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Man To Die By Hanging For Beheading Own Son For Money Ritual In Adamawa

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Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Governor Of Adamawa State

 

 

A Middle age man, Bappa Alti of Ganji village in Gombi Local Government Area, Adamawa state has been sentenced to death by hanging for killing own son, Buba Bappa for money ritual.

 

The state High Court VII presided over by Justice Fatima Ahmed Tafida, on Wednesday convicted Bappa for causing the death of his son by hitting him with a rearing stick and thereafter chopping off his head with a cutlass.

 

It was learnt that the convict was tricked by some suspected ritualists (now at large)  to kill his own son in order to make money for him, the devilish idea which he consented to and started planning on how to carry out the act.

 

The convict and his son, late Buba went to the bush on 13th July 2013 to rear his cattle unknown to the son that his father was nursing evil plan to kill him.

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To execute his evil plan, Bappa was said to have used a stick and hit his son as a result of which the deceased fell on the ground, and later used his cutlass and cut off the head of the boy leaving him lifeless.

 

When the convict came back home in the evening of the fateful day, he enquired from his wife whether the late son whom he claimed to have sent to the farm had returned.

 

But his wife told him that the boy was yet to come back home, a situation which caused confusion and tension in the family, leading to a collective decision to launch a search in the bush.

 

To trace the whereabouts of the victim, the convict in the company of his brothers mobilised the community and went into the bush in search for the deceased the first day but to no avail, and decided to continue with the search the next day.

 

NEWS PLATFORM was told that it was during the second round of search that the lifeless body of the young man was found without the head.

 

The search team then became suspicious of the father and decided to apprehend him. It was at this juncture that the mater was reported to the Gombi Divisional Police headquarters who promptly arrested him and launched an investigation into the matter.

 

The case was later referred to Criminal Investigation Department Yola, for further investigation where the suspect and now convict confessed to had committed the offence.

 

In the course of an investigation, the convict led the investigative team of CID to the scene of the incident and where he buried the head and was exhumed by the police which was tendered in evidence.

 

The suspect and now convict was earlier arraigned before court for culpable homicide punishable with death contrary to section 221 of the penal code law.

 

After evaluating all the pieces of evidence which include the severed head of the deceased, the cutlass used to cut off the head, and voluntary confessional statement of the accused, the presided Judge declared that without an iota of doubt, the suspect actually masterminded the killing of his son thereby committing an offence contrary to section 221 of the penal code law and therefore sentenced him to death by hanging.

 

Justice Fatima Ahmed Tafida stated that the prosecution has proved beyond a reasonable doubt that the death had occurred, and it was the defendant that caused his son’s death by hitting him and subsequently beheading the deceased with a cutlass.

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Ace Journalist, Sanda Adamu Tsafe Passes On

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An ace journalist and former Federal Commissioner of the defunct National Electoral Commission Abuja, Alhaji Sanda Adamu Tsafe, has passed away.

In a Facebook post by one of his children, Mahmud Sanda Adamu, it was announced that his father died at Usmanu Danfodiyo Teaching Hospital Sokoto.

Alhaji Sanda Adamu worked with the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) Kaduna in the 1970s, during which late Sheikh Abubakar Mahmud Gumi cited him in his famous book “Where I Stand” as one of the journalists who contributed to the airing of the late Sheikh’s preaching on Sashin Hausa Radio Nigeria Kaduna.

Late Sanda Adamu Tsafe was the manager of Rima Radio Sokoto during the controversy that trailed the appointment of the late Ibrahim Dasuki as the 18th Sultan of Sokoto during the administration of General Ibrahim Babangida.

The deceased is survived by wives, children, and many grandchildren.

His funeral prayers will take place by 1:00PM at Masjidu Darul Da’awah, Kaduna Road, Guiwa Low Cost, Sokoto.

Late Alhaji Sanda Adamu Tsafe also left behind one of his brothers, Alhaji Ali Adamu Tsafe, a former Commissioner of Water Resources and Information during the administration of Alhaji Mahmud Aliyu Shinkafi in Zamfara state.

