EID-EL-FITR: CP ORDERS ROUND-THE-CLOCK VISIBILITY PATROLS IN ADAMAWA

Adamawa State Commissioner of Police, Sikiru K. Akande, has assured the citizens of adequate security as Muslims Umma celebrate 2022 eid-el-fitr.

To this end, the CP ordered the Deputy Commissioner of Police Department of Operation to coordinate and ensure all the Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and Operational commanders lead Sallah celebration security operation. 

According to him, the officers and men are to ensure high visibility and confidence building patrols around the eid grounds, venues of the celebrations, residential areas and public resort to prevent infiltration of bad eggs.

CP Akande in a statement by the image maker of the command, DSP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, and made available to NEWS PLATFORM, said that the officers are to initiate and implement well-coordinated crime prevention strategies and ensure round-the-clock visibility patrols towards peaceful Sallah celebrations.

He added that the command has put in place adequate security measures to protect citizens, ensure hitch free activities lined-up for celebration and to prevent any act capable of breaking down law and order before, during and after the celebration. 

While cautioning officers to display high level of professionalism, he called on faithful to go about the celebrations in the most peaceful and law abiding manner and  report any suspicious person(s) around their neighborhoods to the nearest police station or call the following emergency numbers:08089671313, 08036617428

CP Sikiru K. Akande, congratulated Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, and the entire people of the state on the occasion of the Sallah celebration.

           

WOMAN HIRES KIDS, PAYS N6,000 TO STEAL, VANDALISE CO-WIFE's PROPERTY

Criminal Area Court I sitting in Yola, Adamawa state has ordered the remand of a housewife, Monica James, and 3 kids in prison custody and remand home respectively for housebreaking and theft.

The order followed the arraignment of the accused persons before the court for criminal conspiracy, housebreaking, theft and being in possession of stolen property.

The offenses, according to the prosecution, contravened sections 60, 347, 276, and 311 of the state penal code law, 2018. 

Monica, a nursing mother who resides in Jambutu Nyakore was alleged to have paid the sum of N6, 000.00 to Haruna Abubakar, 13, Maryam Mohammed 12, and Hauwa Mohammed, 14 to steal and vandalize the property of her co-wife, Esther James.

While Monica, Maryam, and Hauwa pleaded guilty to the allegation, Haruna, the only male denied committing the offence. Haruna said"I didn't enter the room. It was Hauwa and Maryam who entered through the window".

He narrated thus;" It was Monica and Hauwa who went and sold the stolen wrappers and other property after the operation. I was given N1, 000 only as my share".

NEWS PLATFORM gathered that the kids allegedly broke into Esther's room and carted away 13 wrappers, boxes, kits, a pot, 2 measures of rice, 2 measures of beans, Maggi, palm oil, and vandalized other property valued N166, 000.

According to the prosecutor, Corpral Mohammed Ismail, the incident occured on the 22nd April, 2022, at the time Esther James, the complainant left for Chigari in Fufore LGA.

Ismail added that 10 wrappers among others were recovered and  urged the court to adjourn the matter to enable him call a witness to corroborate the plea of 3 defendants and testify against 1 other defendant who pleaded not guilty.

The presiding judge, Hon. Mathias Nuhu, said that the court will admit the defendants to bail if they have reasonable sureties, and adjourned the matter for hearing and summary trial.

ADAMAWA EMIRATE COUNCIL SUSPENDS DISTRICT HEAD OF JIMETA, BABA PARIS

Adamawa Emirate Council has suspended the District Head of Jimeta, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Baba Paris.

The emirate council appointed interim leadership headed by the Ward Head of Demsawo, Alhaji Muhammadu Jauro Baba.

A letter to that effect by the Secretary of the Council, Khalil M. Kawu, said that the appointment is with immediate effect.

ADAMAWA EMIRATE SUSPENDS DISTRICT HEAD OF JIMETA, BABA PARIS

Adamawa Emirate Council has suspended the District Head of Jimeta, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Baba Paris.

The emirate council appointed interim leadership headed by the Ward Head of Demsawo, Alhaji Muhammadu Jauro Baba.

A letter to that effect by the Secretary of the Council, Khalil M. Kawu, said that the appointment is with immediate effect.

I SET MY WIFE ABLAZE SO THAT NO MAN WILL ADMIRE HER- HUSBAND CONFESSES

A jealous husband has been arraigned before Chief Magistrate Court I in Yola, Adamawa state for alleged trespass, causing grievious hurt and an attempt to commit murder.

The accused, Kwaryanga Reuben, who hails from Guyuk town in Local Government Area, was subsequently remanded in police custody after he admitted setting his wife ablaze as contained in FIR read to him.

He was arraigned before Chief Magistrate Mohammed Abdullahi Digil, on Three (3) count charges contrary to sections 334, 225 and 201 of the penal code law by Inspector Sawe Nicholas.

NEWS PLATFORM learnt that the defendant trespassed into the house where his his divorced wife, Janet John was renting on the 8th April, 2022, and set ablaze.

It was gathered that he carried a gallon containing a petrol and matches and tiptoed to where she was sleeping within the compound around 1:00am on the fateful day and set her ablaze after poured petrol on her.

Janet, who sustained a grievious and life threatening injuries all over her body, is currently receiving treatment at a hospital.

NEWS PLATFORM learnt that after burning his divorced wife whom he accused of infidelity, Kwaryanga, eventually joined people in sympathising with her after the incident.

While in court, the defendant confessed thus; "I set her ablaze because she is my wife". I did not set her ablaze in order to kill her, but to deform her so that no man will admire her again".

"We ended our 7-year old marriage about 3 years ago due to her extra marital affair. I caught her having affair with men on several occasions as a result of which I sent her packing", he further narrated.

He said," We were living apart, but later when we resolved that she should return to her matrimonial home. While trying to ensure she returns, I found out that she was still going out with men".

"She was not faithful, and I became fade up; hence, my decision to burn her so as deform or disfigure", Kwaryanga further confesses.

After the defendant's guilt plea, the prosecutor, Inspector Sawe, applied that the defendant be remanded in police custody.

The court granted his application and ordered the remand of the defendant and adjourned the matter to the 1st June, 2022 to enable police complete investigation.

JUST IN: ADHA DECLARES HON.DEPOLIS' SEAT VACANT FOR DEFECTING TO APC

Adamawa State House of Assembly has just declared the seat of the member representing Michika constituency, Hon. Joseph Ayuba Kwada, vacant for defecting to APC. NEWS PLATFORM can report.

Hon. Kwada had over the weekend in Michika decamped to the opposition APC from PDP and cited injustice as to the reason behind his action.

Hon. Kwada known as the Depolis was the third legislator to cross carpet to other political parties in the state.

It could be recalled that the members representing Mayo Belwa and Mubi South, Hon. Ibrahim Musa Italiya (ADC) and Hon. Umar Musa Bororo(APC) recently defected to APC and PDP respectively. 

The Speaker of the House declared the seat of the member vacant following a constitutional matter to that effect by Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo(Numan). 

Hon. Mackondo cited section 109(1) of the 1999 constitution where he informed the assembly that any member who decamp to other political party without any reason his seat should be declared vacant.

