ADAMAWA POLICE INSPECTOR SHOOTS MAN TO DEATH

Adamawa State Police Command has arrested and detained an Inspector, Namunde Elon, attached to Dumne Division, for allegedly shooting dead a man identified as Haruna Mahmuda.

The spokesperson of the state police command, DSP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje confirmed the arrest of the accused.

NEWS PLATFORM learnt that the incident occurred on Monday at about 11:00 p.m while the inspector and other police officers were on patrol.

A source claimed that the Inspector shot at the tyre of a vehicle the deceased was driving as a result of which he was hit by bullet.

It was gathered that the officer opened fire when he discovered that the victim was trying to hit him with the vehicle.

While confirming the incident to NEWS PLATFORM on Wednesday, DSP Nguroje, said that the suspect has been arrested and currently being investigated.

UPDATE: ADSIEC CONCLUDES TRAINING OF AD HOC STAFF FOR APRIL LGC POLLS

Ahead of Local Government Councils Election scheduled for 9th April, 2022, the Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC) has concluded Three- Day training of the Ad-hoc Staff for the exercise.

The training which took place simultaneously, attracted large turn out of applicants across the 21 who had earlier forwarded their applications for recruitment.

Earlier, the electoral body in a statement by its Chairman, Mallam Isa Shettima, called on all Resident Electoral Officers (REOs) / Assistant Resident Electoral Officers (AREOs) to give every candidate who applied for the exercise equal opportunity.

Mallam Shettima, appealed to them to accord every applicant opportunity to participate in the exercise and write a test after which the most qualified and credible ones will be selected based on performance.

He told them that election is very sensitive; hence, the need to recruit suitable candidates so as to have a positive output.

Cross section Resident Electoral Officers (REOs) stated that the procedure for recruitment demands an application letter and academic qualifications from those that have it.

COURT REMANDS FEMALE WHO ESCAPED FROM BOKO HARAM FOR KILLING BABY

Barely one (1) year after escaping from Boko Haram captivity, a 20 year old mother, Amina Umar, has been remanded in prison custody after she admitted killing her 3 day old baby boy.

Amina Umar of Tasa Jabbe in Madagali Local Government Area, who was pregnant for Buba Musa, delivered on the 14th March, 2022 and exterminated the baby on the 17th March, 2022 with pesticide.

It was learnt that sometimes in 2013, when Amina was 12 years old was  abducted by Boko Haram terrorists and married off to Bakura, one of the Commanders of the insurgents in Sambisa forest.

She was abducted by the dreaded Boko Haram while she was on her way to deliver food to her parents who were working in the farm.

NEWS PLATFORM learnt that for 8 years, the minor who lived as a bride to Bakura in the forest, witnessed how about 40 people (both men and women) were slaugthered by the insurgents in her presence.

She later took in for the Commander and delivered baby boy in 2020 and managed to escape from captivity with the baby along side a woman after the terrorists left for Bama, in Borno state in April 2021.

Since then, she has been living with trauma during which she took in for Buba sometimes in 2021 and delivered a baby boy whom she gruesomely murdered with pesticide at Tasa Jabbe in Madagali.

The incident precipitated her arrest and arraignment before Chief Magistrate Court I in Yola, where she pleaded guilty for culpable homicide.

She was arraigned before the court on Monday by ASP Precious Stephen and admitted killing the boy after the First Information Report tendered by the prosecution was read to her.

After her guilt plea, the court presided by Chief Magistrate Abdullahi Mohammed Digil, ordered her remand in prison custody and adjourned the case to the 5th May, 2022.

He also ordered the prosecution to duplicate the case file and send same to the DPP Ministry of Justice for legal advice.

A"M SEEKING ELECTION NOT TO AMASS WEALTH BUT MAKE SYSTEM WORK- DD AZURA

A Legal Luminary and PDP Aspirant for Adamawa Central Senatorial Zone, D.D Azura, has said that he is seeking election not to amass wealth but make system work.

He however attributed the current socio economic challenges in the country to the inability of the National Assembly to assert its legislative powers on the executive arm for development to trickle down to the people.

Azura who stated this during media parley in his office on Saturday,  added that he decided to throw his hat in the ring to make name, lay a solid foundation for the youth development.

He said that it is not about money, but the connections one will get while in office to implement ideas, saying that his concern at the moment is to do what will outlive him.

According to him, the major problem of the country is not the executive arm but the failure of the National Assembly to make its laws to work, and attributed it to corruption and incompetency.

"It is not about laws but making the institutions to function effectively. The laws are there, but the problem is lack of implementation so as to strengthen the institutions",  Azura stated.

He observed that many are at the assembly without the knowledge of what it takes to be there, and blamed the electorate for voting people who are not competent but due to religion, tribe and geographical locations.

D.D Azura, posited that he has requisite qualities to provide excellent representation for the zone, and that in all the 7 LGAs which comprise the zone, it is only Hong LGA that could not be able to produce senator. 

MAN POURS ACID ON FCE FINAL YR STUDENT FOR REFUSING TO MARRY HIM

Life may no longer be the same for Ladi Ishaku, a final year student of the Federal College of Education(FCE) Yola, in Adamawa state, as a result of acid attack which severely damaged her body.

The 27 year old Lady who is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital in Yola, was attacked with liquid substance suspected to be acid at their compound at about 2:30am on Tuesday.

Ladi who hails from Shiure, a Dumne community in Song Local Government Area, resides in their family compound at Lainde Badirisa in Girei LGA where the tragedy struck.

As a result of the attack,the victim had her entire body completely disfigured or damaged.

The incident was said to have occurred at night when she was deeply asleep.

The victim who managed to speak to NEWS PLATFORM on her hospital bed, accused her former boy friend identified as Kama Hammajoda for attacking her with the acid because she refused to marry him.

She narrated that she was together with her niece in the bed room on that fateful night, but because of heat, she decided to sleep outside unknown to her that somebody was targeting her life.

She explained that at first she thought it was petrol that was poured on her, but soon as she started feeling some piercing pain, it down on her that it was acid that was eating her face, neck, shoulder, breast  and body as it burned through her flesh, describing it as a horrific experience.

Ladi whose father is late, disclosed that similar incident happened at their family compound on 24th January, 2022 when unidentified person sneaked into their house at night and littered the floor, the door with petrol.

She said the suspect succeeded in putting the house on  fire, but she managed to escaped through the window with her mother, Mrs. Margreth Ishaku who later died from the severity of the burnt she sustained during the fire incident.

She told NEWS PLATFORM that after the ugly incident, another yet to be identified person came into the  house again at night and poured pesticides in their drinking water in side containers.

According to her, she only discovered it when she fetched the water to drink, but could not be able to do so because it was emitting a strong and offensive smell of pesticides, and that the colour of the water entirely changed.

She lamented that she had never known peace since June, 2021 when she jettisoned the idea of marriage with Kama Hammajoda, an auto mechanic resident in Song town because she discovered he was lier.

