BREAKING: APPEAL COURT TO DELIVER JUDGEMENT IN SUIT BY ADHA SPEAKER, 2 OTHERS ON FRIDAY

The Court of Appeal Yola Division has fixed the 3rd February, 2023 for judgement in suit instituted by the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas. NEWS PLATFORM can report.

The appellate court will also deliver judgement in 2 other appeals filed by Hon. Auwal D. Tukur against Ibrahim Mustapha and 3 others, as well that of Ibrahim Mustapha verses Rt. Hon. Iya Abbas and 3 others.  

In his appeal, the Speaker has joined Ibrahim Mustapha, PDP, Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) and Auwal D. Tukur, as 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th respondents.

The appellate court presided by Hon. Justice H. A. Abiru, after hearing the appeals on the 19th January, 2022, reserved same for judgement, and said that the date for judgement will be communicated to the parties.

Rt. Hon. Iya Abbas, was declared winner of the primary election conducted by the PDP, the exercise which was declared null and void by Hon. Justice A. M. Anka, of the Federal High Court. 

His ticket was voided by the trial court on grounds of the participation of Auwal D. Tukur, in the race who did not resign his appointment as the Chairman Governing Council of the Adamawa State University(ADSU) Mubi.

MUBI/MAIHA APC TICKET: APPEAL COURT SLATES THURSDAY FOR JUDGEMENT

The Court of Appeal sitting Yola, Adamawa state has fixed the 2nd February, 2023 for judgement in suits for APC ticket Mubi North, Mubi South and Maiha Federal Constituency. NEWS PLATFORM 

The appeals were instituted by the incumbent Member representing Mubi North, Mubi South and Maiha at the House of Representatives, Hon. Ja'afar Magaji and Jibrilla Mohammed Jandani(Ustaz) respectively.

Hon. ja'afar, is battling to reclaim his ticket which was voided by the Federal High Court presided by Hon. Justice A. M. Anka, on the 25th November, 2022.

In his suit, the Federal Legislator asked the appeal coury to allow his appeal, set aside the judgment the lower court which invalidated his ticket.

Likewise, he sought for an order upholding the declaration that he is the winner of the APC primary election conducted on 27th May, 2022.

On his part, Jibrilla Jandani, whose suit caused Hon. Ja'afar ticket at the trial court, also appealed the judgement constesting the decision of the lower refusing to order for fresh primary.

He asked the appellate court to allow his appeal, set aside part of the judgement of the lower court refusing to order fresh primary election.

He prayed the court to order for fresh primary election so that APC can field a candidate in the February election.

According Jandani, the trial court's Judge erred in law leading to a miscarriage of justice when he granted reliefs not sought by either party before it by deciding that APC shall not field any candidate in the 2023 general elections.

He argued that none of the parties in the matter sought an order barring APC from fielding a candidate in the 2023 general elections as ordered by the Judge for the constituency.

 

MUBI/MAIHA APC TICKET: APPEAL COURT SLATES THURSDAY FOR JUDGEMENT

The Court of Appeal sitting Yola, Adamawa state has fixed the 2nd February, 2023 for judgement in suits for APC ticket Mubi North, Mubi South and Maiha Federal Constituency.

The appeals were instituted by the incumbent Member representing Mubi North, Mubi South and Maiha at the House of Representatives, Hon. Ja'afar Magaji and Jibrilla Mohammed Jandani(Ustaz) respectively.

Hon. ja'afar, is battling to reclaim his ticket which was voided by the Federal High Court presided by Hon. Justice A. M. Anka, on the 25th November, 2022.

In his suit, the Federal Legislator asked the appeal coury to allow his appeal, set aside the judgment the lower court which invalidated his ticket.

Likewise, he sought for an order upholding the declaration that he is the winner of the APC primary election conducted on 27th May, 2022.

On his part, Jibrilla Jandani, whose suit caused Hon. Ja'afar ticket at the trial court, also appealed the judgement constesting the decision of the lower refusing to order for fresh primary.

He asked the appellate court to allow his appeal, set aside part of the judgement of the lower court refusing to order fresh primary election.

He prayed the court to order for fresh primary election so that APC can field a candidate in the February election.

According Jandani, the trial court's Judge erred in law leading to a miscarriage of justice when he granted reliefs not sought by either party before it by deciding that APC shall not field any candidate in the 2023 general elections.

He argued that none of the parties in the matter sought an order barring APC from fielding a candidate in the 2023 general elections as ordered by the Judge for the constituency.

MAN, 19 THREATENS TO ABDUCT WOMAN, DEMANDS N10MILLION TO BUY CATTLE

A 19-year-old man has been arrested by the Police in Adamawa state for allegedly threatening to kidnap a man's wife failure to pay N10 million ransom.

The suspect, identified as Hadi Maigari, of Kwanan Yaji in Gombi LGA, had also threatened his victim on the phone that if he does not pay the “ransom”, they would abduct his mother or destroy his house.

Hadi, a herder who hails from Zamfara state, but has been at Kwanan Yaji for over 8 years, admitted having perpetrated the alleged crime. 

He confessed that it was one Ahmadu ( now at large) who forwarded the phone numbers of Alh. Iliyasu Bello, of Wauro Jabbe in Yola South LGA and one Buba of Ngurore, whom he had called and threatened.

He put a call to Alh. Iliyasu, where he told him everything about his life, the whereabout of his mother, wife as well as the location of house in Jalingo, Taraba state.

He demanded N10million from Alh. Iliyasu and N1.5million from Buba, respectively or risk abduction, saying that he was planning to buy cattle with the money.

The suspect pleaded with his victim to pardon him and pledged to offer him the sum of N600, 000.

The image maker of the Police Command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, confirmed the arrest to NEWS PLATFORM on Monday.

SP Nguroje, explained that the command received a complaint from one Alh. Iliyasu, over threat to his life and that of his family members from unknown persons.

SP Nguroje, said that after receiving the complaint, the Commissioner of Police, CP SK Akande, ordered for immediate investigation into the matter.

He added CSP Ibrahim Muhammad, of the State Intelligence Bureau(SIB) who carried out investigation, succeded in apprehending the 19 year old who confessed to the crime.

MAN ARRESTED FOR THREATENING TO KIDNAP WOMAN, DEMANDING N10MILLION

A 19-year-old man has been arrested by the Police in Adamawa state for allegedly threatening to kidnap a man's wife failure to pay N10 million ransom.

The suspect, identified as Hadi Maigari, of Kwanan Yaji in Gombi LGA, had also threatened his victim on the phone that if he does not pay the “ransom”, they would abduct his mother or destroy his house.

Hadi, a herder who hails from Zamfara state, but has been at Kwanan Yaji for over 8 years, admitted having perpetrated the alleged crime. 

