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A Victim of recent attack in Kala'a community, Hong Local Government Area, Adamawa State, Chavalada John, has exonerated the Nigeria Preacher and the President Emnamu Foundation from the attack. Chavalada, clarified that the destruction was perpetrated by the youth who acted on their own and not based on the order of the President of the Foundation, and Humanitarian Activist, Dr. Emmanuel Musa. It could be recalled that some youth in Kala'a community burnt down 2 houses on the 22nd December, 2022 following an accusation that the owners practise witchcraft. After the attack, an online media reported that it was the Cleric and Presidernt of the Foundation, Dr. Emmanuel Musa, who instigated the congregants to kill and burn down the houses belonging to the perceived enemies. It was also reported that Dr. Emmanuel, ordered the congregants during a crusade which he had organised to kill as well as burn down houses of the said enemies whom he had accused of witchcraft. But reacting on...

A Victim of recent attack in Kala'a community, Hong Local Government Area, Adamawa State, Chavalada John, has exonerated the Nigeria Preacher and the President Emnamu Foundation from the attack. Chavalada, clarified that the destruction was perpetrated by the youth who acted on their own and not based on the order of the President of the Foundation, and Humanitarian Activist, Dr. Emmanuel Musa. It could be recalled that some youth in Kala'a community burnt down 2 houses on the 22nd December, 2022 following an accusation that the owners practise witchcraft. After the attack, an online media reported that it was the Cleric and Presidernt of the Foundation, Dr. Emmanuel Musa, who instigated the congregants to kill and burn down the houses belonging to the perceived enemies. It was also reported that Dr. Emmanuel, ordered the congregants during a crusade which he had organised to kill as well as burn down houses of the said enemies whom he had accused of witchcraft. But reacting on...

A Victim of recent attack in Kala'a community, Hong Local Government Area, Adamawa State, Chavalada John, has exonerated the Nigeria Preacher and the President Emnamu Foundation from the attack. Chavalada, clarified that the destruction was perpetrated by the youth who acted on their own and not based on the order of the President of the Foundation, and Humanitarian Activist, Dr. Emmanuel Musa. It could be recalled that some youth in Kala'a community burnt down 2 houses on the 22nd December, 2022 following an accusation that the owners practise witchcraft. After the attack, an online media reported that it was the Cleric and Presidernt of the Foundation, Dr. Emmanuel Musa, who instigated the congregants to kill and burn down the houses belonging to the perceived enemies. It was also reported that Dr. Emmanuel, ordered the congregants during a crusade which he had organised to kill as well as burn down houses of the said enemies whom he had accused of witchcraft. But reacting on...

A 21 year old Muhammed Umar, has been apprehended by the men of the Adamawa State Police Command for stealing a Keke NAPEP. NEWS PLATFORM can report. The suspect, an indigene of Shuwari, old Maiduguri in Borno State, resides at Bayan Tike, Kasuwan Kuturu in Mubi, Adamawa state where he allegedly perpetrated the crime. Muhammed, had voluntarily confessed to the alleged crime while being interrogated by the spokesman of the Police Command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, on Thursday. He narrated that he had made away with the tricycle after it was leased to him by a friend in Mubi last week, and was eventually arrested at Mararaba Mubi following a tip off.   The tricyclist said that he had decieved his friend by telling him that a woman had requested him to convey her to a particular place in Mubi, and that she had promised to pay the sum of N2, 000. He assured him that he will use the tricycle for 30 minutes only, and that on his return, he will give him N1, 500, and use the remaining N...

A 21 year old Muhammed Umar, has been apprehended by the men of the Adamawa State Police Command for stealing a Keke NAPEP. NEWS PLATFORM can report. The suspect, an indigene of Shuwari, old Maiduguri in Borno State, resides at Bayan Tike, Kasuwan Kuturu in Mubi, Adamawa state where he allegedly perpetrated the crime. Muhammed, had voluntarily confessed to the alleged crime while being interrogated by the spokesman of the Police Command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, on Thursday. He narrated that he had made away with the tricycle after it was leased to him by a friend in Mubi last week, and was eventually arrested at Mararaba Mubi following a tip off.   The tricyclist said that he had decieved his friend by telling him that a woman had requested him to convey her to a particular place in Mubi, and that she had promised to pay the sum of N2, 000. He assured him that he will use the tricycle for 30 minutes only, and that on his return, he will give him N1, 500, and use the remaining N...

