production of guinea corn as well as improve the living standard of the citizens.

According to Hon. Adwawa, the market will significantly enhance the revenue profile of the Local Government Council, neighbouring LGAs and Adamawa State in general.

In order to ensure his dream and that of his constituents become a reality, the legislastor has since concluded necessary legislative processes to sponsoring a motion to that effect.

NEWS PLATFORM gathered that the noble idea of the lawmaker is not only to ensure the establishment of a standard market, but ensure it is given a legislative backing.

Hon. Adwawa, was of the view that the Guyuk Guinea Corn market will tremendously contribute just like the way Ganye and Mubi International Cattle Market respectively enhance the internally generated revenue for the services of the state

The PDP Legislator said that the establishment of the cattle market in Mubi and Ganye is not by accident or mere desire to do so, but taking into cognisance the geographical proximity to the areas which rear/produce cattle.

Hon. Adwawa, who is the Chairman House Committee on Petition, Public Service and Electoral Matters, explained that buyers and sellers will find it very conducive to transact business in the LGA which will eventually bring about socio economic development.

According to him, the multinational companies which use guinea corn as its raw materials will be attracted to the market if established and equipped with modern facilities.

Hon. Adwawa, said that the market will not only be flooded with guinea corn in and around Guyuk LGA but Numan, Shelleng and Lamurde LGAs as well as neighbouring states like Gombe, Borno and Taraba who will patronize the market to either sale or buy it.

Due to the demand of guinea corn in the world, according to him, companies which use it will likely establish companies which will eventually bring about the engagement of unemployed youth.

He noted that Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri's drive to boosting the revenue profile of the state would be adequately complemented by the Guyuk corn market just like the aforementioned International Cattle Markets.

The lawmaker applauded the foresight of Fintiri's administration by coming up with the ADAS programme, saying that it will bring about food security and enhance IGR in the agricultural sector as it is being recorded.

Hon. Adwawa Donglock, stated that his electorate will witness economic, social and infrastructural development if the guinea corn market is established considering how his people produce it in large quantity.

CHRISTMAS: EX-DEP SPEAKER ADHA, HON. LUMSAM GREETS FAITHFUL

Fomer Deputy Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Lumsambani Dilli, has extended greetings to Christian faithful in Demsa LGA as well as the state as they celebrate Christmas.

In a statement, the former Deputy Speaker who represented Demsa constituency, heartly rejoiced with faithful while wishing them merry Christmas and many happy returns.

Hon. Lumsam, said Christmas brings good tidings to mankind as planned by God Almighty to deliver and restore man, and described it as a period of celebration of God's love and mercy.

The erstwhile Legislator, who also joined his electorate to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, sued for peace and understanding among all Nigerians.

He tasked faithful to use the period and pray for peace and unity taking into cognisance the forthcoming general election, appealing to them to vote credible for leaders who have their love at heart.

CHRISTMAS: ADHA SPEAKER GREETS FAITHFUL, TASKS THEM ON UNITY

The Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Aminu Iya Abbas, has felicitated with Christians in and around the State on the occasion of this Year's Christmas celebration.

In a statement, Aminu Iya Abbas, said the period calls for deep reflection on the virtues of Jesus Christ of patience tolerance, and humility.

He urged Christians to to use the occasion to promote unity and peaceful coexistence in the society by showing love and reaching out to the needy. 

Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas also called on them to fervently pray for a peaceful conduct of the general elections and smooth transition in 2023.

The speaker therefore wished Christian community a happy and peaceful Christmas celebration.                         

APC MUBI NORTH HAS NO POWER TO EXPEL ME, SEN. ABBO TELLS COURT

The Senator representing Adamawa Northern Senatorial District, Ishaku Abbo, says the Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress(APC) Mubi North Local Government Area has no power whatsoever to expel from the party.

It is against this backdrop that the Senator has prayed the State High Court of Justice presided by Hon. Justice Danladi Mohammed, to dismiss suit seeking an order to restrain him from re-contesting.

Already, the presiding judge of the trial court has reserved judgement in suit instituted against the Senator by 2 members of the party from Mubi North LGA, saying that the date would be communicated to the parties.

The APC members, Abdullahi Suleiman and Yusha'u Usman of Kolere and Sabon Layi wards, Mubi North LGA, respectively, sued the Senator and sought for an interpretation regarding his status in APC.

The plaintiffs through their Counsel, Abubakar Ali esq, urged the court to declare that Sen. Abbo, is not entitled to be a candidate of the APC in the forthcoming general election in the zone since according to them he had been expelled.

But at the hearing of the matter on Thursday, Counsel to the Senator, E. O. Odo esq, informed the court that his client has not been formally communicated by APC or anybody whatsoever that he had been expelled from the party.

He argued that his client had not committed any breach of the Constitution of the party as alleged by the plaintiffs to warrant being punished at all by the party or any of its organ.

He stated that nobody ever attempted to personally serve Senator Abbo, with the said complaint or any complaint whatsoever before the decision to expel him from the party was taken.

He explained that the party's Constitution provides that where it is proposed to expel a member of the exco, political office holder, or a member of the legislative house from membership of the party, such a proposal shall be submitted to the National exco, which decision shall be final.

According to him, for the plaintiffs to show that the Senator has been expelled, they need to provide the decision of the National exco of the party on the subject, saying that in the absence of that, the plaintiffs have proven nothing and will not be entitled to any of the reliefs sought.

He told the court that the freedom of thought conscience and religion and the freedom of expression of any person cannot be limited by membership of a political party.

He insisted that the Senator has a right as a Nigerian to express his opinion on National issues including the choice of the APC's presidential flag bearer and running mate.

He further argued that the defendant has never engaged in any anti-party activities of any kind and has also not tampered with the process of internal democracy of the APC in any way.