He confessed that it was one Ahmadu ( now at large) who forwarded the phone numbers of Alh. Iliyasu Bello, of Wauro Jabbe in Yola South LGA and one Buba of Ngurore, whom he had called and threatened.

He put a call to Alh. Iliyasu, where he told him everything about his life, the whereabout of his mother, wife as well as the location of house in Jalingo, Taraba state.

He demanded N10million from Alh. Iliyasu and N1.5million from Buba, respectively or risk abduction, saying that he was planning to buy cattle with the money.

The suspect pleaded with his victim to pardon him and pledged to offer him the sum of N600, 000.

The image maker of the Police Command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, confirmed the arrest to NEWS PLATFORM on Monday.

SP Nguroje, explained that the command received a complaint from one Alh. Iliyasu, over threat to his life and that of his family members from unknown persons.

SP Nguroje, said that after receiving the complaint, the Commissioner of Police, CP SK Akande, ordered for immediate investigation into the matter.

He added CSP Ibrahim Muhammad, of the State Intelligence Bureau(SIB) who carried out investigation, succeded in apprehending the 19 year old who confessed to the crime.

20 YR OLD STABS MAN TO DEATH FOR SHINING A TORCH ON HIS MOTHER

A 20 year old Garga Joggi, has been arrested by the Adamawa State Police Command for allegedly stabbing a man identified as Umaru Sanda to death.

Joggi, of Waltadi community in Song Local Government Area, allegedly caused the death of Umaru, on the 20th January, 2023, by 8:00pm.

The accused allegedly stabbed his victim with a knife for shining a torch on the his mother.

He narrated to NEWS PLATFORM that the deceased shone a torch on his mother who was together with other women.

He said that it was as result of the deceased's action that they started exchanging words which degenerated into a quarrel.

He alleged that it was the deceased who started beating him, and that on his part, he used a knife in his possession and stabbed him at the back to death.

Joggi, was among several other suspects paraded by the Commissioner of Police, SK Akande, at the police headquarters on Thursday, last week.

While parading the suspects, the Police Boss vowed to ensure their prosecution so as to serve as deterrence to others.

Northeast Connection rounds up program, gives scorecard of achievements

The Nigeria Northeast Connection Program (NNCP) has rounded up its 2 year intervention program on the 25th January, 2023.

The activities of the organisation came to a close on the 25th January, in an elaborate event graced by the development professionals as well as CSO/CBO stakeholders.

Others who added colour to the event include; traditional leaders, security operatives, and community representatives from program implementation states and locations.

In his opening speech at the event, the Chief of Party NE Connection, Albert Pam, gave an overview of the program compressing in time the two-year intervention window to give participants a sense of the gains achieved within the time frame the program lasted. 

Albert Pam along side the Program Manager,  Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL), Mr. Adanu Christian Oyigocho, gave an analytic review of the program with indicators and verifiable facts of the approaches.

According to them, it was thought provoking strategies adopted to make the program dynamic and reach the milestones it is celebrating at the event which has been said will outlive the program because of the structures established in communities where the program was implemented.

The representative of USAID, the funding organization, Mr. Mukhtari Shittu, made a moving speech about the quality and tenacity of the NE  Connection staff, highlighting the gains achieved over a short period.

He urged the staff to take with them everywhere they go the quality of work and professionalism they exhibited on the program everywhere they go.

They were a couple of commentaries by other professionals, government, and CSO representatives that added color to the event.

The close out event was laced with a bitter-sweet experience as while the success of the program was celebrated, the pain of parting with loved ones, communities of activity, and colleagues cut deep.

JUST IN: POLICE ARREST 208 SUSPECTS IN 26 DAYS IN ADAMAWA

Adamawa State Police Command says it has apprehended no fewer than 208 suspects and recovered 7 AK- 47 rifles and locally fabricated guns among other exhibits.

The command disclosed that out of the suspects nabbed in connection to armed robbery, kidnapping, rape, culpable homicide, 108 have since been charged to court for prosecution.

According to the command, AK-47 rifles, locally made pistol, live ammunitions, live cartridges, den gun/pump action SMG gun, motor vehicle, tricycle/motorcycle, military camouflage uniform and hand bag were recovered.

Others include; mats, solar panel, lubricant oil rubber, roasted sheep skull, padlocks/keys/chains, magazine spring, handsets, cutlass/knife/other dangerous weapon and domestic animals among others.

Parading the suspects at the police headquarters on Thursday, the Commissioner of Police, SK Akande, said that the press briefing was to update the general public on the achievements recorded so far.

 

CP Akande, told newsmen that early this year, the command renewed its commitment and designed a security template to deliver on the mandate of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba.

According to him, from January to date, the command's operatives carried out tactical and intelligence-driven patrols, raiding of criminal hideouts, rescue operations, stop and search operations, community policing engagement of stakeholders among others.

"These operations yielded positive results and a total number of 208 suspects were arrested in connection to kidnapping, amed robbery, cattle rustling and other violent crimes, out of which 108 suspects were charged to court". He added.

He appreciated the government and good people of the State for the continuous support they have been rendering to the command, assuring that all the suspects will be diligently prosecuted on completion of investigation. 

POLICE NAB 2 HUNTERS TURNED "SHILA" BOYS FOR ROBBING 2 OF N53, 500

Adamawa State Police Command has arrested 2 Local Hunters who turned "Shila" boys for allegedly robbing 2 persons of the sum of N53, 500 as well as handset.

The suspects including Abdullahi Suleiman, 43, of Kasuwan Katako along Numan road and Muhammed Musa, 43, of Ajiya Street admitted having perpetrated the crime.

The hunters who were armed with knives, cutlasses and sticks and pretended to be police officers, arrested 3 people at Mubi Roundabout between 8:00pm to 9:00pm on the 20th January, 2023.

The hunters handcuffed their victims, put them in a tricycle and threatened to take them to police headquarters for investigation.

Arriving at flyover enroute to police headquaters, the local hunters stopped the tricycle, searched one of their victims and released him, remaining a young man identified as Moses Donatus and one other.

Instead of going to police headquaters, the hunters followed SPY to bank road with the remaining 2 victims and demanded everyone of them must bail himself.

Along SPY road, the hunters stopped their tricycle again and started beating Donatus, cut his hair with a knife as a result of which he sustained severe injuries.

They eventually collected the sum of N3, 500 and handset from Donatus after barbing him and the sum of 50, 000 from one other unsuspecting victim as bail fees.

After securing their freedom, Donatus, went and lodged a complaint at Karewa Police Station which led to the arrest of the suspects.

The suspects have since confessed commting the crime while being interrogated by the spokesman of the State Police Command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje.

SP Nguroje, assured that the accused will be charged to court for prosecution as ordered by the Commissioner of Police, SK Akande.

