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The New Nigeria Peoples Party has suspended the Secretary to the Kano State Government, Dr Abdullahi Bichi, and the Commissioner for Transport, Muhammad Diggol. The Kano State NNPP chairman, Hashimu Dungurawa, announced the suspension of the two government officials on Monday evening. According to Dungurawa, the suspension came after the party received multiple complaints from
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The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved a Christmas bonus of N100,000 for workers, public servants, and pensioners in the state. This approval was announced in a statement issued on Tuesday night by the State Head of Service, George Nweke, and sent to news outlets. Nweke stated that the bonus is intended to help
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The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved a Christmas bonus of N100,000 for workers, public servants, and pensioners in the state. This approval was announced in a statement issued on Tuesday night by the State Head of Service, George Nweke, and sent to news outlets. Nweke stated that the bonus is intended to help
Notorious bandit leaders, Abu Radde and Umar Black have surrendered their weapons and captives to the Nigerian Army following intense military operations in Katsina State. According to a statement posted on the Nigerian Army’s official X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday, the bandits turned in everything on January 19 in Batsari, Katsina State. The post
Bandit leaders Abu Radde, Umar Black surrender weapons, others to Nigerian Army
Notorious bandit leaders, Abu Radde and Umar Black have surrendered their weapons and captives to the Nigerian Army following intense military operations in Katsina State.
According to a statement posted on the Nigerian Army’s official X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday, the bandits turned in everything on January 19 in Batsari, Katsina State.
The post reads; “Following intense military operations by the combined forces of Op FASAN YANMA, bandit leaders Abu Radde and Umar Black, operating in Batsari and Safana LGAs in Katsina State have surrendered their arms and captives.
“This move marks a significant step towards ending banditry and criminality in the region.”
Accordingly to the post, the ceremony was attended by all relevant stakeholders, including military representatives, to ensure transparency throughout the process.
“The bandits handed over four AK47 rifles and 15 captives, comprising three males, eight females, and four children.”
The post further emphasized that the surrender was not a negotiation or peace meeting, but rather a crucial step towards the bandits’ complete disarmament and release of all kidnapped victims.
The Army confirmed that the surrendered weapons were in good condition and are now in the custody of the 17 Brigade.
“The 15 freed captives have been handed over to local government authorities for rehabilitation and aftercare,” the post added.
Bandit leaders Abu Radde, Umar Black surrender weapons, others to Nigerian Army
