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The Dove Foundation is excited to announce its upcoming 2023 programme, aimed at providing assistance and support to the residents of Michika and Madagali local government areas.  This comprehensive initiative seeks to reach out to approximately 400 beneficiaries from the 16 wards in Michika, as well as about 250 beneficiaries from the 10 wards in Madagali. The primary focus of the 2023 programme is to extend a helping hand to individuals from key vulnerable groups, including those with special abilities, elderly women, and orphans or less privileged students in need of scholarships. Through this humanitarian effort, the Dove Foundation intends to not only provide essential resources such as cash gifts and fertilizer, but also to spread love, hope, and inspiration to our beloved community members. "THE COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION AGENDA" encapsulates the core mission of the 2023 programme. Our founders, Engr Venjei Bitrus Kambasha and Mrs Dogara Venjei, are personally funding th...

  Erstwhile Gubernatorial Candidate of the People's Redemption Party (PRP), Lt. Commander Ibrahim Baba-Inna (rtd), has extended his hearty felicitations to Muslims umma on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir celebration. Baba Inna, felicitated with Muslims in Adamawa state and nation at large in his Sallah message to newmen in Yola, Adamawa state. "I extend my heartfelt greetings and warm wishes to all Muslims in Nigeria. May the blessings of this auspicious festival fill your hearts with joy, peace, and prosperity". He prayed. He stated that Eid-ul-Adha holds a special place in their hearts as it reminds them of the remarkable faith, sacrifice, and devotion of Prophet Ibrahim (AS), saying that it is a time to reflect on the values of compassion, unity, and selflessness.  "Let us come together as one community, regardless of our differences, and celebrate the spirit of brotherhood and sisterhood". Baba Inna added. He said," As we gather with our families and loved...

  The Executive Chairman Adamawa Internal Revenue Services (AIRS), Alh. Hamman Adama Njabari has felicitated with Muslim Ummah on the occasion of 1444 EID-EL-KABIR Sallah celebration.  NJabari also congratulated Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, his Deputy Prof. Kaletapwa George Farauta, Speaker, Rt.Hon. Bathiya Wesley and other members of the 8th Adamawa Assembly. SSG Hon. Awwal D. Tukur, Chief of Staff Government House Yola, Dr. Edgar Amos and other members of the State Executive Council on the occasion of 2023 Eid-El-Kabir sallah celebration.  The AIRS Boss, in a Sallah message on Behalf of Management and the Entire AIRS Staff, congratulated His Royal Highness the Lamido of Adamawa Dr. Muhammadu Barkindo Aliyu Mustapha and other members of Adamawa State Council of Emirs and Chiefs, Religious leaders and 21 LG's Council Chairmen on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir Sallah Celebration. According to the message, Islam is the religion of peace and tolerance, kindness to humanity a...

The Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon.Bathiya Wesley has felicitated with the entire Muslim Ummah in the state on this years Eid-el-kabir sallah celebration Rt. Hon. Bathiya who is the member representing Hong constituency also reminded Muslim on the importance of maintaining peaceful coexistence among the diverse religious and ethnic groups for the overall development of Adamawa state The Speaker in a statement through his media office and made available to newsmen in Yola, said he is pouring his heart to all Muslim Ummah for this year’s sallah which is being celebrated around the world. He congratulated Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, other members of the 8th Assembly, leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and other teeming supporters on the occasion Sallah celebration. He also extended his sallah message to Lamido Adamawa, Dr. Muhammadu Barkindo Aliyu Mustafa and other members of the Adamawa State Council of Emirs and Chiefs, 21 LG's Council Chairmen an...

The Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, on Monday, announced the appointment of Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno (Demsa constituency) as the new Majority Leader.NEWS PLATFORM  Rt. Hon. Bathiya, also announced the appointment of the Member representing Maiha constituency, Hon. Jingi Belel as Deputy M/Leader and Hon. Yerima Moses (Michika) as Chief Whip. He also announced Hon. Hammajabu Japhet (Verre) as Deputy Chief Whip, Hon. Umar Suleiman Alkali(Yola North), Minority Leader, Hon. Umar Bobbo Ismaila (Fufore/Gurin) Minority Whip. He said Hon. Sahabo Yohanna Jauro (Mubi South) is the Deputy Minority Leader, while Hon. Musa Abdulmalik Jauro (Ganye) Deputy Minority Whip. The Speaker also announced the composition of the House Standing Committees thus: Deputy Speaker, Muhammad Buba jijjiwa(Jada /Mbulo) as Chairman Committee on Justice, Judiciary and Entrepreneurship Development, Hon. Japhet Kefas (Gombi), Chairman Committee on Information, Reconstruction, Rehabilit...

The Adamawa State House of Assembly on Monday, appointed Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno(Demsa) as the new Majority Leader. The Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, announced the appointment of the Member representing Maiha constituency, Hon. Jingi Belel as Deputy M/Leader. The assembly also appointed Hon. Suleiman Alkali(Yola North) as Minority Leader..details

  Former Adamawa United Chiech Coach and one Time Technical Adviser of the Same team Mr Justin Pwanidi Madugu has been elected as the financial secretary of the Nigerian Football Coaches Association.  The election, which held last Wednesday at Moshood Abiola  Stadium Abuja had the Numan Born Polling thirty-three Yes Votes by the Congress. The Chief Coach of the Nigerian under 20 male Team (Fling Eagles)Isa Ladan Bosso who gallantly lost out in the quarter finals under 20 World Cup tournament in Argentina  to South Korea with a narrow 0-1 Margin, was unanimously elected as the President with 33 Yes Votes. Coach Justin Madugu who is also the Assistant National Coach of the Senior female National female Football Team,  the Falcons who are billed to participate in the Wirkd Cup holding in a Jointly hosted tournament by New-zealand and Australia. The tournament will kick off from July 20th. Justin  Pwanidi maiduguri is in the team since 2012, had won many laurel...

Adamawa State Police Command has arrested 4 suspected "Shila" boys including a 13 years old for attacking 2 persons and snatching their handsets. The suspects were apprehended for attacking a woman and a young man identified as Zakari Yahaya on the 21st June, 2023 between 7:30pm to 8:00pm One of the suspect and the 13 years old Muhammadu Sudest of Rumde in Yola North LGA, confessed attacking and snatching handset and N85 belonging to Zakari. Muhammadu, who just completed his primary school, narrated that Nasiru and himself sighted Zakari at Doubeli with a handset and beat him up and dispossessed him of his property. He confessed that this is the 3rd time he was arrested by the police for "shila" activities, saying that recently, they pursued a she goat at Zango street and killed it with sticks and stones and sold it. He narrated that they also use insecticide in killing she goats, explaining that the mix the chemical with grains and give it them, and that they die b...

The Chief Magistrate Court I in Yola, Adamawa State has convicted and sentenced a 30 years old man, Ahmed Mohammed to 12 years imprisonment for the offences of "criminal breach of trust, cheating and impersonation". Magistrate Alheri Ishaku sentenced Ahmed (aka Babangida) after he was tried and found guilty for offences which contravened sections 302, 312 and 145 of the penal code law 2018. Ahmed, an indigent of Kaduna State, bagged 5 years prison term or N150,000, option of fine for the offence of criminal breach of trust and 5 years jail term or pay N100,000 fine for cheating. He is to spend another 2 years behind bars or alternatively pay the sum of N100,000 fine. All the sentences, according to the judge, are to run concurrently. The judge also ordered him to pay the sum of N5.250million to Munete Benson Atanga and N870,000 to Hasiya Hamman as compensation as well as N150,000 cost of litigation. Ahmed duped Munete Benson of Sangere Futy of the amount of money after he had...