He challenged the jurisdiction of the court to entertain the suit which relates to the subject in which the plaintiffs have not any special or sufficient interest, saying that suit relates to membership of a political party, a subject that is not justiciable among other reasons.

E.O. Odo esq, also contended that even if the court has the requisite jurisdiction to entertain the suit, it should be dismissed on its merit as the plaintiffs have not proven their entitlement to the reliefs sought. 

On his part, Counsel to the plaintiffs, Abubakar Ali esq, had while addressing the court, urged it to discountenance all the submissions of the Counsel to the defendant and grant all the reliffs sought by the plaintiffs.

HOW 2 MEN DEFRAUDED SISTER TO THE BRIDE N1,000...WEDDING GOWN

Men of the Adamawa State Police Command have arrested 2 suspects for allegedly defrauding a young lady, identified as Margret James, sister to the bride.

The suspects defrauded their unsuspecting victim of the sum of N1, 000, wedding gown, handset and 3 pairs of trouser at the Jimeta Ultra Modern Market.

The suspects include; Abubakar Abakar(aka Usman) 48 resident of Ngurore in Yola South LGA and Sani Garba, 50, of Gombe State respectively.

Usman and Garba who were interrogated by the Spokesman of the State Police Command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, confessed to the commission of the alleged crime.

NEWS PLATFORM gathered that the 24 year old lady was defrauded after meeting one of the suspects, Usman at the gate 2 of the market where he greeted and asked her about a location of a shop.

He however advised her to comb her hair and bury the broken ones(hair) anytime she is about to sleep as well as keep reading Psalm 35, because according to him, she has a lot of enemies.

Shortly after Usman left, his accomplice, Garba, rushed and met the lady where he suggested to her that they should humble themselves and follow Usman to collect his phone number so as to consult him for prayers.

After both of them met Usman, he assured them that they have enemies, and that he will mention their names if they would not drag them(enemies) to court. 

It was at this juncture that he asked Garba to handover his polythene bag to the lady and embark on counting electric poles. Garba, went and counted 7 electric poles and returned back.

Thereafter, the lady was also asked to give Garba all her belongings and count the poles just like the way he did. 

Furthermore, they advised her not to look back while on her way to count the electric poles.

Margret, gave all her valuables including wedding gown, handset and handbag containing the sum of N1, 000, to Garba and started trekking while counting the electric poles.

Having successfully counted the poles, the lady returned back but could not see any of them and became obvious to her that he was tricked by the fraudsters.

The accused who were without a dime, used the N1, 000 and transported themselves and subsequently sold the handset after which they were arrested by the police.

BREAKING: ADSU MUBI GETS NEW ACTING VC AS PROF. KALETAPWA RESIGNS

The Vice Chancellor of the Adamawa State University (ADSU) Mubi,  Prof. Kaletapwa Farauta, has resigned. NEWS PLATFORM can report.

However, the University Governing Council on Thursday, announced the name of Dr. Stephen A. Lagu, the Deputy Vice Chancellor Admin as the new Acting Vice Chancellor of the State owned university.

The resignation of the outgoing VC is effective from the 31st December, 2022. 

Details later..

BREAKING: ADSU MUBI GETS NEW VC AS PROF. KALETAPWA RESIGNS

The Vice Chancellor of the Adamawa State University (ADSU) Mubi,  Prof. Kaletapwa Farauta, has resigned. NEWS PLATFORM can report.

However, the University Governing Council on Thursday, announced the name of Dr. Stephen A. Lagu, the Deputy Vice Chancellor Admin as the new Acting Vice Chancellor of the State owned university.

The resignation of the outgoing VC is effective from the 31st December, 2022. 

Details later..

JUST IN: ADHA APPROVES FINTIRI'S N175 BILLION BUDGET

Adamawa State House of Assembly on Wednesday, approved over N175 billion budget as presented by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.

NEWS PLATFORM recalled that Governor Fintiri, recently presented over N175 billion to the State House of Assembly for the services of the state in the year 2023.

The Assembly during its recent plenary presided by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, referred the appropriation bill to the Committee on Finance, Budget and Appropriation scrutiny.

The House Committee headed by Hon. Hamidu A. Sajo (Yola-North) submitted its report to the Assembly after Ministries, Departments asnd Agencies completed defending what was appropriated to them.

Hon. Lekki, had while presenting the report, said that his Committee had success fully completed its assignment as mandated by the Assembly, and urged it to consider approving it.

The Legislator urged the Assembly to approve the budget for the services of the State in the year 2023, and appealed to the MDAs to ensure implementation of the budget.

But after presenting the report by Hon. Lekki, the Majority Leader, Hon. Japhet Kefas(Gombi) moved for the Assembly to dissolve into the committee of supply for consideration.

Likewise, Hon. Japhet Kefas moved that the report be read for the 3rd time and seconded by Hon. Haruna Jilantikiri(Madagali) respectively after it was adopted.

Thereafter, the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo, who presided over the sitting directed ther Clerk to the Assembly to communicate the Assembly's to Governor Fintiri.

TWO MOTORCYCLE SNATCHERS ARRESTED IN ADAMAWA

Nura and Bello

Two young men have been apprehended for allegedly snatching a motorcycle in Fufore Local Government Area, Adamawa State.

The suspects, Nura Mohammed, 20 and Muhammed Bello, 24 are currently being investigated by the men of the State Police Command in connection to the crime.

Nura and Bello who hail from Modire in Girei and Jili Unguwan Wakili in Fufore Local Goverments Areas respectively have since confessed committing the crime.

The duo had confessed perpetrating the crime while being interrogated by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, at the police headquarters on Tuesday.

Narrating the incident, the 20 year old Nura, a commercial motorcyclist said he had masterminded snatching the motorcycle in order to raise money and get married.