After declaring the embattled member's seat vacant, the assembly however adjourned its sitting to the 1st August, 2022.

JUST IN: ADHA DECLARES HON.DEPOLIS' SEAT VACANT FOR DEFECTING TO APC

Adamawa State House of Assembly has just declared the seat of the member representing Michika constituency, Hon. Joseph Ayuba Kwada, vacant for defecting to APC. NEWS PLATFORM can report.

Hon. Kwada had over the weekend in Michika decamped to the opposition APC from PDP and cited injustice as to the reason behind his action.

Hon. Kwada known as the Depolis was the third legislator to cross carpet to other political parties in the state.

It could be recalled that the members representing Mayo Belwa and Mubi South, Hon. Ibrahim Musa Italiya (ADC) and Hon. Umar Musa Bororo(APC) recently defected to APC and PDP respectively. 

The Speaker of the House declared the seat of the member vacant following a motion to that effect by Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo(Numan). 

Hon. Mackondo cited section 109(1) where he told the assembly that any member who defected to other political party the speaker should declare his seat vacant.

The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, who presided over the sitting, declared his seat vacant and adjourned the sitting to 1st June, 2022.

ADHA PASSES BILL TO INCREASE RETIREMENT YRS OF JUDICIARY STAFF

Adamawa State House of Assembly has passed a bill for a law to increase the retirement years of the judiciary staff in the state.

The passage of the bill followed the consideration and adoption of the report of the House Committee on Judiciary and Entrepreneurship Development presented by its Chairman,  Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo(Numan).

The bill seeks to provide for a law to increase the retirement years of the staff with a view to securing the professional position of magistrates, judges, law officers and other legal officers employed in the state.

The committee told the assembly that the bill will guarantee the impartial exercise of judicial function and consequently allow every person to have confidence in more particularly the judiciary and the justice system in general.

According to the committee, increasing the years of service of the magistrates, judges, law officers or legal officers can ensure job security.

It added that it therefore serves as a consequence of judicial independence, more especially to the role of judges and their subordinates in the judicial process and implies that the judges must be above any interest and free from pressure of work.

"The effective and efficient performance of the judicial officers, law officers or legal officers requires expertise with vast knowledge and experience in the administration of justice; hence, the need for more years to prepare and deliver more",  the committee added.

It said that the legislation will lead to professionalism, promote rule of law and the administration of justice and consequently increase the hope of a common man in the judiciary.

After the adoption of the report, the member representing Verre constituency, Hon. Abdullahi Umar Yapak, moved for the suspension of House Standing Order 74 for accelerated passage of the bill and granted as moved.

The speaker, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, who presided over the sitting, directed clerk a clean copy for Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri's assent after 3rd reading following a motion by the majority leader, Hon. Hammantukur Yettisuri(Jada Mbulo).

MAN PARDONED BY ADAMAWA CJ SENTENCED 15 YRS FOR ANOTHER THEFT

Barely 2 months after he was pardoned by the Adamawa State Chief Judge for theft, a 19 yearl old man, Mubarak Yuguda, has been convicted and sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for another theft.

Mubarak was among 34 inmates discharged by Hon. Justice Nathan Musa, when the CJ's Jail Delivery Committee visited Ganye correctional center in early February, 2022.

The young man who was set free after he spent several months in Ganye prison custody, invaded a house at Unguwan Maiduguri in Ganye town on the 27th March, 2022 and carted away foodstuff and empty buckets.

NEWS PLATFORM gathered that Mubarak invaded the house around 10:00 am when everybody left for work and stole bags of rice, maize, empty buckets among others valued N170.

He was sighted while packing the household items in a nearby uncompleted building where he was re-arrested, investigated and arraigned before Upper Area Ganye on the 29th March, 2022.

He was arraigned before the court by the prosecutor,  Inspector Moses Detso, for the alleged offence of "theft in a dwelling house" which contravenes section 279 of the penal code law.

When the First Information Report was read to him, the convict admitted committing the offence after which the matter was adjourned to the 21st April, 2022, to enable the prosecution call corroborative witness.

After the testimony of the PW1 during the court's resumed sitting on the 21st March, 2022, the prosecution closed its case after which the presiding judge, Hon. Mohammed Baba Hammanjoda, framed a charge against the convict of which he maintained his earlier plea.

It was at this jucture that the court in suit number UACG/CR/FI/38/2022 convicted the defendant and sentenced him to 15 years in prison with alternative fine of N150, 000.

SAD: GIRL,15 BEATS 85 YR OLD WOMAN TO DEATH FOR BEWITCHING HER

A 15 year old girl, Happy David who confessed to beating an 85 year old woman to death has been remanded in prison custody.

Adamawa State Chief Magistrate Court I sitting in Yola, ordered the remand of the girl after she had admitted beating the deceased, Gama Jatau of Tambo community in Girei Local Government Area to death.

The accused was arraigned before Chief Magistrate Abdullahi Muhammed Digil on a count of murder, an offence contrary to section 191 of the Penal Code Law, Adamawa 2018.

Happy of the same address allegedly perpetrated the heinous crime on the 8th April, 2022.

NEWS PLATFORM gathered that the defendant who armed herself with a stick, stormed the residence of the deceased by 1:00pm on the fateful day and beat her up after she had accused her of witcthraft.

Happy was said to have beaten up late Gama for allegedly bewitching her and being behind series of her sicknesses; hence, her decision to teach her a lesson.

The victim was rushed to hospital in Jabbi Lamba, Girei LGA where she was pronounced dead.

When arraigned before the court by the prosecutor, Inspector Naomi Hassan, the defendant pleaded guilty after which the prosecutor applied for the adjourment of the matter.

Thereafter, the court presided by Digil adjourned the case to the 26th May, 2022 and ordered the police to complete investigation and send case file to DPP for legal advice.

SAD: GIRL,15 BEATS 85 YR OLD WOMAN TO DEATH FOR BEWITCHING HER

 

A 15 year old girl, Happy David who confessed to beating an 85 year old woman to death has been remanded in prison custody.

Adamawa State Chief Magistrate Court I sitting in Yola, ordered the remand of the girl after she had admitted beating the deceased, Gama Jatau of Tambo community in Girei Local Government Area to death.

The accused was arraigned before Chief Magistrate Abdullahi Muhammed Digil on a count of murder, an offence contrary to section 191 of the Penal Code Law, Adamawa 2018.

Happy of the same address allegedly perpetrated the heinous crime on the 8th April, 2022.

NEWS PLATFORM gathered that the defendant who armed herself with a stick, stormed the residence of the deceased by 1:00pm on the fateful day and beat her up after she had accused her of witcthraft.

Happy was said to have beaten up late Gama for allegedly bewitching her and being behind series of her sicknesses; hence, her decision to teach her a lesson.

The victim was rushed to hospital in Jabbi Lamba, Girei LGA where she was pronounced dead.

When arraigned before the court by the prosecutor, Inspector Naomi Hassan, the defendant pleaded guilty after which the prosecutor applied for the adjourment of the matter.

Thereafter, the court presided by Digil adjourned the case to the 26th May, 2022 and ordered the police to complete investigation and send case file to DPP for legal advice.

