EASTER: REFLECT ON SACRIFICE, LOVE OF CHRIST- BATHIYA TELLS FAITHFUL

The Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, has reminded Christians on the need to appreciate the sacrifice and love shown by Jesus Christ on the cross.

Rt. Hon. Bathiya, also tasked faithful on prayers for peace and unity of the state as they join other faithful around the world in celebrating 2024 Easter.

The Speaker in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Hyellamada Bernard, described Easter as a period of sober reflection which Christains should put into consideration as they commemorate Easter. 

He noted that this year's Easter coincided with the period when Muslim brothers and sisters are observing Ramadan fast, and stressed the need to come together and continue to pray for the state and the country to overcome the current challenges. 

"Coming together in period like this will go a long way in promoting peace and unity among the people, he further explained.

The statement advised citizens to should use the period to show love to others as both faith preach on the need to extend a hand of fellowship especially to the less privileged during hard times. 

He called for prayers and support to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri as he pilots the affairs of the state.

EASTER: ADAMAWA CP ORDERS WATERTIGHT SECURITY

The Commissioner of Police, Adamawa State, CP Dankombo Morris, has ordered watertight security patrol around worship centers as well as other strategic places to ensure a peaceful and crime free Eater celebrations.

The CP, has also ordered all Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), Operational Commanders and their Supervising Area Commanders to personally lead the men deployed to areas to curtail security threats.

A statement by the PPRO, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said that the order is line with the commitment of the Inspector General of Police system of policing.

SP Nguroje, said that the CP has ordered for 24/7 police presence to dominate the public spaces across the State.

The statement said, "The proactive visibility patrols will be conducted at all places of worship, event centers, residential areas as well as other places of functions".

It re-assured Adamawa State Government and good people of the State of CP's commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens as they celebrate Easter. 

"The Command emphasised the importance of professional conduct among its officers deployed for these duties and warned that all officers to be accountable and transparent while discharging their responsibility", the statement stated.

The CP felicitated with the Government and people of the state especially the Christian community, on the occasion of the Easter celebration and urged everyone to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the nearest Police Station.

SONG LAWMAKER SPONSORS BILL TO ESTABLISH COMMISSION FOR LOCAL LANGUAGES

The Member representing Song constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Emmanuel Kefas, has sponsored a bill for the establishment of the Indigenous Languages' Commission.

The legislation is crafted to create a commission with the responsibility of preserving indigenous languages that are on the verge of extinction across the 21 Local Government Areas.

Adamawa State is known to house several ethnic groups with each having a unique language structure and culture. However, a number of indigenous languages are no longer spoken not to talk of passing it down to new generations.

It is against this backdrop that the legislation is floated to that effect in order to promote cultural heritage particularly indigenous languages instead of allowing same to be eroded or forgotten by it speakers.

The bill tagged,"A bill for a law to provide for the establishment of the Adamawa Indigenous Languages Commission and for the purposes connected therewith" was on Monday placed on notice for its consideration by the assembly.

 According to Hon. Emmanuel, the bill became necessary to help people preserve their cultural identity, particularly their indigenous languages, saying that if the society does not take conscious step(s) at addressing this, some languages may go extinct in years to come.

He explained that the legislation will ensure that indigenous languages are taught in both public and private schools to preserve them for posterity.

He noted that the establishment of the new commission will equally create employment opportunities for the citizens while helping them to save their indigenous language.

He said that the if the law is finally passed will benefit indigenous languages and Adamawa State in general, saying that the bill is timely and appealed to his colleagues to accord it needed attention in order to see the light of the day.

ADAMAWA: 6 IN POLICE NET FOR RECEIVING STOLEN TRICYCLES

The Adamawa State Police Command has recorded another achievement by arresting 6 suspects for allegedly receiving stolen tricycles.

The Spokesman of the Police Command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said that the suspects were nabbed on the 20th March, 2024.

According to him, an effort by the officers attached to SCID Yola led to the arrest of the 6 suspects.

The suspects include Idi Abdullahi, 20, resident of Rumde Baru, Yola North LGA, Mohammad Tukur, 21, Abubakar Idrisa, 23and Umar Hassan, 33, resident of Rimergo, Borno State, Umar Yusha'u, 26, of Mubi South LGA, Usman Ladan, 22, of Rumde Baru, Jimeta Yola North LGA.

He said that the principal suspects were immediately charged to court and since remanded at Correctional Center pending investigation.

"The Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris, had commended the effort and dedication demonstrated by the officers of Anti "Shilla" Squad for apprehending the suspects," he added.

He urged the general public to remain vigilant and continue partnering with Police and other Law enforcement agencies to rid our communities of criminal elements. 