He pleaded with his bride to be to exercise patience as it was an act of God, informing her that he was planning to use the money he will get from the stolen motorcycle to marry her.

He confessed that their intention was to use the motorcycle for commercial purposes and share its proceeds, saying that it was his first time committing such a crime.

On his part, Muhammed Bello, who narrated how they snatched the motorcycle, said that Nura called him on the 18th December, 2022 and reminded him about their plan of snatching a motorcycle. 

He said that they left for Fufore LGA on the 19th December, 2022, where they hired a commercial motorcycle whose motorcycle is new at the sum of N1, 500 to take them to Parda in Fufore LGA.

He narrated that while on their way to Parda, he deliberately threw his cap in the river, and ordered the motorcyclist to stop so as to pick it.

He explained that while the motorcyclist was trying to stop, Nura suddently removed the key of his motorcycle where he asked the motorcyclist of its particulars.

He confessed that while at the scene of the crime, they sighted 3 people on a motorcycle trying to cross the river, saying that he threatened them with his matchete, and asked them to pass. 

He stated that out of fear, their motorcycle operator later took to his heels for his own safety and abandoned his motorcycle, saying that Nura, rode the motorcycle to Yolde Pate in Yola South LGA where he hid it in the house of their friend.

He revealed that he was apprehended on the 20th December, 2022 by the team of vigilante whom he led and arrested Nura Mohammed.

UN FOUNDATION HONOURS ADAMAWA LAWYER WITH PEACE AWARD

The United Nations Polac Foundation has honoured Adamawa State based Legal Practitioner, Mathew Moses Tumba (M. M. Tumba esq), with a prestigious award of the "Ambassador for Peace".

M. M. Tumba, one of the erudite legal practitioners in the State was recognised by the UN foundation for bringing dividends of justice to a common man.

The legal practitioner alongside others were honoured at the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights held at the Nigerian National Merit Award House Abuja.

Interestingly, the event attracted cross section of personalities who applauded the foundation for identifying and recognising individuals who have written their names in gold in their choosen fields of endeavour.

The UN Polac foundation was established as an international autonomous organisation in 2001 with the UN and UNESCO following General Assembly Resolution declaring 2001-2010, a decade of peace and nonviolence.

It was mandated to enhance the effectiveness of the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) now Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and UNESCO culture of peace programme particularly the maintenance of peace and security.

Aside the aforestated, the foundation was established to defend the rights and restore dignity to all persons as well as promote collaboration among groups and individuals.

In his keynote address at the 75 Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights held at the Nigerian National Merit Award House Abuja, on the 10th of December, 2022, the Deputy Country President of the foundation, Hon. Amb. Peter Ohagwa, congratulated M. M. Tumba esq, and others for the honour done to them.

Hon. Amb. Ohagwa, told the gathering that the recipients were honoured with the awards for their tremendous contributions to peace and progress in the society, and tasked them not to relent in their humanitarian services.

Likewise, the foundation described M. M. Tumba, as a man of impeccable character and an emblem of selflessness, saying that he has made an indelible mark in bringing the devidends of justice to the downtrodden.

It said that the legal practitioner's dedication in giving voice to the common man or those without help on pro bono basis deservedly earned him not only "Amb. for Peace" award but avalanche of recognitions.

It added that the Legal Practitioner who also holds Masters' Degree in Peace and Conflict Resolution, contributed significantly in promoting peaceful co-existence within his immediate environment and in Adamawa State at large.

DEP SPEAKER CONGRATULATES FINTIRI, SGF, OTHER BACHAMA TITLE HOLDERS

Adamawa State House of Assembly Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo, has congratulated the Executive Governor, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, and several others conferred with new titles.

The Hama Bachama, Homun Daniel Shaga Ismaila (CON) on Saturday, honoured Fintiri, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, the Director General National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency, Brig-Gen Muhammadu Buba Marwa(rtd).

Other distinguished personalities include; Binos Dauda Yaroe, Senator Southern Senatorial District, Hon. Kwamoti Laori, Member representing Numan, Demsa and Lamurde at the House of Representatives among others.

The Deputy Speaker who represents Numan constituency at the State House of Assembly, felicitated with the new tiltle holders on his behalf, family and constituents over the conferrement of the traditional titles.

The Lawmaker had while wishing them well, prayed God to grant them more wisdom to contribute their part towards the development of the chiefdom and the State in general.

Hon. Mackondo, used the opportunity and applauded His Royal Majesty, the Hama Bachama, Homun Daniel Shaga Ismaila, for honouring the distinguished personalities and prayed God to continue to protect, grant him sound health and wisdom.

FINTIRI TO CONSTRUCT 3RD FLYOVER, DUAL CARRIAGEWAY IN EARLY 2023

Adamawa State Government will embark on the construction of 3rd flyover at Mubi Roundabout in Yola, the State Capital in the 1st quater of the 2023.

Aside the 3rd flyover, Fintiri led administration will be constructing dual carriage way from Federal Government Girls' College (FGGC) Yola to Yolde Pate community in Yola South LGA.

The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Works, Eng. Muhammed Suleiman, made this known in a chat with NEWS PLATFORM,  shortly after defending 2023, proposed budget at the State House of Assembly.

Eng. Suleiman, said Governor Fintiri will be embarking on the construction of 3rd flyover at Mubi Roundabout and 16.3km dual carriage way from FGGC to Yolde Pate in early 2023.

He disclosed that Governor Fintiri, had also earmarked some new projects for execution including Sebore-Tola road in Mayo Belwa LGA as well as some township roads in and around the State.

According to him, the Ministry of Works has budgeted over N19billion for the year 2023, which is expected to take care of the remaining ongoing projects as well as the new ones to be executed.