ADHA LEGISLATOR DEFECTS TO APC..DECLARES FOR MICHIKA/MADAGALI

Serving Member representing Michika constituency at the Adamawa state House of Assembly, Hon. Joseph Ayuba Kwada(Depolis) has defected to the opposition All Progressives Congress(APC).

Hon. Depolis was elected under the platform of the ruling PDP during 2019 general election and decided to cross carpet to APC due to what he described as injustice by his former party.

Announcing his defection to APC at Civic Center in Michika LGA, on Saturday, Hon. Ayuba Kwada, said that he is happy to have returned to his former house, saying that he is now a full fledged member of APC.

He told them that he called all the leaders of the party in Michika and Madagali so as to formally announce his defection as well as declare his intention to contest for the seat of Michika/Madagali at the House of Representatives.

The legislator expressed optimism that victory is sure with their support, and that he is considering himself as winner of the seat due to the kind of support he had received.

Hon. Kwada, explained that he dumped PDP for APC due to injustice meted to him for the past 3 years, saying that he has not been taking part in any decision and denied several opportunities.

Hon. Joseph Ayuba Kwada, disclosed that he is the only politician in Michika who has projects across political wards, adding that no politician can wallk freely in Michika without security like him because of his transparency and accountability.

In his remarks, the Minority Leader of the Assembly, Hon. Mohammed Mutawali(Girei) who was represented by Hon. Abubakar Isa(Shelleng), congratulated the member for his timely decision to join APC.

He said that Hon. Kwada, was in APC and because of one reason or the other, he defected to PDP, saying that they are happy to witness his return to his former party which he built, assuring him that APC Legislators will carry him along in the scheme of things.

Speaking while receiving him, the Chairman of APC in the State, Alhaji Ibrahim Bilal who was represented by Deputy Chairman, Mr. Samaila Taddawus, urged him to feel at home and contest for any elective post of his choice.

Speaking while issuing membership card to the Member, the Chairman APC Michika LGA, Deasco Wodupe, said that the party and its teeming supporters are extremely happy for the return of the Lawmaker.

The Chairman assured the Legislator that the party will do everything possible towards ensuring that his ambition becomes a reality, saying that "it is today that we know that there is APC in Michika".

Alhaji Mamman Nasir, Financial Secretary APC Michika LGA, described the member as a credible, trusted, humble and detribalised leader par excellence, saying they had elected several members but none of them had exhibited good attributes him.

On his part, the PRO APC Madagali LGA, Alhaji Ibrahim Bahago, stated that they have been hearing good news about the member, and assured him of the readiness of the electorate in Madagali LGA to vote for him.

In a goodwill message, a Stakeholder, Vandi Maikyau, told the crowd that initially he was not an APC Member, but that he has joined the winning party because of the defection of the member and pledged to mobilise support for him.

A Youth Leader in Michika Central, Nuru Danyaro, said that he is not in any political party, but that himself and youth in Michika LGA are ready to support the member towards his victory.

Some of the Members of the Assembly who graced the event; include Hon. Isa Yahaya(Maiha), Hon. Abdullahi Ahmadu(Leko Koma), Hon. Alhassan Hammanjoda(Ganye), Hon. Abdullahi Umar Nyako(Toungo), Hon. Shuaibu Dan Musa(Mubi North), Hon. Shuaibu Babas(Fufore Gurin), Hon Abubakar Isa(Shelleng).

GANYE COURT JAILS MAN 17 YRS FOR STEALING WRAPPERS, OTHERS

 

An Upper Area Court Ganye in Adamawa State has convicted and sentenced a 33 year old man, Abdullahi Amadu, to 17 years imprisonment for theft in dwelling house and mischief.

The court presided by Hon. Mohammed Baba Hammanjoda, sentenced Abdullahi who hails from Gangtung Tappare, a community in Ganye Local Government Area. 

Abdullahi, who was convicted for theft in dwelling house and mischief contrary to sections 318 and 379 of the penal code law, was however discharged on the offence of house breaking.

While he was given an option of N150, 000 and N25, 000 fine respectively, the convict was equally ordered to pay the sum of N30, 000 compensation being value of the window he had destroyed.

The convict invaded the residence of one Halidu Umar of Gangtung Tappare on the 27th March, 2022 and carted away 15 sets of wrappers, a bag and a matress among others.

NEWS PLATFORM gathered that he was arrested in Ganye town in the process of selling those items on the same date after a tip off to the police, and that the security were able to recover all the stolen items.

During Abdullahi's arraignment on the 29th March, 2022, the prosector, Inspector Moses Detso, in suit number UACG/CR/FI/37/2022, applied that the First Information Report be read to the defendant of which he pleaded guilty.

After the convict's plea, the prosecutor prayed the court to adjourn the case to enable him call corroborative witness as a result of which the matter was adjourned to the 21st April, 2022.

At its resumed sitting and after the testimony of the prosecution's witness, the convict pleaded guilty to the charges framed against him by the court.

It was at this juncture that the court convicted and sentenced him accordingly following an application for summary trial by the prosecution.

ADAMAWA ASSEMBLY APC CAUCUS MOBILISE N25M TO BUY GUBER FORM FOR NAMDAS

As a mark of support for the gubernatorial ambition of the member representing Toungo, Ganye, Jada and Mayo Belwa federal constituency, Abdulrazak Namdas, the APC caucus at the Adamawa state House of Assembly from Ganye Chiefdom, senior citizens of the Chiefdom and Namdas support group have mobilized the sum of N25 million to obtain Gubernatorial nomination and expression of interest forms for the lawmaker.

The three lawmakers from the Chiefdom are; Abdullahi Ahmed Manager member representing Leko Koma constituency, Abdullahi Umar Nyako representing Toungo constituency and Alhassan Hammanjoda representing Ganye constituency.

Spokesman of the three groups and member representing Ganye state constituency in Adamawa State House of assembly, Alhassan Hammanjoda said the move shows that Namdas' ambition is not an individual aspiration but a collective one.

"We the APC members, Adamawa State House of Assembly from Ganye Chiefdom, Ganye, Jada and Toungo constituencies, in collaboration with Namdas support group and senior citizens in the Chiefdom wish to declare our total support to Hon. Abdulrazak Sa'ad Namdas aspiration for the office of the governor in Adamawa State under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

"In view of the above, we willingly contributed the sum of twenty five million naira only (N25,000,000) to enable him purchase the governorship nomination form," he said.

While making case on the need of other zones to reciprocate the gesture of the Chiefdom in supporting them from time immemorial, Hammanjoda said, "the Chiefdom has never produced a governor in the history of Adamawa State apart from the three months tenure of Alhaji Bamanga Tukur in Gongola State under NPN."

He also eulogized the leadership attributes of the lawmaker saying that, "Hon. Namdas has the capacity to occupy the number one seat in Adamawa State.

He added that Hon Namdas has distinguished himself where he is serving as the member representing Mayo Belwa, Jada, Ganye and Toungo at the national assembly and that his performance is unprecedented.

"In view of the above, we are calling on all APC family of course, the people of Adamawa State to support Namdas' aspiration to be the next governor of Adamawa State come 2023. We are assuring you that Namdas will never disappoint you. And with him, the desired Adamawa State of our dream is achievable."

