SONG COUNCILLORS REFUTE ALLEGATIONS, SAY NO PLAN TO IMPEACH CHAIR

Barely 18 hours after some Councillors in Song Local Government Council of Adamawa State purportedly wrote allegations against their council chairman Hon Gidado Abdulsalam, six out of 11 councillors have come out to openly refute the story and even tender unreserved apologies. 

The six councillors who refuted the allegations include: Majority leader of the council Hon. Umar Shehu, of Song Gari, Hon. Markus Samaila of Gudu Mboi, Hon. Ya'uba Yunusa of Kilange Funa, Hon. Abubakar Musa of Zumo, Hon Gambo Hassan of Kilange Hirna and Hon. Ibrahim Liman of Song waje wards. in an telephone interview with newsmen in Yola, described the allegations as baseless.

The Song Local Government Councillors who expressed dismay on the action of some of their colleagues said they were invited to sign a letter of appreciation to the council chairman for the role he played in ensuring fairly distribution of the palliative provided by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. 

According to them, to their dismay some of their colleagues used their signatures for other purpose, 

The local government lawmakers who debunked the issue, said such action was never taken. 

While apologising to the council chairman of Song government for the embarrassment the issue had caused him, they urged the people of song local government area to disregard the news of the purported allegations against the council boss. 

They further explained that the alleged act said to have been performed by some Legislative Councillors, did not in any manner, represent the activity of the lawmakers. 

They expressed their continued support to Song Local Government Chairman Hon. Gidado Abdulsalam, the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as well as the state government and urged the council chairman to go about his normal duties.

FLYOVER: GOVT ANNOUNCES DIVERSION OF TRAFFIC AT MUBI ROUNDABOUT

Adamawa State Government has announced traffic diversion at the Mubi Roundabout to enable it embark on the construction of 3rd flyover.

It could be recalled that the Adamawa State Executive Council had granted approval for the construction of flyover at Mubi Roundabout and the super highway from welcome to Yola to A.A. Lawan and other constructions within the state capital. 

A statement by the Ministry of Works and signed by its Permanent Secretary, Engr. Mohammed Suleiman, said that the action became imperative to minimise inconvenience for motorists.

"The State Government wishes to inform the general public that the contractor has started mobilizing with a view to commence the construction works immediately after the flagging off by His Excellency Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri", he disclosed.

According to him, traffic on the central arterial roads, Mohammed Mustapha way and Atiku Abubakar way will be affected especially sections near the proposed flyover.

He stated that motorists coming from grade inter-change at police roundabout and wishing to go to Doubeli or across the Jimeta bridge side are advised to divert to either Ahmadu Bello way – Sarki wuta Street- Rumde Street – bypass or section of Atiku Abubakar way – Gimba road – Nepa road – Ajiya Street – Fombina Street – Section of Atiku Abubakar way – Doubeli bypass.

It added that motorists may wish to follow Galadima Aminu way – Demsawo Street – Doubeli bypass or Galadima Aminu way – Jos Street – Benin Street – Jambutu Street - Section of Atiku Abubakar Doubeli bypass.

The statement further stated that motorists coming from old Market and River side wishing to proceed to New Market and beyond are advised to divert to either Ajiya Street – Fombina Street – Jambutu Street or Nepa Road – Gimba Road – Hospital road or Galadima Aminu way.

It advised owners of illegal properties that falls within the right of way of the Mubi Roundabout Flyover and the Super Highway from welcome to Yola to A. A. Lawan Junction to remove them within two (2) weeks.

It warned that government will not compensate any property that falls within the right of way and will be demolished any time after the expiration of the two (2) weeks ultimatum.

EX-ADHA SPEAKER LAUDS JUDICIARY AS TRIBUNAL DISMISSES PETITION

 

The Member Representing Yola South at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Kabiru Mijinyawa, has hailed the judgment of the National/State Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Yola which affirmed his victory in the March 18th 2023 election.

The Lawmaker stated this in telephone interview with newsmen shortly after the judgment was delivered on Friday, described the verdict as  a victory for democracy and people of Yola South Constituency.

Rt. Hon. Mijinyawa commended the judiciary for upholding the nation’s democra. 

According to him “it is as an act of God demonstrated through the people of Yola South who voted him during the March 18th, 2023 general election and went ahead to defend the votes. 

The verdict indicated that the resolve of the people did not go in vain.

The judgement is clearly a victory for democracy and the resilient and courageous people of Yola South Constituency.

He said his opponent from People's Democratic Party PDP had through mere allegation sought a reversal of the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission which declared him as the valid winner of the election.

Kabiru Mijinyawa said with the recent development he will concerntrate on his legislative duties and work towards providing his people with democracy devidends.

He called on the looser to set aside their political differences and work with him in order to move the Constituency forward. 

2 ADHA LAWMAKERS REJECT TRIBUNAL VERDICTS, HEAD TO APPEAL COURT

L-R: Hon. Musa Ibrahim and Hon. Babangida Jidda

Two members of the Adamawa State House of Assembly on Friday, rejected the judgements of the National/House of Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal which declared their elections inconclusive.

The members, Hon. Ibrahim Musa (Italiya) and Hon. Babangida Muhammad Njidda, representing Mayo Belwa and Nasarawo Binyeri constituencies respectively, rejected the judgements and vowed to appeal the decisions.

The tribunal had while delivering separate judgements in petitions filed by Hon. Musa Mahmud Kallamu and Hon. Umar Nashon Gubi, invalidated the elections conducted at 5 polling units in the 2 constituencies.

Delivering its judgements, the tribunal declared elections held at Chokkol Joda, Wuro Aminu and Wuro Mana I units in Mayo Belwa constituency inconclusive, saying that the exercise was conducted not in compliance with the electoral act.

It also declared the 18th March, 2023 elections conducted at Bura Manga unit in Nasarawo Jereng Ward and Sitim Koleni unit in Gangfada ward in Nasarawo Binyeri constituency inconclusive.

The APC lawmakers had while reacting on the judgements, said that they are going to appeal the judgements, saying that they are optimistic that the appellate court will upturn the decisions.

The legislators disclosed that they had received the court’s judgements with mixed feelings but that their team of lawyers will obtain the certified true copy of the judgements, study it and seek redress at the court of appeal.

ADHA: TRIBUNAL DECLARES N/BINYERI ELECTION INCONCLUSIVE

The National /House of Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Yola, Adamawa State on Friday, declared the election conducted in Nasarawo Binyeri  inconclusive.

It ordered INEC to conduct election at 2 polling units in the state constituency within 90 days and that the election will be participated by PDP and APC candidates only.

This followed judgement delivered in petition filed by the immediate past member of the assembly, Hon. Umar Nashon Gubi against the incumbent member, Hon. Babangida Mohammed Jidda.

JUST IN: PETITION AGAINST EX-ADHA SPEAKER DISMISSED

 

The National /House of Assemnly Petitions Tribunal on Friday, dismissed petition filed against the former Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Kabiru Mijinyawa.

