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Military, PDP supporters clash in Bauchi, one killed, six injured
Military, PDP supporters clash in Bauchi, one killed, six injured
The Bauchi State Police Command has confirmed the death of Habibu Aminu, reportedly killed by operatives of Operation Safe Haven during a clash with youths in Lere town, Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area.
Witnesses said one person was killed and six others sustained bullet wounds when the military raided the houses of several individuals and supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) involved in an altercation at the main checkpoint in Lere.
SP Ahmed Wakil, the command’s Public Relations Officer, told to Daily Trust that the situation arose from a conflict between PDP members from Lere and personnel of Operation Safe Haven stationed in Tafawa Balewa.
Wakil said, “Upon receiving the information, the Commissioner, Auwal Musa Mohammed, dispatched a unit of the Mobile Police Force to the area for reinforcement. Additionally, a team of seasoned detectives has been constituted to conduct a professional, diligent and timely investigation to ensure that justice is served.
“The officers involved in the incident will be identified and held accountable according to the law. The Commissioner of Police is committed to a meticulous investigation process that utilises all necessary protocols, including technical and scientific tools. It is crucial to ensure thorough investigations to provide justice and resolution in this matter.”
A survivor, Babawo Lauwawu, who sustained bullet wounds, said the incident was caused by the enforcement of a curfew imposed by security operatives in Lere.
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“Yesterday (Tuesday), shortly after I left our Mai Shayi joint, we just heard that a curfew was imposed on Lere town starting from 10pm. We didn’t know who imposed the curfew or the reason for it, but we all complied and went into our houses around 9pm.
“Unfortunately, around 9pm, we heard gunshots from the security even before the curfew time while we were inside our houses. In the process, they shot me in my leg. We had obeyed their directives and didn’t know why they were shooting sporadically,” Lauwawu said.
Another victim, Zaharadden Mohammed, who was also shot, said there were reports that the District Head of Lere (Sarki) directed the military to impose a curfew starting from 10pm.
Mohammed said there was a misunderstanding between the military and a group of PDP supporters who were returning from a local government election campaign at the checkpoint.
He claimed that, “Some youths in the campaign team had a scuffle with the military, and the military decided to use the curfew to attack the individuals involved in the scuffle. Before the curfew time around 9 pm, they launched their onslaught.
“When the gunshots subsided, we were summoned to the Sarki’s palace to listen to the LGA chairman. While waiting for the chairman, a local hunter working with the military was cautioned by the youth leader to stop shooting, but he refused. Before we knew it, he pointed a rifle at my face, pulled the trigger, and shot at me. He damaged my entire left eye, and now I can see with only one eye.”
Meanwhile, on Wednesday morning, angry youths burnt down the palace of the District Head of Lere town, Alhaji Jamilu Aliyu Bawa, over the alleged imposition of the curfew and the shooting of the youths.
Efforts to obtain a reaction from the District Head were unsuccessful at the time of filing this report.
Military, PDP supporters clash in Bauchi, one killed, six injured
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Tinubu jets out to France on three-day visit
Tinubu jets out to France on three-day visit
President Bola Tinubu will travel to France today (Wednesday) for a three-day state visit at the instance of the French president.
A statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed this.
It said, “The Nigerian leader’s three-day visit, which will focus on strengthening political, economic, and cultural relations and establishing more opportunities for partnership, particularly in agriculture, security, education, health, youth engagement and employment, innovation, and energy transition, promises significant benefits for Nigeria.”
Onanuga said Tinubu and Macron would harmonise positions on stimulating more interest in exchange programmes that focus on skill development for youths and improving their competencies in automation, entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership.
“Both leaders will participate in political and diplomatic meetings highlighting shared values on finance, solid minerals, trade and investments, and communication,” he added.
“They will also witness a session by the France-Nigeria Business Council, which oversees private sector participation in economic development.”
The presidential adviser stated that the Nigerian first lady and her French counterpart would discuss solutions for empowering women, children, and the most vulnerable through the Renewed Hope initiative.
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Yahaya Bello reports to EFCC office with lawyers
Yahaya Bello reports to EFCC office with lawyers
A former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, on Tuesday visited the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to honour another invitation extended to him over alleged misappropriation of funds.
Bello went to the anti-graft office with his lawyers in the morning.
The ex-Kogi governor reportedly drove himself to the EFCC’s office in a black Toyota Hilux van with some lawyers.
He was said to have been taken by some operatives of the agency and are currently being grilled.
This is coming after the Supreme Court judgment which dismissed a suit brought by some state governments challenging the constitutionality of the agency.
The EFCC at the last hearing on November 14, sought the adjournment till November 27 in the fresh case it instituted against Bello.
It stated that the 30-day window was still running for the summons earlier issued.
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Just in: Ebonyi governor suspends two commissioners, Perm Sec for misconduct
Just in: Ebonyi governor suspends two commissioners, Perm Sec for misconduct
Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has announced the immediate suspension of two commissioners with a permanent secretary among others for gross misconduct.
Those suspended are the Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development Francis Ori, and the Commissioner for Health, Moses Ekuma, with the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health.
The suspension followed an incident on Saturday night, when the governor reportedly visited the Ministry of Health’s premises and was said to have found six officials diverting government materials.
Others suspended for three months are the Executive Secretaries of the State Primary Healthcare Development Agency and the Ebonyi State Health Insurance Agency
The suspension order was announced by the state Commissioner for Information, Jude Okpor, who cited alleged misconduct and dereliction of duties as the reasons for the disciplinary actions.
Okpor made the disclosure on Tuesday during a press briefing on the outcomes of the State Executive Council meeting held on Monday at the New Government House in Abakaliki, the state capital.
“Following cases of gross misconduct and dereliction of duties by some government officials and matters related thereto, the Chairman of Council directed the indefinite suspension of the Honourable Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development and three months suspension of the Honourable Commissioner for Health, respectively
“In view of the development, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Primary Health was directed to take charge of the ministry in the absence of the suspended commissioner.
Governor Nwifuru directed the suspended government officials to hand over all government properties in their possession including vehicles to the Secretary to the State Government.
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