He noted that the present adminidtration has performed creditably well because the Governor has fulfilled his electioneering campaign promises made to the electorate.

EXPULSION: APC MEMBERS SUE SEN ISHAKU ABBO, ASKED COURT TO RESTRAIN HIM FROM RE-CONTESTING

It is not yet uhuru for Ishaku Abbo, Senator representing Adamawa North Senatorial District, as two Members of the All Progressives Congress(APC) have instituted a suit, seeking for an order to restrain him from re-contesting. 

The plaintiffs, Abdullahi Suleiman and Yusha'u Usman of Kolere and Sabon Layi wards, Mubi North LGA, respectively, dragged Sen. Abbo, before the Adamawa State High of Justice seeking for an interpretation regarding his status in APC.

Already, the court presided by Hon. Justice Danladi Mohammed, has granted leave to the Applicants through exparte application to serve the Senator with the originating summons and other accompanying processes filed in the suit outside the jurisdiction of the court precisely in the FCT Abuja.

Hon. Justice Danladi, also ordered for substituted service of the originating process to be effected on the Senator by depositing the originating summons, its accompanying processes at the National Assembly complex, Abuja and same is  deemed as proper service.

The order followed an application brought pursuant to order 6 rule 1 and order 10 rule 1 and 2 of the rules of the court . The originating process was filed on the 12th December, 2022 by Abubakar Ali Esq, Counsel to the Plaintiffs.

After issuing the order on Tuesday, 12th day of December, 2022,  the court however adjourned the matter to the 15th December, 2022 for mention.

In their suit, the plaintiffs have sought for an interpretation of the following questions inter alia : whether by virtue of Article 21.4 (i) and Article 21.5 (iv) of the constitution of APC, 2022, the Senator and the party are not bound by the resolution of APC Mubi North LG Exco dated 7th October, 2022.

Likewise, the plaintifs prayed for an order of perpetual injunction restraining Sen. Abbo from parading himself as candidate of the party in Adamawa North Senatorial District in the forthcoming general election.

They have further sought for a declaration that the Senator and APC are bound by the resolution of Mubi North LG Exco dated 7th October, 2022 and that the Senator is not entitled to enjoy any rights or privileges accorded to members of the party.

NEWS PLATFORM recalled that the Mubi North LG Exco of the party had on the 7th October, 2022, approved the expulsion of the embattled Senator as recommended by the party's Disciplinary Committee.

After his expulsion, a notification letter dated the 14th October, 2022 signed by the Acting Chairman of the party in the State, Samaila Tadawus, was forwarded to the the National Chairman of the party but could not act on it within 14 days as required by the APC constitution.

 Article 21.4 of the party's constitution guarantees a right of appeal to any aggrieved party to the State Exco within 7 days, but the Senator was said to have refused to appeal the decision of his expulsion from the party.

It is against this background that the plaintiffs approached the court seeking an interpretation regarding the status of Senator Ishaku Abbo's  in APC.

BREAKING: APC MEMBERS SUE SEN ISHAKU ABBO, ASK COURT TO BAR HIM FROM RE-CONTESTING

It is not yet uhuru for Ishaku Abbo, Senator representing Adamawa North Senatorial District, as two Members of the All Progressives Congress(APC) have instituted a suit, seeking for an order to restrain him from re-contesting. 

The plaintiffs, Abdullahi Suleiman and Yusha'u Usman of Kolere and Sabon Layi wards, Mubi North LGA, respectively, dragged Sen. Abbo, before the Adamawa State High of Justice seeking for an interpretation regarding his status in APC.

Already, the court presided by Hon. Justice Danladi Mohammed, has granted leave to the Applicants through exparte application to serve the Senator with the originating summons and other accompanying processes filed in the suit outside the jurisdiction of the court precisely in the FCT Abuja.

Hon. Justice Danladi, also ordered for substituted service of the originating process to be effected on the Senator by depositing the originating summons, its accompanying processes at the National Assembly complex, Abuja and same is  deemed as proper service.

The order followed an application brought pursuant to order 6 rule 1 and order 10 rule 1 and 2 of the rules of the court . The originating process was filed on the 12th December, 2022 by Abubakar Ali Esq, Counsel to the Plaintiffs.

After issuing the order on Tuesday, 12th day of December, 2022,  the court however adjourned the matter to the 15th December, 2022 for mention.

In their suit, the plaintiffs have sought for an interpretation of the following questions inter alia : whether by virtue of Article 21.4 (i) and Article 21.5 (iv) of the constitution of APC, 2022, the Senator and the party are not bound by the resolution of APC Mubi North LG Exco dated 7th October, 2022.

Likewise, the plaintifs prayed for an order of perpetual injunction restraining Sen. Abbo from parading himself as candidate of the party in Adamawa North Senatorial District in the forthcoming general election.

They have further sought for a declaration that the Senator and APC are bound by the resolution of Mubi North LG Exco dated 7th October, 2022 and that the Senator is not entitled to enjoy any rights or privileges accorded to members of the party.

NEWS PLATFORM recalled that the Mubi North LG Exco of the party had on the 7th October, 2022, approved the expulsion of the embattled Senator as recommended by the party's Disciplinary Committee.

After his expulsion, a notification letter dated the 14th October, 2022 signed by the Acting Chairman of the party in the State, Samaila Tadawus, was forwarded to the the National Chairman of the party but could not act on it within 14 days as required by the APC constitution.

 Article 21.4 of the party's constitution guarantees a right of appeal to any aggrieved party to the State Exco within 7 days, but the Senator was said to have refused to appeal the decision of his expulsion from the party.

It is against this background that the plaintiffs approached the court seeking an interpretation regarding the status of Senator Ishaku Abbo's  in APC.