GOV FINTIRI'S EX-CoS DENIES ROLE IN EMPLOYMENT RACKETEERING

Ex-Chief of Staff to Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Professor Maxwell Gidado has denied any involvement in employment racketeering involving some Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) while in office.

Professor Maxwell (SAN), served as Chief of Staff during the first tenure of Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri from 2015 to 2019 but was replaced shortly after his principal secured his second term.

An online media report recently accused him of defrauding 14 unemployed Internally Displaced Persons to the tune of #1.5 million with the promise to secure jobs for them in the State Civil service.

But reacting in a statement made available to Journalists in Yola, Prof. Maxwell dismissed the publication, describing the allegations as "defamatory, fallacious, equivocal and vague". 

 He said the publication was the handwork of his political opponents who are out to tarnish his hard-earned reputation which should be disregarded, adding that given his pedigree as a man who is highly respected both at home and on the national level, he will never "stoop so low as to accept bribe for securing jobs for Internally Displaced Persons". 

He said some powerful individuals and opposition who did not want him to excel in his political career, fought against his return as Chief of Staff to the Governor, and now seek to further disgrace him by perpetrating false allegations against him.

According to him, "As a leader with many aides, it is possible that one of them may have used my name while bargaining for employment opportunities for the said IDPs". 

For the records according to the statement, Prof Gidado has assisted many people without asking for any compensation, this accusation against him is baseless.

"The general public should disregard this defamation campaign aimed at discrediting such an esteemed individual within the society." 

"It is important to note that false accusations can have a detrimental effect on an individual's reputation and career." 

"The media should be more responsible in their reporting and fact-check their stories before publishing such allegations." 

"It is also crucial for the public to be discerning and not easily be swayed by sensationalized news."

"In addition, it is disheartening to see how politics can be used as a tool for personal gain and vendettas, instead of focusing on serving the people and creating positive change, some individuals resort to dirty tactics to further their agendas."

LADY HIRES SUSPECTED "SHILA" BOY TO ATTACK HER FRIEND IN ADAMAWA

A 24 years old lady, Besty Sabastine along side a man identified as Delegion, have been arrested by the Adamawa State Police Command in connection to a plot to attack a young lady known as, Sonia Mathew. News Platform 

Besty of Jambutu confessed to having hired a 27 years old man known as Delegion of Jambutu to attack Sonia, collect her handset and other valuable items.

Sonia, 27 years old and Besty were living together in the same room as friends for long not until misunderstanding which ensued between them which degenerated into fight.

Since then, the girls were nursing grudges against each other to the point that Besty, who was severely wounded during the fight, decided to engage the young man to attack her and collect her handset.

The plan to attack Sonia could not be successful as a man, who got wind of it, volunteered and informed her about it leading to the arrest of the 2 suspects.

While at the police headquarters in Yola, Adamawa State Capital, Besty confessed that she had actually hired the man and denied ever sponsoring a "Shila" boy to attack anybody.

On his part, Deligion said that Besty, who is like a Sister to him had actually engaged him to attack her friend but denied being a "Shila" boy.

The Spokesman of the Police Command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, assured that the suspects will be charged to court for prosecution on completion of investigation.

N/EAST HUMANITARIAN HUB, USAID SENSITISE CSO, MEDIA ON FOI

The Northeast Humanitarian Innovation Hub in collaboration with USAID on Thursday, organized a town hall/consultative dialogue for Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) as well as Media Practitioners in Adamawa State.

The programme was organised primarily to sensitise CSOs as well as the media on Freedom of Information Act (FOI).

Speaking, one of the organisers of the event, Venessa Williams, dwelled on the Freedom of Information Act which was presented to the National Assembly in 1999.

She told the participants that it was later signed on the 28th May, 2011 and lamented that only 2 States out of 36 States have adopted the FOI Act .

According to her, the Act was intended to make public information records and document more freely accessible to citizens.

She said that the Act will hold government accountable and it will also promote transparency and good governance among others.

Another Speaker, Mr Steven who is from the Adamawa State Planning Commission said that the project technology hub is a for monitoring all the activities of the government.

Cross section of the participants commended the effort of the organisers of the event, saying that they have learnt enough from the event and promised to make use of the knowledge acquired.

JUST IN: ADAMAWA POLICE NAB 40 "SHILA" BOYS, 18 OTHER SUSPECTS

In its renewed commitment towards curtailing crime and criminality in the society, the Adamawa State Police Command on Tuesday, paraded no fewer than 58 suspects for various offences. News Platform 

The suspects arrested include 40 "Shila" boys, 11 suspected kidnappers, 7 armed robbery suspects and recovered 1 Toyota Prado Jeep with reg. No. ABJ 344 HX,1 Hummer Bus reg. No. RSH 79 FA.