APC SUES 3 ADHA LAWMAKERS...INSISTS THEY MUST REFUND SALARIES, OTHERS

Hon. Bororo and Hon. Babas

Hon. Dan Musa

Leadership of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State has dragged 3 State Lawmakers to court for dumping the party for PDP. NEWS PLATFORM can report.

The party sued Hon. Umar Musa Bororo, Hon. Shuaibu Babas and Hon. Shuaibu Dan Musa of Mubi South, Fufore Gurin and Mubi North constituencies respectively. 

The party in 3 separate suits marked: FHC/YL/CS/29/2022, FHC/YL/CS/30/2022 and FHC/YL/CS/31/2022, joined the affected Members, the Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, the House of Assembly, the Accountant General and INEC as 1st to 5th defendants.

It instituted it suits before the Federal High Court II on the 21st October, 2022, and asked the court to determine whether the Assembly is not bound by the law to declare the seats of the trio vacant.

The party through its Legal Adviser, Idris Shuaibu, said that the legislators contested and won election under APC platform, and that they are to remain at the assembly as APC Members until the 12th June, 2023.

Acoording to APC, there was no crisis in the party as at the time the affected members defected to the ruling party, and argued that they refused to vacate their seats as provided by law.

It averred that the defendants are bound by law to refund to the 3rd and 4rd defendants all salaries, allowances and other emolments received from the state government.

The court presided by Hon. Justice S. I. Kogo, has slated the 31st January, 2023 for mention.

COURT JAILS 1, DISCHARGES OTHER AFTER SPENDING 257 DAYS IN PRISON WITHOUT OFFENCE

Abubakar Babangida and Benjamin Law

The Chief Magistrate Court I in Yola, Adamawa State has discharged an 18 year old Abubakar Babangida after spending 257 days in prison custody.

Babangida of Unguwan Fulani in Vunoklang, Girei LGA had been in prison custody since 13th May, 2022, until Yesterday, where he ragained his freedom.

He was arraigned before the court for the offence of theft in a dwelling which contrary to section 279 of the penal code of law 2018, by the State Police Command.

The Police Command in its First Information Report tendered in court, said that the defendant was handed over to the Operatives of Crack Squad on the 23rd April, 2022 by members of Unguwan Fulani community.

While handing over the suspect to the police, the community alleged that Babangida and others(now at large) specialise in stealing phones and other valuables including money from their houses.

The FIR added that a distressed call was put to the police on the 23rd April, 2022, and that on moving to the scene, the police was handed over the suspect by the community.

The FIR could not indicate any item or amount of money stolen by the the accused as alleged by the residents in order to serve as an evidence before the court.

On his arraignment on the 13th May, 2022, the defendant pleaded not guilty to the alleged offence of theft in a dwelling house.

His case suffered series of adjournment until on Monday, when the Court presided by Chief Magistrate Mohammed Abubakar, discharged him.

Likewise, the court has convicted and sentenced a 22 year old Benjamin Lawi, to 12 months in prison for house breaking and theft.

Chief Magistrate Mohammed, sentenced him to 6 months in prison for house breaking as well as 6 months behind bars for theft and that the sentences are to run concurrently.

According to the presiding judge, the sentences will commence from the 14th July, 2022, the day of his remand at the Yola correctional centre.

Benjamin of Zaranda street in Jimeta, Yola North LGA was arrested on the 14th July, 2022 for allegedly stealing itel phone and acer laptop valued N10, 000 and N50, 000 respectively.

He broke into the compound of Liuda Peter, Hashimu Adams and Dorathy Lagira at Karewa Police Barracks and made away with the items contrary to sections 338 and 279 of PC.

He admitted committing the alleged offences when he was arraigned before the court by Inspector Zakka Musa.

NGO TRAINS 600 IN 5 ADAMAWA LGAs ON ALTERNATIVE LIVESTOCK FEEDS

As part of effort to improve as well as strengthen the economic interdependence among farmers and herders in Adamawa State, a Non Govermental Organisation(NGO), Social Change and Economic Development (CSCED) has trained over 600 across 5 Local Government Areas in the state.

The organisation trained the beneficiaries in farmer and herder commumities on Alternative Livestock Fodder/Feed-stock and its Value Chain Opportunities in the LGAs and the state in general.

Those trained include; men, women and Physically Challenged Persons cut across Girei, Fufore, Demsa, Numan, and Lamurde LGAs respectively which reside along the bank of river Benue.

The training programme was organised by the Social Change and Economic Development (CSCED) and adequately funded by the European Union Development Fund, British Council, and Agent for Citizen-Driven Transformation (ACT).

Earlier, the organisation had trained 20 agricultural and livestock extension officers selected across the LGAs who eventually stepped down the training to over 400 participants drawn from the LGAs.

The project which was titled “Training of Trainers(TOT) on Alternative Livestock Fodder/Feed-stock and its Value Chain Opportunities in Adamawa State” enhanced the skills of 20 agricultural extension & livestock officers who equipped others.

It exposed them on how to adopt alternative livestock feed formulation; promote the production of locally formulated alternative livestock feeds; and facilitate the formation of 10 Cooperative Groups for sustainability purposes.

It has equally increased mutual relationship between the two cluster groups of farmers and herders as a result of this intervention, hence, limiting unhealthy competition on scarce natural resources which ultimately reduces land degradation.

It could be recalled that farmer and herder communities in Adamawa State often witness heightened conflicts due to scarce natural resources especially at the banks of the river Benue. 

While the herders crave for grasses and water to feed their livestock, the farmers rely on the river and its banks for farming activities as well as fishing.

In his remarks, the Project Officer CSCED, Idris Isa Gabdo, said that the NGO has gone beyond its deliverables, as more than 700 beneficiaries were trained, empowered and currently enjoying the post project intervention.

“Farmers and herders inherently have friction in the cause of their daily endeavors; however, our project stepped in to alleviate and mitigate the conflict into more beneficial and mutual interdependence in their future engagements". He added.

He further stated thus, "We as an organization with funding from our donors, have provided to the beneficiaries with practical consumables to aid them in this endeavor."

Cross section of the beneficiaries in the areas of implementation were not only elated but overwhelmed with the EU-ACT Project, saying that they have learned cost effective, innovative and modern processes on Alternative Livestock Fodder/Feed-stock and its Value Chain Opportunities.

ADAMAWA CP DEPLOYS 431 NEWLY RECRUITED CONSTABLES

Adamawa State Commissioner of Police CP, SK Akande, has deployed no fewer than 431 newly recruited constables to various Divisional Police Headquaters.

 

Addressing cross section of the Constables at the Police Headquaters on Monday, the Police Boss urged them strive towards ensuring safety of communities as well as shun all corrupt practices.

He tasked them to be good ambassadors of their families, Adamawa State and Nigeria Police Force as a whole and be committed towards upholding professionalism.