Thanking the groups for the gesture, and show of love to his aspiration, Namdas said the gesture represents a bold move by the Chiefdom to support one of its own.

Namdas who was represented by his senior legislative aide, Hussain Sanda thanked them for the olive branch extended to him adding that they will never regret supporting him.

He said the fact that many people came together to mobilize funds for the purchase of the gubernatorial form indicated that the aspiration of Namdas is not an individual but a collective dream.

Namdas thanked them for the spiritedness, love and brotherhood to him adding that he will not fritter away such confidence if elected.

BREAKING: FCE YOLA MTG STIFLES GOVERNING COUNCIL ON FAKE EMPLOYMENT INVESTIGATION

Caught in the middle of employment scam, the Management of the Federal College of Education Yola, Adamawa State, has dared the College Governing Council by taking deliberate moves to frustrate its decision to investigate the saga, NEWS PLATFORM can report.

The institution is at the center of a recruitment scandal exposed by two online newspaper reports recently.

NEWS PLATFORM and PR Nigeria reports revealed the alleged offer of over 1000 fake employment letters to ‘paying’ members of the public by the institution between November 2020 to early 2022.

 The Management of the institution is also accused of documentation and issuance of staff identification cards to the 1000 persons issued employment letters, without a Federal Government waiver and in total violation of due employment procedures.

Following the revelation by the online publication, the College Governing Council at its last meeting on 31st March, 2022, directed the constitution of an investigative committee with fact findings mission bordering on the alleged fake employment and documentation.

In an apparent move to frustrate the investigation and in what could also be described as “being a judge of your own case” the College Acting Provost, Mr. Johnson B. Malgwa constituted a 4-man    investigative Committee comprising members of the College Core Management, some of whom are fingered to be part of employment racketeering syndicate as members.

The NEWS PLATFORM further gathered that, the Establishment Secretary, whose office is accused of the documentation of the fake employment offers was made the Secretary of the fact finding committee.

The appointment letter seen by our report reveals the membership of the Committee as follows: Aisha M, Kadiri- (Deputy Provost) as Chairman, Maryam B. Ribadu (College Librarian)- Member, Ahmed Mohammed (College Bursar)-Member, Aishatu Mormoni (Establishment Secretary) – Secretary.

Investigation further reveals that the Committee which was mandated to submit report before the 6th March, 2022 is yet to hold a single meeting up to the time of filling in this report.

The Chairman of the Committee has not responded to questions forwarded to her on why the Committee has not been able to carry out the directives of the College Governing Board.

The Acting Provost, Mr. Johnson B. Malgwa when contacted was not ready to also confirm or deny whether the Committee had concluded findings and submitted report.

18 YR OLD STEALS RABBITS, FOWLS, DUCKS TO SELL...BUY CLOTHES FOR 6 SIBLINGS

An 18 year old, Usman Hassan is to spend 3 years in prison for stealing 2 rabbits, 6 fowls, 2 ducks and half carton of fish in Yola, Adamawa state. 

Hon. Ibrahim Musa Ulenda of the Upper Area Court 4 convicted and sentenced Usman of Rumde Baru in Yola North Local Government Area, after he admitted committing the offence.

Usman was given option of N50, 000 fine and also ordered to pay N30,000 compensation.

When arraigned before the court by the prosecutor, Inspector Coleman Micheal, on Tuesday, the convict pleaded guilty as charged.

According to the First Information Report(FIR) tendered in court by the prosecutor, the convict committed the offence on the 16th April, 2022.

Usman, a Labourer confessed that he had engaged himself in the act in order to raise money to buy clothes for himself and siblings.

He narrated that his father had divorced his mother with many children, and that presently, they do not know the whereabout of their father.

He added that their mother is poor and could not be able to buy clothes for them to celebrate Sallah; hence, his decision to steal in order to raise money to buy clothes for Sallah.

WE STOLE PHONES DURING SWEARING OF LG CHAIRMEN TO BUY CLOTHES- 2 TEENAGERS

Two teenagers, Halilu Sajo and Zanuri Mohammed have confessed to stealing phones during swearing in ceremony of the newly elected LGCs Chairmen in Adamawa state.

The teenagers said that they stole peoples' handsets during the event held at the Ribadu square last week in order raise money to buy clothes.

NEWS PLATFORM gathered that Halilu and Mohammed hail in Jimeta, Yola North LGA, who were arrested during the event, pleaded guilty to "criminal conspiracy and theft".

The duo made the confession when they were charged before Criminal Area Court I in Yola in connection to offence.

Both were arraigned before the court by Corporal Mohammed Ismail on behalf of the commissioner of police where he pleaded with the court to try them summarily since both of them had admitted perpetuating the offence.

Cpl Ismail told the court that the defendants and now convicts stole 3 handsets during the event.

The court presided by Hon. Mathias Nuhu, granted the application where he convicted and sentenced them to 8 months in prison each or pay an alternative fine of N50, 000.

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TRAGEDY: MAN POURS PETROL ON WIFE, SETS HER ABLAZE IN ADAMAWA

Adamawa State Police Command has confirmed apprehending a middle-age man, Kuryanga accused of setting his wife, Janet John ablaze, while asleep.

The image maker of the police command, DSP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, confirmed the arrest of the accused to NEWS PLATFORM on Sunday, adding that the suspects is being investigated at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Yola.

He assured that the command will ensure that justice is done to the victim who is currently receiving treatment.

Kuryanga of Guyuk town in Guyuk Local Government Area allegedly burnt his estranged ablaze wife on Thursday last week, and eventually joined people in sympathising with her while on her sick bed.

He was alleged to have carried a container with petrol and matches and tiptoed to where she was sleeping within their compound in the dead of night and perpetrated the heinous crime.

The jealous husband poured the petrol on her and struck the matches and took to his heels leaving her in flames, and that it took the prompt intervention of neighbours to put off the fire.

NEWS PLATFORM learnt that the court ended their 7-year old marriage about 3 years ago due to the accused's violent behaviour towards her, and that since then, the man had been threatening her life and those of her suitors.

2023: NAMDAS ENDS CONSULTATIONS, THANKS ADAMAWA FOR SUPPORT

A Gubernatorial hopeful under the banner of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdulrazak Namdas has concluded his state wide consultations with local government and ward excos of the party ahead of gubernatorial primaries slated for May.

Namdas who kick-started the statewide consultation tour about a month ago was in Mubi North, Mubi South and Maiha LGAs Saturday where he was recieved by a mamooth crowd of party executives, youth and women in all the areas visited.

Expressing happiness for the overwhelming and unconditional show of support, solidarity and goodwill, Namdas said he was astounded by the turnout of people during the consultation visits.

He particularly thanked women, youth, party excos and his campaign team for their show of goodwill and immense support during the energy sapping activity.

The gubernatorial hopeful who is the incumbent lawmaker representing Toungo, Ganye, Jada and Mayo Belwa federal constituency in the house of representatives, said the reason for the state wide tour is to confer with the LG and ward executives of the party being the leaders of the party.

"I used the opportunity to interact with the delegates and party executives across 226 wards and LGs of the state and they are very appreciative of the visit," he said.