Other exhibits recovered include: 2 AK-47 with 25 rounds of live ammunitions, the sum of N10,690, polythene bag containing charms and rings, power bank and 2 GSM handsets.

Parading the suspects at the police headquarters, the Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris, said all the suspects were arrested following the renewed commitment of the command in fighting crime.

CP Morris said that all the suspects had confessed to the crime and will be charged to court accordingly, and stressed the determination of the command to curtailing crime.

He said when he took over the affairs of this command on the 14th February, 2024, he had made a promise to the good people of the state that he will fight crime and criminality to the barest minimum to ensure that the remnants of criminal elements have been flushed out of the State.

"As soon as I assumed duty, I assessed the security situation in the State and discovered that one of the major challenges we have is the menace of "Shila boys", a young group of armed men terrorising and making lives unbearable for the people.

"In a bid to checkmate their nefarious excesses, on the 16th March, 2024, the command in collaboration with the hunters launched a coordinated seamless operation at Sambisa forest here in Adamawa State. 

"The said Sambisa forest happened to be a safe haven for the "Shila"boys' activities. During this raiding operation about 40 Shila boys were arrested and dangerous weapons recovered from them. The case is still under investigation and the suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigation is concluded, he added.

He said on the 17th March, 2024, the Command Operatives (SID) and Tactical teams while on patrol intercepted and arrested five (5) armed robbery gangs within Jimeta who had robbed passengers and occupants of their vehicles from Taraba State and escaped to Adamawa State. 

"Equally, on the 5th this month, the command's operatives arrested some armed gang of kidnappers at Ngurore who had been terrorizing the area and its environs. Two (2) AK-47 rifles and 25 rounds of live ammunitions were recovered from the suspects.

"We will continue to collaborate and synergize with other security Agencies in the State, hunters and vigilantes, as partners in fighting against crimes and criminality", CP Morris explained.

He pleaded with the general public to note that security is every body's business, and if they see something, they should say something as a proactive measures to nip the problem in the bud.

CP Dankombo Morris thanked Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, and citizens for their continuous support to the command and solicited for their maximum support and cooperation in providing them with credible and timely information.

ADHA PASSES BILLS TO CREATE TRANSPORT BOARD, 1 OTHER

 

Adamawa State House of Assembly has passed a bill for a law to provide for the establishment of Transport Board and to provide for the Management, Operation of Urban, Intra-state, Inter-state and International Transport Service.

The Hon. Members have also passed a bill for a law to harmonise the allowances of the Local Government Finance Officers with their state counterparts and matters incidental thereto.

The passage of the bills followed motions for 3rd reading by the Majority Leader, Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno, and seconded by Hon. Moses Yerima Zah (Michika) and Hon. ahmed Jingi Belel(Maiha).

After the passage of the bills, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, directed the clerk to prepare a clean copies of the bills for Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri's assent.

The bills were sponsored by the Deputy Majority Leader and Member representing Maiha constituency, Hon. Ahmed Jingi Belel.

According to the member, the transport bill will play a key role in the economic, social development and promote transport services, adding that the legislation will go along way in addressing so many issues in order to have smooth transport sector.

He noted that the bill will bring all the trannsport unions under it, inprove security situation, inisisting that the bill is in the interest of the state.

The lawmaker added that the legislation will secure the lives and property of commuters, provide for an efficient regulation that will enable economic development through seamless movement of goods and people at affordable and competitive prices.

He noted that the legislation will also help in creating direct and indirect employment opportunities, reduce corrupt tendencies through direct payment of revenues to the Board of Internal Revenue and recovery by any staff found wanting.

On a bill for a law to harmonise the allowances of the Local Government Finance Officers with their state counterparts, Hon. Ahmed observed that the bill would not have come at better time than now considering the hardship faced by those targeted to benefit.

The lawmaker pointed out that the harmonisation of the allowanances of LGC Finance Officers is essential, saying that if assented to by the Governor will address shortage of staff in the treasury department and stop trasfer of service from LGC to the state.

He expressed happiness with the passage of the 2 bills and appreciated the Speaker and Hon. Members for their support towards the passage of the bills and stakeholders for furnishing him more inputs during public hearing.

He expressed optimism that the Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, will assent on what he described as people oriented bills for implementation.

ADHA PASSES BILLS TO CREATE TRANSPORT BOARD, 1 OTHER

 

Adamawa State House of Assembly has passed a bill for a law to provide for the establishment of Transport Board and to provide for the Management, Operation of Urban, Intra-state, Inter-state and International Transport Service.