No fewer than 4 young men have been arrested by the Adamawa State Police Command for allegedly killing a woman identified as Martha Mamman.   The suspects including Dogara James, 34, Emma Pious, 22, Irmiya Joshua, 22 and Sini James, 22, hail from Mughule, Vi ward in Michika LGA. The deceased and mother of 1 of the same address, who was accused of killing 6 people, was allegedly burnt to death by the suspects on the 4th December, 2022.  Narrating the ugly incident to the NEWS PLATFORM at the police headquaters on Wednesday, the suspects admitted committing the heinous crime. In an interview, one of the suspects, Dogara James, said that the deceased had confessed to killing 3 people at the residence of the ward head when she was summoned by the royal father. He said that few days later, they stormed the residence of the deceased and started beating her as a result of which she confessed causing the death of another 3 people. He explained that while beating the deceased, some you...

The Member representing Guyuk Constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Adwawa Donglock, has taken steps towards the establishment of a befitting guinea corn market in Guyuk LGA. Guyuk LGA is adjudged to be the largest guinea corn producer in the state if not the whole North East, but it is without a befitting market and modern processing facilities. It is in the light of the foregoing that the legislator, came up with an idea which if finally becomes a reality, the market will encourage more production of guinea corn as well as improve the living standard of the citizens. According to Hon. Adwawa, the market will significantly enhance the revenue profile of the Local Government Council, neighbouring LGAs and Adamawa State in general. In order to ensure his dream and that of his constituents become a reality, the legislastor has since concluded necessary legislative processes to sponsoring a motion to that effect. NEWS PLATFORM gathered that the noble idea of the lawmak...

Fomer Deputy Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Lumsambani Dilli, has extended greetings to Christian faithful in Demsa LGA as well as the state as they celebrate Christmas. In a statement, the former Deputy Speaker who represented Demsa constituency, heartly rejoiced with faithful while wishing them merry Christmas and many happy returns. Hon. Lumsam, said Christmas brings good tidings to mankind as planned by God Almighty to deliver and restore man, and described it as a period of celebration of God's love and mercy. The erstwhile Legislator, who also joined his electorate to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, sued for peace and understanding among all Nigerians. He tasked faithful to use the period and pray for peace and unity taking into cognisance the forthcoming general election, appealing to them to vote credible for leaders who have their love at heart.

The Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Aminu Iya Abbas, has felicitated with Christians in and around the State on the occasion of this Year's Christmas celebration. In a statement, Aminu Iya Abbas, said the period calls for deep reflection on the virtues of Jesus Christ of patience tolerance, and humility. He urged Christians to to use the occasion to promote unity and peaceful coexistence in the society by showing love and reaching out to the needy.  Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas also called on them to fervently pray for a peaceful conduct of the general elections and smooth transition in 2023. The speaker therefore wished Christian community a happy and peaceful Christmas celebration.                         

The Senator representing Adamawa Northern Senatorial District, Ishaku Abbo, says the Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress(APC) Mubi North Local Government Area has no power whatsoever to expel from the party. It is against this backdrop that the Senator has prayed the State High Court of Justice presided by Hon. Justice Danladi Mohammed, to dismiss suit seeking an order to restrain him from re-contesting. Already, the presiding judge of the trial court has reserved judgement in suit instituted against the Senator by 2 members of the party from Mubi North LGA, saying that the date would be communicated to the parties. The APC members, Abdullahi Suleiman and Yusha'u Usman of Kolere and Sabon Layi wards, Mubi North LGA, respectively, sued the Senator and sought for an interpretation regarding his status in APC. The plaintiffs through their Counsel, Abubakar Ali esq, urged the court to declare that Sen. Abbo, is not entitled to be a candidate of the APC in the forthcomi...