Ladi Ishaku, informed NEWS PLATFORM that when she told her former boy friend that she will not marry him, he threatened her saying if "I don’t marry him, everyone will lose". 

Hammajoda, who is currently in police custody at the Criminal Investigation Department in connection with the incident, has since  denied the allegation.

But the police command through its spokesman, DSP said that the accused is still under investigation, explaining that the investigation will reveal whether he is the one perpetrating the act or not.

MAN POURS ACID ON FCE FINAL YR STUDENT FOR REFUSING TO MARRY HIM

Life may no longer be the same for Ladi Ishaku, a final year student of the Federal College of Education(FCE) Yola, in Adamawa state, as a result of acid attack which severely damaged her body.

The 27 year old Lady who is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital in Yola, was attacked with liquid substance suspected to be acid at their compound at about 2:30am on Tuesday.

Ladi who hails from Shiure, a Dumne community in Song Local Government Area, resides in their family compound at Lainde Badirisa in Girei LGA where the tragedy struck.

As a result of the attack,the victim had her entire body completely disfigured or damaged.

The incident was said to have occurred at night when she was deeply asleep.

The victim who managed to speak to NEWS PLATFORM on her hospital bed, accused her former boy friend identified as Kama Hammajoda for attacking her with the acid because she refused to marry him.

She narrated that she was together with her niece in the bed room on that fateful night, but because of heat, she decided to sleep outside unknown to her that somebody was targeting her life.

She explained that at first she thought it was petrol that was poured on her, but soon as she started feeling some piercing pain, it down on her that it was acid that was eating her face, neck, shoulder, breast  and body as it burned through her flesh, describing it as a horrific experience.

Ladi whose father is late, disclosed that similar incident happened at their family compound on 24th January, 2022 when unidentified person sneaked into their house at night and littered the floor, the door with petrol.

She said the suspect succeeded in putting the house on  fire, but she managed to escaped through the window with her mother, Mrs. Margreth Ishaku who later died from the severity of the burnt she sustained during the fire incident.

She told NEWS PLATFORM that after the ugly incident, another yet to be identified person came into the  house again at night and poured pesticides in their drinking water in side containers.

According to her, she only discovered it when she fetched the water to drink, but could not be able to do so because it was emitting a strong and offensive smell of pesticides, and that the colour of the water entirely changed.

She lamented that she had never known peace since June, 2021 when she jettisoned the idea of marriage with Kama Hammajoda, an auto mechanic resident in Song town because she discovered he was lier.

Ladi Ishaku, informed NEWS PLATFORM that when she told her former boy friend that she will not marry him, he threatened her saying if "I don’t marry him, everyone will lose". 

Hammajoda, who is currently in police custody at the Criminal Investigation Department in connection with the incident, has since  denied the allegation.

But the police command through its spokesman, DSP said that the accused is still under investigation, explaining that the investigation will reveal whether he is the one perpetrating the act or not.

MAN POURS ACID ON FCE FINAL YR STUDENT FOR REFUSING TO MARRY HIM

Life may no longer be the same for Ladi Ishaku, a final year student of the Federal College of Education(FCE) Yola, in Adamawa state, as a result of acid attack which severely damaged her body.

The 27 year old Lady who is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital in Yola, was attacked with liquid substance suspected to be acid at their compound at about 2:30am on Tuesday.

Ladi who hails from Shiure, a Dumne community in Song Local Government Area, resides in their family compound at Lainde Badirisa in Girei LGA where the tragedy struck.

As a result of the attack,the victim had her entire body completely disfigured or damaged.

The incident was said to have occurred at night when she was deeply asleep.

The victim who managed to speak to NEWS PLATFORM on her hospital bed, accused her former boy friend identified as Kama Hammajoda for attacking her with the acid because she refused to marry him.

She narrated that she was together with her niece in the bed room on that fateful night, but because of heat, she decided to sleep outside unknown to her that somebody was targeting her life.

She explained that at first she thought it was petrol that was poured on her, but soon as she started feeling some piercing pain, it down on her that it was acid that was eating her face, neck, shoulder, breast  and body as it burned through her flesh, describing it as a horrific experience.

Ladi whose father is late, disclosed that similar incident happened at their family compound on 24th January, 2022 when unidentified person sneaked into their house at night and littered the floor, the door with petrol.

She said the suspect succeeded in putting the house on  fire, but she managed to escaped through the window with her mother, Mrs. Margreth Ishaku who later died from the severity of the burnt she sustained during the fire incident.

She told NEWS PLATFORM that after the ugly incident, another yet to be identified person came into the  house again at night and poured pesticides in their drinking water in side containers.

According to her, she only discovered it when she fetched the water to drink, but could not be able to do so because it was emitting a strong and offensive smell of pesticides, and that the colour of the water entirely changed.

She lamented that she had never known peace since June, 2021 when she jettisoned the idea of marriage with Kama Hammajoda, an auto mechanic resident in Song town because she discovered he was lier.

Ladi Ishaku, informed NEWS PLATFORM that when she told her former boy friend that she will not marry him, he threatened her saying if "I don’t marry him, everyone will lose". 

Hammajoda, who is currently in police custody at the Criminal Investigation Department in connection with the incident, has since  denied the allegation.

But the police command through its spokesman, DSP said that the accused is still under investigation, explaining that the investigation will reveal whether he is the one perpetrating the act or not.

ADAMAWA CP HONOURS DEDICATED, DANCING TRAFFIC WARDEN

Adamawa State Police Commissioner, Mohammed Ahmed Barde, on Friday, honoured a Traffic Warden Grade I of the Central Motor Traffic Division, Husseini Jidauna, for his dedication to duty.

The Traffic Warden has been described as one of the hardworking, committed officer who is always happy and dancing while performing his official duty.

Speaking while presenting a commendation letter to the officer at the police headquaters, the Commissioner of Police told him that the command is proud of him, and urged him not to relent in putting his best for the society.

CP Barde, said that the officer is dedicated to his job, honest and hardworking and deserves to be recognised so as to spur him to do more, and appealed to others to emulate him.

Fielding questions from newsmen shortly after the event, Husseini Jidauna, thanked the CP for the honour done to him, and promised to continue to be dedicated to duty.

 

COURT ORDERS EX-APC N/EAST VICE CHAIR TO PAY N55MILLION TO FORMER NWC MEMBER

Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, has ordered the former National Vice Chairman Northeast Zone of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Com. Mustapha Salihu, to pay the sum of N55million as damages to former National Welfare Secretary of the party, Alh. Ibrahim Kabir Masari.

Equally, the court has ordered Com. Mustapha to formally apologize in writing to the former National Welfare Secretary and former Member of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party.

Com. Mustapha, who is currently seeking second tenure as the National Vice Chairman of the zone had during NWC's meeting on the 14th January, 2020, at the National Secretariat of party in Abuja, insulted the Secretary of the party who hails from Katsina state.

