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Plateau LGA Sustains Crackdown On Kidnappers

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From Jude Dangwam, Jos

The Transition Implementation Committee Chairman of Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State, Hon. Christopher Manship Audu Wallat, has said the local Council had to embark on an intense crackdown on kidnappers to pave ways for the economic growth and infrastructural development of the area.

He said the Local Government had unfortunately become a hotbed for kidnapping, leading to collapse in economic activities despite the fact that the LGA is strategically located at the common boundary with Nasarawa State.

“Let me tell you, before this administration came into place, people in Qua’an Pan LGA didn’t sleep in their houses.

We don’t go to weddings and other occasions due to insecurity, especially kidnapping, armed robbery and assassination.

“But to the glory of God, we have reduced it drastically. Because when we catch the culprit we don’t let you go free, the life of our people is our concern and definitely that is what we are doing. You can go anywhere in Qua’an-Pan and ask if we have reduced the trend of kidnapping, arm robbery, and we will continue to go after them.

“Thank God for the cooperation we are having from the security agents and the backing of the State Government in creating a safe and conducive atmosphere for citizens to go about their legitimate activities in our locality” he stated.

He explained that the rationale behind the construction of some bridges on the road linking Shindai, Jak, Bwall, Doemak, Monday and other neighboring local government areas to Namu is to enhance quick response to any distress calls and to further boost economic activities of the agrarian communities.

“This road as you can see is very strategic, people from Shindai, Bwall, Doemak, Jak, Monday, Teng do ply this very road to Namu despite not yet being constructed. Unfortunately, there is no road again for people to follow because of the absence of the bridges which were washed away by flood.

“Vehicles don’t ply this road again, and at harvest time, economic activities should be able to kick-start. And such economic activities cannot happen without these bridges to ease the movement of our people and goods into the market.

“Most of the cattle you see being brought to Namu Market often come from this place. Not to talk of farm produce like yam, rice, beans among others. Students find it difficult to go to school especially in the rainy season.

“This is an agrarian area; these bridges will also help in terms of quick response to any security threats in these communities. Without these bridges, if there are any distress calls from communities across here, security personnel cannot cross to salvage the situation,” he explained

He said without addressing the already bad security situation he inherited, contractors could not be on site.

Among those projects inspected by the TIC Chairman were the ongoing “construction of new wards and Laboratory at Primary Healthcare Namu, construction of a new Primary Healthcare unit at Pandam; Construction of Primary Healthcare Goechim/Fencing of the PHC with staff quarters, ongoing construction of Vangkoesgoes bridge Shindai and construction of Kong Dungbaan bridge in Shindai Ward

Another on-going project is the completion of Turniang Kwande bridge, rehabilitation of District Head Office Kwalla, Primary Healthcare Dunras-Monday in Bwall Ward, Primary Healthcare Kwagar Kwang Ward; Completion of Long Pan’s Palace, Renovation of Qua’an-Pan Guest House also known as Felix Dakyap Guest House and Solarization of the Chairman’s House in the Local Government among others.

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Niger Police Command Arrests Three Suspects over Assault on Council Boss

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From Dan Amasingha, Minna

Days after the Chairman of Katcha local government area of Niger State,  Danlami Abdullahi  Saku was assaulted and seriously  injured over his inability  to settle  a campaign  loan he obtained,  the State Police  Command said three suspects were now in their  custody  over the incident.

Niger State Police Command Spokesman, Wasiu Abiodun  in a release on Wednesday said  On 16/06/2024 at about 1800hrs, information was received at Katcha Div that the Chairman Katcha LGA Hon.

Danlami Abdullahi Saku was attacked by some miscreants along Saku-Gadza village after the Sallah prayer at his village Saku, Katcha LGA.

According to the Police Public Relations Officer,   the attack was allegedly reported to be linked to a debt issue between the Chairman and one Yanda of the same area.

He noted that the Chairman sustained serious injury during the attack and he was taken to Gen. Hospital Bida, and later referred to another hospital for further treatment.