Men of the Adamawa State Police Command have arrested 2 suspects for allegedly defrauding a young lady, identified as Margret James, sister to the bride. The suspects defrauded their unsuspecting victim of the sum of N1, 000, wedding gown, handset and 3 pairs of trouser at the Jimeta Ultra Modern Market. The suspects include; Abubakar Abakar(aka Usman) 48 resident of Ngurore in Yola South LGA and Sani Garba, 50, of Gombe State respectively. Usman and Garba who were interrogated by the Spokesman of the State Police Command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, confessed to the commission of the alleged crime. NEWS PLATFORM gathered that the 24 year old lady was defrauded after meeting one of the suspects, Usman at the gate 2 of the market where he greeted and asked her about a location of a shop. He however advised her to comb her hair and bury the broken ones(hair) anytime she is about to sleep as well as keep reading Psalm 35, because according to him, she has a lot of enemies. Shortly after U...

The Vice Chancellor of the Adamawa State University (ADSU) Mubi,  Prof. Kaletapwa Farauta, has resigned. NEWS PLATFORM can report. However, the University Governing Council on Thursday, announced the name of Dr. Stephen A. Lagu, the Deputy Vice Chancellor Admin as the new Acting Vice Chancellor of the State owned university. The resignation of the outgoing VC is effective from the 31st December, 2022.  Details later..

The Vice Chancellor of the Adamawa State University (ADSU) Mubi,  Prof. Kaletapwa Farauta, has resigned. NEWS PLATFORM can report. However, the University Governing Council on Thursday, announced the name of Dr. Stephen A. Lagu, the Deputy Vice Chancellor Admin as the new Acting Vice Chancellor of the State owned university. The resignation of the outgoing VC is effective from the 31st December, 2022.  Details later..

Adamawa State House of Assembly on Wednesday, approved over N175 billion budget as presented by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. NEWS PLATFORM recalled that Governor Fintiri, recently presented over N175 billion to the State House of Assembly for the services of the state in the year 2023. The Assembly during its recent plenary presided by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, referred the appropriation bill to the Committee on Finance, Budget and Appropriation scrutiny. The House Committee headed by Hon. Hamidu A. Sajo (Yola-North) submitted its report to the Assembly after Ministries, Departments asnd Agencies completed defending what was appropriated to them. Hon. Lekki, had while presenting the report, said that his Committee had success fully completed its assignment as mandated by the Assembly, and urged it to consider approving it. The Legislator urged the Assembly to approve the budget for the services of the State in the year 2023, and appealed to the MDAs to ensure implementat...

Nura and Bello Two young men have been apprehended for allegedly snatching a motorcycle in Fufore Local Government Area, Adamawa State. The suspects, Nura Mohammed, 20 and Muhammed Bello, 24 are currently being investigated by the men of the State Police Command in connection to the crime. Nura and Bello who hail from Modire in Girei and Jili Unguwan Wakili in Fufore Local Goverments Areas respectively have since confessed committing the crime. The duo had confessed perpetrating the crime while being interrogated by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, at the police headquarters on Tuesday. Narrating the incident, the 20 year old Nura, a commercial motorcyclist said he had masterminded snatching the motorcycle in order to raise money and get married. He pleaded with his bride to be to exercise patience as it was an act of God, informing her that he was planning to use the money he will get from the stolen motorcycle to marry her. He confessed that their inte...

The United Nations Polac Foundation has honoured Adamawa State based Legal Practitioner, Mathew Moses Tumba (M. M. Tumba esq), with a prestigious award of the "Ambassador for Peace". M. M. Tumba, one of the erudite legal practitioners in the State was recognised by the UN foundation for bringing dividends of justice to a common man. The legal practitioner alongside others were honoured at the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights held at the Nigerian National Merit Award House Abuja. Interestingly, the event attracted cross section of personalities who applauded the foundation for identifying and recognising individuals who have written their names in gold in their choosen fields of endeavour. The UN Polac foundation was established as an international autonomous organisation in 2001 with the UN and UNESCO following General Assembly Resolution declaring 2001-2010, a decade of peace and nonviolence. It was mandated to enhance the effectiveness of the UN...