His elder brother, late Alhaji Muhammad Adamu, died in the year 2015 in Kano.

One of his relations is Professor Yusuf Adamu of the department of Geography Bayero University Kano.

 

 

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BREAKING: Governor Yusuf Appoints Umar Farouk Ibrahim as Kano New SSG

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Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has appointed Umar Farouk Ibrahim as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG).

The appointment was announced in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Saturday.

Ibrahim’s appointment takes effect from Monday, February 10, 2025.

According to the statement, Ibrahim was selected based on his extensive experience and expertise, which are expected to play a vital role in advancing the administration’s development agenda and keeping the state on track with its goals.

Umar Farouk Ibrahim brings over three decades of distinguished public service to his new role.

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His career in the civil service, spanning from 1987 to 2023, has been marked by key leadership positions that significantly contributed to the governance and administrative structure of Kano State.

From March 2001 to May 2015, Ibrahim served as the Permanent Secretary for Research, Evaluation, and Political Affairs in the Office of the Secretary to the State Government.

In this capacity, he was instrumental in analyzing key policy options, advising the government on viable alternatives, and overseeing the implementation of these policies across various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).

Following this, from June 2015 to March 2016, Ibrahim held the position of Permanent Secretary for the Administration and General Services Directorate.

His tenure in this role showcased his strong leadership and administrative skills. Notably, he served as acting Secretary to the State Government during annual leaves in 2013 and 2014, underscoring the trust and confidence placed in him by the state leadership.

In addition to his formal roles, Ibrahim served as Secretary for several high-profile committees, including the Coordinating Committee on Independent Power (2012-2015), the Committee on the Identification and Sale of Government Property (GP Houses) in 2012, and the State Payroll Standing Committee (2000-2004).

His early career also saw him play pivotal roles in community and educational reforms, such as his position as Secretary of the Inter-Community/Religious Consultative Forum in 1998 and the Committee on the Review of the Operations of the Agency for Mass Education in 1994.

Mr. Ibrahim obtained a B.Sc. in Political Science from the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University in 1985, followed by several professional certificates that further enriched his qualifications.

As a seasoned administrator and retired Permanent Secretary, Umar Farouk Ibrahim is expected to bring a wealth of knowledge, strategic insight, and a commitment to excellence in his new role as SSG.

His appointment is seen as a strategic move to strengthen the administrative framework of the current government and facilitate the effective execution of its policies and programs.

Governor Yusuf expressed confidence that Ibrahim’s appointment would significantly contribute to realizing his administration’s vision for Kano State, emphasizing the importance of experienced leadership in steering the state toward sustained development and growth.

 

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Hakimi: Labour Party Will Capture Northern Nigeria Under Abure’s Leadership

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The Director of Peter Obi Coalition 2023 (CPO), Sadisu Isyaku Hakimi, has expressed strong confidence in the leadership of Julius Abure, the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP).

In an interview with newsmen in Kano, Hakimi stated that if Abure’s footsteps are followed, the Labour Party has the potential to capture Northern Nigeria and ultimately the entire nation.

Praising Abure’s tenure as the best, Hakimi emphasized that the National Chairman’s focus on the interests of Northern Nigeria would lead to significant gains for the party. “Julius Abure’s tenure is the best. He has to look at the interests of Northern Nigeria, and the party will make it,” Hakimi remarked.

Hakimi further criticized the All Progressives Congress (APC), stating that the party is failing to protect the interests of the masses. “APC is not protecting the interest of the masses, and as such, the APC is going to lose the election,” he asserted.

Hakimi’s comments highlight the growing confidence within the Labour Party’s leadership and supporters. He believes that under Abure’s guidance, the party can address the needs and aspirations of the Northern Nigerian populace, leading to broader national support.

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The interview has sparked discussions among political analysts and the public, with many watching closely to see how the Labour Party’s strategies unfold in the upcoming elections.

 

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