He noted that the visit also showcases the respect he has for the party exco who are the leaders of the party, adding that from the interaction, consultations and frank talks he had with them, he is optimistic of their support during the party primaries.

"The party excos are our leaders and as loyal party man I deemed it fit to meet them one on one in order to talk to them about my aspiration, seek their support and guidance as my leaders and that has paid premiums," he said.

He said he is currently working with other like-minded stakeholders in order to ensure all party exco vote in the coming gubernatorial primary election.

Also appreciating Adamawa people for their solidarity during the state wide consultation tour, a former permanent secretary in Adamawa State civil service, Alfred Kerry said he could not thank the people enough for the overwhelming show of love they extended to the Namdas campaign train.

"I'm overwhelmed by the massive support and goodwill of the people. In each LGA we visited, we witnessed a mamooth crowd who came out to recieve him and I'm sure this is because of his performance in house of representatives, his candour, and transparent conduct.

"We are witnesses to his excellent performance in the four local governments he represents in the house of representatives and because of that a lot of people came out to receive him wholeheartedly without any strings attached.

"What we witnessed in Maiha today was marvelous because of the number of women and youth who turned out to recieve him. As a youth, youths and women have accepted him not only because he is young but because of his track record and the promises he made in areas of empowerment, job opportunities and the promise that he will carry everybody along," he said.

Also speaking, Ahmadu Fons Wangubi, Namdas immediate predecessor in Nigeria's house of representatives said he is optimistic that if election is a game of popularity Namdas will fly the party's flag in May.

"Well among the aspirants, Namdas is the only one that has gone to the 21 local governments to dialogue with the people. Based on the analysis we made, he is the most acceptable aspirant and I have no doubt if free and fair election is conducted he will carry the day.

"The massive turn out of youth and women is indicative of his victory come May," he said.

Also speaking, Hon Umar Abdulkarim, former member Nassarawo Binyeri State constituency in Mayo Belwa local government similarly expressed confidence of Namdas' victory as all permutations are in his favor.

He noted that considering the people who are supporting Namdas aspiration coupled with his massive grassroot appeal, his victory at the party primaries is only a matter of time.

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MADAGALI LAWMAKER DECLARES INTEREST TO SEEK RE-ELECTION

The Member representing Madagali constituency at the Adamawa state House of Assembly, Hon. Haruna Jilantikiri, on Saturday, formally declared his interest to seek second term of office come 2023.

Hon. Jilantikiri, who is the present member representing Madagali constituency, is seeking re-election under the platform of the ruling Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) in the state.

Speaking while declaring his interest at Madagali LGC Secretariat, Hon. Jilantikiri, said that the primary reason behind the event was to inform them about his intention to run for 2nd term.

Hon. Jilantikiri, told the gathering that he was there to seek for their favour to declare his interest so as to go out and canvass for votes ahead of 2023 general election.

He pledged his 100 percent support and loyalty to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, in order to enable him continue to develop educational sector, pay school fees for their children provide infrastructure for citizens.

In his remarks, the Member representing Mubi South constituency, Hon. Musa Umar Bororo, assured the gathering that Mubi is solidly behind Governor Fintiri, and set to returned Fintiri, for 2nd term.

Hon. Bororo, reiterated the readiness of Mubi to produce bloc votes for Fintiri, even more that Madagali considering his developmental strides in the state, and pleaded with the electorate to ensure the returned of Hon. Jilantikiri.

Also speaking, the Executive Chairman Madagali LGC, Hon. Rev. Andrawus Gadzama, said that Madagali can not afford to disappoint Governor Fintiri, saying that all eyes are on them, and what they can do to ensure the returned of Fintiri and the member.

Rev. Andrawus, applauded the legislator for lobbying for the infrastructural development in Madagali and the entire state, and assured the member of their readiness to re-elect him.

On their part, the former Chairman Transition Committee Madagali LGC, Hon. Abdullahi Duda and Hon. Daniel Ijafu, said that Madagali LGA is a home of PDP and said that there is no vacancy in Madagali constituency.

In a welcome address, the PDP Chairman Madagali LGA, Hon. Ibrahim Zadaku, said that the party and its supporters are happy to witness the declaration of the member, and promised to support him.

BREAKING: ADAMAWA ASSEMBLY CREATES 22 NEW DISTRICTS

The Adamawa State House of Assembly has just passed a bill for the creation of the total number of 22 new districts out of 97 communities who submitted memoranda. NEWS PLATFORM can report.

The new districts created include; Nassarawo Abba and Karewa in Yola North LGA, Lamorde, Nasarawo and Yadafa in Mubi South LGA, Mildu (Mildu Shalmi) in Madagali LGA, Garum (Tapare), Serkum(Gurum-Nongvan) in Ganye LGA, Gangzamanu, Mayo Duken and Kogin Baba in Toungo LGA.

Others are; Vomni, Kilbawo and Mbangan Tiren in Jada LGA, Numan and Wayam in Numan LGA, Kawon Dowaya, Mbula Penda(Kulasala)Dili, Bilachi and Sabon Pegi in Demsa LGA and Zakawon(Boshikiri) in Guyuk LGA.

The creation of the districts followed a motion for the third reading of the bill by the Majority Leader, Hon. Hammantukur Yettisuri(Jada Mbulo) and seconded by the Minority Leader, Hon. Mohammed Mutawali(Girei).

 

During the plenary, the Member representing Guyuk constituency, Hon. Adwawa Donglock, in pursuance to order 81 sub 4 of the Assembly, asked his colleagues to delet Boshikiri from Lafiya District in Lamurde LGA.

It was as a result of the order that the legislators unanimously deleted Boshikiri from Lafiya District in Lamurde LGA, and resolved that Boshikiri community is now the headquarters of Zakawon district in Guyuk LGA as sought by Guyuk Legislator.

The creation of additional districts followed the consideration and adoption as amended the report of Ad Hoc Committee for the creation of new districts during Tuesday plenary session.

The assembly during its sitting on Tuesday, adopted the committee's report entitled, "The report of the Ad-hoc committee on a bill for a law to create districts for Adamawa state of Nigeria and to repeal the Adamawa state creation of districts law 1992".

The report was presented by the Chairman of the committee and the Majority Leader and Member representing Jada Mbulo constituency, Hon. Hammantukur Yettisuri.

NEWS PLATFORM recalled that the committee received 97 memoranda from various communities seeking the creation of additional districts out of which 22 communities were successful.

After the passage of the bill, the speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, directed the clerk to prepare a clean copy of the bill for Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri's assent.

I'M IN THE RACE TO BRING NEEDED DEVT FOR NORTHERN SENATORIAL ZONE- NGGILARI

Former Governor of Adamawa State, Barr. Bala James Nggilari, has accepted to join the race for Adamawa Northern Senatorial zone, declaring that he is in the race to bring needed development for the zone.

In his acceptance message made available to NEWS PLATFORM, Nggilari said, "I am giving my self into the race for the seat of the Senate for Mubi Senatorial District to bring the desired and deserved development to my people".

He disclosed that he has set the zone as a priority above his political ambition during the insurgency, saying that it is high time to bring in giant developmental strides earlier ravaged by the insurgents.