The Hon. Members have also passed a bill for a law to harmonise the allowances of the Local Government Finance Officers with their state counterparts and matters incidental thereto.

The passage of the bills followed motions for 3rd reading by the Majority Leader, Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno, and seconded by Hon. Moses Yerima Zah (Michika) and Hon. ahmed Jingi Belel(Maiha).

After the passage of the bills, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, directed the clerk to prepare a clean copies of the bills for Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri's assent.

The bills were sponsored by the Deputy Majority Leader and Member representing Maiha constituency, Hon. Ahmed Jingi Belel.

According to the member, the transport bill will play a key role in the economic, social development and promote transport services, adding that the legislation will go along way in addressing so many issues in order to have smooth transport sector.

He noted that the bill will bring all the trannsport unions under it, inprove security situation, inisisting that the bill is in the interest of the state.

The lawmaker added that the legislation will secure the lives and property of commuters, provide for an efficient regulation that will enable economic development through seamless movement of goods and people at affordable and competitive prices.

He noted that the legislation will also help in creating direct and indirect employment opportunities, reduce corrupt tendencies through direct payment of revenues to the Board of Internal Revenue and recovery by any staff found wanting.

On a bill for a law to harmonise the allowances of the Local Government Finance Officers with their state counterparts, Hon. Ahmed observed that the bill would not have come at better time than now considering the hardship faced by those targeted to benefit.

The lawmaker pointed out that the harmonisation of the allowanances of LGC Finance Officers is essential, saying that if assented to by the Governor will address shortage of staff in the treasury department and stop trasfer of service from LGC to the state.

He expressed happiness with the passage of the 2 bills and appreciated the Speaker and Hon. Members for their support towards the passage of the bills and stakeholders for furnishing him more inputs during public hearing.

He expressed optimism that the Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, will assent on what he described as people oriented bills for implementation.

ADHA INSPECTS M/BELWA COMMUNITY AS WINDSTORM DESTROYS HOUSES

 

An Adhoc Committee of the Adamawa State House of Assembly on Thursday, undertook an on the spot assessment of both public and private structures destroyed by windstorm at Nasarawo Jereng in Mayo Belwa LGA.

The windstorm last week, destroyed several houses and also affected market square, Divisional Police Headquarters among others at Nasarawo Jereng.

The 7-Man Adhoc Committee headed by the Deputy Speaker of the assembly, Hon. Muhammed Buba Jijiwa, visited the community and commiserated with the victims of the natural disaster.

Hon. Jijiwa, who represents Jada Mbulo constituency was received by the "Wakili Gari" Ahmed Rufai Bello, some officials of Nasarawo Jereng Development Area, security agencies as well as some victims of the disaster.

Speaking at the palace of "Wakili Gari", the Deputy Speaker said that the committee was constituted and mandated by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, to come and assess the damages.

Hon. Jijiwa, explained that the his committee was directed to visit the community, see things for itself and report back to the assembly for necessary action.

He said that the committee was set up following a matter of public importance raised at Monday plenary session by the member representing Nasarawo Binyeri constituency, Hon. Mohammed Babangida Njidda.

He sympathised with the victims and assured that the committee will filed a report for adoption for the intervention of relevant agencies and commended Hon. Njidda, for bringing up the matter.

Also speaking, the Minority Leader of the assembly, Hon. Suleiman Alkali(Yola North) said that the lawmakers were in the community to see things for themselves as well as commiserate with them.

On his part, Hon. Mohammed Babangida Njidda, stated that he had moved a motion for the intervention of the assembly, assuring that the government will intervene to cushion the effect of hardship being experienced.

Responding, the "Wakili Gari" Ahmed Rufai Bello, appreciated the assembly for the visit and thanked the member for sponsoring a motion to that effect, and assured him of the support to enable him succeed in his representation.

The committee has Hon. Muhammed Buba Jijiwa(Chairman), Hon. Suleiman Alkali(Yola North), Rt. Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo(Numan), Hon. Geoffrey  Bulus(Leko Koma) Hon. Ahmed Jingi Belel(Maiha), Hon. Musa Mahmud Kallamu(Mayo Bello) and Hon. Mohammed Babangida Njidda(Nasarawo Binyeri as members.

DRUNK FATHER RAPES DAUGHTER MISTAKEN FOR WIFE IN ADAMAWA

Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 42 years old man for raping his 9 years old daughter thinking it was his wife. News Platform

The suspect, Auwalu Shuaibu, who hails from Kabang in Mubi, confessed to defiling his daughter on his return from a joint.

The Spokesman of the police command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Ngurore said that the suspect was arrested on the 11th March, 2024.