Rt. Hon. Mijinyawa, who is the present member representing Yola South constituency, was re-eected under the platform of the APC during the 2023 general election.

Rt. Hon. Mijinyawa , who was speaker of the assembly from 2015 to 2019, was dragged before the tribunal by the Candidate of the PDP, Hon. Adamu Baba Mustapha.

In his petition, Hon. Baba Mustapha alleged that the election held on the 18th March, 2023 is invalid, null and void by reasons of non compliance with the electoral act.

On his part, the former Speaker was of the view that the exercise was in substantial compliance with the electoral act, and that the petitioner did not participate in the election.

He told the tribunal that the petition is premised on pre-election matter and that its lacks jurisdiction to entertain it, and described the petition as incompetent, frivolous and ought to be dismissed in its entirety.

BREAKING: TRIBUNAL ORDERS INEC TO WITHDRAW CERTIFICATE ISSUED TO M/ BELWA LAWMAKER

The National /House of Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Yola, Adamawa State on Friday, has declared the election for Mayo Belwa state constituency inconclusive.

Equally, the tribunal has ordered INEC to withraw certificate  of return issued to Hon. Ibrahim Musa Italiya, who was declared winner of the election with immediate effect

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ADAMAWA CJ STORMS NUMAN, SHELLENG, SETS 67 PRISONERS FREE

Adamawa State Jail Delivery Committee on Thursday, stormed Numan and Shelleng custodial centres and released no fewer than 67 convicted and non-convicted inmates.

The 67 inmates who regained their freedom include those awaiting trial and those convicted and sentenced to various prison terms for various offences mostly theft, cheating, criminal breach of trust among others.

The committee headed by the Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Hapsat Abdulrahaman, discharged the inmates when her committee visited the correctional centers.

While at Numan Medium Correctional Centre, the committee discharged 55 convicted inmates and those awaiting trial, reviewed 45 cases, admitted 5 to bail and convicted 1 out of 215 inmates housed at the centre.

Hon. Justice Hapsat's committee which was at the satellite custodial facility Shelleng, released 12, reviewed 11 cases and granted bail to 1 out 26 inmates.

While addressing the discharged inmates, the CJ advised them to be of good behaviour and contribute meaningfully to the developement of their communities and the state in general.

I STOLE A POT, WRAPPER BECAUSE OF HUNGER- ADAMAWA LADY

A young lady, Ramatu Adamu, who was convicted for theft in a dwelling house was on Thursday discharged by the Adamawa Jail Delivery Committee.

Ramatu was convicted and sentenced to 1 and the half by the Chief Magistrate Court Numan on the 11th August, 2023 for stealing a pot, wrapper and cooler.

She was convicted and sent to Numan Security Custodial Centre where she was serving her jail term.

On her appearance before the Jail Delivery Committee headed by the Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Hapsat Abdulrahaman, the convict said that she had actually committed the offence of which she was convicted.

She narrated that she had visited her sister in Numan where she had committed the offence and attributed it to hunger.

The young lady, who hails from Shelleng LGA, informed the committee that she was a food vendo in Gombe and visited her sister in Numan where she had perpetrated the crime.

She regretted her action and pleaded with the committee to pardon her so as to return back to Gombe to continue with her business.

The committee reviewed her sentenced and discharged her and also warned her not go and commit crime again.

Meanwhile, out her magnanimity, the Chairman of the committee and the Chief Judge presented the sum of N10,000 to her to her to enable her set up a business.

I STOLE A POT, WRAPPER BECAUSE OF HUNGER- LADY TELLS ADAMAWA JDC

A young lady, Ramatu Adamu, who was convicted for theft in a dwelling house was on Thursday discharged by the Adamawa Jail Delivery Committee.

Ramatu was convicted and sentenced to 1 and the half by the Chief Magistrate Court Numan on the 11th August, 2023 for stealing a pot, wrapper and cooler.

She was convicted and sent to Numan Security Custodial Centre where she was serving her jail term.

On her appearance before the Jail Delivery Committee headed by the Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Hapsat Abdulrahaman, the convict said that she had actually committed the offence of which she was convicted.

She narrated that she had visited her sister in Numan where she had committed the offence and attributed it to hunger.

The young lady, who hails from Shelleng LGA, informed the committee that she was a food vendo in Gombe and visited her sister in Numan where she had perpetrated the crime.

She regretted her action and pleaded with the committee to pardon her so as to return back to Gombe to continue with her business.

The committee reviewed her sentenced and discharged her and also warned her not go and commit crime again.

Meanwhile, out her magnanimity, the Chairman of the committee and the Chief Judge presented the sum of N10,000 to her to her to enable her set up a business.

AMB. MARAFA CONGRATULATES ADAMAWA NEW PRESIDENT OF ROYALTY

The Secretary General and Head of Mission, West Africa Youth Congress, Ambassador Mohammed Ahmed Marafa, has congratulated the new President of Royalty Adamawa State, Mss  Halima Bala.

Amb. Marafa, congratulated Mss Halima, on her emergence as the President of Royalty, and described her as mother and leader who has all it takes to lead as the royalty of Adamawa state. 

"She is a colossus that has so many potentials in delivering the much needed support system to many. One of the many reasons of that endeared her the titled of the Gamji Cika-soro Yola", said Amb. Marafa.

He said, "My first day of meeting with Mss Halima Bala had proven her capacity and capability of leadership while she served as the Information Public Officer (IPO) of Modibbo Adama University Yola, and now as the 1st female Registrar of the same institution where she has brought a lots changes. This is beside being fully supportive to her principal, the Vice Chancellor of the University".

He further stated that being the "Gamji Cika-Soro" Yola, she  maintained a cordial relationship with other traditional title holders and being submissive to her District Head.

Amb. Marafa, explained that while her loyalty to the "Sarauniya" Adamawa was uncompromised, saying that these are few among the many qualities that made her today the President of the Royalty of Adamawa State of Nigeria.

MAN STABS 17 YR OLD IN THE NECK TO DEATH IN ADAMAWA

A 19 year- old Zakariyau Saad has stabbed a 17 year old Muhammed Yahaya in the neck to death in Yola South Local Government Area, Adamawa State.

Already, the Adamawa State Police Command has apprehended the accused who resides at Wuro Hausa in Yola South LGA on the 26th September, 2023

A statement by SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, image maker of the Command on Wednesday, said that the arrest followed a report received from residents of Damdu Ward, Yola South LGA, about the incident .

According to him, the residents had reported that a young man yet to be identified was seen lying in his pool of blood with stabbed wound in his neck.

SP Nguroje stated that the Divisional Police Officer(DPO),Yola took the victim to Hospital where he was confirmed dead.

"The Commissioner of Police, CP Afolabi Babatola directed, Deputy Commissioner of Police CID to take over investigation and ensure deligent prosecution". He added.