CP Akande, in a release by the Spokesman of the Command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said that the deployment is in-line with the Community Policing Policy of the Federal Government of Nigeria and Inspector General of Police (IGP) Usman Alkali Baba.

While wishing the newly passed out Constables a successful carrier, CP Akande, urged them to maintain integrity as well as God fearing in their policing approach to foster community safety.

 

MEN STEAL BEER, WOMEN SHOES, TV SETS, DONATE TO GIRL FRIENDS

Operatives of the Adamawa Police Command have arrested 3 young men on suspicion of burglary as well as theft in a dwelling house.

The suspect apprehended include; Ibrahim Usman, Jibrilla Aliyu(J Boy) and Hammawa of Polo Ground in Damare in Yola South LGA, while Umar Dakere, Aminu Babayi, Dan Jimeta and Horange have escaped. 

The suspects confessed to having burgled a house at Yolde Pate in Yola South LGA and stolen items including crate beer, women shoes, shirts, 3 television sets, pressing stone, handsets among others.

While confessing to the crime at the State Police Headquarters on Saturday, one of the accused,  Ibrahim Usman, said that they had burgled the house and made away with the items.

According to him, it was one of their friend who advised them to go and burgle the house, saying that they collectively went and surveyed the house and discovered it was locked.

He explained that they invaded the house between 7:00 -8:00 pm and carted away some of the items and returned back to pack other items from the house the following day.

He revealed that they sold 55 inches of tv set to one Muhammad Umar of Sangere  FUTY at the sum of N18, 000, and offered  bottles of beer to 2 of their girl friends.

Ibrahim, who is married and has 2 children, said that they decided to engage in the illegal act in order to raise money to prepare for their friends' birthday party in Yola South.

The Command's Spokesman, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, who confirmed the arrest, said that the Commissioner of Police, SK Akande, had ordered for discreet investigation into the matter.

He assured that the suspects will be charged to court for prosecution and advised parents to intensify effort towards ensuring proper upbringing of their wards.

SUSPECTED "SHILA" BOY NABBED WITH WEAPONS GOES TO PRISON

 

Jimeta Area Court II sitting in Yola, Adamawa state has ordered the remand of a 22 year old suspected "Shila" boy in prison custody.

The presiding judge, Hon. Muhammad Alamin Diya Lamurde, ordered the remand of the defendant after the was arraigned before him.

He subsequently adjourned the matter to the 2nd February, 2023 for hearing after the defendant's not guilty plea to the alleged offences as contained in the First Information Report.

The defendant, Abba Hassan of Jambutu Rumde Kila, Army Barracks road and a tricycle operator, was arrraigned before the court by the Prosecutor, Corpral Mohammed Ismail.

Abba, was allegedly nabbed in ppssession of dangerous weapons as well as an attempt to commit and offence known as "Shila" activities.

Cpl Ismail, told the court that the defendant was apprehended on the 18th January, 2023, by a patrol team and that 2 other suspected "Shila" boys had escaped arrest.

He informed the court that he has a witness to call in order to establish the alleged offences against the defendant.

NULLIFY JUDGEMENT, RESTORE MY TICKET FOR ADAMAWA CENTRAL-ADHA SPEAKER URGES APPEAL COURT

Adamawa State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, on Thursday, urged the Court of Appeal Yola Division to allow his appeal and set aside the judgement of the Federal High Court.

The Speaker whose ticket for Adamawa Central District was voided by the Federal High Court presided by A. M. Anka, asked the appeal court to upturn the trial court's verdict.

Rt. Hon. Iya Abbas, prayed the appellate court to allow his appeal, nullify the judgement and restore him as the nominated and duly elected Candidate of the PDP for central district.

Equally, he urged the court to strike out the originating summons filed before the trial court by the 2nd respondent in the appeal, Hon. Ibrahim Mustapha.

Already, the court of appeal has reserved judgement in the suit, and said that the date for the judgement will be communicated to the parties.

NEWS PLATFORM, recalled that the Speaker's ticket was invalidated by the trial court on grounds of the participation of Auwal D. Tukur, in the race.

Auwal Tukur, participated in the exercise without resigning his appointment as the Chairman Governing Council of the State University(ADSU) Mubi.

Rt. Hon. Iya Abbas, through his counsel, Mahmud Abubakar Magaji, drew the attention of the appellate court on 8 issues distilled for determination, and however adopted all arguments.

The Speaker has joined Ibrahim Mustapha, PDP, Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) and Auwal D. Tukur as 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th respondents in the appeal.

On his part, Counsel to the 1st respondent, Abdulhamid Mohammed, adopted all his arguments filed and prayed the court to dismiss the appeal with a substantial cost.

In all, the court of appeal had heard 4 appeals and reserved same for judgement at later date as pronounced by the presiding, Hon. Justice H. A. Abiru.

Other appeals filed by the aggrieved PDP Aspirants for the central zone include; Auwal D. Tukur verses Ibrahim Mustapha and 3 others, Ibrahim Mustapha verses PDP and 3 others.

Meanwhile, in his appeal, the embattled aspirant, Auwal D. Tukur, through his counsel, Eyitayo Jegede, appealed to the court to allow his appeal, vacate orders made by lower court.

NATIVE DOCTOR DUPES MAN N2.5M AFTER PROMISING HIM N30M FAKE MONEY

A 45 year old man identified as Usman Garba, has been arrested by the Adamawa State Police Command for allegedly duping a man the sum of N2.5million.

Usman of Ruwan Bobo Mushiyar Mai Kaho, Rogo Local Government Area, Kano State duped a 29 year old Gabriel Ishaku of Boka ward in Michika LGA, Adamawa State.

The suspect offered to print the sum of N30 million fake currency to Gabriel, an indigene of Michika LGA who is based in Akwanga, Nassarawa State.

The accused was first introduced to Gabriel, by one Ibrahim as herbalist/native doctor who assists people with herbs to boost their businesses and protection among others.

Gabriel, who sells bread in Akwanga, assisted them with the sum of N2, 500 and since then became friends and later offered to print fake money, assuring him that demons had agreed to print the money.

After the agreement, Usman, kept asking Gabriel to send  money to him so as to buy monkeys, foxes, goats, dogs, cattle among other animals.

He told Gabriel, that the demonds needed such animals, and that he will use them to offer sacrifices to them to enable them print the money based on his demand.

Gabriel, kept sending money to him instrumentally unknown to him that Usman, was using it to feed 2 of his wives and his 8 children in Kano state.

He reported the matter to the police in Michika on the 15th April, 2022, which led to the arrest of the suspect in home town in Kano.

Gabriel, who was interrogated by the Police Police Relations Officer, SP Suleiman, on Wednesday, denied asking the native doctor to print fake money for him.

He told the spokesman that the money he had transfered to Usman amounted to N2.5million, alleging that Usman, later started threatening him when he stopped sending money to him.