Narrating the incident at the police headquarters in Yola on Thursday, Auwalu, said that he had actually defiled his daughter on that fateful day after he had returned from a joint at Gizga.

He said that they went out to supply wielding materials with friend known as Bashiru, and that his friend took him to the joint and drank hot drink known as whiskey.

He said that after they drank beer, his friend took him to a cattle market and bought some hard drugs for him which consumed.

He narrated that he returned back around 6:00pm, and slept off, saying that when he woke up in the morning, he saw his daughter naked beside him thinking to be his wife.

Auwalu, regretted his action, saying that he has since repented from drinking beer and consuming illicit substances.

The Spokesman of the command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Ngurore, said that the Commissioner of Police, Dankombo Morris, ordered for discreet investigation into the matter and the prosecution of the suspect.

RAMADAN: SENATOR ADAMAWA NORTH DISTRIBUTES FOOD ITEMS TO CONSTITUENTS

 

Barely Four Days to the commencement of Ramadan fast, the Senator representing Adamawa Northern Senatorial District, Rev. Amos Yohanna Kumai, (Ray) has distributed food items to the electorate, especially the Muslim Ummah.

Essentially, the kind gesture extended to the Muslim faithful by Senator Ray is aimed at cushioning the impact of the economic hardship being faced by Nigerians.

Some of the food items distributed by the Senator include: bags of rice, cartons of spaghetti, sugar, wrappers, children clothes, vegetable oil, as well as blankets in the spirit of love and charity to muslim faithful.

It could be recalled that about 3 weeks ago, the Senator distributed 4,000 bags of rice to his electorate across Madagali, Michika, Mubi North, Mubi South and Madagali LGAs to ameliorate the suffering being experienced by his constituents.

The distribution was extended to the vulnerable, elderly men and women, youth, widows, Persons Living with Disabilities and among others in the 5 LGAs.

More so, the distribution of the food items during Ramadan is part of Sen. Rev. Amos Yohanna's ongoing effort at providing assistance and support to his constituents in the face of harsh economic conditions.

The gesture reflects his commitment and commitment to ensuring that his teeming electorate like others across senatorial districts benefit from good representation.

He expressed his commitment to the well-being of his constituents, saying that Ramadan is a holy month of service, sacrifice and sharing and prayed that these items would complement the efforts of others in assisting those that need the support.

Some of the beneficiaries of the kind gesture commended the Senator for reaching out to them with food items during the holy month of Ramadan and noted that the food items will be of benefit to them and their family members.

POLICE ARREST 15 "SHILA" BOYS TERRORISING JIMETA, YOLA

Operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command have apprehended no fewer than 15 suspected "Shila" boys terrorising the state capital.

According to the command, the operatives recovered 4 sharp daggers, 3 Knives, 2 Handsets, N19,000, and Hard drugs, amongst others.

The Command in a statement by the PPRO, SP, Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said the suspects were arrested in the early hours of Wednesday 13th March 2024.

The suspects include: Adamu Abdullahi , 17, Hassan Mohammed 9, Abdullahi Yusuf, 18, Abdulrazak Abubakar, 19, Ibrahim Umar, 19, Mohammed Zakaria,14, Mohammed Auwal,16.

Others are;  Kabiru Abdullahi, 20, Auwal Adamu, 15, Aminu Adamu , 13, Abdulraham Umar, 16, Amir Mohammed , 15, Anas A. Rufai, 20, Usman Tijjani  15 and Mohammed Abubakar 17.

He explained that the Police at Jimeta Division, Yola North LGA, while in a joint patrol vigilante men along Rumde, engaged eadical "Shila" gangs operating with Sharp Daggers, Knives robbing innocent people of their belongings. 

ADAMAWA: THREE KILLED IN NUMAN, DEMSA COMMUNAL VIOLENCE

Adamawa State Police Command has confirmed the killing of 3 persons in a communsl violence in Numan and Demsa Local Government Areas.

According to the police command, the violence claimed 3 lives at Selti and Kpasham communities in Numan and Demsa LGAs.

A statement by the Spokesman of the command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, on Wednesday, said that normalcy has already returned in the communities.

SP Nguroje, explained that the Commissioner of Police, Dankombo Morris, personally led team of operatives, patrolled, assessed and since restored order in the communities. 

He said that investigation is still ongoing to detect and apprehend the perpetrators and their collaborators, and that the CP had enjoined residents to shun violence and peacefully go about their lawful activities without any fear.

The command urged the public to report people of questionable characters to the nearest police stations or via these emergency numbers:08089671313 and 08034037570.