100 DAYS: SONG LEGISLATOR OFFERS FREE MEDICAL SERVICES, DONATES INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The Member representing Song constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Emmanuel Kefas, has distributed instructional materials to no fewer than 179 public schools in his constituency.

According to the legislator, the gesture is aimed at complementing the effort of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, led administration in transforming the education sector.

Hon. Emmanuel Kefas, has also offered free medical services to about 25 patients who were operated for various ailments at Song and Dumne cottage hospitals recently.

In his 100 days in office, Hon. Emmanuel Kefas, who is the Chairman House Standing Committee on Security, rehabilitated Loko- Dumne rural road to ease the movement of goods and services. 

Speaking while distributing the instructional materials on Monday, Hon. Emmanuel Kefas, explained that he had procured 3,000 copies of exercise books and chalk to be distributed free of charge to public schools.

He disclosed that he had decided to settle the medical bills of 25 patients who undergone surgeries at Song and Dumne cottage hospitals and rehabilitated the road within 100 days in office, saying that the gesture is just the beginning of more achievements.

He told the gathering that he had been elected by his teeming electorate to make a difference, assuring that he is determined to provide people oriented representation at the assembly.

Hon. Emmanuel Kefas, used the opportunity and thanked Governor Fintiri, the Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, and his entire electorate for their unflinching support before, during and after election.

In his remarks, the Chairman Song LGC, Hon. Gidado Abdulsalam (aka POS), described the giant strides of Hon. Emmanuel Kefas, within 3 months as a welcome development.

Hon. Abdulsalam disclosed that Song constituency is lucky to have the lawmaker as its representative at the assembly, explaining that the member has made a history within 100 days.

He commended Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, led administration's effort in revamping education sector; hence, their effort to complement it for his government to continue to succed.

According to him, in spite of economic hardship, the member was able to provide dividends of democracy to his electorate and thanked him on behalf of Song LGA, assuring that they have seen quality leadership in him.

He called on the entire electorate to learn to appreciate and encourage leaders who are working, saying that the LGC is poised to complement the effort of the present administration.

In his welcome address, the Education Secretary Song LGA, Alh. Ahmadu Bakari, applauded the legislator for providing the instructional materials to public schools.

The ES described the lawmaker as a credible, generous and trusted leader, and promised to be just in the distribution of the materials to the beneficiaries.

SONG LAWMAKER MARKS 100 DAYS, DISTRIBUTES INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS TO 179 SCHOOLS

The Member representing Song constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Emmanuel Kefas, has distributed instructional materials to no fewer than 179 public schools in his constituency.

According to the legislator, the gesture is aimed at complementing the effort of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, led administration in transforming the education sector.

Hon. Emmanuel Kefas, has also offered free medical services to about 25 patients who were operated for various ailments at Song and Dumne cottage hospitals recently.

In his 100 days in office, Hon. Emmanuel Kefas, who is the Chairman House Standing Committee on Security, rehabilitated Loko- Dumne rural road to ease the movement of goods and services. 

Speaking while distributing the instructional materials on Monday, Hon. Emmanuel Kefas, explained that he had procured 3,000 copies of exercise books and chalk to be distributed free of charge to public schools.

He disclosed that he had decided to settle the medical bills of 25 patients who undergone surgeries at Song and Dumne cottage hospitals and rehabilitated the road within 100 days in office, saying that the gesture is just the beginning of more achievements.

He told the gathering that he had been elected by his teeming electorate to make a difference, assuring that he is determined to provide people oriented representation at the assembly.

Hon. Emmanuel Kefas, used the opportunity and thanked Governor Fintiri, the Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, and his entire electorate for their unflinching support before, during and after election.

In his remarks, the Chairman Song LGC, Hon. Gidado Abdulsalam (aka POS), described the giant strides of Hon. Emmanuel Kefas, within 3 months as a welcome development.

Hon. Abdulsalam disclosed that Song constituency is lucky to have the lawmaker as its representative at the assembly, explaining that the member has made a history within 100 days.

He commended Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, led administration's effort in revamping education sector; hence, their effort to complement it for his government to continue to succed.

According to him, in spite of economic hardship, the member was able to provide dividends of democracy to his electorate and thanked him on behalf of Song LGA, assuring that they have seen quality leadership in him.

He called on the entire electorate to learn to appreciate and encourage leaders who are working, saying that the LGC is poised to complement the effort of the present administration.

In his welcome address, the Education Secretary Song LGA, Alh. Ahmadu Bakari, applauded the legislator for providing the instructional materials to public schools.

The ES described the lawmaker as a credible, generous and trusted leader, and promised to be just in the distribution of the materials to the beneficiaries.

SONG LAWMAKER MARKS 100 DAYS, DISTRIBUTES INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS TO 179 SCHOOLS

The Member representing Song constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Emmanuel Kefas, has distributed instructional materials to no fewer than 179 public schools in his constituency.

According to the legislator, the gesture is aimed at complementing the effort of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, led administration in transforming the education sector.

Hon. Emmanuel Kefas, has also offered free medical services to about 25 patients who were operated for various ailments at Song and Dumne cottage hospitals recently.

In his 100 days in office, Hon. Emmanuel Kefas, who is the Chairman House Standing Committee on Security, rehabilitated Loko- Dumne rural road to ease the movement of goods and services. 

Speaking while distributing the instructional materials on Monday, Hon. Emmanuel Kefas, explained that he had procured 3,000 copies of exercise books and chalk to be distributed free of charge to public schools.

He disclosed that he had decided to settle the medical bills of 25 patients who undergone surgeries at Song and Dumne cottage hospitals and rehabilitated the road within 100 days in office, saying that the gesture is just the beginning of more achievements.

He told the gathering that he had been elected by his teeming electorate to make a difference, assuring that he is determined to provide people oriented representation at the assembly.

Hon. Emmanuel Kefas, used the opportunity and thanked Governor Fintiri, the Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, and his entire electorate for their unflinching support before, during and after election.

In his remarks, the Chairman Song LGC, Hon. Gidado Abdulsalam (aka POS), described the giant strides of Hon. Emmanuel Kefas, within 3 months as a welcome development.

Hon. Abdulsalam disclosed that Song constituency is lucky to have the lawmaker as its representative at the assembly, explaining that the member has made a history within 100 days.

He commended Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, led administration's effort in revamping education sector; hence, their effort to complement it for his government to continue to succed.

According to him, in spite of economic hardship, the member was able to provide dividends of democracy to his electorate and thanked him on behalf of Song LGA, assuring that they have seen quality leadership in him.

He called on the entire electorate to learn to appreciate and encourage leaders who are working, saying that the LGC is poised to complement the effort of the present administration.

In his welcome address, the Education Secretary Song LGA, Alh. Ahmadu Bakari, applauded the legislator for providing the instructional materials to public schools.

The ES described the lawmaker as a credible, generous and trusted leader, and promised to be just in the distribution of the materials to the beneficiaries.