Member representing Mubi South constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Yohanna Sahabo Jauro, has raised matter of public concern on the activities of miners in his constituency. Already, the House of Assembly presided by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, has constituted 5-man an adhoc committee to investigate alleged illegal mining in Mubi South LGA.   The investigative committee has Rt. Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo (Numan constituency ) as its Chairman. The members of the committee include; Hon. Ismaila Umar Daware (Furin/Gurin), Hon. Yohanna Sahabo Jauro (Mubi South), Hon. Kefas Calvin (Toungo) and Hon. Yerima Moses Zah (Michika). Rt. Hon. Bathiya mandated the committee as well as the Ministry of Environment to carry out investigation and gave 1 week to the committee within which to submit its findings. Earlier, Hon. Yohanna, briefed his colleagues about the activities of a construction company in a community known as Unguwan Kara in Lamorde ward, Mubi Sout...

Barely a week to its inauguration, the Adamawa State House of Assembly has started legislating on a bill to increase the severity of punishment for "Shila" boys. NEWS PLATFORM  The "Shila" boys, who operate within the state capital with dangerous weapons, could face a stiff penalties under a bill  presented before the assembly on Wednesday. The move to impose heavier punishment is coming few days after the 8th assembly under the leadership Rt. Hon Bathiya Wesley, was inaugurated. The legislation, sponsored by Hon. Suleiman Alkali (Yola North) is seeking to expand a range of punishment with a view to ending the nefarious activities of the hoodlums. Already, the bill tagged," a Bill for a Law to Amend the Adamawa State Penal Code Law Number 10 of 2018 to Provide for Stiffer Punishment against the Activities of the Shila Insurgence Group , to Eliminate all Forms of Mischief to Provide for Maximum Security Group" has scaled through 1st reading. The legislators...

Adamawa State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, on Wednesday constituted an adhoc committee to investigate alleged illegal mining in Mubi South LGA. NEWS PLATFORM  Announcing the membership of the committee while presiding over plenary session, Rt. Hon. Bathiya, said Rt. Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo (Numan) is to serve as Committee Chairman. He said that Hon. Ismaila Umar Daware (Furin/Gurin), Hon. Yohanna Sahabo Jauro (Mubi South), Hon. Kefas Calvin (Toungo) and Hon. Yerima Moses Zah (Michika) are to serve as members of the committee. He mandated the committee as well as the Ministry of Environment to carry out investigation and given 1 week to the committee within which to submit its findings. This followed a matter of urgent public importance sponsored by the member representing Mubi South constituency, Hon. Yohanna Sahabo Jauro. Earlier, Hon. Yohanna, briefed his colleagues about the activities of a construction company in a community known as Unguwan Kara in Lamo...

A man suffering from epilepsy identified as Amos Christopher, has been apprehended by the Adamawa State Police Command for allegedly beating up his younger brother to death. NEWS PLATFORM The 24 years Amos of Dobi village in Ga'anda District, Gombi LGA, killed their last born (4 years old) known as Thyson Christopher and subsequently beheaded him. The accused, who is battling with the disease, gruesomely murdered his younger brother on Monday, 19th June, 2023 when his health condition became worst. The suspect and the 1st born of the family, had a seizure and slumped on the 18th June, 2023, where he was brought back home by neighbours. His health condition deteriorated with a complete change in his behaviour the following morning where he violently attacked his mother and younger brothers who were at home with him. He grapped the 4 years old boy and dragged him into a room where he locked up the door from inside and beat him up to death. All effort to rescue him by his mother was f...

The leadership of the Freedom Power Chapel International, Yola, Adamawa State, has honoured the Commissioner of Police (CP), Afolabi Babatola for his commitment in protecting lives and property. The church presented an award to the CP in his office at the Police Headquarters a courtesy visit on Tuesday, in appreciation to his role in when 2 Pastors of the Church were abducted. According to the Church, the honour is to encourage the CP and the Officers of the Command who work relentlessly to protect lives and property, promote peace and unity amongst diverse people of the State.  Speaking while presenting an award to the CP, General Overseer of the Church, Mike Ochigbo, and the victim applauded the officers and men of the command especially the Crack Squad for sustaining peace being enjoyed in the state. Responding, the CP who was elated with the award, commended the Church Members for maintaining its core values and principles of bequeathing to the peaceful coexistence and a sense ...