"This phase of my life is not for harnessing wealth nor building wealth to my self. I am a man blessed by God, and I am thankful; rather I desire to build more on all the efforts that had been made in the past by making impact on the lives of my people and the state at large" said Nggilari.

He said that he is presenting his ambition to the electorate to contest for the office of the Senator Adamawa Senatorial zone. 

While appreciating his electorate for their support, Barr. Bala James Nggilari, prayed God to perfect all that concerns his zone for his glory and the restoration of a greater Mubi senatorial zone .

I'M IN THE RACE TO BRING NEEDED DEVT FOR NORTHERN SENATORIAL ZONE- NGGILARI

Former Deputy Governor of Adamawa State, Barr. Bala James Nggilari, has accepted to join the race for Adamawa Northern Senatorial zone, declaring that he is in the race to bring needed development for the zone.

In his acceptance message made available to NEWS PLATFORM, Nggilari said, "I am giving my self into the race for the seat of the Senate for Mubi Senatorial District to bring the desired and deserved development to my people".

He disclosed that he has set the zone as a priority above his political ambition during the insurgency, saying that it is high time to bring in giant developmental strides earlier ravaged by the insurgents.

"This phase of my life is not for harnessing wealth nor building wealth to my self. I am a man blessed by God, and I am thankful; rather I desire to build more on all the efforts that had been made in the past by making impact on the lives of my people and the state at large" said Nggilari.

He said that he is presenting his ambition to the electorate to contest for the office of the Senator Adamawa Senatorial zone. 

While appreciating his electorate for their support, Barr. Bala James Nggilari, prayed God to perfect all that concerns his zone for his glory and the restoration of a greater Mubi senatorial zone .

THEFT OF N31, 000 PHONE LANDS "SHILA" BOY TO 7 YRS IN PRISON

A 21 year old Man, Babangida Abdullahi, has been convicted and sentenced to 7 years imprisonment for the offence of theft contrary to section 279 of Adamawa state penal code law.

The chief magistrate court I sitting in Yola, Adamawa state capital presided by Abdullahi Muhammed Digil, sentenced the "Shila" boy after he pleaded guilty to the offence.

Babangida of Bauchi street in Yola North LGA, was earlier arraigned before the court for the alleged offence: "criminal conspiracy and theft" contrary to sections 60 and 279 of penal code.

The convict and tricycle operator was arrested and charged before the court following a report by one Mohammed Suleiman of the same street who had his Tecno phone L9 plus stolen by the convict and 2 others (now at large).

Mohammed reported to the police that on the 5th April, 2022 the convict conspired with 2 others and stole his phone valued N31, 000 when he boaded his tricycle from Zaranda street to Bauchi street.

He narrated thus, " I found out that my phone was stolen when I got down from the tricycle at Bauchi street", and strongly suspected the trio.

It was after the plea of the convict that the prosecutor, ASP Zainu Abideen, applied for summary trial of the defendant in line with section 351 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law(ACJL).

The court granted the prosecutor's application and sentenced the defendant to 7 years imprisonment or pay alternative N200, 000, fine.

FCE YOLA APOLOGISES OVER SELLING OF FAKE ADMISSION FORMS, OFFERS TO REFUND MONIES TO VICTIMS

The Management of the Federal College of Education, Yola, Adamawa State on Monday, apologised to the general public over selling of admission forms for unapproved and non-exiting undergraduate programmes following investigative report by NEWS PLATFORM Yesterday.

It could be recalled that the NEWS PLATFORM exclusively reported Yesterday that the College had sold thousands of ‘admission’ forms to unsuspecting prospective candidates for unapproved and non-existing degree programmes in the institution.

The College in press release issued by the Head of Information and Protocol Unit, Takason N. Kloso, said that the new degree admission forms it had earlier advertised and sold forms to the unsuspecting candidates for the 2021/2022 academic session was no longer feasible.

The press release further called on affected candidates to submit to the College Bursary Department located in Yola, their bank account details and proof of payment for refunds.

The release said, “The Federal College of Education, Yola regrets to inform candidates who had obtained application forms for admission into new degree programmes that it is not feasible to conduct admission during the 2021/2022 session,

“Accordingly, affected candidates are requested to submit to the Bursary Department of the College, their bank account details and proof of payment for refunds.”

It did not however disclose how victims of the fake admission who resides outside the state or the state capital are to submit such evidence of payment in view of the long distance, security concerns and expensive transportation fares. 

The College Bursar, Ahmed Mohammed did not respond to messages sent to his telephone lines on the concerns expressed by victims on the inconveniences caused them.

ADHA ELECTORAL C'TTE LAUDS FINTIRI, SIEC FOR CONDUCTING FREE, FAIR LG POLLS

The Deputy Chief Whip Adamawa state House of Assembly Hon. Adwawa Donglock has described the local government election conducted in Guyuk as free, fair and one of the most credible in the state.

The lawmaker who is chairman house committee on public petition, public service and Electoral Matters stated this while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the just concluded local government council election in Guyuk local government area and the state in general.

Hon. Donglock who is also the member representing Guyuk constituency in the state legislature said the process for the conduct of the exercise by the officials from the Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC) is commendable.

He specifically commended the opposition party for conceding defeat, and ready to work as team for both human and infrastructural development of Guyuk LGA, Adamawa and Nigeria at large.

He also appreciated Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for conducting two (2) elections in less than three years, granting Autonomy of LG, Prompt payments of LG Salaries, Supporting State Development Area's, Providing developmental Projects across the 21 LG's

He also saluted Governor Fintiri for maintaining peace and unity among the diverse ethnic and religious groups across the State.

Hon. Donglock also appeal to his Constituents to continue with their support to the Fresh Air administration of Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for better and greater Adamawa State.

He also extends his sincere appreciation to the members of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Guyuk who trooped out en-mass to participate in Saturday Local Government Election and called on them to to continue exhibiting maturity in all election activities.

In his address the transition committee chairman of the Guyuk local government Mr Solomon Abafras who is the flag bearer of the PDP described the exercise as smooth and peaceful also commended the people of Guyuk and other stakeholders for their cooporation to the officials.

FRAUD: FCE YOLA SELLS THOUSANDS OF ADMISSION FORMS FOR NON-EXISTING PROGRAMMES

Mr. Johnson B. Malgwa, Acting Provost FCE Yola

The Federal College of Education (FCE), Yola has reportedly engaged in selling of thousands of ‘admission’ forms to unsuspecting prospective candidates for unapproved and non-existing degree programmes in the institution. NEWS PLATFORM can report.

Investigations revealed that the College through its Directorate of Undergraduate Programmes sold the controversial admission forms to prospective candidates for the 2021/2022 academic session in 16 new courses said to be affiliated to the Universities of Maiduguri and Jos.

It could be recalled that the institution was granted approval to run only nine (9) accredited courses in affiliation with the University of Maiduguri starting from the 2014/2015 academic season.

Findings by NEWS PLATFORM indicate that there was no way the College could have obtained approval from the National Universities Commission to introduce additional 16 courses beyond its original carrying capacity of Nine (9).