TRIBUNAL DISMISSES PETITION AGAINST MUBI NORTH LAWMAKER

The Adamawa State House of Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Yola, Adamawa State on Monday, dismissed the petition filed against Hon. Paul Samuel.

Hon. Paul Samuel, who is the member representing Mubi North, constituency, was dragged before the tribunal by the APC Candidate, Hon. Ishaka Yusuf Dangote.

 Hon. Dangote of the PDP was defeated during the 2023 general election by Hon. Paul Samuel, hence his emergence as the winner to represent Mubi North Constituency at the assembly.

He alleged that the APC Member was not duly elected by the majority of lawful votes cast, adding that the poll was marred by irregularities, and urged the tribunal to invalidate it.

On his part, Hon. Paul Samuel, told the tribunal that the election across polling units in Mubi North which gave him victory was in compliance with the electoral act.

Delivering his judgement, Hon. Justice Nkereuwem M. Obot, described Hon. Dangote's petition seeking to nullify Hon. Paul's election as incompetent, saying that the petitioner had failed to prove his arguments and the petition was void of merits.

He threw out the petition for lacking in merit and awarded the sum of N100, 000 cost in favour of Hon. Paul Samuel against Hon. Ishaka Dangote.

While reacting on the judgement, Hon. Paul Samuel, described the verdict as a well considered judgement, saying that the victory is for the entire Mubi North electorate.

Hon. Paul, called on his constituents to support him so as to enable him deliver on his mandate, and reiterated his determination towards providing good representation.

The Legislator used the opportunity and thanked the Senator representing Adamawa Northern Senatorial district, Ishaku Abbo, for his support and promised to justify the confidence reposed in him.

PETITION AGAINST ADHA DEPUTY SPEAKER DISMISSED

A petition filed against the Deputy Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Muhammed Buba Jijiwa, has been dismissed. 

The National/House of Assembly Petitions Tribunal sitting in Yola, Adamawa State on Monday, dismissed the petition instituted against Rt. Hon. Jijiwa, who represents Jada/Mbulo constituency.

Rt. Hon. Jijiwa, who was elected under the platform of the PDP, was dragged before the tribunal by the Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Bashir Usman. 

Hon. Bashir Usman, was contesting the election of Rt. Hon. Jijiwa, held on the 18th March, 2023, alleging that the exercise was not free and fair.

He alleged that the declaration and return of Rt. Hon. Jijiwa, as elected member to represent Jada/Mbulo constituency is invalid by reasons of non compliance with the electoral act.

On his part, Rt. Hon. Jijiwa, told the tribunal that the petition is not supported by any valid ground, arguing that the petition is incompetent, and that it should be dismissed in its entirety.

He pleaded with the tribunal to dismiss the petition for failure of the petitioner to prove his petition beyond reasonable doubt, insisting that the petition is dead on arrival.

According to him, the petition is incurably defective to link it with cogent and credible evidence and ought to dismissed in its entirety.

Delivering his judgement on the petition, Hon. Justice Maryam Ahmed Sabo, dismissed the petition for lacking in merit and awarded the sum of N50,000 in favour of Rt. Hon. Jijiwa against Hon. Bashir.

Reacting on the judgement, the Deputy Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Muhammed Buba Jijiwa, described the judgement as victory to democracy.

He commended the tribunal for affirming his election and called on his entire constituents to rally round him and Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri led administration to provide more dividends of democracy to the electorate. 

The PDP Lawmaker, appealed to Hon. Bashir Usman, to support and cooperate with him for the development of Jada/Mbulo constituency and Adamawa state in general.

Rt. Hon. Muhammed Buba Jijiwa, explained that election is over and what is left at the moment is the development of his constituency, and promised to provide quality leadership.

ADAMAWA JDC DISCHARGES 512 OUT OF 2, 060 PRISON INMATES

Adamawa State Jail Delivery Committee(JDC) has discharged  a total number 512 out of 2, 060 inmates awaiting trial as well as those convicted and serving various jail terms at 7 correctional centers.

The benefitting inmates were among those convicted and serving their jail terms as well as those awaiting trial at Yolde Pate, Yola Old, Jimeta, Maiha, Mubi, Hong and Dumne Correctional Centers in the state.

During its visit at Yolde Pate New Medium Security Custodial Center recently, the committee discharged a total number of 223 out of 461 inmates including women awaiting trial.

It also discharged a total number of 26 out of 178 convicted inmates serving various jail terms at the correctional centre and admitted 52 to bail.

At the Yola Old Correctional Center at the headquarters of Yola South LGA, the committee freed 58 out of 343 awaiting trial inmates and granted bail to 27 others.

It also set free 9 out of 110 convicted inmates serving their prison terms. Out of 110, 32 were on dead row, while 5 others were convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment.

While at Jimeta Prison, the committee met about 277 inmates awaiting trial, 106 convicted inmates and granted freedom to 23 from those awaiting trial and 5 from the convicted ones.

Equally, the committee stormed Mubi Correctional Center and released 25 awaiting trial, 39 convicts and granted bail to 5 and convicted 11 out of 396 inmates at the center.

While at Maiha prison custody, the committee granted freedom to 34 convicts and reviewed the sentence of 4 out 61 inmates. It also discharged 3 amongst those awaiting trial and 27 convicts out of 48 inmates at Dumne in Song LGA.

The committee was at Hong correctional center in Hong LGA, where it discharged 39 out 72 convicts and 1 out of 8 inmates awaiting trial at the custodial center.

Addresing the beneficiaries shortly after the exercise at the 7 correctional centres respectively, the Chairman of the Committee who is also the Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Hapsat Abdulrahaman, warned the beneficiaries not to go back to the society and commit crime again.

Justice Hapsat told them that the court will not be lenient to anyone of them who is re-arrested for any offence, and advised them to be of good behaviour in the society and engage in a productive ventures.

In his remarks, the Controller of Corrections, Adamawa State, Ahmed Abdu Usman, commended the Chief Judge and her committee for a job well done and congratulated the beneficiaries.

Responding, some of the beneficiaries thanked the CJ and her committee for granting them freedom, saying that words cannot express their joy and promised to be of good behaviour in their various communities.

ADHA MAJORITY LEADER INDUCTED AS FCNA BY ANAN

The Majority Leader Adamawa State House of Assembly and Member Representing Demsa Constituency Hon. Mrs Kate Raymond Mamuno, FCNA was on Thursday, 21st of September 2023 inducted as a Fellow Certified National Accountant (FCNA) by the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) 

The highest decision making body of National Accountants was Founded in 1979, and Chartered by ACT NO 76 of 1993 Now CAP A26 LFN. 2004. 

The Fellowship Award was bestowed on Hon. Mrs. Kate Raymond Mamuno at the 28th National Annual Conference held at the International Conference Centre Abuja, on Monday, 18th September to Thursday, 21st of September 2023.