"The CP assured the government and good people of the state that the perpetrators of these acts would be deligently prosecuted as the command will not fold its arms and allow few amongst the residents to disrupt the peace of the public" SP Nguroje assured.

INSECURITY: ADHA PLANS LAW TO REGULATE, CREATE BOARD FOR HUNTERS

Hon. Babangida Mohammed Njidda(Nasarawo Binyeri), Sponsor of the bill

The Adamawa State House of Assembly has started a legislative process to enact a law that will regulate the activities of various hunter groups in the state.

The proposed legislation when enacted will establish, regulate and control the hunters association to complement the effort of other security agencies in curtailing crime.

Tagged ‘A Bill for a Law to Provide for the Establishment, Regulation and Control of Adamawa State Hunters Association" is sponsored by Hon. Babangida Mohammed Njidda( Nasarawo Binyeri).

The bill was on Tuesday, scaled 1st reading at the assembly presided by its Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, and also slated for 2nd reading at the next legislative day.

While speaking on the merit of the bill, Hon. Babangida Mohammed Njidda, explained that the legislation is aimed at harmonising all the segments or groups of hunters.

Hon. Babangida, pointed out that it will create a board to enable them operate under one umbrella, make provision for their stipends or allowances to support them in their activities.

According to him, without control and regulation, the members of the association will become a menace in the society, adding that the legislation will bring sanity in the association.

Hon. Babangida Mohammed Njadda, added that the bill will also regulate the way the hunters use weapons, saying that his effort is to ensure that the hunters operate under one body.

RAMADAN: NUMAN LAWMAKER GREETS FINTIRI, CONSTITUENTS

The Member representing Numan constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo, has sent his greetings and best wishes to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, as well as Muslim community in his constituency as they commenced Ramadan fast.

Hon. Mackondo and former Deputy Speaker of the assembly, in a statement in Yola, rejoiced with his Muslim colleagues, State Executive Council, Muslim Ummah in his constituency as well as across the state for the successful commencement of Ramadan fast.

The Legislator said that fasting is not just meant for them to stay hungry or thirsty, but an opportunity for them to strive for inner purification and self-accountability.

He enjoined them to increase their love for humanity, acts of charity, kindness, generosity, and gratitude, as well as pray for Allah's intervention in the hardship confronting Nigerians.

He called on Muslims and all Nigerians to always remember the less privileged than themselves and to help the government in confronting the challenges facing the state and nation in general.

He further urged Muslims to use the Ramadan to renew their commitments to the virtues of love and peace, and also work towards achieving them.

Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo prayed Allah to grant all Muslims the strength to successfully complete the fasting period.

RAMADAN: ADHA SPEAKER FELICITATES WITH MUSLIMS, URGES PRAYERS

The Speaker of the Adamawa State Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley has congratulated the entire Muslim Ummah as they commence 2024 Ramadan fast.

Rt. Hon. Bathiya, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Hyellamada Bernard, urged Muslim brothers and sisters to use the period to pray for Allah's Intervention in the current hardship Nigerians are passing through. 

The Speaker noted that Ramadan is a period of abstenance hence the need for the ummah to pray for peace and unity of the state and the country as a whole. 

While wishing the umah a successful and blissful Ramadan fast, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley maintain that it is a period they should show love to one another. 

He charged the people to shun any form of vices that is enemical to the growth and development of the state.

M/BELWA LAWMAKER HOLDS MAIDEN TOWNHALL MEETING WITH CONSTITUENTS

The Member representing Mayo Belwa constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Mahmud Musa Kallamu, on Saturday, held maiden edition of townhall meeting in his constituency.

The event which was hosted by the new lawmaker created an opportunity where he extensively interacted with his electorate on their immediate needs.

During the event, individuals, organisations and representatives of political wards including Ndikong, Gengle, Yoffo, Mbilla and Ribadu presented their immediate needs to the member for consideration and implementation.

Among the basic needs of individuals and organisations include: the need for provision of water supply, rehabilitation of rural feeder road, electrification, renovation of public schools, financial support to students, youth and women empowerment among others.

Interestingly, the event also reflected on the remarkable achievements recorded by the lawmaker when he was representing the constituency from 2011 to 2015 and 2015 to 2019 respectively.

Interacting with his constituents during the event, the convener and member representing Mayo Belwa constituency, Hon. Mahmud Musa Kallamu, thanked them for giving him another mandate to represent them.

Hon. Kallamu, reflected on some major achievements he had recorded in the past while at the assembly, saying that he had drilled boreholes, constructed culverts, donated instructional materials, free medical services and several others.

He told the gathering that his concern is not to enrich himself but provide people oriented legislation and pledged to consolidate on the gains he had recorded for his electorate.