The leadership of the Freedom Power Chapel International, Yola, Adamawa State, has honoured the Commissioner of Police (CP), Afolabi Babatola for his commitment in protecting lives and property. The church presented an award to the CP in his office at the Police Headquarters a courtesy visit on Tuesday, in appreciation to his role in when 2 Pastors of the Church were abducted. According to the Church, the honour is to encourage the CP and the Officers of the Command who work relentlessly to protect lives and property, promote peace and unity amongst diverse people of the State.  Speaking while presenting an award to the CP, General Overseer of the Church, Mike Ochigbo, and the victim applauded the officers and men of the command especially the Crack Squad for sustaining peace being enjoyed in the state. Responding, the CP who was elated with the award, commended the Church Members for maintaining its core values and principles of bequeathing to the peaceful coexistence and a sense ...

The leadership of the Freedom Power Chapel International, Yola, Adamawa State, has honoured the Commissioner of Police (CP), Afolabi Babatola for his commitment in protecting lives and property. The church presented an award to the CP in his office at the Police Headquarters a courtesy visit on Tuesday, in appreciation to his role in when 2 Pastors of the Church were abducted. According to the Church, the honour is to encourage the CP and the Officers of the Command who work relentlessly to protect lives and property, promote peace and unity amongst diverse people of the State.  Speaking while presenting an award to the CP, General Overseer of the Church, Mike Ochigbo, and the victim applauded the officers and men of the command especially the Crack Squad for sustaining peace being enjoyed in the state. Responding, the CP who was elated with the award, commended the Church Members for maintaining its core values and principles of bequeathing to the peaceful coexistence and a sense ...

The leadership of the Freedom Power Chapel International, Yola, Adamawa State, has honoured the Commissioner of Police (CP), Afolabi Babatola for his commitment in protecting lives and property. The church presented an award to the CP in his office at the Police Headquarters a courtesy visit on Tuesday, in appreciation to his role in when 2 Pastors of the Church were abducted. According to the Church, the honour is to encourage the CP and the Officers of the Command who work relentlessly to protect lives and property, promote peace and unity amongst diverse people of the State.  Speaking while presenting an award to the CP, General Overseer of the Church, Mike Ochigbo, and the victim applauded the officers and men of the command especially the Crack Squad for sustaining peace being enjoyed in the state. Responding, the CP who was elated with the award, commended the Church Members for maintaining its core values and principles of bequeathing to the peaceful coexistence and a sense ...

The Branch Manager of Polaris bank in Yola, Adamawa State, Dahiru Tukur, on Monday appeared before Nassarawo Area Court over alleged "criminal intimidation". Dahiru, who resides in Yola South Local Government Area,  threatened female official of the Ministry of Land and Survey, Adamawa State, Adama Mamman. He was arraigned before Hon. Uba Ibn Aliyu led Area court on the 9th June, 2023 by the Police Command, over alleged offence contrary to section 384 of the penal code law. While arraigning the defendant, Inspector Danjuma alleged that the 50 years old defendant stormed the woman's office and threatened to deal with her. The defendant however pleaded not guilty to the alleged offence. He was admitted to bail and the matter adjourned to the 19th June, 2023 for hearing. At the resumed sitting, counsel to the defendant, A. A. Tahir, said they were not ready to proceed with the case for failure of the prosecution to comply with the requirement of the law. Tahir stated that th...