The President and Chairman of Council of ANAN Dr. James Ekerare Neminebor FCNA, while conferring the Fellowship Award on the awardees stated that Hon. Mrs. Kate Raymond Mamuno and  other awardees were carefully selected for the prestigious honour in recognition of their solid contributions to the Association.

While specifically acknowledging Adamawa Assembly Majority Leader's dedication towards the promotion of the activities of the ANAN as well as the exemplary leadership qualities she has exhibited in her various careers, the President described Kate Raymond Mamuno as a Household Name to the Body. 

He further urged her not to relent on her duties but strive to contribute more. 

The Speaker of the 8th Adamawa Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley on behalf of all other members of the House as well as Management and Staff of the Assembly, congratulated the Majority Leader Hon. Mrs. Kate Raymond Mamuno and wish her well in her present and future endeavours)

TEARS OF JOY ADAMAWA JDC DISCHARGES 5 WOMEN INCLUDING 3 NURSING MOTHERS IN MUBI

Tears of joy flowed freely at Mubi Correctional Center on Tuesday, when Adamawa State Jail Delivery Committee (JDC) discharged 5 out of 6 women awaiting trial as well as convicted.

Among those set free from the prison custody include 3 nursing mothers and 1 pregnant house wife and other who were sent to prison for various offences.

Some of the women, who were incarcerated for minor offences, broke down in tears of joy when the Chairman of the committee and the Chief Judge of the state, Hon. Justice Hapsat Abdulrahaman, discharged them.

NEWS PLATFORM learnt that some of the inmates were wallowing behind bars not because they deserved it but because of interests of judges as well as those who had dragged before the courts in some cases.

TEARS OF JOY AS ADAMAWA JDC DISCHARGES 5 WOMEN INCLUDING 3 NURSING MOTHERS IN MUBI

Tears of joy flowed freely at Mubi Correctional Center on Tuesday, when Adamawa State Jail Delivery Committee (JDC) discharged 5 out of 6 women awaiting trial as well as convicted.

Among those set free from the prison custody include 3 nursing mothers and 1 pregnant house wife and other who were sent to prison for various offences.

Some of the women, who were incarcerated for minor offences, broke down in tears of joy when the Chairman of the committee and the Chief Judge of the state, Hon. Justice Hapsat Abdulrahaman, discharged them.

NEWS PLATFORM learnt that some of the inmates were wallowing behind bars not because they deserved it, but because of interests of judges as well as those who had dragged before the courts in some cases.

WOMAN FREED AFTER SPENDING 8 MONTHS IN PRISON FOR STEALING A SHIRT

A middle age woman known as Zuwaira Yusuf, on Wednesday, regained her freedom after spending 8 months in prison custody for stealing a shirt and cooler in Adamawa State.

Zuwaira, a divorcée was convicted and sentenced to 2 years imprisonment for the offence of theft and was serving her jail term at Hong Correctional Center.

She was sent to Hong correctional center by the Chief Magistrate Court in Gombi LGA after she was tried and found guilty of theft.

She was set free by Adamawa State Jail Delivery Committee(JDC) headed by the Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Hapsat Abdulrahaman, when the committee visited the correctional center.

MINISTRY OF WORKS COMMENDS FINTIRI'S EFFORT IN CONSTRUCTING NEW FLYOVER, SUPER HIGH WAY, OTHERS

By Innocent Daniel Zira

In continuation of the urban renewal program of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri which has also been captured in the eight points agenda of his second tenure, more additional roads have been approved by the state executive Council.

While briefing journalists about the development in his office, Hon. Adamu Atiku Abubakar stated that the last executive Council has approved the construction of 20.8 kilometres Adamawa super high way, Mubi roundabout flyover/adjoining streets, target junction roundabout and the construction of storm water drain at Saminaka.

The commissioner added that the contracts have been awarded to Messrs Triacta Nigeria limited after winning the bid open which was done in line with the Bureau of Public Procurement ( BPP) guidelines for the award of contracts.

Similarly, the commissioner said that the contracting period of Mubi roundabout flyover is eighteen (18) Months while that of super Highway is thirty (30) Months respectively.

Hon. Adamu Atiku Abubakar also emphasized that the projects are significant land mark that will change the entire landscape of the metropolis in terms of decongesting the traffic, 

beautification, reducing security challenges as well as building the Adamawa of tomorrow by envisaging number of motorists that will ply the roads.  These achievements were as the results of Fintiri's strategic thinking actions that were lacked by the previous Governments the commissioner said.

Similarly he pointed out that Fintiri is keen on building Adamawa of tomorrow because the 20.8 kilometres Adamawa super Highway will definitely open up the city for more socioeconomic activities and will also give people the option to pleasantly drive on the alternatively super Highway which is time and resources saving than going through the city of Jimeta.

In addition to that, the state will going to be expanded for more developments in addition to the one thousand (100)housing units.

Lastly, he pleaded with people to thank His Excellency Rt. Hon. Umaru Ahmadu Fintiri for the bold steps that he has taken in trying to enhance and improve the quality of lives in Adamawa state, he therefore called on people to give their maximum cooperation and support and also bear with the Government for any inconveniences the construction work may caused.

In the same vein, the permanent Secretary Ministry of works and energy development, Engr. Suleiman Mohammed Stated that, the Ministry has since embarked on the desilting of canals within Rumde and also commenced the construction of storm water drains at Saminaka in order to address the perennial flooding problem that is devastating the State.

He added the Government is fully aware that there are still other areas that needed to be tackled  but it will done gradually and systematically because of funding issues.

Engr. Suleiman also mentioned that he is so happy with the Mubi roundabout flyover contract that was recently awarded because it will address the flooding problems in target junction, hospital road junction along LCCN church and Bornoma house, NEPA/new Nigeria axis amongst others.

He lastly called on the public to avoid building houses on the flood plain areas and also dumping of solid waste into drainages so as to protect future devastation and cost to Government.

36 YR OLD MAN RAPES NEIGHBOUR'S WIFE IN ADAMAWA

Adamawa State Police Command has apprehended a 36 years old man, Jaafar Adamu, for raping his neighbour's wife in Hong LGA.

A statement by the image maker of the command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said that the accused was nabbed on the 15th September, 2023 for raping a  21years old neighbour's wife at Angwan Diocese Kala'a, Hong Local Government Area.

The suspect who resides at Angwan Diocese Kala'a, in Hong LGA, raped his victim in the afternoon on that fateful day when he noticed that the victim's husband had left for farm. 

Jaafar, who was wearing a black facemasks, threatened his victim with a knife and forcefully had an undue carnal knowledge of her.

"Unfortunately for him upon committing the act his mask fell off and reconized by the victim as a result of which he escaped through the window", Said Nguroje.

According to him, the incident was reported at the Divisional Police Headquarters Kala'a by the victim's husband.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Afolabi Babatola who frowned at ugly incident, directed the Officer in charge of Family Support unit to take over investigation and ensure the prosecution of the accused. 