MAN STABS FRIEND OVER N200 INDIAN HEMP IN ADAMAWA

A matchete wielding young man, Sadiq Safiyanu, has been remanded in prison custody for stabbing his friend while fighting over N200 indian hemp.

The Jimeta Area Court II in Adamawa state ordered the remand of the 19 year old Sadiq along side his friend, Ibrahim Dole, whom he had stabbed while fighting over the weed.

Both of them entered guilty plea to disturbance of public peace, inciting disturbance and causing hurt contrary to sections 79, 80 and 217 of the penal code law.

Sadiq and his 18 year old friend, Ibrahim of Hulere in Yola North LGA, were arraigned before the court on Monday, by Corpral Ismail Mohammed, for the offences.

After the defendants' plea, the Prosecutor, urged the court to adjourn the matter to enable him call a witness for the purpose of corroboration.

Having heard their plea as well as the application filed by the prosecutor, the court presided by Abubakar Balarabe, the 2nd judge, adjourned the case to the 10th January, 2023, for corroboration and summary trial.

NEWS PLATFORM gathered that Sadiq, stabbed Dole in hand on the 10th December, 2022, while fighting over the weed belonging him.

The 1st defendant was said to have sent a boy on errand to buy it for him, and that shortly after he had bought it, the 2nd defendant confiscated it.

But after he was informed about what transpared, Sadiq, who became very angry, picked a matchete and confronted Dole, where both of them engaged in a fight.

Dole was said to have removed the indian hemp from his pocket and showed it to Sadiq where he told him that he does not see a man born of a woman who will collect it from him.

It was Mallam Yahaya, the Ward Head of Hulere and some other persons who intervened and subsequently arrested the defendants and handed them over to the police.

FORGERY: HOW COURT DISMISSED 2 SUITS AGAINST ADHA SPEAKER

Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas and Ibrahim Mustapha(Baba 10)

The Federal High Court sitting in Yola, Adamawa state has put to rest the legal tussle over allegation of falsification of documents involving the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas.

This followed 2 separate judgements delivered in 2 different suits instituted against the Speaker by Mohammed Murtala Modibbo and Ibrahim Mustapha (Baba 10) respectively.

Modibbo and Ibrahim sued Iya Abbas, who was declared the winner of the PDP primary election conducted on the 23rd May, 2022, for Adamawa Central Senatorial District.

In their separate suits, the duo accused the Speaker of submitting falsified documents to the PDP electoral committee and asked the court to disqualify him from participating in the 2023 election.

Out of the 3 cases filed by the plaintiffs ( Modibbo 1 and Ibrahim 2), the court had while delivering judgement in one of the cases, annulled the election which produced the Speaker as the flagbearer.

Hon. Justice A. M. Anka, the presiding judge of the court did not only nullify and decline to order for fresh primary, but barred the party from fielding a candidate to represent the zone.

The judge handed down the judgement in one of the suits instituted by Baba10 and dismissed one other after finding it unmeritorious.

Baba 10 succeeded in voiding the election due to the participation of Auwal D. Tukur, who did not resign his appointment as Chairman Governing Council, State University Mubi.

At the moment, the party has no candidate; however, it is optimistic of fielding its candidate following the appeal filed by Iya Abbas, who is praying the appellate court to set aside the decision of the lower court.

NEWS PLATFROM gathered that in all the 3 suits, the plaintiffs accused the Speaker of making false declaration under oath and asked the trial court to disqualify him from contesting.

It is yet clear whether the duo will seek redress at the appeal court, but currently, both of them woefully failed to disqualify the Speaker based on their allegations of discrepancies in the declaration of age.

In his judgement, the judge pronounced that the Speaker is qualified to seek election to represent the senatorial district in 2023, a verdict described by many as a landmark judgement.

The trial court was of the view that the mode of commencement was wrongly done, and that it cannot be resolved vide affidavit of evidence as contained therein the originating summons.

It declared that the procedure of originating summons was wrongly enlisted to prosecute the allegations of various crimes levelled against the Speaker as they are required to be proved beyond iota doubt, and that the mode should be a writ of summons instead of the former.

Furthermore, the court held that going by the deposition, the speaker is 49 years old and qualify to vie for the seat, and that any false declaration therefore is not meant to circumvent Constitutional requirement as to the age limit.

It further delcared that where there is a matter of falsification of documents or rendering of a false statement as alleged, it must relate to a qualifying or disqualifying factor by virtue of the Constitution.

On the issue jurisdiction, he stated that the trial court lacks jurisdiction to entertain it.

While on the issue of party membership of the speaker, he held that the issue of membership of a political party is a business of a political party.

MUBI/MAIHA: JA'AFAR GOES TO APPEAL COURT, VOWS TO RECLAIM TICKET

Embattled Member representing Mubi North, Mubi South and Maiha at the House Representatives, Hon. Ja'afar A. Magaji, has appealed the court verdict which voided primary election that gave him ticket to re-contest.

Hon. Ja'afar, who is seeking re-election, has appealed the judgement of the Federal High Court, and vowed to legally challenge the decision in order to reclaim his mandate. 

The court presided by Hon. Justice A. M. Anka, invalidated APC primary election which produced the incumbent member representing the constituency as flagbearer. 

Justice Anka who declined to order for fresh election for the federal constituency, ordered Hon. Ja'afar, to stop parading himself as the candidate of the party.

Hon. Ja'afar, in a notice of appeal filed through his team of lawyers, M. Y. Abdullahi (SAN), Abubakar Ali and 8 others, averred that the lower court erred in law and same occasioned a miscarriage of justice against him.

He observed that the lower court erred when it erroneously held in its judgement that the primary election was invalid.

He prayed for an order allowing his appeal, setting aside the judgment of the lower court as well as an  order dismissing the plaintiffs’ suit.