He stated that it is important for lawmakers to know the needs of their people and educate them about the works of legislators.

He said he wants to set a precedence in good representation, assuring that he will take his time and stay with constituents in Mayo Belwa so as not to create a gap between him and his electorate.

In his paper entitled, " The role of the legislator in the democratic set up", Dr. Babalola Sikiru Jimoh, of the Economics Department, Modibbo Adama University, Yola, said that the responsibility of the legislators is enacting laws.

Dr. Jimoh, explained that the lawmakers are to make laws, peform representative duty because they are eyes of their constituents, duty to government, allegiance to the party, oversight function and townhall meetings.

According to him, the electorate feel that they are entitled to benefits directly from their representarives, and applauded him for focusing on human development, education and infrastructural development.

On his part, Abubakar Mohammed Gurin from the Centre for Women and Adolescent Empowerment, had while speaking on transparency and accountability, said that many electorate do not know the functions of the legislator.

Likewise, in his paper, "Bridging the Gab Between the Govern and the Government, Consolidation on Previous Achievements, a Lecturer from Adamawa State University Mubi, Desmon Decklan, harped on the need for inclusion of all in the scheme of things.

In his goodwill message, the Senator representing Adamawa southern Senatorial District, Binos Yaroe, applauded Hon. Kallamu for organising a historic event to interact with his electorate on their immediate need.

In his welcome address, the Chairman PDP Mayo Belwa LGA, Hammanjoda Bashir, who represented by his vice, Hon. Samaila Amos, appreciated the participants for their time.

He said that the party is proud of him for holding maiden edition of townhall meeting, assuring that the party is ready to give him necessary support to succeed.

FRESH TROUBLE FOR HUDU AS ADAMAWA GOVT DRAGS HIM TO COURT

Adamawa State Government has dragged the suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Barr. Hudu Yunusa Ari, before the State High Court over alleged electoral offences. News Platform 

The government is seeking the conviction of the suspended REC on the fresh offences which it accused him of perpetrating while steering the affairs of the electoral body in the state.

The state has filed 3 count charges before Justice Benjamin Manji Lawan, bodering disturbance of public peace, conduct likely to cause breach of peace as well as personating a public officer.

This brought to about 9 count charges in 2 separate suits against Hudu filed by the FG as well as Adamawa State Government who want the court to try and convict him on the offences.

The FG had slammed 6 count charges against Hudu, but the case could not proceed due largely to failure of the prosecution to arraign him. The case has suffered about 9 adjournments.

Likewise, the suit by state marked: HC/ADSY/9c/2024, which was filed on the 20th February, 2024 came up on Friday for mention.

Addressing the court, Counsel to the state, Akamode Abayomi, informed the court that the defendant is yet to be served, saying that efforts made in this regard was not successful.

Akamode, said that the defendant was not at the address in Bauchi state as given to them, saying that the defendant has not been seen for long time at his residence.

According to him, the prosecution was constrained to ask for a date to make frantic effort in order to serve him with court process, assuring of their effort to arraign him.

TRAGEDY: 35 YR- OLD ADULTERER KILLS MAN TO MARRY HIS WIFE IN ADAMAWA

The Suspect and Wife of the Deceased

A 35 years old man identified as Ishaya Markus, has been apprehended by the Adamawa State Police Command for allegedly stabbing a man to death during quarrel. News Platform 

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The gory incident reportedly occurred on the 3rd March, 2024, in a community in Fufore LGA.

The deceased, Franchise Albert and his 20 years old wife, Libiyatu, had been having family issues since 2022, when she started having an extra marital affair with the suspect.

The deceased was said to have warned both his wife and the suspect who resides at Luggure Gajere in Fufore LGA, but couldn't heed the warning.

"My husband had warned us when he got wind of what we were doing. My husband and I fought over the issue as a result of which I left for my parents' house.

"Ishaya followed me and took me into the bush and had an affair after the warning. He slept with me for 5 times". Libiyatu narrated.

The culprit was said to have kept committing adultery with the victim's wife while assuring her that her husband will not get to know what they were doing.

"We later resolved our family issues with my husband and asked me to return to my matrimonial home. I even promised not to have an extra marital affair with the man again.

"On the day of the incident, Ishaya came to take me out again, but couldn't meet me at home at that time", Libiyatu further narrated.

On his part, the accused person admitted having had an affair with the wife of late Franchise, as well as stabbing the deceased to death.

Ishaya confessed having perpetrated the crime during an interrogation with the Spokesman of the police command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Ngurore, at the police headquarters on Wednesday.

He narrated thus: "On that fateful day, I went to the community where the deceased and his wife live, so as to take her out again even after the warning, but I did not meet her".