Adamawa State House of Assembly Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo, has congratulated the Executive Governor, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, and several others conferred with new titles. The Hama Bachama, Homun Daniel Shaga Ismaila (CON) on Saturday, honoured Fintiri, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, the Director General National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency, Brig-Gen Muhammadu Buba Marwa(rtd). Other distinguished personalities include; Binos Dauda Yaroe, Senator Southern Senatorial District, Hon. Kwamoti Laori, Member representing Numan, Demsa and Lamurde at the House of Representatives among others. The Deputy Speaker who represents Numan constituency at the State House of Assembly, felicitated with the new tiltle holders on his behalf, family and constituents over the conferrement of the traditional titles. The Lawmaker had while wishing them well, prayed God to grant them more wisdom to contribute their part towards the development of the ...

Adamawa State Government will embark on the construction of 3rd flyover at Mubi Roundabout in Yola, the State Capital in the 1st quater of the 2023. Aside the 3rd flyover, Fintiri led administration will be constructing dual carriage way from Federal Government Girls' College (FGGC) Yola to Yolde Pate community in Yola South LGA. The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Works, Eng. Muhammed Suleiman, made this known in a chat with NEWS PLATFORM,  shortly after defending 2023, proposed budget at the State House of Assembly. Eng. Suleiman, said Governor Fintiri will be embarking on the construction of 3rd flyover at Mubi Roundabout and 16.3km dual carriage way from FGGC to Yolde Pate in early 2023. He disclosed that Governor Fintiri, had also earmarked some new projects for execution including Sebore-Tola road in Mayo Belwa LGA as well as some township roads in and around the State. According to him, the Ministry of Works has budgeted over N19billion for the year 2023, which is expected t...

It is not yet uhuru for Ishaku Abbo, Senator representing Adamawa North Senatorial District, as two Members of the All Progressives Congress(APC) have instituted a suit, seeking for an order to restrain him from re-contesting.  The plaintiffs, Abdullahi Suleiman and Yusha'u Usman of Kolere and Sabon Layi wards, Mubi North LGA, respectively, dragged Sen. Abbo, before the Adamawa State High of Justice seeking for an interpretation regarding his status in APC. Already, the court presided by Hon. Justice Danladi Mohammed, has granted leave to the Applicants through exparte application to serve the Senator with the originating summons and other accompanying processes filed in the suit outside the jurisdiction of the court precisely in the FCT Abuja. Hon. Justice Danladi, also ordered for substituted service of the originating process to be effected on the Senator by depositing the originating summons, its accompanying processes at the National Assembly complex, Abuja and same is  d...

It is not yet uhuru for Ishaku Abbo, Senator representing Adamawa North Senatorial District, as two Members of the All Progressives Congress(APC) have instituted a suit, seeking for an order to restrain him from re-contesting.  The plaintiffs, Abdullahi Suleiman and Yusha'u Usman of Kolere and Sabon Layi wards, Mubi North LGA, respectively, dragged Sen. Abbo, before the Adamawa State High of Justice seeking for an interpretation regarding his status in APC. Already, the court presided by Hon. Justice Danladi Mohammed, has granted leave to the Applicants through exparte application to serve the Senator with the originating summons and other accompanying processes filed in the suit outside the jurisdiction of the court precisely in the FCT Abuja. Hon. Justice Danladi, also ordered for substituted service of the originating process to be effected on the Senator by depositing the originating summons, its accompanying processes at the National Assembly complex, Abuja and same is  d...