The former National Vice Chairman of the Northeast rained insults on Alh. Masari, where he referred to him as"a rogue, useless thieft, worthless bastard and an idiot" in the presence of other officials of the party. 

He made the slanderous utterance against the Welfare Secretary when he (Alh Masari)had indicated interest to contribute on the issue of replacement of the party's National Secretary which was zone to the Northeast Zone

Aside calling the claimant the said names which travelled far and wide, Com. Mustapha even threatened to beat him up.

It was against this background that Alh. Masari, approached the court where he prayed it to take into consideration the slanderous utterence against his personality, and his social standing.

Likewise, Alh. Masari and claimant in suit number CV/1511/2020,  urged the court to award damages, and that the award must be adequate to repair the injury done to his personality.

While establishing the fact that there was a slanderous utterance made by Com Mustapha and the defendant against him, the claimant assembled Two(2) witnesses who testfied in court without having their evidence discredited under cross-examimation.

Delivering its judgement, the court presided by Hon. Justice Y. Halilu, granted the reliefs sought and awarded the sum of N50, 000, 000.00 against the defendant as special damages.

"In the estimation of this court, I am also minded to award general damages against the defendant", Justice Halilu declared.

" It is pertinent to note that in slander cases, once the utterences are found to be slanderous of the claimant, damages follow and the damages to be awarded is general damages", he held.

He also awarded the sum of N5, 000, 000.00 against the defendant, and further ordered the defendant to apologize in writing to the claimant. 

THREE "SHILA" BOYS ESCAPE BEING BURNT ALIVE IN YOLA

Tragedy was averted on Tuesday in Yola, Adamawa State after Three (3) notorious "Shila" boys escaped being burnt to death after they apprehended by the mob.

The boys narrowly escaped being burnt alive by angry mob after a failed attempt to snatch a phone from man at Malamre in Yola North Local Government Area.

The boys include; Muhammed Usman, 22, of Zango street, Musa Adamu, 19, and Mohammed Salihu, 19, of Majalisa street in Yola North LGA.

NEWS PLATFORM learnt that the boys who were 4 in number, armed themselves with a cutlass and knives and went out for their routine operation on a tricycle around Malamre.

It was gathered that the hoodlums sighted the man with android phone trekking and decided to attack him so as to snatch the phone from him.

One of the criminals, Muhammed Usman, who was riding the tricycle,  stopped close to the man where 3 other boys jumped out of the tricycle and attempted to snatch the phone from him.

The victim who was strong enoung, engaged the boys and also raised alarm which attracted immediate intervention of the people around the area who surrounded the boys and apprehended 2 of them.

While one of the boys was said to have took to his heels and escaped, Muhammed Usman and the rider of the tricycle, was arrested by the police who were on patrol very close to the scene of the crime. 

The mob were said to have attempted to burn the boys alive as well as set the tricycle ablaze but were prevented by the police. 

The boys who were paraded at police headquarters on Wednesday, confessed to committing the crime, saying that they normally sell the phones they snatch from people to one Alhaji(names withheld).

The image maker of the police command, DSP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, told NEWS PLATFORM that the accused will be charged to court after investigation.

2023: HAFIZ DECLARES INTEREST FOR GIREI, YOLA NORTH, SOUTH, PROMISES QUALITY REP

As 2023 political activities gather momentum, a young politician, Hon. Hafiz Saleh Michika, has formally declared his intention to seek election so as represent the good people of Girei, Yola North and Yola  South at the House of Representatives.

Hon. Hafiz, declared his intention to contest under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) so as to represent the 3 Local Government Areas.

He declared his intention to join the race on his personal social media handle (Facebook), where he stated that his decision to contest for the seat followed a wide consultations and calls from various political pressure groups.

According to him, his unwavering passion for positive change over the years has blossomed into strong advocacy for youth involvement in the act of governance, saying it is a strong derive for sustainable growth and development in country. 

He said that he has been looking at the pathetic situation in which youths found themselves today, saying that there is no better time than now for them to involve actively in politics so as to contribute in restoring stability and prosperity in the country.

He added that after several attempts at engaging past governments to embrace the idea, it became apparent to him that the only solution is to fully participate in politics so as to actually bring the yearnings of the younger generation to the forefront.

The aspirant said In the past few weeks, himself and his team visited the 3 LGAs which he intend to represent and unearthed so many issues that have been lingering for many decades with no practical solutions, ranging from the dilapidated federal and rural road networks to serious security challenges.

Hon. Hafiz also explained that the government at the center will never come down to these areas to identify what the core issues are; it is the representatives that actually identify and present such issues and requests to the federal government for onward action.

"I would like to start with the legislative arm of government. This is because it specifically deals with making laws, amending where necessary, and oversighting to name a few.

"It will also allow me push for bills that are in tandem with today’s realities, bring to the forefront real issues that demand immediate attention, as well as speak up on behalf of the Nigerian youth against all sorts of injustices and irregularities that are being perpetuated in the system.

"My whole approach is very simple, I call it the “SML Model” which is to identify pressing issues, divide them into short term, medium term and long-term issues.

"Subsequently, prioritize these issues and look for flexible approach to address them. Furthermore the “SML” model will also allow us table our issues in an organized manner as well as enable us have a better understanding on how to approach these issues accordingly." He said.

Hon. Hafiz said if elected to the National Assembly, his activities shall be guided by a timeline on what to implement within the four years that I shall be in office and it will heavily involve the inputs of my team and most importantly his constituents.

He said at the end of every month he shall comeback to his constituency with a scorecard of what has been achieved, what has accrued and what is in the process, that way he can update and keep abreast his constituents with his activities at the center in order to allow emerging issues to be discussed, noted and put into consideration for onward action.

"One thing worthy of note is that often times lawmaker’s carryout their respective constituency projects utilizing contractors from Abuja which completely defeats the whole purpose of the zonal intervention policy.

"Therefore, we are going to approach things differently if given the chance. I shall ensure that every project that is meant for my constituency is carried out by contractors from the constituency. By so doing,direct and indirect jobs are being created, hence wealth is being circulated within the constituency.

"That will in turn impact the economy of the area in a positive way. Except in the event that no contractor within the constituency can carry out such projects, then we look for a capable contractor within the state before going out of it. The whole idea is to distribute wealth within our domain.

"As a lawmaker there are so many avenues you can explore and lobby for jobs for the teeming youths in your constituency as part of efforts to minimize unemployment rate. That will be vigorously pursued from day one if given the chance to inject my constituents in the workforce utilizing the leverage at hand. That is seriously lacking in my constituency today." He said.

"I’m confident, I have the capacity and the zeal to deliver on your mandate if given the chance. We cannot risk another four years of idleness, laziness, lack of goodwill, and sheer incompetence at the National Assembly again. We must go in with a plan. I have the plan and ready to execute with you if given the mandate.

"I have presented myself to you my constituents, please give me a chance to serve you better and to bring dividends of democracy that you deserve as citizens of Nigeria to your door steps. He said.

