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Plateau state police arraigns 60 suspects, 118 cultists

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Police commissioner addressing the Press

 

By Asile Abel, Jos

A 23 years old kidnapper, Abdullahi Adamu has confirmed the collection of money to the whooping sum of over N9 million from their victims.

Adamu, an indigene of Yobe state together with his gang said to have been arrested in Shendam local government area of Plateau by the personnel of the Nigerian Police Force, Plateau State command.

Confessing to the crime committed while speaking to newsmen at the headquarters of the Police command Jos, Adamu stated that ” joining the kidnap group was the greatest mistake of my life.

“God decided to brought our devilish activities to an end….look at the huge amount of money collected from victims but we can’t spend it. We had our various hand work but out greed we joined kidnapping and see where it has landed us….I urged other youths to be grateful and patient where God has placed them.

Plateau State Commissioner of Police, CP Emmanuel Adesina explained how the command unravel the kidnap suspects.

According to him, “Information received from our informants on 21/05/2024 revealed that four persons suspected to be kidnappers were sighted between the border of Kuka village, Shendam LGA and Sarkin Kudu Village of Taraba State.

“Upon receipt of the report, the DPO Shendam division immediately led a team of armed Policemen to the area. Consequently, the following suspects were arrested; 1. Abdullahi Adamu, male, 23 years of Yobe State, 2. Musa Alhaji, 25 years of Sarkin village, Taraba State, 3. Safiyanu Abubakar, male, 20 years of Bale Sarkin Kudu, Taraba State. Exhibits recovered from the suspects include; a cash sum of Three Million, Fifteen Thousand, Eight Hundred and Fifty Naira (N3,015,850.00) only. Investigation is still ongoing.”

He revealed 60 suspects were arrested in connection to various crimes in Plateau and they will soon charge to court once investigation is done.

The CP further confirmed the arrest of 118 cultists from different locations in the state.

He said the cult groups initially slated 7th July each year as their celebration day where they bring new convert to their folds.

“Acting upon the intelligence gathered, the command swung into action and arrested the suspects while trying to carryout their activities. They will soon charge to court”, CP assured.

He appreciates Governor Caleb Mutfwang support for the command and promised effective utilization of human and material resources.

He equally appeal to Plateau citizens to always avail Police and other sister security agencies with credible information to ensure a crime free state.

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Kano State Hosts 8th Annual Audit Forum to Enhance Transparency and Accountability

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November 21, 2024

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The 8th Annual Audit Forum, organized by the Office of the Auditor General of Kano State, was held recently, focusing on strengthening transparency and accountability in public financial management. .

Isma’ila Musa, the Auditor General of Kano State, welcomed the participants and highlighted the constitutional and legal mandates that guide the auditing process. “Sections 125(2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) and 36(i) of the Kano State Audit Law, 2021 (as amended) mandate the Office of the Auditor General to audit the accounts and financial statements of the State Government and all Offices and Courts,” he stated.

Musa expressed immense gratitude to His Excellency, Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Governor of Kano State, for his support in making the event possible. “It is very important to note that a strengthened fiscal transparency will help build trust in governance,” he emphasized. He added that the Audit Forum is a reform intended to reduce opportunities for corruption and abuse of public resources, thereby increasing the efficiency of public expenditures.

The Auditor General also acknowledged the contributions of various officials, including the Hon. Commissioner Ministry of Planning and Budget, the Accountant General, the Executive Chairman of Kano Internal Revenue Services, and former Auditors General, among others. “My sincere appreciation to all the invitees here present for honoring our invitation. I wish us a successful 8th Kano State Annual Audit Forum,” Musa concluded.

In his remarks, the Chairman of the House Committee on Public Accounts, Honorable Tukur Fagge, praised the exercise for its potential to enhance resource management and ensure the success of the tasks at hand. “This exercise will enhance resources management and will realize the success of the task,” Fagge stated.

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Sarkin Shanon Kano, Shehu Muhammad Dankadai, who served as the royal father of the day, also graced the event, adding to the significance of the occasion.

The forum underscored the commitment of the Kano State Government to upholding transparency and accountability, reflecting the administration’s dedication to effective and efficient service delivery.

 

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Breaking: Former Secretary of Federal Electoral Commission, FEDECO, Ahmadu Kurfi Passes On at 93

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November 21, 2024

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Late Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi

 

A former secretary of the Federal Electoral Commission, Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi, has passed away.

A family source, Jafar Yakubu, informed NIGERIAN TRACKER about the death of the pioneer secretary of the Federal Electoral Commission, who supervised the 1979 general election.

 

Jafar Yakubu said Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi died at the age of 93 and his Janaza funeral prayers will take place by 2:30 PM at Kurfi in KATSINA state .

 

Dr. Amadu Kurfi, OFR, was born in 1931. He was a former chairman of the then Marketing Board, former Federal Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Defence, and the first person to acquire a BSc degree in the whole of Katsina State, at University College London in 1957.

 

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President Tinubu Sacks UNIZIK Vice-Chancellor, Registrar

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The governing council of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University has been dissolved by President Bola Tinubu.

The president dissolved the council and approved the removal of the institution’s vice-chancellor Bernard Odoh and the university registrar, Rosemary Nwokike.

A statement by Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser to the president on information and strategy said the action by Tinubu follows allegations of procedural violations in the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor.

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He also said that the council led by Greg Ozumba Mbadiwe and including five other members—Hafiz Oladejo, Augustine Onyedebelu, Engr. Amioleran Osahon, and Rtd. Gen. Funsho Oyeneyin was accused of bypassing due process to appoint an unqualified candidate, prompting federal intervention.

Onanuga said, “The sacking of the governing council and officials followed reports that the council illegally appointed an unqualified vice-chancellor without following due process.

He added that following the controversial appointment, the Federal Government stepped in to address the rivalry between the university’s Senate and the governing council of the institution.

“The government expressed concern over the council’s apparent disregard for the university’s governing laws in its selection process”, Onanuga added.

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