A matchete wielding young man, Sadiq Safiyanu, has been remanded in prison custody for stabbing his friend while fighting over N200 indian hemp. The Jimeta Area Court II in Adamawa state ordered the remand of the 19 year old Sadiq along side his friend, Ibrahim Dole, whom he had stabbed while fighting over the weed. Both of them entered guilty plea to disturbance of public peace, inciting disturbance and causing hurt contrary to sections 79, 80 and 217 of the penal code law. Sadiq and his 18 year old friend, Ibrahim of Hulere in Yola North LGA, were arraigned before the court on Monday, by Corpral Ismail Mohammed, for the offences. After the defendants' plea, the Prosecutor, urged the court to adjourn the matter to enable him call a witness for the purpose of corroboration. Having heard their plea as well as the application filed by the prosecutor, the court presided by Abubakar Balarabe, the 2nd judge, adjourned the case to the 10th January, 2023, for corroboration and summary tri...

Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas and Ibrahim Mustapha(Baba 10) The Federal High Court sitting in Yola, Adamawa state has put to rest the legal tussle over allegation of falsification of documents involving the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas. This followed 2 separate judgements delivered in 2 different suits instituted against the Speaker by Mohammed Murtala Modibbo and Ibrahim Mustapha (Baba 10) respectively. Modibbo and Ibrahim sued Iya Abbas, who was declared the winner of the PDP primary election conducted on the 23rd May, 2022, for Adamawa Central Senatorial District. In their separate suits, the duo accused the Speaker of submitting falsified documents to the PDP electoral committee and asked the court to disqualify him from participating in the 2023 election. Out of the 3 cases filed by the plaintiffs ( Modibbo 1 and Ibrahim 2), the court had while delivering judgement in one of the cases, annulled the election which produced the Speaker as the flagbearer. Hon...

Embattled Member representing Mubi North, Mubi South and Maiha at the House Representatives, Hon. Ja'afar A. Magaji, has appealed the court verdict which voided primary election that gave him ticket to re-contest. Hon. Ja'afar, who is seeking re-election, has appealed the judgement of the Federal High Court, and vowed to legally challenge the decision in order to reclaim his mandate.  The court presided by Hon. Justice A. M. Anka, invalidated APC primary election which produced the incumbent member representing the constituency as flagbearer.  Justice Anka who declined to order for fresh election for the federal constituency, ordered Hon. Ja'afar, to stop parading himself as the candidate of the party. Hon. Ja'afar, in a notice of appeal filed through his team of lawyers, M. Y. Abdullahi (SAN), Abubakar Ali and 8 others, averred that the lower court erred in law and same occasioned a miscarriage of justice against him. He observed that the lower court erred when it erro...

Operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command in a joint operation with Hunters have killed 2 suspected kidnappers and rescued 4 victims. The team neutralised the suspects in a gun duel in Moroma hill, Mboi district in Song Local Government Area in the state. Likewise, the operatives recovered handsets, chains, pad-locks, blankets, cooking utensils, energy/soft drinks and charms among others. During the operation, the team successfully rescued Musa Adamu 25, Adam Musa, 40, Muhammed Jabbi, 75 and Jauro Ibrahim 60, residents of the LGA unharmed. The Command in a release by the PPRO, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, and made available to NEWS PLATFORM, said that the operation was carried out on the 8th December, 2022. He said that the outcome of the success followed a strategy designed by the Command to checkmate cases bordering on kidnapping, armed robbery, cattle rustling, unlawful possession of firearms among others.   According to him, upon sighting their men, the suspects engaged the...

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

The Federal High Court sitting in Yola, Adamawa State on Wednesday, nullified the primary election of the APC for Uba/Gaya Constituency State House of Assembly. The court has ordered the party to conduct fresh primary election within 2 weeks, for the purpose of producing a candidate for the assembly election in 2023. Equally, the court in its verdict, ordered Hon. Mustapha Maigari, who purportedly emerged as the candidate of the party to desist forthwith from parading him as the party's flagbearer. The presiding judge, Hon. Justice Anka, further declared the report of the Electoral Committee which declared Hon. Mustapha, as winner of the primary election as a nullity.  He held that the emergence of Hon. Mustapha, as candidate of the party amounts to imposition of candidate contrary to section 84(5) (c) of the Electoral Act. "The proceedings of the APC Electoral Committee which adopted the 2nd defendant as candidate for the general election for Uba/Gaya constituency is hereby d...