He also thanked all his political associates, teeming youths and other well wishers for their support.

SAD: 20 YR OLD GIVES BIRTH, KILLS BABY WITH PESTICIDE IN ADAMAWA

Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 20 year old, Amina Umar, for killing her 3-day-old baby boy with pesticide used in killing rats.

Amina Umar, who was divorced by her husband, took in for another man identified as Buba Musa where she gave birth to a bouncing baby and murdered him after 3 days.

She was said to have delivered on the 14th March, 2022 and exterminated the baby on the 17th March, 2022 with substance suspected to be pesticide.

The 20 year old divorcee who hails Madagali Local Government Area, revealed that she killed her 3-day old child because his father could not cater for her and her child.

While giving a graphic account of how she killed the baby at the police headquaters in Yola, Adamawa State, Amina said "I regretted killing my baby".

NEWS PLATFORM learnt that Amina who was divorced by her husband, took in for the 22 year old married man and her former boy friend known as Buba Musa, after he had promised to take her as 2nd wife.

It was gathered that on the day of the incident, the teen mother sent a boy to buy pesticide for her which she gave the baby leading to his untimely death.

After administering the chemical, Amina told her neighbours that her baby is sick unknown to her that her neighbours heard her conversation with the boy while sending him to buy the pesticide.

She later informed them that the baby is dead, but that her neighbours became very suspicious of her action and decided to report the matter at the police station in Madagali.

It was the police who took the corpse of the baby after arresting the mother where she admitted killing the baby.

The 22 year old father of the deceased, Buba Musa, who was paraded along side Aminu, admitted that he was the one who impregnated her after she was divorced by her husband.  

Buba, who is a mechanic said that he did not know when she delivered because he fell sick and had surgery, saying that he was informed about the incident.

The spokesman of the police command, DSP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, told NEWS PLATFORM that the suspects will be charged to court for prosecution after investigation.

SAD: 20 YR OLD GIVES BIRTH, KILLS BABY WITH PESTICIDE IN ADAMAWA

Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 20 year old, Amina Umar, for killing her 3-day-old baby boy with pesticide used in killing rats.

Amina Umar, who was divorced by her husband, took in for another man identified as Buba Musa where she gave birth to a bouncing baby and murdered him after 3 days.

She was said to have delivered on the 14th March, 2022 and exterminated the baby on the 17th March, 2022 with substance suspected to be pesticide.

The 20 year old divorcee who hails Madagali Local Government Area, revealed that she killed her 3-day old child because his father could not cater for her and her child.

While giving a graphic account of how she killed the baby at the police headquaters in Yola, Adamawa State, Amina said "I regretted killing my baby".

NEWS PLATFORM learnt that Amina who was divorced by her husband, took in for the 22 year old married man and her former boy friend known as Buba Musa, after he had promised to take her as 2nd wife.

It was gathered that on the day of the incident, the teen mother sent a boy to buy pesticide for her which she gave the baby leading to his untimely death.

After administering the chemical, Amina told her neighbours that her baby is sick unknown to her that her neighbours heard her conversation with the boy while sending him to buy the pesticide.

She later informed them that the baby is dead, but that her neighbours became very suspicious of her action and decided to report the matter at the police station in Madagali.

It was the police who took the corpse of the baby after arresting the mother where she admitted killing the baby.

The 22 year old father of the deceased, Buba Musa, who was paraded along side Aminu, admitted that he was the one who impregnated her after she was divorced by her husband.  

Buba, who is a mechanic said that he did not know when she delivered because he fell sick and had surgery, saying that he was informed about the incident.

The spokesman of the police command, DSP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, told NEWS PLATFORM that the suspects will be charged to court for prosecution after investigation.

2023: FINTIRI GETS FREE PDP NOMINATION FORM FROM ADHA MEMBERS

Fourteen (14) PDP Members of the Adamawa State House of Assembly have promised to purchase nomination and expression of interest forms of the PDP for Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.

The Lawmakers have equally endorsed Governor Fintiri to seek re-election come 2023, pledging the unflinching support of the members towards ensuring Fintiri's returned.

The Speaker of the assembly, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, who made this known while briefing newsmen in his office on Tuesday, said that the members have contributed the whooping N21million to purchase the foam for Fintiri.

Rt. Hon. Iya Abbas said that the members felt that the Governor should be encouraged by the assembly considering his record of performamce; their decision purchase the form him.

He added that the decision followed a vote of confidence passed on Fintiri during plenary of Monday 18th May, 2020 for his examplary leadership coupled with his administration's developmental projects.

NEWS PLATFORM saw the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, Deputy Speaker, Pwamakeno Mackondo(Numan), Hon. Hamman tukur Yettisuri(Jada Mbulo), Hon. Adwawa Donglock(Guyuk), Hon. Japhet Kefas(Gombi), Bathiya Wesley(Hong), Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno(Demsa), Hon. Bauna Myandassa(Lamurde), Hon. Umar Musa Umar Bororo(Mubi South), Hon. Hamidu Sajo Lekki(Yola North) and Hon. Haruna Jilantikiri.(Madagali) present during the briefing.

2023: FINTIRI GETS FREE PDP NOMINATION FOAM FROM ADHA MEMBERS

Fourteen (14) PDP Members of the Adamawa State House of Assembly have promised to purchase nomination and expression of interest forms of the PDP for Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.

The Lawmakers have equally endorsed Governor Fintiri to seek re-election come 2023, pledging the unflinching support of the members towards ensuring Fintiri's returned.

The Speaker of the assembly, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, who made this known while briefing newsmen in his office on Tuesday, said that the members have contributed the whooping N21million to purchase the foam for Fintiri.

Rt. Hon. Iya Abbas said that the members felt that the Governor should be encouraged by the assembly considering his record of performamce; their decision purchase the form him.

He added that the decision followed a vote of confidence passed on Fintiri during plenary of Monday 18th May, 2020 for his examplary leadership coupled with his administration's developmental projects.

NEWS PLATFORM saw the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, Deputy Speaker, Pwamakeno Mackondo(Numan), Hon. Hamman tukur Yettisuri(Jada Mbulo), Hon. Adwawa Donglock(Guyuk), Hon. Japhet Kefas(Gombi), Bathiya Wesley(Hong), Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno(Demsa), Hon. Bauna Myandassa(Lamurde), Hon. Umar Musa Umar Bororo(Mubi South), Hon. Hamidu Sajo Lekki(Yola North) and Hon. Haruna Jilantikiri.(Madagali) present during the briefing.

ADHA MEMBER DEFECTS TO APC...SAYS ADC IS DEAD IN ADAMAWA

Member representing Mayo Belwa constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Ibrahim Musa Italiya, has defected to the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC).

Hon. Italiya who won election under the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in 2019 general election, said that he decided to dump the party because it is existing in the state.

The legisdlator's defection was announced during Monday plenary by the Speaker of the assembly, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abba.