He also sought for an order upholding the declaration that he is the winner of the primary election conducted on 27th May, 2022, in Mubi North, Mubi South and Maiha Federal constituency.

Furthermore, he asked the court to declare him the lawful candidate of the party in the forthcoming general election and any other the court of appeal may deem fit to make in the circumstances of this appeal.

POLICE, HUNTERS KILL 2 KIDNAPPERS, RESCUE 4 VICTIMS

Operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command in a joint operation with Hunters have killed 2 suspected kidnappers and rescued 4 victims.

The team neutralised the suspects in a gun duel in Moroma hill, Mboi district in Song Local Government Area in the state.

Likewise, the operatives recovered handsets, chains, pad-locks, blankets, cooking utensils, energy/soft drinks and charms among others.

During the operation, the team successfully rescued Musa Adamu 25, Adam Musa, 40, Muhammed Jabbi, 75 and Jauro Ibrahim 60, residents of the LGA unharmed.

The Command in a release by the PPRO, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, and made available to NEWS PLATFORM, said that the operation was carried out on the 8th December, 2022.

He said that the outcome of the success followed a strategy designed by the Command to checkmate cases bordering on kidnapping, armed robbery, cattle rustling, unlawful possession of firearms among others.

 

According to him, upon sighting their men, the suspects engaged them in a gun duel as a result of which 2 of them were neutralized, others escaped with bullet wounds.

The release extended the commendation of the Commissioner of Police, S.K Akande, to the DPO Song, his men and Hunters for disconnecting the criminal network, ordering other DPOs to follow suit in order to checkmate crime and criminalty. 

It called on the general public to always inform the police on the whereabouts of criminals and their hideouts, especially those on the run with bullet wounds.

It assured the government and the good people of Adamawa state of the command's sustained effort to dislodging all criminal hideouts and black spots in Adamawa state .

         

BREAKING: COURT DISMISSES 3RD CASE AGAINST ADHA SPEAKER

Federal High Court sitting in Yola, Adamawa state has just dismissed a case instituted against the Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, accusing him of falsification of documents. News Platform can report.

BREAKING: COURT NULLIFIES APC PRIMARY FOR UBA/GAYA, ORDERS FRESH ELECTION

The Federal High Court sitting in Yola, Adamawa State on Wednesday, nullified the primary election of the APC for Uba/Gaya Constituency State House of Assembly.

The court has ordered the party to conduct fresh primary election within 2 weeks, for the purpose of producing a candidate for the assembly election in 2023.

Equally, the court in its verdict, ordered Hon. Mustapha Maigari, who purportedly emerged as the candidate of the party to desist forthwith from parading him as the party's flagbearer.

The presiding judge, Hon. Justice Anka, further declared the report of the Electoral Committee which declared Hon. Mustapha, as winner of the primary election as a nullity. 

He held that the emergence of Hon. Mustapha, as candidate of the party amounts to imposition of candidate contrary to section 84(5) (c) of the Electoral Act.

"The proceedings of the APC Electoral Committee which adopted the 2nd defendant as candidate for the general election for Uba/Gaya constituency is hereby declared invalid, null and void and accordingly set aside". Justice Anka further held.

Hon. Mustapha Maigari, who represented Uba/Gaya at the assembly for 2 terms, was declared winner of the primary election conducted by APC on the 26th May, 2022.

Not satisfied with the exercise, an aspirant, Hon. Ishaka Iya Sule, who participated in the election sued APC, Hon. Mustapha and the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) and joined them as 1st, 2nd and 3rd defendants.

NEWS PLATFORM gathered that after the election, Hon. Ishaka and Hon. Mustapha scored 15 votes each out of the 30 cast, while Hon.  Adamu Bako and Hon. Solomon Damana, got zero votes each.

It was gathered that based on the result of the exercise, there was no aspirant who scored the highest number of votes cast to emerge winner even as declared by the Electoral Committee that conducted the exercise.

While Hon. Ishaka, was waiting for re-run, the party forwarded the name of Hon. Mustapha to the electoral body as its candidate and fomerly congratulated him as the winner of its exercise.

After filing his petition to the committee, the plaintiff was later told that the committee left for Abuja, without a word on his appeal neither resolving the 15-15 tie between them,  hence his suit praying the court to nullify it and order for fresh primary.

18 YR OLD BITES OFF MAN's FINGER FOR LOOKING AT HIS MOTHER

Jimeta Area Court II in Yola, Adamawa State on Monday, remanded an 18 year old Aliyu Adamu, in prison custody for biting off a finger of a 50 year old man.

The area court presided by Hon. Muhammad Alamin Diya Lamurde, remanded the defendant after he had pleaded guilty to the 3 count offences slammed against him.

Hon. Alamin, however adjourned the matter to the 3rd January, 2023, for corroboration and summary trial.

Aliyu of Mairawani in Jambutu, Yola North LGA, was charged before the court by Corpral Ismail Mohammed, the Prosecutor for criminal force, assault and causing grievious hurt.

According to the Prosecutor, the offences of which the defendant had pleaded guilty contravened sections 240, 241 and 217 of the penal code law.

After the defendant's plea to the offences, Cpl Ismail, applied that the matter be adjourned for corroboration and summary trial.

The court granted the application and adjourned the case as prayed, while ordering the remand of the defendant in prison custody till then.

NEWS PLATFORM gathered that the defendant bit off the finger of a 50, year old man, Yautai Adamu of the same address, for allegedly looking at his 40 year old mother.

It was learnt that the 50 year man had while on his way to work on the 4th December, 2022, saw the defendant and his mother and looked at her.

When the defendant turned around and noticed that Yautai, was looking at his mother, he enquired to know why he was doing so.