Jimeta Area Court II in Yola, Adamawa State on Monday, remanded an 18 year old Aliyu Adamu, in prison custody for biting off a finger of a 50 year old man. The area court presided by Hon. Muhammad Alamin Diya Lamurde, remanded the defendant after he had pleaded guilty to the 3 count offences slammed against him. Hon. Alamin, however adjourned the matter to the 3rd January, 2023, for corroboration and summary trial. Aliyu of Mairawani in Jambutu, Yola North LGA, was charged before the court by Corpral Ismail Mohammed, the Prosecutor for criminal force, assault and causing grievious hurt. According to the Prosecutor, the offences of which the defendant had pleaded guilty contravened sections 240, 241 and 217 of the penal code law. After the defendant's plea to the offences, Cpl Ismail, applied that the matter be adjourned for corroboration and summary trial. The court granted the application and adjourned the case as prayed, while ordering the remand of the defendant in prison custod...

Jimeta Area Court II in Yola, Adamawa State on Monday, remanded an 18 year old Aliyu Adamu, in prison custody for biting off a finger of a 50 year old man. The area court presided by Hon. Muhammad Alamin Diya Lamurde, remanded the defendant after he had pleaded guilty to the 3 count offences slammed against him. Hon. Alamin, however adjourned the matter to the 3rd January, 2023, for corroboration and summary trial. Aliyu of Mairawani in Jambutu, Yola North LGA, was charged before the court by Corpral Ismail Mohammed, the Prosecutor for criminal force, assault and causing grievious hurt. According to the Prosecutor, the offences of which the defendant had pleaded guilty contravened sections 240, 241 and 217 of the penal code law. After the defendant's plea to the offences, Cpl Ismail, applied that the matter be adjourned for corroboration and summary trial. The court granted the application and adjourned the case as prayed, while ordering the remand of the defendant in prison custod...

Adamawa State Internal Revenue Services has extended its hearty felicitations to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, over his turbaning as new "Sarkin Yaki Mubi". While congratulating the ATM Governor, the board under the Chairmanship of Alh. Hamman Adama Njabari, described Fintiri as goal oriented leader. The Emir of Mubi, His Royal Highness, Alh. Abubakar Isa Ahmadu, on Friday, turbaned Governor Fintiri as new " Sarkin Yaki Mubi". Alh. Njabari, in his congratulatory message, appreciated the Royal Father for finding the Governor worthy for the traditional title considering the track record of the Fresh Air Governor. The Chairman had while congratulating the Governor on behalf of his Management and Staff, described him as a leader who leads by example especially in the areas of infrastructure, health, education and human capital developmental. Furthermore, he described Fintiri, as a gentleman, diligent, humble and goal-oriented, saying that the chieftaincy title conferre...

A 23 year old man is currently being investigated by the Adamawa State Police Command for allegedly masterminding the gruesome murder of 2 of his biological brothers and their friend. The suspect, Hassan Alhaji Jabbi, of Golontabal in Song Local Government Area masterminded the killing of his brothers and their friend for joining vigilante group in the community. He led 8 other suspects to the residence of the deceased, Buba, Aliyu and Ruwa, friend to his elders brothers on the 21st November, 2022 where they shot them dead. Hassan, who was paraded along side 26 other suspects by the Commissioner of Police, S. K. Akande, told NEWS PLATFORM that 2 of their victims are his elder brothers and 1 other is their friend. He narrated that he personally masterminded the killing of the decased because of their decision to join the group, saying that their decision to join local security outfit did not go down well with him, hence the termination of their lives. He said that he summoned a secret m...