Hon. Italiya in a letter read by the speaker, added that he decided to formally announce his defection because according to him ADC is no more existing in the state, explaining that all the stakeholders of his former party had cross carpeted to the APC.

While appreciating the speaker and other members of the assembly, Hon. Italiya, assured that he will work with other members towards ensuring that his constituents get the needed dividends of democracy.

In his reaction, the member representing Verre constituency, Hon. Abdullahi Umar Yapak who is an All Progressives Congress (APC) member, welcomed the lawmaker in to the party and commended the speaker for the his leadership qualities.

While receiving the defecting legislator shortly after the sitting, the Minority Leader, Mohammad Mutawali (Girei) who was represented by Hon. Abubakar Isa (Shelleng), described the decision of Hon. Italiya tojoining APC as welcvome development.

Speaking to newsmen Hon. Italiya thanked his teeming supporters for the solidarity and assured them that he will work with his colleagues to ensure the success of the party.

COURT JAILS FAKE POLICE INSP 3 YRS FOR ATTEMPTING TO DEFRAUD CHAIR OF GOLD, JEWELRIES

Fake Police Inspector identified as Abdullahi Yakubu, was on Monday, convicted and sentenced to 3 years inprisonment by the Chief Magistrate court I in Yola, Adamawa state.

Abdullahi who was parading himself as "Inspector Ibrahim" bagged 3 year prison term for offence of impersonation contrary to section 145 of the penal code law with N100, 000 option of fine.

He was discharged and acquitted by the magistrate court presided by Abdullahi Mohammed Digil, for the offence of "being in possession of hard drugs" for lack of eveidence.

The convict, an indigent of Garkida in Gombi LGA, claimed to be  inspector Ibrahim attached to D4 of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Police headquarters in Yola.

The fake police officer stormed Jimeta ultra modern market sometimes in February, 2022 where he met a business man identified as Shafiu Salisu, and introduced himself as Inspector Ibrahim.

He told Shafiu that he was assigned to look for the Chairman of Gold and Jewelries and that he should be directed to his office.

Shafiu was said to have told him that the chairman was not in the market, and however referred him to the vice chairman of the union at the Jimeta Shopping complex.

The business man who became suspicious of the convict, rushed to the complex after him, but was told by the vice chairman that nobody came to him.

Likewise, on the 17th March, 2022, the impostor met Shafiu again where he introduced himself as an inspector attached to D4, and that he was on assignment and needed some money to execute it.

Shafiu was said to have made some enquiries but was told that the man is impersonating police where he was immediately apprehended. He confirmed to the police during investigation that he was not a police officer.

The convict who was earlier arraigned before the court by seargent Galeon Nimrod, pleaded guilty and said "it was a mistaske" and pleaded with the court to forgive him.

WILD CELEBRATION AT KARLAHI AS MARAFA FC CLINCHES HON. YAPAK UNITY CUP

It was a celebration galore at Karlahi, in Fufore Local Government Area, Adamawa state as Marafa football club of Mayo Ine clinched 1st edition of Hon. Abdullahi Umar Yapak Unity Cup.

Marafa football club defeated the host team, Jakada of Karlahi football club in the finals of the maiden edition of Hon. Yapak Unity Football tournament.

The 1st and only goal in the match was scored by Kawu Bawuro, number 7 of Marafa football club of Mayo Ine barely 25 minutes in the match.

Hundreds of Marafa fans danced, sang, rejoiced and thumped their chests in appreciation after Marafa fc defeated Jakada of Karlahi 1-0 in the final encounter.

While Jakada of Karlahi took 2nd position, Mayo Ine A football club emerged 3rd after slugging out with Yadim football club during which Mayo Ine scored 2 while Yadim scored 1.

Marafa fc was rewarded with a brand new toyota starlet, trophy, medals,  jersey and cash, while Jakada fc won brand new motorcycle, medals, cash and jersey among others.

On its part, Mayo Ine fc went back home with medals, cash and jersey at the end of Hon. Yapak Unity Football Cup keenly contested by 8 teams. Other gifts were presented to the best keeper, footballer and offocials of the tournament.

NEWS PLATFORM reports that the football pitch was filled to brim for the match graced by the organiser, Hon. Abdullahi Umar Yapak, former member who represented Fufore/Song at the Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Barr. Sadiq Dasin, former ALGON Chair and Chairman Fufore LGC, Aliyu Wakili Boya.

Other personalities who added colour to the historic event include; Alhaji. Umar Mustapha(Otumba of Ekiti) and APC Gubernatorial Aspirant, James Beka, APC Chairman Fufore LGA, other Fufore stakeholders, security personnel.

Others were; Alhaji Abubakar Jika, District Head of Nyibango/Yadim, Alhaji Muktar Mustapha, District Head of Mayo Ine and Alhaji Muhammadu Jinau (Wambai) District Head of Karlahi and District Head of Koma, Alhaji Yuguda Hammajalo as well as hundred of fans.

Speaking while presenting gifts to the winners, the member representing Verre at the House of Assembly, Hon. Abdullahi Umar Yapak, said that the unity cup was organised/sponsored to promote unity and discover young talents to foam Verre fc.

Hon. Yapak stressed his readiness to support sporting activities so as sharpen youth to compete with other world known footballers and also participate in national and international competitions.

The legislator appreciated all the players, officials, security personnel and fans, and pledged his commitment towards the development of sports in his constiuency and the state in general.

In their remarks, the APC Governorship Aspirant, Alhaji Umar Mustapha(Otumba of Ekiti) who was represented Alh. Umaru Katuka, and former Chairman Fufore LGA, Barr. Aliyu Wakili Boya, said that they were delighted to witness Yapak Unity Cup.

On his part, APC Chairman Fufore LGA, Mr James Beka, observed that sports has been a unifying competition which must be developed to achieve total peace, and applauded the member for organising it.

Several personalities who bared their minds, commended the organiser of the competition, and urged other legislators and other well to do personalities to emulate him so that more youths would be engaged.

PHINEAS PADIO WINS CORRESPONDENTS' CHAPEL ELECTION

Mr Phineas Padio has been elected as the Chairman Correspondents' Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Adamawa state.

Padio who reports for Sahara reporters, beat 2 opponents to emerge the new chairman of the chapel on Saturday.

He scored 23 votes to defeat Umar Dankano of Peoples Daily who polled 13 votes and Daji Sani of This Day newspapers who scored no vote.

Other officials of the chapel who emerged unopposed include; Ibrahim Kado, Vice Chairman, Percy Dabang, Secretary, Auwal Umar, Financial Secretary, while the post of Treasurer goes to Amina Abdullahi among others.

The new leadership of the chapel has since been inaugurated and expected to pilot the affairs of chapel for the next 3 years.

Inaugurating the exco, the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists(NUJ) Adamawa state council, Comrade Ishaka Donald Dedan, charged them to strictly adhere to the provisions of constitution guiding the profession.

Comrade Dedan, commended the members of the pen profession for their disposition and high sense of maturity before, during and after the exercise.