Adamawa State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon.  Bathiya Wesley, says Madagali electorate have made wise decision by re-electing Hon. Haruna Jilantikiri for 2nd term. Rt. Hon. Bathiya, stated this at a civic reception organised in honour of Hon. Jilantikiri, on his re-election and inauguration as member representing Madagali.       He applauded Madagali electorate for entrusting Hon. Jilantikiri with another mandate, saying that the decision has given him opportunity represent them at the 8th Assembly.    He appealed to them not relent in supporting the lawmaker so as to enable him provide effective representation at the hallowed chamber, and felicitated with him on his re-election and inauguration.         He assured that the Assembly is poised towards giving attention to effective legislation which will bring the much needed transformation and developments in the state. Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, used the opportunity and called on...

Senator representing Adamawa South Senatorial District, Binos Dauda Yaroe has appreciated his constituents for giving him their mandate at the recently conducted elections which enable him return for second term in the 10th Assembly. Speaking at a swearing-in reception he organised which was held at GDSS in Mayo-Belwa LGA over the weekend, Senator Binos pointed out that his achievements and his success stories would not have been possible without the unflinching support by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. He stated, "For instance, in all the free medical outreaches I conducted, they were fully supported by the Fresh-Air Governor. This is evidenced by the fact that all the free medical outreaches were carried out in government-owned hospitals. "The only free medical outreach that we did not conduct in a government hospital was the one who carried at Demsa LGA, which the Archbishop LCCN gave us the church's medical center. All my achievements have been made possible because o...

Kodomun Community in Demsa Local Government Area, Adamawa state has organised reception for Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno, on her re-election and inauguration as member for 2nd term. Hon. Kate Mamuno who is the only female lawmaker at the House of Assembly, represented Demsa constituency from 2019 to 2023 and was re-elected for another 4 year term in 2023. Speaking at the event held in Kodomun on Saturday, the Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, appreciated the community and Demsa LGA for re-electing her. Rt. Hon. Bathiya, said that he is aware that she did not fullfil all her campaign promises like them, and appealed to them to exercise patience. He pledged the readiness of the Assembly to support her in her legislative business and thanked them for honouring their daughter and the only female legislator. In her remarks, the celebrant and Member representing Demsa constituency, Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno, thanked the community for the befitting reception organised to honour her...

Adamawa State High Court of Justice No 7 on Friday, declared the purported impeachment of the Chairman Mubi South Local Government Council, Hon. Hamidu Jingi Dirbishi, as illegal, null and void. Hon. Justice Ahmed Isa, also declared that the removal of the Vice Chairman, Hon. Ishaku Dauda, as illegal ab initio, null and void and of no consequence whatsoever. He however declared that the replacement of Mohammed Auwal Haruna, as Chairman following the purported removal of Hon. Hamidu Dirbishi is illegal, null and void and restrained him from parading or holding himself out as Chairman of the LGC. Justice Isa who made the declaration while delivering judgement in suit filed Mohammed Haruna, stated that Hon. Hamidu Dirbishi and his Vice were never removed from office. He further declared that all actions purportedly taken or executed by the said Mohammed Haruna in his capacity or office as Chairman of Mubi South LGC or by any person parading to be the Vice Chairman are null and void and of...

Adamawa State High Court of Justice No 7 on Friday, declared the purported impeachment of the Chairman Mubi South Local Government Council, Hon. Hamidu Jingi Dirbishi, as illegal, null and void. Hon. Justice Ahmed Isa, also declared that the removal of the Vice Chairman, Hon. Ishaku Dauda, as illegal ab initio, null and void and of no consequence whatsoever. He however declared that the replacement of Mohammed Auwal Haruna, as Chairman following the purported removal of Hon. Hamidu Dirbishi is illegal, null and void and restrained him from parading or holding himself out as Chairman of the LGC. Justice Isa who made the declaration while delivering judgement in suit filed Mohammed Haruna, stated that Hon. Hamidu Dirbishi and his Vice were never removed from office. He further declared that all actions purportedly taken or executed by the said Mohammed Haruna in his capacity or office as Chairman of Mubi South LGC or by any person parading to be the Vice Chairman are null and void and of...