A 23 year old man is currently being investigated by the Adamawa State Police Command for allegedly masterminding the gruesome murder of 2 of his biological brothers and their friend. The suspect, Hassan Alhaji Jabbi, of Golontabal in Song Local Government Area masterminded the killing of his brothers and their friend for joining vigilante group in the community. He led 8 other suspects to the residence of the deceased, Buba, Aliyu and Ruwa, friend to his elders brothers on the 21st November, 2022 where they shot them dead. Hassan, who was paraded along side 26 other suspects by the Commissioner of Police, S. K. Akande, told NEWS PLATFORM that 2 of their victims are his elder brothers and 1 other is their friend. He narrated that he personally masterminded the killing of the decased because of their decision to join the group, saying that their decision to join local security outfit did not go down well with him, hence the termination of their lives. He said that he summoned a secret m...

Adamawa State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Amimu Iya Abbas, has rejected the judgement of the Federal High Court which voided his senatorial ticket for Central Senatorial District. The Speaker who rejected the verdict of the Federal High Yola, has since commenced legal process to contest the judgement at the Court of Appeal Yola Division. He is appealing the lower court's decision for the appeal court to set aside the judgement and restore his ticket to enable him participate in the 2023 general election.  Already, Counsel to Speaker, Tersoo Hyacinth Shabo, has since asked the trial court based on the instruction of his client to furnish him with the judgement and to start the compilation of record of appeal for onward transmission to the Court of Appeal. NEWS PLATFORM recalled that the Federal High Court presided by Justice A. M. Anka, annulled the primary election of the Peoples' Democratic Party which saw the Speaker emerging its winner. Aside nullification of the exe...

Police in Adamawa State have arrested 400 level student of Plateau State University Bokkos, who specialises in forging and issuing fake National ID cards. The 24 year old accused, Ajik Ishaq, who studies English and Literature at the university, was arrested at welcome to Yola, in Adamawa State on the 24th November, 2022. Ajik, was apprehended while parading as well as adverstising the kind of services he renders to people as staff of the National Identity Management Commission(NIMC). NEWS PLATFORM gathered that the fraudster had since defrauded about 28 unsuspecting citizens and realised the sum of N34, 000. only. He confessed while being paraded along side 26 other suspects at the police headquaters in Yola that he only collects the sum of N1, 500, only per identity card. He narrated that whenever he meets a Christian, he gives his name as Ajik, and that while with a Muslim, he identifies himself as Yusuf in order win trust. He said that it was somebody who suspected him while advert...

A 36 year old woman, Bilkisu and her husband Nafiu Yusuf, are currently cooling their heels in one of the cells of the Adamawa State Police Command over allegation of kidnapping.   Bilkisu and mother 8 of Sangere in Yola South LGA, was arrested for allegedly aiding and abetting crime, while her lovely husband was apprehended for abduction. The accused and her husband, who were nabbed by the operatives of the command, were among the 27 suspects paraded by the  Commissoner of Police, S.K Akande, on Wednesday. NEWS PLATFORM gathered that the woman was nabbed following the arrest of her husband in connection to crime who eventually led the operatives to his residence for a search. She was accused of hiding an AK-47 riffle which her husband was using in perpetrating the alleged crime.  Bilkisu, who denied the allegation, confessed that she sighted the weapon under their bed and decided to carry and keep it somewhere for fear of children. According to her, she has neigther seen...

Adamawa State Police Command has arrested 909 suspects, recovered 22 AK-47 as well as 48 locally fabricated riffles. NEWS PLATFORM can report. According to the Command, out of 909 suspects apprehended, 845 have since been prosecuted. It said that the suspects were nabbed in connection to armed robbery, kidnapping, culpable homicide, rape, other sexual offences among others. It disclosed that the command recovered 22 AK-47 rifles, 15 motor vehicle/truck, 25 tricycles/motorcycles, 14 locally fabricated single barrel guns, 326 live ammunitions. Others are; 19 locally made guns, 4 pump action, 12 bow and arrow, 4 torch light, stabilizer (5000w) binaton generator TIC yellow is colour. Others include; 22 empty magazine, 7 cartridges, 27 cuttlasses/knives/other dangerous weapons, 68 handsets (17) air conditioner, hard drugs, human skulls, N4, 915million and several other items. The Commissioner of Police, CP S.K. Akande, made this known while parading a total of 27 suspects arrested recently ...