He appealed to Mr. Padio's led exco to be fair, just and transparent while steering the affairs of the chapel, and congratulated them over their victory.

In his remarks, the Vice Chairman of the NUJ Northeast zone, Mr. Zare Baba, congratulated the new exco, saying that the exercise has opened a new chapter of understanding and team work.

Mr. Zare Baba, reminded them that in any contest there must be a winner and a looser, and urged them to work in unity in the interest of profession

In his acceptance speech, the newly elected Chairman, Mr. Phineas Padio, thanked the members for their support and promised to justify the confidence reposed in him.

He assured them of his readiness to take the chapel to the greater height.

DRUNK MAN STABS BEER PALOUR OWNER TO DEATH IN ADAMAWA

A drunk man identified as Mohammed Usman has been remanded for stabbing owner of a local beer palour, Mathew Luka, to death.

Mohammed who hails from Wuro Bokki, Malabu ward in Fufore LGA, Adamawa state was remanded in prison custody after he pleaded guilty to stabbing Mathew of the same address to death.

NEWS PLATFORM learnt that the incident occured on Tuesday 15th March, 2022 at the beer palour in Wuro Bokki as a result of misunderstanding between the duo.

He was earlier arraigned before chief magistrate court I presided by chief magistrate Muhammed Abdullahi Digil, by the prosecutor, Seargent Sawe Nicholas, who held the brief of Inspector Aliyu.

While in court, Mohammed confessed that he did not even know that he had killed the beer palour owner until he was told by the police the following morning.

He said he woke up in the morning and found himself in a strange room, and that he stood up and knocked at the door, but to his greatest surprise, it was a police officer who opened the door.

Mohammed narrated that he asked the police officer "what took me into this strange room?", and that the police told him to cast his mind back to where he went last.

He stated thus, " The police officer asked me to touch my waist whether my knife is still with me. When I touched it, I found out that my knife was no longer with me.

"The police officer then brought my knife stained with blood and told me that I had stabbed Mathew Luka, owner of beer parlour on his chest and that he is now dead,"he added.

"I told the officer that it is possible because I drank water(beer)". He further explained that he did not know when he did the act because he was under the influence of alcohol.

Earlier, the prosecutor informed the court that the defendant stabbed the deceased with a knife on his chest and was confirmed death at the Specialist Hospital in Yola.

According to him, the alleged offence (culpable homicide) runs contrary to section 192 of the Adamawa State penal code law 2018.

The court adjourned the matter to the 19th April, 2022, so as to await legal advice from DPP Ministry of Justice.

ADHA MEMBER LAUDS FINTIRI FOR APPROVING ANOTHER N40MILLION FOR PROJECTS

Member representing Lamurde constituency at the Adamawa state House of Assembly, Hon. Myandassa Bauna, has applauded Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for approving another N40million constituency project fund.

Hon. Bauna, said that the governor deserves to be given a pat on the back for graciously granting approval for another N40 million constituency project fund so as to execute 2022 constituency projects for his electorate.

The legislator who made this known at a town hall meeting held in Lamurde on Thursday, explained that the money was approved by the governor to enable him embark on the execution of constituency projects.

He added that the money was not given to him by Fintiri led administration cash but through state ministry expected to execute constituency projects he had identified and forwarded to it, and that the relevant ministry will carry out the projects under his close supervision.

According to him, the only thing he had promised to his people during his electioneering campaign was declaring any constituency project fund approved to him by the governor, saying that he organised the meeting so as to tell them what the governor has done to him.

He told the gathering he had identified electrification of Tingno and several other communities as well as empowerment of his electorate with cash and fertilizer to boost agriculture, saying Lamurde electorate have every reason to thank Governor Fintiri for his kind gesture.

He said he had already supplied a truck of fertilizer which will be distributed to dry season farmers in Lamurde on Friday, and called on them to rally round Governor Fintiri to enable him succeed.

Hon. Bauna Myandassa, called on his supporters to vote for PDP at all levels in order to enable it provide more dividends of democracy, appealing to them to forgive each other so as to enable their ruling party move forward.

Speaking at the meeting, the chairmanship candidate of the PDP Lamurde LGC, Hon. Bulus Daniel, commended the member for his tranparency and accountabilty in his representation.

 

In a welcome address, the PDP Chairman Lamurde LGA, Hon. Dimas Bello, said that electorate in the area are not regretting electing their member because he has been representing well.

Hon. Dimas, stated that when the member was given N40million in 2021, he called for meeting of all stakeholders and consulted them on what to do with the money, saying that other places have not been getting such opportunities.

Several other stakeholders who spoke during meeting gave kudos to governor Fintiri, for the approval and pledged their unwavering support to his government as well as the member.

ADHA MEMBER LAUDS FINTIRI FOR APPROVING ANOTHER N40MILLION FOR PROJECTS

Member representing Lamurde constituency at the Adamawa state House of Assembly, Hon. Myandassa Bauna, has applauded Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for approving another N40million constituency project fund.

Hon. Bauna, said that the governor deserves to be given a pat on the back for graciously granting approval for another N40 million constituency project fund so as to execute 2022 constituency projects for his electorate.

The legislator who made this known at a town hall meeting held in Lamurde on Thursday, explained that the money was approved by the governor to enable him embark on the execution of constituency projects.

He added that the money was not given to him by Fintiri led administration cash but through state ministry expected to execute constituency projects he had identified and forwarded to it, and that the relevant ministry will carry out the projects under his close supervision.

According to him, the only thing he had promised to his people during his electioneering campaign was declaring any constituency project fund approved to him by the governor, saying that he organised the meeting so as to tell them what the governor has done to him.

He told the gathering he had identified electrification of Tingno and several other communities as well as empowerment of his electorate with cash and fertilizer to boost agriculture, saying Lamurde electorate have every reason to thank Governor Fintiri for his kind gesture.

He said he had already supplied a truck of fertilizer which will be distributed to dry season farmers in Lamurde on Friday, and called on them to rally round Governor Fintiri to enable him succeed.

Hon. Bauna Myandassa, called on his supporters to vote for PDP at all levels in order to enable it provide more dividends of democracy, appealing to them to forgive each other so as to enable their ruling party move forward.

Speaking at the meeting, the chairmanship candidate of the PDP Lamurde LGC, Hon. Bulus Daniel, commended the member for his tranparency and accountabilty in his representation.

 

In a welcome address, the PDP Chairman Lamurde LGA, Hon. Dimas Bello, said that electorate in the area are not regretting electing their member because he has been representing well.

Hon. Dimas, stated that when the member was given N40million in 2021, he called for meeting of all stakeholders and consulted them on what to do with the money, saying that other places have not been getting such opportunities.

Several other stakeholders who spoke during meeting gave kudos to governor Fintiri, for the approval and pledged their unwavering support to his government as well as the member.

2 VENDORS INJECT MAN WITH PENTOR TO DEATH, DUMP CORPSE IN ADAMAWA RIVER

Two patent medicine vendors, Habu Badiru and Auwal Lawan have confessed to administering pentorline injection on a commercial tricycle operator, Algoni Goni of Uba in Adamawa state to death.