A preliminary investigation was conducted at Katcha Div and three suspects were later identified, apprehended and transferred to Bida Area Command.

The suspects arrested are; Alh. Abdullahi Kasimu 68yrs of Gadza village, Katcha, Alh. Baba Moh’d 30yrs of the same village and Ahmadu Moh’d 25yrs.

The suspects were transferred to SCID on June 21st for discreet investigation and prosecution.

“During interrogation, Kasimu narrated that he lent the victim over a million naira since August, 2023 and that several attempts to recover the money proved abortive.

“He further said that on June 16th, the victim promised to come and see him, and while he was on the way after the Sallah prayer, his son Ahmadu Moh’d, his in-law Alh. Baba Moh’d among others accosted the Chairman, had an altercation and inflicted serious injuries on the victims”

The State Police Command acknowledged that the victim was about to transfer the money to him at the point before being rushed to the hospital.

However, the suspects are under investigation in SCID, Minna. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend others at large, and they will be charged to court for prosecution immediately after investigations.

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Chief Imam’s Sallah Ram Stolen in Jos

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There was a drama as the sacrificial ram of the Chief Imam of the Mista Ali community in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, Imam Abdulkadir went missing on the eve of the Ed-el-Kabir.

Abdulkadir’s ram was reportedly stolen during a downpour in the area on the eve of the Ed-el-Kabir.

An Imam in the community, Haruna Yaqub, disclosed this during the sermon, shortly after the two Raka’at prayers.

Yaqub, who condemned the incident, described it as “insensitive”.

He added that the act showed that people lack fear for God.

The Imam said, “The Ram of our Chief Imam, which he purposely brought to sacrifice, has been stolen in the night.

We are really shocked by the incident. We were surprised to hear this story. This means that people are not God-fearing.

“It is scary that people have gone to the extent of stealing ram meant for religious activity.”

Speaking further, he urged people to be God-fearing and not engage in either stealing or any act of criminality.

He stressed that everyone will account for their actions on earth and hereafter.

“It is high time people repented and took the path of Allah. It is not too late. People should stop committing bad things and act according to Allah’s commandments,” he urged.

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AAUA Student Found Dead after church Vigil

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A Student of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko (AAUA), Modupe Ayandare, was found dead on Monday after attending a church vigil.

The death of Ayandare, who is of the Department of Agronomy, was made known by the Students’ Union Government (SUG) of the institution.

“We express in strong terms our dissatisfaction and agony with respect to the death of one of our students, Miss Modupe Ayandare of the Department of Agronomy.

“According to report, the deceased was said to have committed suicide in the early hours of today at about 4:00am after she returned from a vigil in her church.

“The incident happened beside the church she attended, around Spotless Villa.

“The law enforcement agency has been informed already, and all hands are on deck to get to the root of the situation.

“Be assured that justice will be served and the law enforcement agency will undertake thorough investigation,” Mr Emmanuel Olaogbebikan, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the SUG, stated.

He asked anybody with useful information regarding the incident to give to the concerned authorities to come forward.

Also mourning the death of the student, the Nigerian Association of Agricultural Students (NAAS), AAUA Chapter, said the loss deeply affected the department.

Faith Igba, the PRO of the department, said the demise of Ayandare was a profound loss to the department.

Igba urged the members of the department to come together and be of help to one another, asking those going through challenges to seek help.

“During this difficult time, we urge everyone to come together in support of each other. The mental well-being of our members is of utmost importance, and we encourage anyone who may be struggling to seek help.

“Our faculty offers counselling services, and we are here to support you in any way we can.

“Please join me in extending our deepest condolences to Comrade Modupe’s family, friends and colleagues.

“Let us honour her memory by fostering a compassionate and supportive environment for all,” he said.

Speaking on the death of Ayandare, Victor Akinpelumi, the Public Relations Officer of the institution, said that the institution had confirmed the incident but was yet to know the cause of the death.

Akinpelumi, who sympathised with the family of the deceased, said that the institution would make an official statement known to the public as regards the death later.

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