On his part, Usman, admitted duping him but said that the money Gabriel sent to him stood at N700, 000 and not N2.5 as he had claimed, and denied having threatened him.

SP Nguroje, said that the Commissioner of Police, SK Akande, had ordered for investigation, after which the suspect will be charged to court for prosecution.

COURT RESERVES JUDGEMENT IN SUIT FILED BY JA'AFAR FOR MUBI/MAIHA

The Court of Appeal Yola Division on Wednesday, reserved judgement in suit instituted by the Member representing Mubi North, Mubi South and Maiha at the House Representatives, Hon. Ja'afar A. Magaji. NEWS PLATFORM can report.

The court said that the date will be communicated to parties involved in the appeal filed by the embattled Member of the House of Representatives whose ticket was voided by the Federal High Court Yola.

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ADHA CONFIRMS APPOINTMENT OF AUDITOR GENERAL FOR LG

Legislators at the Adamawa State House of Assembly have unanimously confirmed the appointment Bashir Ijamulu Yusuf, as the Auditor General for Local Government.

The confirmation followed the consideration and adoption of a letter forwarded to the Assembly by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, where he requested it to confirm the nominee.

Considering the letter, the Majority Leader of the Assembly, Hon. Japhet Kefas, who represents Gombi constituency, said that the nominee has requisite qualification to hold the office.

He urged his colleagues to confirm the nominee as requested by Governor Fintiri, in order to assume office as provided by law. 

In their separate contributions, the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo(Numan) and Hon. Abdullahi Umar Yapak(Verre), said that the nominee has the required qualities to pilot the affairs of the office.

After considering the letter, the Majority Leader, Hon. Japhet Kefas, moved for the confirmation of the nominee and seconded by Hon. Abdullahi Umar Yapak.

Thereafter, the Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, who presided over the sitting, directed the clerk to communicate the Assembly's resolution to Governor Fintiri.

Reacting on his confirmation, the new Auditor General, Bashir Ijamulu Yusuf, thanked God for the rare privilege He has given to him to be the Auditor General of the LG.

Bashir Ijamulu, also appreciated Governor Fintiri, for finding him to worthy to head the office as well as the Speaker and the Members for confirming his appointment.

He said that he is fully prepared to steer the affairs of the office because according to him, he had been dreaming to head the office for long, saying it is now that his dream becomes a reality.

He disclosed that he had served in the office of the Auditor General for almost 16 years and garnered requisite experience and qualification to man the office.

He appealed to all the staff of the organisation to support him in order to move the office forward, and promised to justify the confidence reposed in him.

Bashir Ijamulu Yusduf, added that all hands must be on deck to see that the policies and programmes of government are implemented.

GUYUK LAWMAKER STORMS COMMUNITIES, MOBILISES VOTES FOR FINTIRI, ATIKU

Ahead of February 2023 general elections, the Member representing Guyuk constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Adwawa Donglok, has called on eligible voters to massively vote for all PDP Candidates.

Hon. Adwawa who was at Banjiram and Chikila communities in Guyuk Local Government Area for a grasstroots mobilisation, urged the electorate to ensure the re-election of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.

He further appealed to them to give the erstwhile Vice President and PDP Presidential Candidate bloc votes during the elections to enable him steer the affairs of the country.

Likewise, he appealed to them to rally round him and other PDP Stakeholders to re-elect Fintiri, Atiku as well as entrust him with their mandate for 2nd term to continue representing them at the Assembly.

Hon. Adwawa, who is the Chairman Committee on Petitions, Public Service and Electoral Matters, urged them to re-elect Fintiri, to enable him continue to implement people oriented policies and programmes that will enhance citizens' well being.

He said Guyuk is home for PDP, and that he is confident that all PDP Candidates will win elections at various levels and tasked youth as well as women to cast their votes for the party's candidates.

Cross section of PDP Stakeholders as well as Supporters who spoke at the event, pledged their support toward the victory of Fintiri, Atiku and the legislator and appreciated the Lawmaker for his mass mobilisation.

2023: COURT DISMISSES CERT FORGERY SUIT AGAINST ADHA LEGISLATOR

The Court of Appeal Yola Division on Monday, dismissed an appeal filed against Hon. Isa Yahya, Member representing Maiha constituency at the House of Assembly.

The appellate court affirmed the judgement of the Federal High Court delivered by Justice A. M. Anka, and dismissed the suit seeking to disqualify Hon. Yahya, from re-contesting.

Hon. Justice Anka, had on the 10th October, 2022, dismissed a suit instituted by an Aspirant for the House of Assembly seat, Hon. Mu'awiya Mahmud Dadi, alleging certificate forgery.

Hon. Mahmud of the All Progressives Congress (APC), had alleged that Hon.Yahya, is seeking re-election with a forged Secondary School Certificate.

He alleged that Hon. Yahya, the incumbent Member representing Maiha, who won APC primary, did not complete Government Secondary School Uba in Hong LGA,  as he had claimed in an affidavit tendered in court.

He joined APC, Hon. Isa Yahya and the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) as 1st, 2nd and 3rd respondents in the suit instituted at the trial court.

Not satisfied with the decision of the trial court, Hon. Mu'awiya, through his counsel, E. O. Odo, approached the appellate court, and prayed it to invalidate the judgement.

Delivering judgement on Monday, Hon. Justice H. B. Abiru, described the appeal as a monumental failure and subsequently dismissed it in its entirety.

Hon. Abiru, ordered that the appellant shall deposit the sum of N400, 000 cash at the appeal court before considering appealing the matter at the apex court.

Reacting on the verdict, Counsels to the appellant and that of respondent, E. O. Odo and Abayomi Akamode, respectively, appreciated the court.

"SAD": EX- "SHILA" BOY CAUGHT PANTS DOWN WITH AN 18 YR OLD HOUSE WIFE

A 19 year old repentant "Shila boy, Mohammed Yakubu, was caught having an intercourse with an 18 year old house wife in her matrimonial home.

Already, the Jimeta Area Court II in Yola, Adamawa State has ordered the remand of the 2 love birds after they were arraigned before it by Corpral Ismail Mohammed.

The presiding judge of the court, Hon. Muhammad Alamin Diya Lamurde, remanded the defendants and subsequently adjourned the matter to the 26th January, 2023. 

Both defendants, who hail from Hulere, a suburb of Jambutu in Yola North Local Government Area, were arraigned before the court for an alleged" House Trespass and Adultery".

According to First Information Report tendered by the Prosecutor, the offences run contrary to sections 334 and 374 of the Adamawa State Penal Code Law 2018.

Cpl Ismail confirmed to NEWS PLATFORM that the 1st defendant was once nabbed for "Shila" activities over 2 years ago and later repented.

It was learnt that the teen house wife who got married barely 3 months, was caught having an affair with the repentant "Shila" boy who happens to be her ex-boy friend.