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested two youngmen accused of stealing a car at a commercial bank Yola.   NEWS PLATFORM learnt that several cars belonging to residents had been reported stolen at different locations within the metropolis few weeks ago. The suspects include: Danlami Musa, 30, of Sangere along Numan road in Adamawa State, Alhassan Dankwambo, 35, of Tudun Wada bypassed, Kaduna State and Shirajo Mai Kudi, Gombe State. The trio, who live in their respective States, arranged during phone conversation to meet in Yola, for their operation of which they succeeded in stealing the car, but they were nabbed by the police. The accused persons stole the car,Toyota Corolla at the UBA bank in Yola, and sold it to one Aminu Shafiu in Bauchi State at the sum of N800,000 only. Narrating the incident, Alhassan Dankwambo confessed that he was the one who stole the car at the bank and handed it over to Danlami at welcome to Yola.  He said he got the sum of N250,000 out...

The new Speaker of the 8th Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, has pledged to strive to protect the sanctity of his mandate. Rt. Hon. Bathiya made the pledge in his address shortly after his inauguration as the Speaker of the 8th Assembly in Yola, Adamawa State on Tuesday. He explained that the mandate is a sacred one, and that he intends to do everything within his power to protect its sanctity. He thanked God for making it possible to witness the historic occasion as well as his amiable colleagues for electing him to be the Speaker of the 8th Assembly.  "As a new Speaker, I will work assiduously with my colleagues to consolidate on the achievements of my predecessors. I will work for the protection and promotion of the right of the legislative arm". He assured. He promised to champion the welfare of his colleagues, members of the Assembly Service Commission, permanent as well as auxiliary staff of the legislature. He thanked Governor Ahmadu Umaru Finti...

The Chief Magistrate Court I in Yola, Adamawa State on Tuesday, remanded Zainab Hassan and Godwin Tabakiya accused of theft and dishonestly receiving of stolen property. Magistrate Alheri Ishaku ordered the remand of the defendants after both of them pleaded guilty to the offences contrary to sections 276 and 308 of penal code law. Thereafter, the judge adjourned the case to the 6th July, 2023 for the purpose of corroboration and summary trial. Godwin was arrested on the 9th June, 2023 for the theft of 5 bags of soya beans belonging to the Guardian Newspaper Correspondent, Emmanuel Ande of Sangere Futy in Girei LGA. The prosecutor, Inspector S.S Nicholas, informed the court that Godwin made away with the property on the 8th June, 2023, and sold it to Zainab Hassan. He stated that the 1st defendant tresspassed into house where the nominal complainant rented a store and carted away 5 bags of beans valued N140,000.

A drunk man simply identified as Sadiq Ahmed has been arrested by the Adamawa State Police Command for allegedly defiling a 7 year old girl (names withheld). The 39 years old Sadiq of Abuja road in Yola South LGA, confessed defiling the minor of the same address on the 12th June, 2023. Narrating the incident at the police headquarters on Tuesday, the accused said that he had perpetrated the crime while he was drunk with corn juice (Burukutu). He said that he does take anything except corn juice and deeply regretted defiling the little girl. The spokesman of the command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, confirmed the arrest, saying that the suspect was nabbed following a complaint by the father of the victim. The father informed the police that the suspect came to his house while they were away and gave his daughter the sum of N10 and subsequently defiled her. SP Nguroje, said that the Commissioner of Police, AfolabI Babatola, who had expressed concern over the incident, vowed to ensure the ...

The member representing Hong constituency, Hon. Bathiya Wesley has emerged the Speaker of the 8th Adamawa State Assembly. Likewise, Hon. Buba Mohammed Jijiwa of Jada Mbulo has emerged the Deputy Speaker. Both Speaker and Deputy emerged unopposed .

The Member representing Hong constituency, Hon. Bathiya Wesley, has just emerged the Speaker of the 8th Adamawa State Assembly. NEWS PLATFORM  Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo (Numan) nominated Hon. Bathiya Wesley to be the Speaker and seconded by Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno.