The 27 year old Habu of Askira Uba, Borno state and the 26 year old Lawan of Uba Hildi in Adamawa state respectively confessed that they injected Goni with the overdose of pentor and also strangulated him to death so as carry his new tricycle.

According to them, they killed their victim on the 4th March, 2022, dumped his corpse in a river in Uba, Hong LGA, after which Badiru rode on the tricycle to Mubi so as to sell it.

The suspects narrated that they murdered their victim in order to sell his tricycle and raise the sum of N100, 000 for Habu Badiru, to settle debt.

Narrating the incident to NEWS PLATFORM at the Police headquarters in Adamawa state today, Lawan said that they boarded the tricycle to the house of Habu where they held its rider and now deceased and injected him with pentor.

Lawan added that after injecting him, they also strangulated him as a result of which he died on the spot, and that they later carried the corpse on his shoulder and dumped it in a river in Uba.

He told NEWS PLATFORM that Habu met him on that fateful day and  told him that he was in need of N100, 000 to settle debt, and that they took the tricycle opetator to his house where they killed him.

On his part, Habu narrated that after killing Algoni, he rode on the tricycle to Mubi to sell it, but people refused to buy it due to lack of particulars, saying that he went and packed it at Mararaba Mubi.

Habu stated further that the following morning, he took the tricycle to Mubi for second time for sell, where he decided and called a buyer from Uba, and that on his arrival, he asked him(Habu) how he got the tricycle considering the fact that he is patent medicine vendor.

The suspect said that the man who came to buy the tricycle called the chairman and informed him about it without him knowing that it was the chairman and that the chairman came along side the police where he was apprehended.

When contacted, the image maker of the police command, DSP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, confirmed the arrest and the confession of the suspects, assuring that they will be charged to court as soon as investigation is completed.

2 PATENT MEDICINE VENDORS INJECT MAN WITH PENTOR TO DEATH, DUMP CORPSE IN RIVER

Two patent medicine vendors, Habu Badiru and Auwal Lawan have confessed to administering pentorline injection on a commercial tricycle operator, Algoni Goni of Uba in Adamawa state to death.

The 27 year old Habu of Askira Uba, Borno state and the 26 year old Lawan of Uba Hildi in Adamawa state respectively confessed that they injected Goni with the overdose of pentor and also strangulated him to death so as carry his new tricycle.

According to them, they killed their victim on the 4th March, 2022, dumped his corpse in a river in Uba, Hong LGA, after which Badiru rode on the tricycle to Mubi so as to sell it.

The suspects narrated that they murdered their victim in order to sell his tricycle and raise the sum of N100, 000 for Habu Badiru, to settle debt.

Narrating the incident to NEWS PLATFORM at the Police headquarters in Adamawa state today, Lawan said that they boarded the tricycle to the house of Habu where they held its rider and now deceased and injected him with pentor.

Lawan added that after injecting him, they also strangulated him as a result of which he died on the spot, and that they later carried the corpse on his shoulder and dumped it in a river in Uba.

He told NEWS PLATFORM that Habu met him on that fateful day and  told him that he was in need of N100, 000 to settle debt, and that they took the tricycle opetator to his house where they killed him.

On his part, Habu narrated that after killing Algoni, he rode on the tricycle to Mubi to sell it, but people refused to buy it due to lack of particulars, saying that he went and packed it at Mararaba Mubi.

Habu stated further that the following morning, he took the tricycle to Mubi for second time for sell, where he decided and called a buyer from Uba, and that on his arrival, he asked him(Habu) how he got the tricycle considering the fact that he is patent medicine vendor.

The suspect said that the man who came to buy the tricycle called the chairman and informed him about it without him knowing that it was the chairman and that the chairman came along side the police where he was apprehended.

When contacted, the image maker of the police command, DSP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, confirmed the arrest and the confession of the suspects, assuring that they will be charged to court as soon as investigation is completed.

JUST IN: ADHA SLATES MEDIA SALARY BILL FOR PASSAGE

Adamawa State House of Assembly on Monday, slated a bill for a law to increase the retirement years and other allowences for media workers so as to enhance their condition of the service for third reading.

The unanimous resolution of the members to fix the bill for 3rd reading, followed the presentation, consideration and adoption of the report of the ad hoc committee set up to scrunize the bill.

  

The report which was submitted by the vice chairman of the committee and member representing Verre Constituency, Hon. Abdullahi Umar Yapak, was subsequently considered and adopted during plenary presided by the speaker, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas.

While leading debate on the report, Hon. Yapak, and one of the vibrant lawmaker told his colleagues that the bill is floated to motivate media worker considering the hazard involved in the profession.

The media friendly lawmaker informed the assembly that it is due poor working condition that people are loosing interest in the entire profession, and pleaded with other members to support the third reading of the bill.

He explained that the importance of the media in the society cannot be over-emphasized, and that even the state assembly cannot function effectively without the media.

While in its report, the ad hoc committee headed by Hon. Simon Isa (Song) observed that lack of digitisation of more especially the state owned media outfits in line with the June, 2020 date line is hampering their performance. 

On his part, the former speaker of the assembly, Rt. Hon. Kabiru Mijinyawa(Yola South) threw his weight behind Hon. Yapak and the committee and hammered on the significant role of the media and the need to pass the bill.

After the adoption of the report, the speaker, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, directed the Chairman Rules and Business of the assembly to schedule the bill for third and the next legislative day.

The bill is seeking to increase the retirement years from 35 to 40 by service and 60 to 65 by age and other allowences for media workers so as to enhance their condition of the service for effective performance.

Reacting on the development, cross section of the media practitioners, applauded the effort Rt. Hon. Iya Abbas led assembly as well as the Chairman of the NUJ, Comrade Ishaka Donald Dedan for working round the clock towards ensuring that the bill is passed. 

GUYUK PDP PASSES VOTE OF CONFIDENCE ON FINTIRI OVER LEADERSHIP

Stakeholders of the People's Democratic Party PDP in Guyuk Local Government Area have passed a vote of confidence on Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for his leadership qualities.

The stakeholders also passed a vote of no confidence on the member representing Guyuk Shelleng Federal constituency at the national assembly Mr. Gabion Goroki over his negative comment on governor Fintiri describing it as an act of creating sentiment and disintegration among the party faithful.

The stakeholders announced the decision during a PDP stakeholder meeting held in Guyuk which was  presided over by the party chairman Mr. Afraimu Dankal alongside the transition committee chairman Mr. Solomon Abafras and commissioner for education Mrs Wilbina Jackson among others.

Moving for the vote of confidence the transition committee chairman Guyuk local government council Mr. Solomon Abafras said the decision is necessary considering the giant stride of the governor especially in the areas of health, education and basic needs.