"The Police Boss who sympathised with the husband to the victim over the unfortunate incident, equally called on the members of the public to key into the Command's effort in fighting all forms of Gender Based Violence". He explained.

36 YR OLD MAN RAPES NEIGHBOUR'S WIFE IN ADAMAWA

Adamawa State Police Command has apprehended a 36 years old man, Jaafar Adamu, for raping his neighbour's wife in Hong LGA.

A statement by the image maker of the command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said that the accused was nabbed on the 15th September, 2023 for raping a  21years old neighbour's wife at Angwan Diocese Kala'a, Hong Local Government Area.

The suspect who resides at Angwan Diocese Kala'a, in Hong LGA, raped his victim in the afternoon on that fateful day when he noticed that the victim's husband had left for farm. 

Jaafar, who was wearing a black facemasks, threatened his victim with a knife and forcefully had an undue carnal knowledge of her.

"Unfortunately for him upon committing the act his mask fell off and reconized by the victim as a result of which he escaped through the window", Said Nguroje.

According to him, the incident was reported at the Divisional Police Headquarters Kala'a by the victim's husband.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Afolabi Babatola who frowned at ugly incident, directed the Officer in charge of Family Support unit to take over investigation and ensure the prosecution of the accused. 

"The Police Boss who sympathised with the husband to the victim over the unfortunate incident, equally called on the members of the public to key into the Command's effort in fighting all forms of Gender Based Violence". He explained.

MAN, 36 RAPES NEIGHBOUR'S WIFE IN ADAMAWA

Adamawa State Police Command has apprehended a 36 years old man, Jaafar Adamu, for raping his neighbour's wife in Hong LGA.

A statement by the image maker of the command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said that the accused was nabbed on the 15th September, 2023 for raping a  21years old neighbour's wife at Angwan Diocese Kala'a, Hong Local Government Area.

The suspect who resides at Angwan Diocese Kala'a, in Hong LGA, raped his victim in the afternoon on that fateful day when he noticed that the victim's husband had left for farm. 

Jaafar, who was wearing a black facemasks, threatened his victim with a knife and forcefully had an undue carnal knowledge of her.

"Unfortunately for him upon committing the act his mask fell off and reconized by the victim as a result of which he escaped through the window", Said Nguroje.

According to him, the incident was reported at the Divisional Police Headquarters Kala'a by the victim's husband.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Afolabi Babatola who frowned at ugly incident, directed the Officer in charge of Family Support unit to take over investigation and ensure the prosecution of the accused. 

"The Police Boss who sympathised with the husband to the victim over the unfortunate incident, equally called on the members of the public to key into the Command's effort in fighting all forms of Gender Based Violence". He explained.

MAN SPENDS 120 DAYS IN PRISON FOR STEALING GRANDMA's SOAP

A man identified as Hassan Ahmadu, has regained his freedom after spending not less than 120 days in prison custody for stealing grand mother's wrappers and a soap.

He was set free on Monday, after spending the days in prison  custody for the offence of theft in Maiha Local Government Area, Adamawa state. 

The middle age man was convicted and sentenced to 2 years imprisonment about 4 months ago by the Upper Area Court sitting in Maiha LGA and presided by Habu Abubakar.

The convict was freed when the Jail Delivery Committee headed by the Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Hapsat Abdulrahaman, visited Maiha correctional center on Monday.

According to the prosecution, the convict had made away with 3 wrappers and a soap belonging to his grand mother,and that the police had arrested him and recovered 2 out 3 wrappers.

Hassan voluntarily confessed having stolen the said items and pleaded with the committee to pardon him, saying that he has been reformed.

MAN SPENDS 120 DAYS IN PRISON FOR STEALING GRAND MOTHER'S WRAPPERS

A man identified as Hassan Ahmadu, has regained his freedom after spending not less than 120 days in prison custody for stealing grand mother's wrappers and a soap.

He was set free on Monday, after spending the days in prison  custody for the offence of theft in Maiha Local Government Area, Adamawa state. 

The middle age man was convicted and sentenced to 2 years imprisonment about 4 months ago by the Upper Area Court sitting in Maiha LGA and presided by Habu Abubakar.

The convict was freed when the Jail Delivery Committee headed by the Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Hapsat Abdulrahaman, visited Maiha correctional center on Monday.

According to the prosecution, the convict had made away with 3 wrappers and a soap belonging to his grand mother,and that the police had arrested him and recovered 2 out 3 wrappers.

Hassan voluntarily confessed having stolen the said items and pleaded with the committee to pardon him, saying that he has been reformed.

MAN SPENDS 120 DAYS IN PRISON FOR STEALING GRAND MOTHER'S WRAPPERS

A man identified as Hassan Ahmadu, has regained his freedom after spending not less than 120 days in prison custody for stealing grand mother's wrappers and a soap.

He was set free on Monday, after spending the days in prison  custody for the offence of theft in Maiha Local Government Area, Adamawa state. 

The middle age man was convicted and sentenced to 2 years imprisonment about 4 months ago by the Upper Area Court sitting in Maiha LGA and presided by Habu Abubakar.

The convict was freed when the Jail Delivery Committee headed by the Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Hapsat Abdulrahaman, visited Maiha correctional center on Monday.

According to the prosecution, the convict had made away with 3 wrappers and a soap belonging to his grand mother,and that the police had arrested him and recovered 2 out 3 wrappers.

Hassan voluntarily confessed having stolen the said items and pleaded with the committee to pardon him, saying that he has been reformed.

ADHA SPEAKER CONSTITUTES COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE BOATS ACCIDENTS

Adamawa State House of Assembly on Monday, constituted an adhoc committee with a mandate to investigate boats accidents which claimed several lives in Yola South and Fufore Local Government Areas. NEWS PLATFORM 

The Chairman of the adhoc committee is the member representing Jada/Mbulo constituency, Hon. Muhammed Buba Jijiwa, while Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno (Demsa) and Hon. Suleiman Alkali(Yola North) are to serve as members.

Other members of the Committee include: Hon. Barr. Umar Bobbo Ismail(Fufore/Gurin), Hon. Japhet Hammanjabu (Verre), Rt. Hon. Kabiru Mijinyawa (Yola South) and Hon. Moses Yerima Zah(Michika).

The Speaker of the assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, had while announcing the composition of the Committee, mandated it to properly investigate circumstances surrounding boats accidents and come up with recommendations aimed at preventing future occurrence.

He further directed the Committee to engage the chairmen of the affected LGAs, traditional institutions and enlighten them on the importance of life jackets and report to the assembly within one week.

He also directed it to visit the affected communities and commiserate with the families of the victims as well as the State Emergency Management Agency(ADSEMA) to assist the victims with necessary assistance.

This followed a matter of urgent public importance sponsored by the Member representing Fufore/Gurin constituency, Hon. Barr. Umar Bobbo Ismail.

While sponsoring his motion, the member representing Fufore Gurin, Hon. Barr. Ismail, briefed his colleagues about the incidents which claimed several lives in the LGAs.