However, the College through an advertisement placed in various media houses informed the public that it had obtained approval to run Sixteen (16)  additional degree programmes supposedly in affiliation with the Universities of Jos and Maiduguri.

It then called on prospective candidates wishing to join the Degree Programmes to pay the sum N3, 500,  for admission forms in the following new available courses: Early Childhood Care and primary education, Computer Science Education, Social Studies, Guidance and Counseling, Education Management and Christian Religious Studies.

Other new courses it advertised and said to be in affiliation with the University of Maiduguri were: Continuing Education, French Education, Business Education, Economics Education, Fine and Applied Arts, Geography, Hausa, Physics and Political Science Education.

Investigation further revealed that thousands of unsuspecting prospective candidates rushed to the College Directorate of Undergraduate Studies and obtained the said admission forms, amounting to millions of naira, which is now believed to be a hoax.

Contrary to its advertisement in the media, it is alleged   that the College had no affiliation approval with  the Universities of Jos, nor accreditation from the National Universities Commission to run the additional sixteen degree programmmes prior to the advertisement.

As the admission fate of thousands affected candidates continues to hang in the balance, NEWS PLATFORM contacted the College Acting Director of Undergraduate Studies, Dr. Hassan Mubi to respond to the allegation, but he turned off his telephone immediately after listening to the questions from our reporter.

The College Acting Provost, Mr. Johnson Blo Malgwa who promised to get back to our reporter on the issue after a meeting he was attending, however, did not pick telephone calls nor responded to SMS message sent to his line up to the time of going to press.

NEWS PLATFORM gathered at the weekend that some prospective candidates (not all) who purchased the controversial admission forms got SMS Messages, believed to be from the Bursary Department  of the College, asking them to come for refunds.

The Message reads, “Please come with your account details and receipt of payment to the Bursary Dept., FCE, Yola for the refund of your application fees into Undergraduate Studies. -Bursar”

The reimbursements of funds messages are believed to be an afterthought in respect of the controversial admission offer following inquires by the media and perhaps meaning that the courses were now not available.

The Federal College of Education, Yola has recently been rocked by controversy, ranging from student rioting for lack of available water supply, fake employment scandal to fake admission offers. 

Commenting on the issue, a public affairs analyst and union executive in the College who does not want his name in print said “This is how low our education system has become.  The sector that ought to be the bedrock of our development is left to decay in the hands of incompetent individual.” 

FRAUD: FCE YOLA SELLS ADMISSION FORMS FOR NON-EXISTING PROGRAMMES

Mr. Johnson B. Malgwa, Acting Provost FCE,  Yola

The Federal College of Education (FCE), Yola has reportedly engaged in selling of thousands of ‘admission’ forms to unsuspecting prospective candidates for unapproved and non-existing degree programmes in the institution. NEWS PLATFORM can report.

Investigations revealed that the College through its Directorate of Undergraduate Programmes sold the controversial admission forms to prospective candidates for the 2021/2022 academic session in 16 new courses said to be affiliated to the Universities of Maiduguri and Jos.

It could be recalled that the institution was granted approval to run only nine (9) accredited courses in affiliation with the University of Maiduguri starting from the 2014/2015 academic season.

Findings by NEWS PLATFORM indicate that there was no way the College could have obtained approval from the National Universities Commission to introduce additional 16 courses beyond its original carrying capacity of Nine (9).

However, the College through an advertisement placed in various media houses informed the public that it had obtained approval to run Sixteen (16)  additional degree programmes supposedly in affiliation with the Universities of Jos and Maiduguri.

It then called on prospective candidates wishing to join the Degree Programmes to pay the sum N3, 500,  for admission forms in the following new available courses: Early Childhood Care and primary education, Computer Science Education, Social Studies, Guidance and Counseling, Education Management and Christian Religious Studies.

Other new courses it advertised and said to be in affiliation with the University of Maiduguri were: Continuing Education, French Education, Business Education, Economics Education, Fine and Applied Arts, Geography, Hausa, Physics and Political Science Education.

Investigation further revealed that thousands of unsuspecting prospective candidates rushed to the College Directorate of Undergraduate Studies and obtained the said admission forms, amounting to millions of naira, which is now believed to be a hoax.

Contrary to its advertisement in the media, it is alleged   that the College had no affiliation approval with  the Universities of Jos, nor accreditation from the National Universities Commission to run the additional sixteen degree programmmes prior to the advertisement.

As the admission fate of thousands affected candidates continues to hang in the balance, NEWS PLATFORM contacted the College Acting Director of Undergraduate Studies, Dr. Hassan Mubi to respond to the allegation, but he turned off his telephone immediately after listening to the questions from our reporter.

The College Acting Provost, Mr. Johnson Blo Malgwa who promised to get back to our reporter on the issue after a meeting he was attending, however, did not pick telephone calls nor responded to SMS message sent to his line up to the time of going to press.

NEWS PLATFORM gathered at the weekend that some prospective candidates (not all) who purchased the controversial admission forms got SMS Messages, believed to be from the Bursary Department  of the College, asking them to come for refunds.

The Message reads, “Please come with your account details and receipt of payment to the Bursary Dept., FCE, Yola for the refund of your application fees into Undergraduate Studies. -Bursar”

The reimbursements of funds messages are believed to be an afterthought in respect of the controversial admission offer following inquires by the media and perhaps meaning that the courses were now not available.

The Federal College of Education, Yola has recently been rocked by controversy, ranging from student rioting for lack of available water supply, fake employment scandal to fake admission offers. 

Commenting on the issue, a public affairs analyst and union executive in the College who does not want his name in print said “This is how low our education system has become.  The sector that ought to be the bedrock of our development is left to decay in the hands of incompetent individual.” 

JUBILATION AS EX-ADHA SPEAKER FLAGS-UP ELECTRIFICATION PROJECT

Erstwhile Speaker of the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Kabiru Mijinyawa, has flagged off an electrification project of Modire  community in Yola South Local Government Area.

The former Speaker who represents Yola South constituency at the assembly, flagged off the project at Bole, Yolde Pate ward in Yola South on Sunday.

Speaking while flagging the the project, Rt. Hon. Mijinyawa, reiterated his determination to delivering on his electioneering campaign promises before 2019 general election.

The 2 term legislator assured that apart from Modire electrification, he will also connect Bayan Tashan Sani and part of Mbamba communities with electricity within the 2nd quarter of the year.

He disclosed that 5 Health Care Centers are ready for commissioning as arrangements have been concluded for the embarking on sand filling and rehabilitation of hard to reach rural roads to link communities and for easy transportation of goods and services especially during raining season.

He explained that he decided to embark on the Projects so as enhance the living condition of the people and enable them feel the impact of voting for him to represent them at the state assembly, urging them not to vandalise the property but use it judiciously for their own benefit

Kabiru Mijinyawa also the people of the area and Yola South in general to appreciate government at all levels especially President Muhammadu Buhari's administration for providing financial assistance at the door steps of the electorate.

Speaking during the flagg off ceremony the North East Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress APC Comrade Mustapha Salihu described the lawmaker as politician who put the interest of his people above his own personal interest citing example with connecting the areas with power supply,  urging on the electorate to support the him.