Abafras urged the stakeholders to live up to expectations to ensure the integrity of the party,implore them to disassociate with some members whose intention is to bring sentiment in the ruling People's Democratic Party in the state.

Supporting the vote of confidence the commissioner for education Mr. Wilbina Jackson said governor Fintiri is doing everything possible to reposition the state by providing the required infrastructure and human capital development that would improve the the living standard of the citizens.

The education commissioner who lamented over the recent negative comment by the member representing Guyuk Shelleng federal constituency on governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri in some media outlets described the act as unfortunate and uncalled for.

She called on their teeming supporters  to remain focus and look towards the progress of the party and appeal to those who lost at recent local government primaries to work with the winner towards the success of the PDP.

Speaking earlier, the PDP chairman Guyuk local government area Mr. Afraimu Dankal appeal to the people of the area to remain resolute with the sole aim in moving the party forward adding that he is overwhelmed with the peaceful coexistence among the party faithfuls, urged them to maintain tempo.

While saluting the giant stride of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri's Les administration in the state, the chairman draw the attention of the members on the need to uphold the constitution of the party, advised them to shun sentiment.

In an interview the deputy chief whip Adamawa state house of assembly Mr. Adwawa Donglock commended the stakeholders for passing the vote of confidence on governor Fintiri describing it as timely.

He also called on the people of the and the state in general to rally round the administration of governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri to enable him provide more developmental programmes to the electorate.

Speaking seperately to newsmen at the meeting the organizing Secretary of the PDP Mr. Ceaser Yusuf and women leader Mrs. Kaliya Babasili said they are overwhelmed with the meeting stressing that it will go along way in fostering unity among the members of the party.

They said the essence of passing the vote of confidence on the governor was his leadership style who don't have sentiment in his administration and appeal to the people of the area to continue with their support for more people oriented projects.

HERBALIST DUPES MAN N1.3MILLION AFTER PROMISING HIM N500MILLION FAKE MONEY

A man simply identified as Alhaji Salisu Adamu of Shelleng Local Government Area, Adamawa state has fallen victim of fraud which resulted in the loss of N1.3 million.

Alhaji Salisu was duped N1.3million by a herbalist identified as Alhaji Bala, of Army barracks road in Yola, Adamawa state after his encounter with him in 2021.

Alhaji Bala, had promised to print the whooping sum of N500million fake currency for Alhaji Salisu, and eventually collected N1.3million from him so as to use it in buying animals for sacrifice as well as consulting demons.

Alhaji Salisu, was introduced to the herbalist by a business man known as Ado Mohammed of Sabon Layi in Gombi town, Gombi Local Government Area in the state.

The victim who first came in contact with Ado at Gombi market, briefed him about his quest to get rich and assured him of his readiness to do what it takes to get money.

It was at this point that, Ado informed him about the activities of the herbalist and both arranged to visit him so as to print fake currency for him.

As arranged, Ado and Alhaji Salisu visited the residence of the herbalist located along Army barracks road and requested him to print the money for him.

Alhaji Bala, who agreed to do as requested, took them round his house where he showed them a drum full of N1000 denomination, and assured them that he will print same to Alhaji Salisu, within short period of time.

But after the expiration of the time given to him without seeing the money, Alhaji Salisu, became worried and suspicious of the whole deal and decided to report Ado to the operatives of the state police command attached to SIB.

Ado who was apprehended following the complaint, led the operatives to the residence of the herbalist unknown to them that he had since disappeared and all their effort to trace his whereabout was fruitless.

When arraigned before chief magistrate court I in Yola for crimanal conspiracy and fraud contrary to sections 60 and 317 of the penal code law, the defendant pleaded guilty to offences.

After his plea, the presiding judge, Muhammed Abdullahi Digil, ordered that the defendant be remanded in prison custody and subsequently adjourned the matter to the 30th March, 2022 for corroboration and summary trial as prayed by the prosecutor, Inspector Nurudeen Abubakar.

While speaking to NEWS PLATFORM, Ado narrated that there was a time that he gave the herbalist the sum of N300, 000, in order to print N40million for him so as to boost his business. 

He said that after he had waited for long time without the money materialising, he stormed the herbalist's residence but was informed that he (Ado) had black demons and that the demons will not in anyway allow him(the herbalist) to print money.

Ado explained that he took Alhaji Salisu to the herbalist in good fate so that he will try his luck, saying that he thought Alhaji Salisu's demons will give permission to the herbalist so as to print the money he demanded.

COURT FREEZES NUADSS BANK ACCT OVER DIVERSION OF N5MILLION BY PRESIDENT

Upper Area Court II sitting in Yola, Adamawa State on Friday, ordered the freezing of bank account belonging to the National Union of Adamawa State Students (NUADSS) over alleged diversion of over N5million by its president, Comrade Nuruddeen Abubakar.

The court ordered the freezing of NUADSS' account number: 1002695409 domiciled in UBA to restrain Com Nuruddeen, from accessing less than N3million balance in the account pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice.

The order was sequel to an ex-parte application in a suit No.UAC2Y/CV/32/2022, filed by 14 Exco of the union where they prayed the court to freeze the account over gross misconduct and misappropriation of funds by their boss.

Equally, the exco urged Hon. Daniel John led upper area court to compel the defendant/respondent to account for all the monies he had diverted as well as refer the union's account to external auditors for auditing.

Hon. Daniel John had while ruling, granted the reliefs sought and subsequently adjourned the matter to the 17th March, 2022 for mention.

In an affidavit deposed to by one of the exco, Mohammad Kamal Mohammad, a copy of which was obtained by NEWS PLATFORM, said that as at September, 2019, the union had N10million in its account.

It explained that the exco formally withdrew the sum of 2million which was used in carrying out some of their activities, and that since then, the president had been tempering with the students resources to the extend of diverting over N5million.

It said that the available balance in the account at the moment is less than N3million which is supposed to be N8million since they withdrew N2million only.

It further alleged that the statement of account they had obtained revealed that the president had transfered over N2million into his personal account apart from other withrawals from time to time.

LG ELECTION: ADSIEC TO SCREEN CHAIRMEN, VICE NEXT WEEK

Ahead Local Government Councils election slated for April 9th, 2022, the Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC) has fixed Monday and Tuesday next week for the screening of chairmen and vice chairmen.

The screening timetable released by its Chairman, Alhaji Isa Shettima, and made availabe to NEWS PLATFORM on Thursday by its Information Officer, Innocent Daniel, said that the exercise will commence on the 14th to 15th March, 2022.

According to the commission, chairmen and vice chairmen from Northern/Central Senatorial Zone A which comprises Madagali, Michika, Mubi South, Mubi North, Maiha, Hong, Gombi, Song, Girei and Fufore are to be screened on Monday and Tuesday.

It added that the Southern Senatorial Zone B which has Toungo, Ganye, Jada, Mayo Belwa, Muman, Demsa, Lamurde, Guyuk, Shelleng, Yola North, and Yola South are also expected to be screened on the 14th and 15th March, respectively.