They were caught by the husband, but following intervention by both family members of the couple and confession by the wife, the husband agreed to contnue to live with her.

Sometimes later, the husband(names withheld) became suspicious of his wife, but after confronting her, the wife (names withheld) opened up where she told him it was Mohammed, who has been disturbing her.

The wife was compelled by her husband and the police where she laid a trap for Mohammed, by making an appointment with him to meet her and enjoy their lives as they used to do.

It was gathered that Mohammed, who did not know that he was under the police radar, quickly rushed where he met police officers waiting for him instead of the woman.

During arraignment, the wife admitted having extra marital affair with the 1st defendant, while on his part, the 1st defendant(Mohammed ) vehemently denied sleeping with her. 

She confirmed that Mohammed had slept with her for 2 times only after she got married about 3 months, but Mohammed denied it and said that her allegation is not true.

It was as result of that that the court adjourned the case for corroborative evidence and summary trial for 2nd defendant and commencent of hearing on the part of 1st defendant.

SEN. ISHAKU ABBO GOES TO APPEAL COURT, SAYS HE IS CONFIDENT OF VICTORY

The embattled Senator representing Adamawa Northern Senatorial District, Ishaku Abbo, has vowed to appeal the judgement of the State High Court which restrained him from re-contesting.

Senator Cliff, said he is optimistic that the Court of Appeal Yola, Division will quash the decision of the State High Court delivered by Hon. Justice Danladi Muhammed.

Justice Danladi, on Tuesday, sacked Senator Ishaku Abbo, declaring that he is not entitled to seek re-election because he had been expelled by his party.

He held that the Senator and APC are bound by the resolution of Mubi North LG Exco dated 7th October, 2022, which expelled him, declaring that Abbo, is not entitled to enjoy any right or privilege accorded to APC members.

Sen. Cliff, who is dissastified with the verdict of the court, has since instructed his Counsels to appeal the judgement for redress.

NEWS PLATFORM was reliably informed that about 8 Counsels in Yola, led by his Lead Counsel, Ever Odo esq, and host of others in Abuja and Lagos respectively have indicated interest contest the judgement at the appellate court.

The Senator who spoke to NEWS PLATFORM through his Lead Counsel, Ever Odo, said that their client had since instructed them to appeal the matter, and that they currently following necessary procedure to appeal the decision.

He stated that their client did not hold anything against the decesion of the trial court and appreciated it, saying that they are confident that the appellate court will look at the matter dispassionately and upturn it.

He appealed to the teeming supporters of their client to remain calm, supportive, hopeful while awaiting the possition of the Court of Appeal on the matter.

BREAKING: COURT SACKS SEN. ISHAKU ABBO, SAYS HE IS NOT ENTITLED TO RE-CONTEST

The hope of Senator Ishaku Abbo, representing Adamawa Northern Senatorial District of participating in the 2023 general elections was  dashed by the State High Court of Justice on Tuesday. NEWS PLATFORM can report.

The Adamawa State High Court of Justice No. 3, presided by Hon. Justice Danladi Mohammed, sacked Senator Cliff, saying that he is not entitled to seek re-election since he had been expelled.

Justice Danladi, held that the embattled Senator and APC are bound by the resolution of Mubi North LG Exco dated 7th October, 2022, which expelled him, saying that he is not entitled to enjoy any right or privilege accorded to APC members.

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

Likewise, the court further restrained APC under which the Senator is serking re-election from recognising him as its candidate, saying that he cannot validly be the candidate of the party in the forthcoming general election.

It further restrained Sen. Abbo from parading himself as candidate of the party in the Northern Senatorial District in the forthcoming general election.

Justice Danladi, declared that the court is satisfied with he procedure followed in showing the Senator way out of the party, saying that Senator was accorded opportunity to defend himself but deliberately refused to so do.

He said that the action of the plaintiffs in suing the Senator is not an internall affair of the party as claimed, and that they have locus standi to institute the action against him since they are registered members of the party.

It could be recalled that 2 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.

In his reaction, Counsel to the Plaintiffs, Abubakar Ali esq, appreciated the court, saying that the judgement will serve as deterrence to erring members of the party who claim to be above the party.

On his part, Counsel to the defendant, E. O. Odo, said that he will inform his Client about the decision of the court, saying if he agrees, they will test the judgement at the Court of Appeal.

BREAKING: COURT SACKS SEN. ISHAKU ABBO, SAYS NOT ENTITLED TO RE-CONTEST

The hope of Senator Ishaku Abbo, representing Adamawa Northern Senatorial District of participating in the 2023 general elections was  dashed by the State High Court of Justice on Tuesday. NEWS PLATFORM can report.

The Adamawa State High Court of Justice No. 3, presided by Hon. Justice Danladi Mohammed, sacked Senator Cliff, saying that he is not entitled to seek re-election since he had been expelled.

Justice Danladi, held that the embattled Senator and APC are bound by the resolution of Mubi North LG Exco dated 7th October, 2022, which expelled him, saying that he is not entitled to enjoy any right or privilege accorded to APC members.

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

Likewise, the court further restrained APC under which the Senator is serking re-election from recognising him as its candidate, saying that he cannot validly be the candidate of the party in the forthcoming general election.

It further restrained Sen. Abbo from parading himself as candidate of the party in the Northern Senatorial District in the forthcoming general election.

Justice Danladi, declared that the court is satisfied with he procedure followed in showing the Senator way out of the party, saying that Senator was accorded opportunity to defend himself but deliberately refused to so do.

He said that the action of the plaintiffs in suing the Senator is not an internall affair of the party as claimed, and that they have locus standi to institute the action against him since they are registered members of the party.

It could be recalled that 2 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.

In his reaction, Counsel to the Plaintiffs, Abubakar Ali esq, appreciated the court for what he described as a sound judgement.

On his part, Counsel to the defendant, E. O. Odo, said that he will inform his Client about the decision of the court, saying if he agrees, they will test the judgement at the Court of Appeal.

UPDATED: 6 "SHILA" BOYS ARRESTED WITH 14 LAPTOPS AHEAD OF BUHARI's VISIT

Men of the Adamawa State Police Command have arrested 6 suspected "Shila" boys and recovered 14 laptops ahead of President Muhammadu Buhari's visit.

The suspects include; Faisal Abubakar, 18, Abdulsalam Muhammed,  17,  Mahmud Musa, 18, Abdul Aziz Muhammed, 18, Abubakar Jidda,  18, and Christopher Danies, 30 years all of various addresses. 

The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said that the arrest followed a renewed commitment to checkmating crime and criminalty ahead of President Buhari's visit to Yola, the Adamawa State Capital.

SP Nguroje, explained that the Command had on the 7/1/2023, disconnected the criminal network of Shilla gangsterism, connecting Upper and Down Luggere in Yola North Local Government Area and arrested the suspects.