 It was at this juncture that the defendant started instulting his victim which degenerated into a quarrel where the defendant bit off his victim's finger.

18 YR OLD BITES OFF MAN's FINGER FOR LOOKING AT HIS MOTHER

Jimeta Area Court II in Yola, Adamawa State on Monday, remanded an 18 year old Aliyu Adamu, in prison custody for biting off a finger of a 50 year old man.

The area court presided by Hon. Muhammad Alamin Diya Lamurde, remanded the defendant after he had pleaded guilty to the 3 count offences slammed against him.

Hon. Alamin, however adjourned the matter to the 3rd January, 2023, for corroboration and summary trial.

Aliyu of Mairawani in Jambutu, Yola North LGA, was charged before the court by Corpral Ismail Mohammed, the Prosecutor for criminal force, assault and causing grievious hurt.

According to the Prosecutor, the offences of which the defendant had pleaded guilty contravened sections 240, 241 and 217 of the penal code law.

After the defendant's plea to the offences, Cpl Ismail, applied that the matter be adjourned for corroboration and summary trial.

The court granted the application and adjourned the case as prayed, while ordering the remand of the defendant in prison custody till then.

NEWS PLATFORM gathered that the defendant bit off the finger of a 50, year old man, Yautai Adamu of the same address, for allegedly looking at his 40 year old mother.

It was learnt that the 50 year man had while on his way to work on the 4th December, 2022, saw the defendant and his mother and looked at her.

When the defendant turned around and noticed that Yautai, was looking at his mother, he enquired to know why he was doing so.

 It was at this juncture that the defendant started instulting his victim which degenerated into a quarrel where the defendant bit off his victim's finger.

ADAMAWA REVENUE BOARD FELICITATES WITH FINTIRI, NEW SARKIN YAKI MUBI

Adamawa State Internal Revenue Services has extended its hearty felicitations to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, over his turbaning as new "Sarkin Yaki Mubi".

While congratulating the ATM Governor, the board under the Chairmanship of Alh. Hamman Adama Njabari, described Fintiri as goal oriented leader.

The Emir of Mubi, His Royal Highness, Alh. Abubakar Isa Ahmadu, on Friday, turbaned Governor Fintiri as new " Sarkin Yaki Mubi".

Alh. Njabari, in his congratulatory message, appreciated the Royal Father for finding the Governor worthy for the traditional title considering the track record of the Fresh Air Governor.

The Chairman had while congratulating the Governor on behalf of his Management and Staff, described him as a leader who leads by example especially in the areas of infrastructure, health, education and human capital developmental.

Furthermore, he described Fintiri, as a gentleman, diligent, humble and goal-oriented, saying that the chieftaincy title conferred on him is a welcome development.

He said that Fintiri is a man of capacity, and he is confident that he will deliver on the new task added to him.

According to him, the title of "Sarki Yakin" Mubi Emirate it will spur the Fresh Air Governor to do more for the growth and development of the Emirate and the state at large.

The Chairman, who described Fintiri as a distinguished son of Mubi Emirate also beckoned on him to realise that the traditional title bestowed on him is a call for more selfless service to humanity and a confirmation of his track record.

 

He called on the people to rally round Fintiri to enable him succeed in piloting the affairs of Adamawa, and prayed God to give him more wisdom and the needed strength to continue in providing good governance to people.

Alh. Hamma Adama Njabari, used the medium and called on the citizens to complement the effort of Governor Fintiri led administration in its effort to boost revenue generation by paying their taxes to enable government continue with the people oriented projects.

HOW MAN PLOTTED KILLING 3 OF HIS BROTHERS FOR JOINING VIGILANTE

A 23 year old man is currently being investigated by the Adamawa State Police Command for allegedly masterminding the gruesome murder of 2 of his biological brothers and their friend.

The suspect, Hassan Alhaji Jabbi, of Golontabal in Song Local Government Area masterminded the killing of his brothers and their friend for joining vigilante group in the community.

He led 8 other suspects to the residence of the deceased, Buba, Aliyu and Ruwa, friend to his elders brothers on the 21st November, 2022 where they shot them dead.

Hassan, who was paraded along side 26 other suspects by the Commissioner of Police, S. K. Akande, told NEWS PLATFORM that 2 of their victims are his elder brothers and 1 other is their friend.

He narrated that he personally masterminded the killing of the decased because of their decision to join the group, saying that their decision to join local security outfit did not go down well with him, hence the termination of their lives.

He said that he summoned a secret meeting with other culprits where he sought for their support to kill his brothers, saying that all of them agreed and fixed the 21st November, 2022 for the operation.

According to him, the deceased did not do anything bad to him, explaining that he did not pay anybody a dime before killing their victims.

Parading the suspects, the Commissioner of Police, CP S. K. Akande, promised to ensure the prosecution of the suspects, and warned the general public to desist from taking laws into their owen hands.

THREE SHOT DEAD BY 9 INCLUDING OWN BROTHER FOR JOINING VIGILANTE IN ADAMAWA

A 23 year old man is currently being investigated by the Adamawa State Police Command for allegedly masterminding the gruesome murder of 2 of his biological brothers and their friend.

The suspect, Hassan Alhaji Jabbi, of Golontabal in Song Local Government Area masterminded the killing of his brothers and their friend for joining vigilante group in the community.

He led 8 other suspects to the residence of the deceased, Buba, Aliyu and Ruwa, friend to his elders brothers on the 21st November, 2022 where they shot them dead.

Hassan, who was paraded along side 26 other suspects by the Commissioner of Police, S. K. Akande, told NEWS PLATFORM that 2 of their victims are his elder brothers and 1 other is their friend.

He narrated that he personally masterminded the killing of the decased because of their decision to join the group, saying that their decision to join local security outfit did not go down well with him, hence the termination of their lives.