He prayed the assembly to direct its committee to visit the communities and condole families of the deceased and also mandate the State Emergency Management Agency(ADSEMA) to visit the communities and see how it can come to their aid.

He also appealed to the assembly to direct the LGAs affected to provide scholarship to the children whose parents lost their lives more especially in Fufore LGA.

 

Contributing on the motion, the Majority Leader and Member representing Demsa constituency, Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno, sympathised with the families of the deceased and the entire constituents.

Hon. Kate described the incident as a state tragedy not only to Fufore/Gurin alone and urged the assembly to make mandatory for those using boats to wear life jackets.

She lamented that many of those using boats are very careless about the safety of others, insisting that using the jacket will go along way in saving the lives of the innocent citizens.

She appealed to the assembly to direct LGCs to assist in this regard, and that the Fufore LGC to take responsibility of the children who lost their parents.

Also speaking, the Member representing Guyuk constituency, Hon. Sunday Peter, commiserated with the victims and appealed for proper investigation in order to prevent future occurrence.

On his part, the member representing Yola South constituency, Rt. Hon. Kabiru Mijinyawa, consoled his constituents and attributed the incident it to overloading.

Baring his mind, Rt. Hon. Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo (Numan), commiserated with Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri and the 2 LGAs, saying that there is need for safety on water ways.

Rt. Hon. Mackondo, prayed the assembly to domesticate a legislation to make the use of safety jackets compulsory as well as create marine inspectors to sanitize the system and monitor water ways.

Also speaking, Hon. Calvin Kefas(Toungo) advised the assembly to ensure that the ADSEMA reaches out to the communities with relief materials with immediately effect.

MAN JAILED 6 MONTHS FOR STEALING 6 CARTONS OF SOFT DRINKS

A middle age man, Nafiu Sabe, has been convicted and sentenced to 6 months imprisonment for stealing 6 cartons of maltina in Yola, Adamawa state.

The Jail Delivery Committee convicted and sentenced Nafiu, after he had voluntarily confessed to the crime of which he was arrested and remanded.

The committee headed by the Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Hapsat Abdulrahaman, sentenced the accused when her committee visited Jimeta correctional center where the accused was remanded.

Earlier, Nafiu told the committee that he had stole the drinks at the Jimeta Ultra Modern Market, and regretted his action.

He said that he had stole the drinks at the market in August, 2023, and pleaded with the committee to pardon him and promised not to steal again.

MAN JAILED 6 MONTHS FOR STEALING 6 CARTONS OF SOFT DRINKS

A middle age man, Nafiu Sabe, has been convicted and sentenced to 6 months imprisonment for stealing 6 cartons of maltina in Yola, Adamawa state.

The Jail Delivery Committee convicted and sentenced Nafiu, after he had voluntarily confessed to the crime of which he was arrested and remanded.

The committee headed by the Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Hapsat Abdulrahaman, sentenced the accused when her committee visited Jimeta correctional center where the accused was remanded.

Earlier, Nafiu told the committee that he had stole the drinks at the Jimeta Ultra Modern Market, and regretted his action.

He said that he had stole the drinks at the market in August, 2023, and pleaded with the committee to pardon him and promised not to steal again.

WE PAID N4MILLION TO A MAN TO PRINT FAKE N6MILLION FOR US- 3 SUSPECTS

Adamawa State Police Command has arrested 3 youngmen for being in possession of counterfeit dollars and naira notes. NEWS PLATFORM 

Those arrested include Michael Ezra,26, Danladi Andrawus, 22, and one other. The accused hail from Lamza in Guyuk Local Government Area.

It was learnt that the young men were introduced to one Samaila Sirajo, in Jada LGA by one Saje who died recently and one Handake (now at large).

Saje and Handake allegedly collected over N4million from the young men under the pretence that Samaila will print the sum of N6million fake money for them.

After defrauding the young men of their hard earned money, Handake left for Lagos State after the death of Saje.

The accused were said to have kept on mounting pressure on Samaila to refund them their money, and later agreed to refund where he asked them to meet him in Jada.

After the accused arrived in Jada in the evening, Samaila boarded a tricycle which conveyed them including Samaila to a nearby bush between 6:30pm to 7:00pm.

Shortly after all of them have alighted from the tricycle, Samaila dropped a bag containing the counterfeit currency and huge piece of papers and took to his heels.

The young men were immediately surrounded by the police who apprehended them with the bag belonging to Samaila who had escaped.

The Police Public Relations Officer,SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, who confirmed the arrest of the suspects, said that the Commissioner of Police, Afolabi Babatola, had ordered for thorough investigation into the matter.

THREE NABBED WITH FAKE DOLLARS, NAIRA NOTES IN ADAMAWA

Adamawa State Police Command has arrested 3 youngmen for being in possession of counterfeit dollars and naira notes. NEWS PLATFORM 

Those arrested include Michael Ezra,26, Danladi Andrawus, 22, and one other. The accused hail from Lamza in Guyuk Local Government Area.

It was learnt that the young men were introduced to one Samaila Sirajo, in Jada LGA by one Saje who died recently and one Handake (now at large).

Saje and Handake allegedly collected over N4million from the young men under the pretence that Samaila will print the sum of N6million fake money for them.

After defrauding the young men of their hard earned money, Handake left for Lagos State after the death of Saje.

The accused were said to have kept on mounting pressure on Samaila to refund them their money, and later agreed to refund where he asked them to meet him in Jada.

After the accused arrived in Jada in the evening, Samaila boarded a tricycle which conveyed them including Samaila to a nearby bush between 6:30pm to 7:00pm.

Shortly after all of them have alighted from the tricycle, Samaila dropped a bag containing the counterfeit currency and huge piece of papers and took to his heels.

The young men were immediately surrounded by the police who apprehended them with the bag belonging to Samaila who had escaped.

The Police Public Relations Officer,SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, who confirmed the arrest of the suspects, said that the Commissioner of Police, Afolabi Babatola, had ordered for thorough investigation into the matter.

ADAMAWA JDC RELEASES 344 OUT OF 1,475 INMATES IN 3 PRISONS

Adamawa State Jail Delivery Committee(JDC) has released a total number 344 out of 1,475 inmates awaiting trial as well as those convicted from 3 correctional centers.

The benefitting inmates were awaiting trial while others serving their prison terms at Yolde Pate, Yola Old and Jimeta Medium Security Custodial Centers in the state capital.

Aside discharging some of the inmates, the committee admitted no fewer than 92 inmates to bail, convicted and sentenced 8 to various jail terms depending on their offences.

The Jail Delivery Committee headed by the Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Hapsat Abdulrahaman, discharged and granted bail as well as sentenced some of the inmates when her committee visited the 3 correctional centers.

While at Yolde Pate New Medium Security Custodial Center on Monday and Tuesday respectively, the committee discharged a total number of 223 out of 461 inmates including women awaiting trial.