"The suspected Shila boys specialise in burgling and stealing valuable items from peoples' shops and houses within the State Capital." Nguroje added.

He said that the outcome of this commitment designed by the command to ensuring public order, safety and security before, during and after the visit of Mr President, led to the arrest of 6 suspects.

 

"Interestingly, Fourteen (14) computer laptops were recovered from the suspects in the course of investigation." He said.

He extended the commendation of the Commissioner of Police, CP SK Akande, to officers and men for denying the suspects the opportunity to escape arrest.

The CP further directed a total clamp down on criminals who are bent to disrupting the peace of the public, and called on the populace to always inform the police of the whereabouts of criminals and their hideouts.

CP Akande, assured the government and good people of Adamawa state, of sustained effort to dislodging all criminal hideouts and black spots in the state .

         

JUST IN: POLICE ARREST 6 BURGLARS WITH 14 LAPTOPS IN ADAMAWA

Operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command have arrested 6 suspects burglars and recovered 14 laptops. NEWS PLATFORM can report.

The suspects allegedly burgled a shop at Target Junction in Jimeta/Yola and carted away 14 laptops and several other items.

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STUDENT OF HEALTH TECH HACKS COUSIN TO DEATH FOR BEWITCHING HIS CHILD

A Student of the College of Health Technology Mubi, Adamawa state, Komi Yusuf, has been arrested for allegedly matcheting his cousin to death for bewitching his 5 months old child.

The sad incident occured in Prambe community, Dumne Development Area, Song Local Government Area on the 4th January, 2023.

Already, the suspect and the student of Health Tech, Department of Health Education has been nabbed by the operatives of the Police Command in connection to the crime.

Komi, who hails from Prambe, accused his cousin identified as Boniface, (now deceased) of causing the death of his 5 months old child by witchcraft.

He also accused his victim and one of his cousins, Nasamu, of bewitching his daughter about 2 years ago.

After the demise of his child, Komi, armed his himself with a matchet in a broad day light and trailed late Boniface where he was playing cards with friends and matcheted him in the middle of his head to death.

NEWS PLATFORM gathered that the suspect stormed where the deceased was playing with friends and hacked him to death without asking whether he was responsible for the death of his child or not.

The culprit voluntarily confessed to the crime while being interrogated by the spokesman of the Police Command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje.

He narrated that about 2 years ago, late Boniface and Nasamu, bewitched his daughter as confessed to him by the later, saying that he had warned him to steer clear his family members but to no avail.

He said that he had attacked his cousin out of anger because he had killed his innocent child, admitting that there are witches amongs their family members in the community.

The image maker of the Command said that the Commissioner of Police, S. K. Akande, has ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to complete investigation and ensure the prosecution of the suspect.

OBASANJO: THE OLD GENERALS AND THE OLD MENTALITY

By Engr Yakubu Aroma Gera 

The old generals actually don't want to let go, they are regenerating this time around through a clandestine method.

They are now portraying themselves as lovers of the youth, but the question is do they actually care for the youths? The answer in my mind is no, as their actions say otherwise.

Leaders such as, the erstwhile Vice President, Atiku Abubakar( Waziri Adamawa) sacrificed a lot for me personally in Adamawa State, as well as my friends from all over the country who secured jobs which pay more than both the Federal and State Government respectively.

As a bridge builder between the Christian and Muslim communities, Atiku ensured that H.E Boni Haruna, former Governor came to be, unlike in other states like Kogi where Falake was pushed aside when his principal passed away and same opportunity was beckoning.

Atiku, the man who truly believes in one Nigeria, ensures that he truly has Yoruba Children, Igbo Children as well as Hausa/Fulani. As such, will continue to remind and guide him to exhibit the habit of fairness. Could a father reject his children? 

He believes in the continuity of democracy and abiding by rule of law; hence, his fight against the 3rd term bid of the former President Olusegun Obasanjo, which was selfish. 

Atiku, who is the Presidential Candidate of the PDP in the 2023 general elections knew that OBJ's quest will certainly consume Nigeria as a country.

Atiku/Okowa is a symbol of unity, vote massively for unity and inclusiveness on the 25th February, 2023.

HAMA BACHAMA, TRADITIONAL COUNCIL MOURN COMR RODNEY NATHAN

His Royal Majesty, Homun Dr. Daniel Shaga Ismaila, CON, Kpawo Nomwe, Gilongo Diya, Hama Bachama and the Bachama Traditional Council have received with deep pains the sad news of the sudden and untimely demise of Chief Rodney Nathan (Ngra Batta), a respected and illustrious son of the Bwatiye nation.

Chief Rodney, was called to glory on the 3rd, January, 2023, and left behind very large footsteps in the sand of time the size of which will be very difficult to fill.

This is contained in a relase by the Chief Press Secretary to Hama Bachama, Anslem Kyauta, and made available to NEWS PLATFORM, on Saturday.

He was, until his death, the Chairman Nigerian Union of Teachers ( NUT) Adamawa State, Vice Chairman, Nigerian Labour Congress Adamawa State Chapter as well as the Regional leader, of the NUT for the 19 Northern States including the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja

The Ngra Batta had in his lifetime, impacted people generally not only in Adamawa State but across the nation because of the very credible life he lived, and the numerous lives he touched especially as a very generous humanitarian, and as a true lover of the Bwaatiye people.

The zeal and commitment to service by late Chief Nathan, and his fervency for the welfare and development of teachers in general and education In particular, in Adamawa state, remains unequalled. Ngra Batta will be sorely and greatly missed by the Bachama and Batta chiefdoms

His Royal Majesty, Homun Dr. Daniel Shaga Ismaila (CON), (Kpawo Nomwe, Gilongo Diya), Hama Bachama and Chairman Bachama Traditional Council; and the Bwatiye community worldwide, are indeed saddened by the loss and equally bring sincere and deepest condolences.

The Monarch prays that as the remains of the late Chief is slated to be committed to the mother earth on January 10th 2022, God will grant the entire state the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

JUNGLE JUSTICE: 2 MEN BEAT WOMAN, OTHER TO DEATH FOR POISONING BROTHER

Police in Adamawa State have apprehended 2 young men for allegedly killing a woman and 1 other person accused of bewitching/poisoning their elder brother, Ahmadu Filibus.

NEWS PLATFORM gathered that the ugly incident occured on the 12th December, 2022 in Batum community, Dumne Development Area, Song Local Government Area.

The suspects, Obed Filibus, 32, and Sani Amos, 28, and 4 others (now at large) of Batum, were nabbed for beating up their victims, Halima Ezra and Jibrailu Abdu with sticks to death.

Obed and other suspects accused Halima and her Son, Akoi Allah Ezra and Jibrailu of murdering their own brother by putting poison in a beer which he had drank.