The Chairman Adamawa Internal Revenue Services, Alhaji Hamman Adama Njabari, has commended Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri For meeting the yearnings and aspirations of the lectorate especially in the areas of infrastructure and human capital development. Njabari made the commendation in a message on behalf of AIRS Management and Staff while commemorating the 2023 Democracy Day Celebration. The Revenue Services Boss, congratulated Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, the Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt.Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas and other members of the House, Local Government Council Chairmen, Captains of the Industries, Members of the Business Community the good people of Adamawa on the occasion of democracy day celebration The Revenue Boss also used the medium and called on the people of the state to complement the effort of Governor Fintiri led administration in its effort to boost revenue generation in the state by paying their TAXES to enable government continue with the people orie...

Adamawa State Police Command has arrested 10 people including 3 police officers as well as vigilantes for killing 2 women accused of witchcraft in Roma community, Song LGA. The women, who were 3 in number and hail from the community , were stripped naked and beaten up mercilessly by the affected as a result of which 2 of them died. A statement by the PPRO, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, which was made available to NEWS PLATFORM on Sunday, said that the incident occurred in Roma, Dumne Development Area, Song LGA. SP Nguroje said that the command came across a viral video where the Police Officers attached to Dumne Divisional Police Headquarters and Vigilantes were sighted maltreating and assaulting the women in an unprofessional manner. "The Commissioner of Police, Afolabi Babatola, expressed shock over the unprofessional conduct displayed by the said Inspector, Ahmed Suleiman as well as Vigilantes members as seen in the viral video". He stated. The Spokesman said that the CP who...

Adamawa State Police Command has arrested 10 people including 3 police officers as well as vigilantes for killing 2 women accused of witchcraft in Roma community, Song LGA. The women, who were 3 in number and hail from the community , were stripped naked and beaten up mercilessly by the affected as a result of which 2 of them died. A statement by the PPRO, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, which was made available to NEWS PLATFORM on Sunday, said that the incident occurred in Roma, Dumne Development Area, Song LGA. SP Nguroje said that the command came across a viral video where the Police Officers attached to Dumne Divisional Police Headquarters and Vigilantes were sighted maltreating and assaulting the women in an unprofessional manner. "The Commissioner of Police, Afolabi Babatola, expressed shock over the unprofessional conduct displayed by the said Inspector, Ahmed Suleiman as well as Vigilantes members as seen in the viral video". He stated. The Spokesman said that the CP who...

Adamawa State Police Command has arrested 10 people including 3 police officers as well as vigilantes for killing 2 women accused of witchcraft in Roma community, Song LGA. The women, who were 3 in number and hail from the community , were stripped naked and beaten up mercilessly by the affected as a result of which 2 of them died. A statement by the PPRO, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, which was made available to NEWS PLATFORM on Sunday, said that the incident occurred in Roma, Dumne Development Area, Song LGA. SP Nguroje said that the command came across a viral video where the Police Officers attached to Dumne Divisional Police Headquarters and Vigilantes were sighted maltreating and assaulting the women in an unprofessional manner. "The Commissioner of Police, Afolabi Babatola, expressed shock over the unprofessional conduct displayed by the said Inspector, Ahmed Suleiman as well as Vigilantes members as seen in the viral video". He stated. The Spokesman said that the CP who...

The 7th Legislature of the Adamawa State House of Assembly has passed no fewer than 65 bills as well as 63 resolutions for good governance in the state. According to the Assembly, out of the 65 bills enacted from June 2019 to 2023, 37 were assented to by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. The Speaker of the 7th Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas announced this while presiding over valedictory session at the Assembly Complex on Friday. Rt. Hon. Iya Abbas attributed the achievements recorded by the Assembly under his leadership to the support, cooperation and understanding among the legislators irrespective of party affiliation. The Speaker who lauded the cordiality among the outgoing lawmakers which had resulted in developmental strides, enjoined the members-elect of the 8th to follow suit.  He explained that the training and retraining as well as promotion of staff was accorded priority which aided in effective legislations, hence the successes recorded. He commended Governor Ahmadu Um...