While  commending the people of Yola South for supporting the lawmaker, Comrade Mustapha Salihu assured the Modire community that, he will liase with other stakeholders to provide emergency intervention on the road linking Yolde Pate, Modire and other areas.

On his part the state chairman of the APC Alhaji Ibrahim Bilal commended Kabiru Mijinyawa for coming up with the laudable project, saying that his constituents will now enjoy the devidends of voting people who have them at heart.

 Speaking on behalf of benefiaries the electrification project the village head of Yolde Pate Alhaji Muhammad Jingi and the chairman Modire community, Alhaji Aliyu Bukar thanked the lawmaker for the gesture affirming that they will liaise with the relevant stakeholders to form security that will ensure that the facilities are not vandalised.

Residents of Modire, community do not hide their joy in celebrating giant stride of the lawmakers for flagging off the electrification project saying that they are reading to give him another mandate to represent them.

Modire community has been in existence for decades without electricity until the coming of Kabiru Mijinyawa As member representing Yola South constituency who took it upon himself to do the project.

MAN DRINKS PESTICIDE TO KILL SELF OVER N7, 500 IN ADAMAWA

A middle age man identified as Bayo Adelabu, has allegedly drank a liquid substance suspected to be pesticide in an attempt to commit suicide over the sum of N7, 500 in Adamawa State.

Bayo of Bachure in Yola North LGA, Adamawa State drank the chemical even after he was paid the money by a lady identified as Francisca Micheal of the same Bachure community.

The young man who decided to exterminate his own life with the hazardous pesticide, eventually sought for prayers for quick recovery while on his sick bed at the Federal Medical Centre(FMC) Yola.

NEWS PLATFORM learnt that Bayo who owns a provision shop, was patronised by Francisca Micheal, who supplied some items and paid the money with the remaning balance of N7, 500.

The lady was said to have tried to transfer the remaining balance to him on her cell phone but the network was bad and decided to go back home and do the transaction whenever the network stabilses.

The following morning, Francisca who was introduced to Bayo by her boyfriend, called him and pleaded with him to exercise patience because the network could not allow her to send the money, and re-assured him that she was going to give him the money in the evening.

On that fateful evening, the lady left for church for mid week prayers, but while in church, Bayo kept on calling her and later became disappointed because nobody could pick his calls.

Irked by her action, he posted the portrait of the lady on social media (facebook) with an inscription describing her as "a thief and scammer" and advised the general public not to engage in any transaction with her.

After all the insults, he went and reported her at the Jimeta divisional police headquaters where he accused her of cheating. But when arrested, she narrated what transpired between her and the man, and paid his balance right at the police station.

The police who were not happy with the Bayo's action, ordered him to retract the content of his post and publicly apologise to her, and that he should leave the post on his timeline for 24 hours.

NEWS PLATFORM gathered that he apologised to her as ordered, but deleted the post after few hours unknown to him that the lady had been following and reading peoples' comments.

Francisca who became more angry with him for deleting the post, dragged him to Criminal Area Court I in Yola, presided by Hon. Nuhu Mathias, on the 25th March, 2022, alleging defamation of character.

When the statement of the complaint was read to him upon his arraignment in court, Bayo pleaded not guilty to the alleged offence of defamation of character contrary to section 60 of the state penal code law.

After the plea of the defendant, Hon. Mathias who earlier ordered for the remand of the defandant in prison custody, however, admitted him to bail and adjourned the matter to the 28th March, 2022  for hearing.

NEWS PLATFORM gathered that shortly after Bayo returned back home, he went and drank pesticide in an attempt kill himself due to what he described as frustration.

It was further learnt that Bayo who was immediately rushed to Peace Hospital for medical attention, was referred to FMC, Yola due to his condition where he was treated and discharged.

While on sick bed, he posted on facebook where he informed the public that he was in critical condition at the hospital and needed prayers so as to recover.

After he was discharged from the hospital and appeared in court, Bayo changed his plea from not guilty to guilty after the testimony of Mrs Poulina Justine, mother to the complainant.

It was at this juncture that the court revoked the bail of the defendant and ordered that he should be remanded in prison custody for the sake of his life.

MAN DRINKS PESTICIDE TO KILL SELF OVER N7, 500 IN ADAMAWA

A middle age man identified as Bayo Adelabu, has allegedly drank a liquid substance suspected to be pesticide in an attempt to commit suicide over the sum of N7, 500 in Adamawa State.

Bayo of Bachure in Yola North LGA, Adamawa State drank the chemical even after he was paid the money by a lady identified as Francisca Micheal of the same Bachure community.

The young man who decided to exterminate his own life with the hazardous pesticide, eventually sought for prayers for quick recovery while on his sick bed at the Federal Medical Centre(FMC) Yola.

NEWS PLATFORM learnt that Bayo who owns a provision shop, was patronised by Francisca Micheal, who supplied some items and paid the money with the remaning balance of N7, 500.

The lady was said to have tried to transfer the remaining balance to him on her cell phone but the network was bad and decided to go back home and do the transaction whenever the network stabilses.

The following morning, Francisca who was introduced to Bayo by her boyfriend, called him and pleaded with him to exercise patience because the network could not allow her to send the money, and re-assured him that she was going to give him the money in the evening.

On that fateful evening, the lady left for church for mid week prayers, but while in church, Bayo kept on calling her and later became disappointed because nobody could pick his calls.

Irked by her action, he posted the portrait of the lady on social media (facebook) with an inscription describing her as "a thief and scammer" and advised the general public not to engage in any transaction with her.

After all the insults, he went and reported her at the Jimeta divisional police headquaters where he accused her of cheating. But when arrested, she narrated what transpired between her and the man, and paid his balance right at the police station.

The police who were not happy with the Bayo's action, ordered him to retract the content of his post and publicly apologise to her, and that he should leave the post on his timeline for 24 hours.

NEWS PLATFORM gathered that he apologised to her as ordered, but deleted the post after few hours unknown to him that the lady had been following and reading peoples' comments.

Francisca who became more angry with him for deleting the post, dragged him to Criminal Area Court I in Yola, presided by Hon. Nuhu Mathias, on the 25th March, 2022, alleging defamation of character.

When the statement of the complaint was read to him upon his arraignment in court, Bayo pleaded not guilty to the alleged offence of defamation of character contrary to section 60 of the state penal code law.

After the plea of the defendant, Hon. Mathias who earlier ordered for the remand of the defandant in prison custody, however, admitted him to bail and adjourned the matter to the 28th March, 2022  for hearing.

NEWS PLATFORM gathered that shortly after Bayo returned back home, he went and drank pesticide in an attempt kill himself due to what he described as frustration.

It was further learnt that Bayo who was immediately rushed to Peace Hospital for medical attention, was referred to FMC, Yola due to his condition where he was treated and discharged.

While on sick bed, he posted on facebook where he informed the public that he was in critical condition at the hospital and needed prayers so as to recover.

After he was discharged from the hospital and appeared in court, Bayo changed his plea from not guilty to guilty after the testimony of Mrs Poulina Justine, mother to the complainant.

It was at this juncture that the court revoked the bail of the defendant and ordered that he should be remanded in prison custody for the sake of his life.