"While I was returning back home, I met with the deceased and asked me whether I went to see his wife again.

"Fight ensued in the course of argument. He pulled out his knife and I also pulled out my own and engaged in a bloody fight. He cut me on my hand and by the neck. I used my knife and stabbed him on his stomach 2 times and by the neck leading to his death.

The suspect pledged to take care of the wife of the deceased or pray for her to marry another man since he had murdered her husband, and pleaded with the police to forgive him.

Meanwhile, the Spokesman of the police command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Ngurore, said that the Commissioner of Police, Dankombo Morris, had ordered for full fledged investigation and assured that the suspect will be prosecuted.

HUDU IS STILL AT HOSPITAL IN BAUCHI-COUNSEL TELLS COURT

Adamawa State High Court on Wednesday, heard that the suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner(REC), Barr. Hudu Yunusa Ari, is still at the hospital receiving treatment. News Platform

The counsel to the suspended REC, L. I. Oko, informed the court that his client is still at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital Bauchi State receiving treatment since he had collapsed last year.

Oko, who was represented by U. A. Bello, told Hon. Justice Benjamin Manji Lawan, that they are ready to take the prosecution to the hospital in order to see the defendant.

In his reply, counsel to the prosecution, Rotimi Jacobs (SAN), said the claim that Hudu is still at the hospital is not true, arguing that the the Investigative Police Officer (IPO) had visited the hospital but couldn't see him. 

Rotimi, insisted that the IPO was at the hospital in Bauchi State, but was told that the defendant was not at the hospital, blaming his Hudu's counsels for their inability to produce him in court.

He told the court that the effort of the prosecution is being frustrated by the defendant and his counsels, saying that the prosecution was at the hospital to serve him but to no avail.

According to him, the prosecution is not in any way playing game with its case, adding that the defendant is being represented by counsels but still refuses to appear in court.

Meanwhile, the court has ordered the appearance of the Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Morris Jolujdo, in connection to failure of the suspended REC to show up in court.

CSP Joludjo, is the police officer who investigated series of allegations of electoral offences leveled against Hudu by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

ADAMAWA POLICE NAB CHAIR MIYETTI ALLAH OVER N2.4M EXTORTION

Adamawa State Police Command has arrested the Chairman Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, Adamawa State, Alhaji Jaoji Isa, over allegation of extortion.

Alh. Jaoji, who is the Chairman of the association Adamawa State, was accused of extorting a member of the public the sum N2.4million.

A release by the Spokesman of the command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, and made available to newsmen in Yola on Tuesday, explained that the Chairman was nabbed following the allegation leveled against him.

"The Police Command wishes to announce that investigation was conducted which led to the arrest of the person responsible for this conduct.

"The Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris, as part of his commitment to upholding the highest standard of integrity and accountability, has ordered the commencement of investigation to ensure that this ugly trend of extortions of innocent people does not repeats itself. 

"The CP also emphasised the imperativeness that those found to have violated the trust placed in them by the public will face consequences of their actions, as such behavior not only tarnishes the reputation of the force but also undermines the collective efforts to maintain law and order in the state", the release added.

It said that the command remains resolute in its quest to uphold the standard of professionalism, integrity, and accountability as guardian of public safety and the rule of law.

It assured that they are committed to ensuring that they maintain public trust and will continue to take decisive action against criminal elements.

SEN. ABBAS CONDOLES CHAIR ADAMAWA REVENUE BOARD OVER MOTHER'S DEATH

The Senator representing Adamawa Central District, Aminu Iya Abbas has condoled the Chairman Board of Internal Revenue Adamawa State, Alh. Hamman Adama Njabari, over the death of his mother, Hajiya Nana Maliki Hammanyero. 

Sen. Iya Abbas, in a condolence message made available to newsmen through his Media Office in Yola, sympathised with Njabari, the Hammanyero family and other members of his immediate family.

He urged the family of the deceased to be consoled by the fact that the late matriarch had lived a life of service to God and humanity.

Sen Abbas who is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation, described the death of Hajiya Nana as a big loss to Adamawa State and the nation. 

He said the matriarch's death came at a critical period when the advice and guidance of elders like her are required, but he advised Njabari not to be discouraged by it.

"Take it as an act of God and forge ahead with the enormous task of generating more revenue and other meaningful services to the state," Abbas told Njabari.

The senator stressed that the best tribute that Njabari can pay to his late mother is to continue to render more services to the people of Adamawa State. 

He prayed God to grant the deceased eternal rest and members of Nyako's family and the people of Mayo Belwa and Adamawa State the fortitude to bear the loss.