The committee discharged a total number of 26 out of 178 convicted inmates serving various jail terms at the correctional centre and admitted 52 to bail.

The committee convicted and sentenced 2 inmates to 5 years imprisonment each after confessing to the alleged offences of which they were remanded at the correctional center.

During the visit, the committee reviewed sentences of the convicted inmates sentenced between 3 to 10 years mostly for criminal breach of trust, cheating among several other offences.

Some of the convicts were discharged while others had their punishment reviewed down ward depending on the prison terms slammed on them by various courts which had tried them.

At the Yola Old Correctional Center at the headquarters of Yola South LGA, the committee freed 58 out of 343 awaiting trial inmates and granted bail to 27 others.

It also discharged 9 out of 110 convicted inmates serving their terms. Out of 110, 32 were on dead row while 5 others were convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment.

While at Jimeta Prison, the committee met about 277 inmates awaiting trial and 106 convicted inmates and granted freedom to 23 from those awaiting trial and 5 from the convicted ones.

Addresing the beneficiaries shortly after the exercise at the 3 correctional centres respectively, the Chairman of the Committee who is also the Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Hapsat Abdulrahaman, warned the beneficiaries not to go back to the society and commit crime again.

Justice Hapsat told them that the court will not be lenient to anyone of them who is re-arrested for any offence, and advised them to be of good behaviour in the society and engage in a productive ventures.

In his remarks, the Controller of Corrections, Adamawa State, Ahmed Abdu Usman, commended the Chief Judge and her committee for a job well done and congratulated the beneficiaries.

Responding, some of the beneficiaries thanked the CJ and her committee for granting, saying that words cannot express their joy and promised to be of good behaviour in their various communities.

ADAMAWA JDC RELEASES 344 OUT OF 1,475 INMATES FROM 3 PRISONS

Adamawa State Jail Delivery Committee(JDC) has released a total number 344 out of 1,475 inmates awaiting trial as well as those convicted from 3 correctional centers.

The benefitting inmates were awaiting trial while others serving their prison terms at Yolde Pate, Yola Old and Jimeta Medium Security Custodial Centers in the state capital.

Aside discharging some of the inmates, the committee admitted no fewer than 92 inmates to bail, convicted and sentenced 8 to various jail terms depending on their offences.

The Jail Delivery Committee headed by the Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Hapsat Abdulrahaman, discharged and granted bail as well as sentenced some of the inmates when her committee visited the 3 correctional centers.

While at Yolde Pate New Medium Security Custodial Center on Monday and Tuesday respectively, the committee discharged a total number of 223 out of 461 inmates including women awaiting trial.

The committee discharged a total number of 26 out of 178 convicted inmates serving various jail terms at the correctional centre and admitted 52 to bail.

The committee convicted and sentenced 2 inmates to 5 years imprisonment each after confessing to the alleged offences of which they were remanded at the correctional center.

During the visit, the committee reviewed sentences of the convicted inmates sentenced between 3 to 10 years mostly for criminal breach of trust, cheating among several other offences.

Some of the convicts were discharged while others had their punishment reviewed down ward depending on the prison terms slammed on them by various courts which had tried them.

At the Yola Old Correctional Center at the headquarters of Yola South LGA, the committee freed 58 out of 343 awaiting trial inmates and granted bail to 27 others.

It also discharged 9 out of 110 convicted inmates serving their terms. Out of 110, 32 were on dead row while 5 others were convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment.

While at Jimeta Prison, the committee met about 277 inmates awaiting trial and 106 convicted inmates and granted freedom to 23 from those awaiting trial and 5 from the convicted ones.

Addresing the beneficiaries shortly after the exercise at the 3 correctional centres respectively, the Chairman of the Committee who is also the Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Hapsat Abdulrahaman, warned the beneficiaries not to go back to the society and commit crime again.

Justice Hapsat told them that the court will not be lenient to anyone of them who is re-arrested for any offence, and advised them to be of good behaviour in the society and engage in a productive ventures.

In his remarks, the Controller of Corrections, Adamawa State, Ahmed Abdu Usman, commended the Chief Judge and her committee for a job well done and congratulated the beneficiaries.

Responding, some of the beneficiaries thanked the CJ and her committee for granting, saying that words cannot express their joy and promised to be of good behaviour in their various communities.

I STOLE A DOG, SOLD IT N,3,500, BOUGHT SHOES- MAN CONFESSES

A young man identified as Sani Shuaibu, has confessed stealing a dog, saying he sold it at the sum of N3,500, and bought shoes with money.

Sani, of Jimeta street in Yola North Local Government Area, Adamawa State, said that he had stole the dog around their community and sold it to a man.

He made the confession when the Jail Delivery Committee visited Yolde Medium Security Costodial Center in Yola, Adamawa State.

The accused, who spent some months in prison was among 223 awaiting trial inmates freed by the committee after he voluntarily confessed to the crime.

The committee headed by the Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Hapsat Abdulrahaman, discharged the accused when his case came up for review.

She warned him not commit crime again, saying that the court will not be merciful to him anymore if he is arrested for another crime.

BINANI VS FINTIRI: TRIBUNAL ADJOURNS SITTING TO WEDNESDAY

 

The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal on Tuesday, adjourned sitting in Aishatu Binani's petition against Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri to the 13th September ,2023. NEWS PLATFORM 

The tomorrow's sitting will be for the adoption of final written addresses by Counsels to Binani, APC and Fintiri, PDP and INEC after which the petition will be reserved for judgement.

NEWS PLATFORM learnt that the sitting will be via zoom.

ADAMAWA JDC DISCHARGES 223 INMATES, GRANTS BAIL TO 52 OTHERS

Adamawa State Jail Delivery Committee has discharged a total number of 223 out of 461 inmates including women awaiting trial at Yolde Pate New Medium Security Custodial Center.

Equally, the committee has discharged a total number of 26 out of 178 convicted inmates serving various jail terms at the correctional centre and admitted 52 to bail.

The Jail Delivery Committee headed by the Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Hapsat Abdulrahaman, discharged as well as admitted the inmates to bail when the committee visited the center on Monday and Tuesday respectively.

The committee convicted and sentenced the 2 inmates to 5 years imprisonment each after confessing to the alleged offences of which they were remanded.

During the visit, the committee reviewed sentences of the convicted inmates sentenced between 3 to 10 years mostly for criminal breach of trust, cheating among several other offences.

Some of the convicts were discharged while others had their punishment reviewed down ward depending on the prison terms slammed on them by various courts.

Addresing the beneficiaries shortly after the exercise, the Chairman of the Committee who is also the Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Hapsat Abdulrahaman, warned the beneficiaries not to go back to the society and commit crime again.

Justice Hapsat told them that the court will not be lenient to anyone of them who is re-arrested for any offence, and advised them to be of good behaviour in the society.

In his remarks, the Controller of Corrections, Adamawa State, Ahmed Abdu Usman, commended the Chief Judge and her committee for a job well done and congratulated the beneficiaries.