The suspects alleged that Akoi Allah who operates a local joint in Batum, poisoned the deceased, and that his mother used the opportunity and bewitched him.

According to them, late Halima caught Ahmadu's spirit after he was poisoned and subsequently handed it over to late Jibrailu, who finally slaughtered him.

While being interrogated by the Spokesman of the Police Comman, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, the suspects confessed committing the heinous crime.

Narrating the incident, Obed said their elder brother had experienced toothache which resulted in swelling around the tooth and his neck.

He said that late Filibus' health condition became worst and defied all treatment at Dumne Dispensary and at the Specialist Hospital in Yola respectively.

He said that their late brother was admitted at the Specialist Hospital and that few minutes before his demise, he started rolling on his sick bed.

He added that their brother had while rolling on the bed, mentioned the names of Halima, Jibrailu and Akoi Allah and asked what has he done to them that they wanted to kill him.

He said that on their return back home after the death of Ahmadu, they confronted Jibrailu who confirmed to them that they had caused his death as a result of which they beat him with sticks to death.  

According to him, they later caught Halima in rice farm where she also confirmed to them that she had bewitched him because it was her turn to pay other witches.

Obed, said that the woman narrated to them that she had caught his spirit and gave it to Jibrailu who slaughtered him in order to pay because she had eaten that of other witches.

The Police Public Relations Officer(PPRO), SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, confirmed the incident, saying that the Commissioner of Police, S. K. Akande, had ordered for discreet investigation and  prosecution of the suspects.

RODNEY, REGIONAL LEADER 19 NORTHERN STATES DIES AT 59

The death has occurred of Comrade Rodney S. Nathan, the Chairman Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Adamawa State Wing

He passed on to glory on the 3rd January, 2023 at a private Hospital in Jos, Plateau State Capital.

The deceased and the renowed unionist died at the age of 59.

A statement by the Media Assistant to the deceased, Fidelis Jockthan, said burial arrangement will be announced by the family in due course.

Late Rodney, until his death was the Chairman NUT Adamawa State, Vice Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress Adamawa State Chapter and Regional Leader, Arewa (19 Northern States including Federal Capital Territory Abuja.

Late Rodney Nathan, was also a traditional title holder of Ngra-Batta from Batta Traditional Council, Barden Cika Soro Adamawa and Dan-Masanin Yaounde, Cameroun Republic.

WE USED COKE, GROUNDNUT OIL FOR 7YRS TO DUPE PEOPLE- SUSPECT

A 43 year old man identified as Aminu Adamu ( aka Kelvin) has revealed how they had used soft drink known as coke as well as groundnut oil to defraud people of their hard earned money for good 7 years.

Aminu, an indigene of Edo State who resides in Jos, Plateau State was arrested in Yola, by the operatives of the Police Command on the 1st January, 2023 while trying to dupe a lady known as Elizabeth.

One other suspect identified as Kingsley, an indigene of Anambra who introduced himself to lady as foreigner to be precise from Togo, managed and escaped being arrested.

The fraudsters who started operating in Abuja, for about 7 years ago, defrauded alot of Nigerians while using coke and groundnut oil.

NEWS PLATFORM gathered that the suspect was nabbed, while trying to dupe Elizabeth, whom they had defrauded of the sum of N400, 000, in December last in Bauchi state.

Elizabeth, who hails from Adamawa State and into the business of supplying liquid fertilizer, fell victim of the syndicate while serving as corp member in Bauchi State.

She first met with Kingsley while shopping in Bauchi market in November last year where he pleaded with her to assist her as he is from Togo, and that he brought some goods to woman in Bauchi State.

He told the lady that the woman asked him to supply the said goods to her, but that on his arrival to Bauchi, he called her line but it was not reacheable and gave her the phone number to try.

While the lady was trying the woman's line, the man showed her a piece of paper with a residential address and told her that it was the woman's address and suggested that they should meet a man who was very close to them for assistance.

Kingsley, narrated to them that he brought some goods to the woman from Togo, and that the custom officers impounded it at the Jos and Bauchi border and presented the piece of paper containing the address to him.

The man offered to assist him to take him to the house since he knows the place and pleaded with the lady accompany him in order to help the foreigner who became stranded.

Reaching the said place in Bauchi, Kingsley and the man asked Elizabeth to accompany them to a particular house, but the lady refused and said she will wait for them in the car.

On their return from the house, the duo called a particular number where its owner picked, and told them that he is a custom officer who impounded the goods, and that they needed 2000 dollars equivalent to N2million before releasing the goods.

The said custom officer further told them that if they can raise N1million, they can release half of the goods to them.

It was at this juncture that Kingsley, who was holding an handkerchief and a small container, wrapped a black piece of paper he had brought from his pocket in the handkerchief.

He used the chemical in the container and washed the handkerchief and behold the paper became N1, 000 note.

They told the lady that the chemical is known as "All Purpose Chemical" and only sold at hospitals to politicians or anybody who has a "permit" unknown to her that it was a coke mixed with a groundnut oil and the money was put in the handkerchief by Kingsley.

It was at this point that Kingsley, asked the man to return back to shop and sell his cement in order to raise the sum of N800, 000 and asked the lady whether if she has money to contribute in order to supply the chemicals so as to make money.

Elizabeth, told them she had N50, 000 in her account and that she will transfer it to him, but Kingsley refused and said that they should go to the bank and withdraw and give him cash.

Immediately after the lady fininshed her transaction at the bank, the other man called them and informed them that he had raised N800, 000 and that they should meet and go to the hospital and buy "cameleon powder" use in mixing the chemical. 

After they had met, the duo asked the lady to contribute another money to buy "cameleon powder" and that they will use it make millions so that they share it, but she told them she had no money.

On the 4th December, 2022, the lady transfered the sum of N60, 000 and few days later N110, 000 and later transfered another money she had realised from supplying liquid fertilizer of a company which amounted to N400, 000.

Few days later, the fraudsters started rejecting her phone calls where she went and reported the matter at the police on the 14th December, 2022, and gave police phone numbers of the fraudsters to the police.

The lady was said to have reported the matter after she regained her senses.

Kingsley and Aminu Adamu (aka Kelvin) came down to Yola, where as fate will have it, met with Elizabeth at the Jimeta ultra modern and the lady was able to identify Kingsley.

Aminu who first met the lady in Yola, applied the same method used in Bauchi but failed, but the lady who was conscious enough, raised an alarm which led to the arrest of Aminu.

While at the police headquarters in Yola, Aminu, admitted committing the crime, confessing that they were in Yola because people are yet to know their tricks unlike in Jos. 

He said that they used coke and groundnut oil which looks like mercury, and that their victims hardly notice when they will put N1000 note in the handkerchief.

The image maker of the police command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, assured that the suspect will be charged to court upon completion of investigation.