Connect with us

News

Criminals Take Over Public Schools in Sabon Gari – Investigation

Published

1 year ago

on

By Salisu Baso

Three public schools in the Sabon Gari area have been taken over and turned into hideouts for criminals and thugs. The schools in question are Maikwatashi Secondary School, Zawa’i Junior Secondary School, and Government Girls Secondary School Maikwatashi, all located along Igbo Road in Sabon Gari quarters.

These schools have been occupied by criminals wielding dangerous weapons, threatening the safety of students and staff, and disrupting the learning environment. The situation has led many parents and guardians to withdraw their children, severely affecting student enrollment. Currently, only four students are attending Zawa’i Junior Secondary School due to the security risks.

Our reporter, who visited the schools, observed that they have become hideouts for criminals and thugs. The schools are in a state of complete disrepair, with no roofs, windows, or doors, and the buildings themselves are cracked and crumbling.

When contacted, school authorities, the Kano State Senior Secondary Schools Management Board (KSSSMB), and the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) said that several letters had been sent to the concerned authorities about the security and infrastructural issues affecting the schools.

Advert

Mr. Samuel Mbadwe, a member of the School-Based Management Committee (SBMC) at GSS Maikwatashi, expressed concern over the critical condition and insecurity facing the school. He stated that the SBMC had tried its best to intervene but had failed due to the overwhelming security challenges.

He called on the state government to come to the aid of the school by rehabilitating the facilities and providing security.

The situation has caught the attention of the State House of Assembly, which directed its education committee to investigate the motion brought by Hon. Yusuf Bello Aliyu, the member representing Nassarawa Constituency. The motion called for the relocation of the schools to Kaura Goje Ward, as most of the students come from neighboring areas like Brigade, Tudun Wada, and Gwagwarwa.

The committee’s findings, submitted to the house, revealed that the schools lack proper security, with cases of vandalism, including the theft of windows, washbasins, and the destruction of toilet facilities. Out of ten classroom blocks, only three are currently in use, while criminals and thugs have occupied the remaining space.

The committee recommended that the government address these critical issues and ensure the safety and proper functioning of Maikwatashi Secondary School.

In a related incident, it was reported that the ceilings of the classrooms were being used to store weapons. On January 25, 2024, police recovered an AK-47 rifle from the premises, along with live ammunition.

After receiving the final report and recommendations, the House reassigned the education committee to investigate why the state government was unaware of the dire situation.

It was understood that one of the major issues affecting the schools is the lack of student enrollment. The schools fall under Fagge Zonal Secondary Education, while most of the students come from Nassarawa Zone.

Related Topics:

News

Ganduje Shelves Attempt To Establish Independent Hisbah – Dan Agundi

Published

32 minutes ago

on

December 16, 2025

By

 

The attempt for the establishment of an independent Hisbah group in Kano State has been withdrawn and suspended – Baffa Babba Dan Agundi.

This was contained in a statement issued and signed by Alhaji Baffa Babba Dan Agundi, who said the withdrawal of the attempt was followed by a meeting with all stakeholders across the 44 local governments held at the Tinubu campaign office on Tuesday, the 16th of December.

Advert

The statement added that the decision was following widespread outcry that trailed the attempt to establish the independent Hisbah group and the intervention of stakeholders, especially the Kano State Government and Department of State Services, as well as the former Executive Governor of Kano State, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, to ensure peace and stability.

The statement revealed that the meeting resolved to suspend the establishment of an independent Hisbah Fisabilillah to allow the Kano State Government to look into the issues amicably.

The statement maintained that the meeting also reiterated respect for the constituted authority and resolved to cooperate with security agencies for the maintenance of law and order as well as safety in Kano State and the country at large.

 

Continue Reading

News

ICPC Confirms Receipt of Dangote Petition Against NMDPRA CEO, Vows to Launch Investigation on the Matter

Published

44 minutes ago

on

December 16, 2025

By

 

By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has acknowledged the receipt of a formal petition filed by billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote against Farouk Ahmed, the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).

In the petition, Dangote alleges that Ahmed engaged in economic sabotage and corrupt practices, including the purported use of $5 million in public funds to cover his children’s tuition at Swiss schools.

Advert

The petition, submitted earlier this week, calls for an investigation into Ahmed’s conduct and alleged misuse of office. The ICPC has confirmed that the matter is under review in line with standard procedural protocols, and will investigate in due time.

“The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) writes to confirm that it received a formal petition today Tuesday 16th December, 2025 from Alhaji Aliko Dangote through his lawyer. The petition is against the CEO of the NMDPRA, Alhaji Farouk Ahmed.

“The ICPC wishes to state that the petition will be duly investigated,” said a statement by ICPC spokesman, John Odey.

No further statements have been released by either the ICPC or NMDPRA regarding the allegations at this time.

Continue Reading

News

None of Nigeria’s Presidents have Brigadier Generals as ADC, as the promotion of Tinubu’s ADC was shelved.

Published

6 hours ago

on

December 16, 2025

By

None of Nigeria’s Presidents have Brigadier Generals as ADC, as the promotion of Tinubu’s ADC was shelved.”

The controversial plan to decorate Nurudeen Yusuf, aide-de-camp (ADC) to President Bola Tinubu, as a one-star general on Monday evening was shelved at the last minute after an intervention by two former chiefs of army staff.

Yusuf, who was only decorated as a colonel last January, was to be promoted to the rank of brigadier-general through “special presidential promotion”.

Under normal process, an officer has to be a colonel for at least four years after which he or she will attend the National Defence College (NDC) before they are considered for promotion.

Advert

The approval to bypass the process was conveyed in a letter from the office of the national security adviser (NSA) to the Chief of army staff.

No brigadier has ever been ADC to the president of Nigeria, leading to further disquiet within the military establishment.

Ahead of the planned decoration on Monday, the minister of defence, Chris Musa — who is a retired general — and the chief of army staff, Waidi Shaibu, a lieutenant general, had cut short their visit to Lagos state and returned to the federal capital.

However, two highly respected former army chiefs eventually succeeded in persuading Tinubu to shelve the plan because of the dangers to the military establishment, TheCable learnt.

A presidential source told that the promotion is not going to happen “anytime soon”.

 

 

The cable

Continue Reading

Trending