He said that he summoned a secret meeting with other culprits where he sought for their support to kill his brothers, saying that all of them agreed and fixed the 21st November, 2022 for the operation.

According to him, the deceased did not do anything bad to him, explaining that he did not pay anybody a dime before killing their victims.

Parading the suspects, the Commissioner of Police, CP S. K. Akande, promised to ensure the prosecution of the suspects, and warned the general public to desist from taking laws into their owen hands.

ADAMAWA CENTRAL: ADHA SPEAKER REJECTS VERDICT, FILES APPEAL

Adamawa State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Amimu Iya Abbas, has rejected the judgement of the Federal High Court which voided his senatorial ticket for Central Senatorial District.

The Speaker who rejected the verdict of the Federal High Yola, has since commenced legal process to contest the judgement at the Court of Appeal Yola Division.

He is appealing the lower court's decision for the appeal court to set aside the judgement and restore his ticket to enable him participate in the 2023 general election. 

Already, Counsel to Speaker, Tersoo Hyacinth Shabo, has since asked the trial court based on the instruction of his client to furnish him with the judgement and to start the compilation of record of appeal for onward transmission to the Court of Appeal.

NEWS PLATFORM recalled that the Federal High Court presided by Justice A. M. Anka, annulled the primary election of the Peoples' Democratic Party which saw the Speaker emerging its winner.

Aside nullification of the exercise, the court barred the party from fielding a candidate for the district in the 2023, general election since the entire excercise was voided according to the judgment of the court.

FAKE NIMC STAFF ARRESTED FOR ISSUING FAKE ID CARDS

Police in Adamawa State have arrested 400 level student of Plateau State University Bokkos, who specialises in forging and issuing fake National ID cards.

The 24 year old accused, Ajik Ishaq, who studies English and Literature at the university, was arrested at welcome to Yola, in Adamawa State on the 24th November, 2022.

Ajik, was apprehended while parading as well as adverstising the kind of services he renders to people as staff of the National Identity Management Commission(NIMC).

NEWS PLATFORM gathered that the fraudster had since defrauded about 28 unsuspecting citizens and realised the sum of N34, 000. only.

He confessed while being paraded along side 26 other suspects at the police headquaters in Yola that he only collects the sum of N1, 500, only per identity card.

He narrated that whenever he meets a Christian, he gives his name as Ajik, and that while with a Muslim, he identifies himself as Yusuf in order win trust.

He said that it was somebody who suspected him while advertising his services, saying that the man suspected him to be fake staff and called police who arrested him.

While parading the suspects, the Commissioner of Police, S.K Akande, vowed to ensure the prosecution of the suspects upon completion of investigation.

MOTHER OF 8 IN POLICE NET FOR AIDING HUSBAND IN KIDNAPPING

A 36 year old woman, Bilkisu and her husband Nafiu Yusuf, are currently cooling their heels in one of the cells of the Adamawa State Police Command over allegation of kidnapping.

 

Bilkisu and mother 8 of Sangere in Yola South LGA, was arrested for allegedly aiding and abetting crime, while her lovely husband was apprehended for abduction.

The accused and her husband, who were nabbed by the operatives of the command, were among the 27 suspects paraded by the  Commissoner of Police, S.K Akande, on Wednesday.

NEWS PLATFORM gathered that the woman was nabbed following the arrest of her husband in connection to crime who eventually led the operatives to his residence for a search.

She was accused of hiding an AK-47 riffle which her husband was using in perpetrating the alleged crime. 

Bilkisu, who denied the allegation, confessed that she sighted the weapon under their bed and decided to carry and keep it somewhere for fear of children.

According to her, she has neigther seen nor touched such a weapon, and that she saw it after her husband left for farm.

According to her, she hid the weapon for 3 days unknown to her that her husband had since been arrested, saying that her mistake was her failure to report the matter to police.

On his part, Nafiu, said he has never committed any crime with it, and that he was given the gun for onward delivery to somebody.

BREAKING: POLICE ARREST 909, RECOVER 70 GUNS, 68 HANDSETS IN ADAMAWA

Adamawa State Police Command has arrested 909 suspects, recovered 22 AK-47 as well as 48 locally fabricated riffles. NEWS PLATFORM can report.

According to the Command, out of 909 suspects apprehended, 845 have since been prosecuted.

It said that the suspects were nabbed in connection to armed robbery, kidnapping, culpable homicide, rape, other sexual offences among others.

It disclosed that the command recovered 22 AK-47 rifles, 15 motor vehicle/truck, 25 tricycles/motorcycles, 14 locally fabricated single barrel guns, 326 live ammunitions.

Others are; 19 locally made guns, 4 pump action, 12 bow and arrow, 4 torch light, stabilizer (5000w) binaton generator TIC yellow is colour.

Others include; 22 empty magazine, 7 cartridges, 27 cuttlasses/knives/other dangerous weapons, 68 handsets (17) air conditioner, hard drugs, human skulls, N4, 915million and several other items.

The Commissioner of Police, CP S.K. Akande, made this known while parading a total of 27 suspects arrested recently at the police headquaters on Wednesday. 

CP Akande, told newsmen that the exhibits were recovered by the men of the command from February to November, 2022 in and around the State. 

"Adamawa State Police Command sometimes in February, 2022 designed a security template to curb security challenges in the 21 Local Government Areas". He said.

He said that the effort is a collective responsibility displayed by officers and men of the command from January to date.

According to him, the operatives carried out tactical and intelligence-driven patrols, raided of criminal hideouts, rescue operations, stop and search operations, community policing, engagement of stakeholders among others.

He appreciated the government and the citizens for their support, assuring that the command will not relent in its effort in fighting crime.