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3 suspects arrested in kano
Operatives of the operation ”Puff Adder” have intercepted over one thousand cattle suspected to have been rustled with three suspects arrested.
Confirming the incident, the state commissioner of police, Ahmed Iliyasu told journalists that the rustlers were traced from Falgore forest and intercepted at Kwanar Dan Gora while trying to change route.
The suspects confessed to have been involved in cattle rustling, armed robbery, kidnapping and other forms of criminal activities within Kano and neighbouring states.
Below is the full statement from the police in Kano state.
“PRESS CONFERENCE BY THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE KANO STATE COMMAND, CP AHMED ILIYASU PSC(+) AT KWANAR DANGORA, KIRU LGA, KANO STATE ON THURSDAY, 12TH SEPTEMBER, 2019
Ladies and gentlemen of the press
ARREST OF THREE NOTORIOUS SUSPECTS FOR CATTLE RUSTLING, KIDNAPPING, ARMED ROBBERY AND RECOVERY OF MORE THAN 1000 COWS AND FIVE (5) FIREARMS AND LARGE QUANTITY OF AMMUNITIONS
I once again welcome you to another conference here at Kwanar Dangora, Kiru LGA, Kano State.
First and foremost, let me use this opportunity to commend the Inspector General of Police IGP Mohammed Abubakar Adamu NPM, mni, most profoundly for his continued encouragement and guidance to officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force in-line with the directives and principles of the veritable Anti-Crime machine of Operation Puff-Adder.
Today, Thursday 12th September, 2019, the command recorded yet another achievement by its Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) team of Operation Puff-Adder in conjunction with members of Miyetti Allah where they carried out operations for seven (7) days inside the notorious Falgore Forest using community policing tools.
More than One Thousand (1000) cows were recovered and three (3) notorious cattle rustlers that specialised in Cattle Rustling, Kidnapping and Armed Robbery were arrested. All suspects confessed to their crimes and led *Puff-Adder Operatives to various locations within the forest were the cows were recovered. The suspects are:-
1. Sa’idu Abdullahi AKA Goda 23 years old of Soba LGA, Kaduna State.
2. Lawan Mohd AKA Boda 25 years old of Damau Village, Kubau LGA. Kaduna.
3. Suleman abdullahi AKA Bros, 30 years old of Damau Village Kubau LGA, Kaduna State.
The following Arms and Ammunition recovered
1. Two (2) AK47 Rifles with 110 rounds of live ammunitions
2. Three (3) Pump Action Rifles with 22 live cartridges.
3. Two (2) Military Camouflage Uniforms.
4. Four (4) Mobile Handsets.
Efforts is in progress to track down and arrest all remnants of this syndicate at large and recover any remaining animals or arms and ammunition in their possession, across the difficult terrain along the axis of Falgore Forest.
I remain grateful to the people of Kano for their synergy in driving Community Policing further to the grassroots, thereby making Kano peaceful and a shining example among others.
Thank you all and God Bless”.
Gambia, Qatar sign 4 new bilateral agreements
SOURCE: POINT NEWSPAPER
His Excellency, President Adama Barrow and the Emir of the State of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani presided over the signing of four new Memoranda of Understanding and bilateral agreements between the governments of The Gambia and Qatar. The agreements entail mutual cooperation in the sectors of communications, judiciary, customs, and youth and sports. On behalf of The Gambia, the various ministers of Information and Communication, Justice, and Foreign Affairs signed the agreements with their respective Qatari counterparts in the following areas:
Communication: The two governments agreed to operate in each other’s territories in the service areas of satellite communication. Honourable Ebrima Sillah signed the agreement with the Qatari Minister of Transport and Communications, Jasim Saif Al-Sulaiti.
Mutual Administrative Assistance: Both parties have agreed to exchange information between the customs authorities of the two countries. The Qatari Minister of Finance, Ali Sharif Al-Emadi, signed with Minister of Foreign Affairs of The Gambia, Dr. Mamadou Tangara.
Legal Affairs: It involves capacity enhancement of the judicial systems of both countries, through experience sharing. The two countries also agree to cooperate and assist each other in the area of customs law enforcement focusing on two specific areas: “Administrative Assistance for Optional Application of Customs Law” and “the Repression, Investigation and Combating of Customs Violations”. The Minister of Justice, Aboubacarr Tambadou signed for The Gambia while Hon. Essa Saad Jaffal Al- Naimi signed for Qatar.
Youth and Sports: The Gambia and Qatar have agreed to promote friendly exchange of youth camps and football tournaments between the two countries. Minister Tangara and the Sport and Culture Minster of Qatar, Mr. Salah Ghanim Al-Ali signed on behalf of their respective governments.
Other engagements
Amongst the president’s other engagements on day two of the State visit in Qatar include a meeting with the Chief Executive Officer of the Qatar Charity, where they discussed possible a partnership to have the organisation begin operations in The Gambia. The non-governmental organisation covers areas of health, water supply, and education.
President Barrow also visited the Qatar National Museum. He was encouraged by the display of the rich history and visionary leadership that laid the foundation for a modern Qatari state in the 21st Century.
Later in the evening, the president wrapped up the day with separate meetings with the chairman of the Arabiya Trading, Abdulrahman Al Mahmoud, and Muhamad Sultan Al Jabeer of Jabeer Construction.
*President Bio prays with Hajj Pilgrims, calls on Muslim leaders to promote unity and cohesion*
*_State House, Freetown, Friday, 6 September 2019_* – His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has joined many Sierra Leoneans to worship with this year’s Hajj Pilgrims at State House, where he called on religious leaders to promote national unity and cohesion.
Chairman of the Hajj Committee, Alhaji Murtada Sesay, thanked President Bio and his government for organising another successful Hajj, noting that the pilgrims had used the opportunity while in Mecca to pray for the government and the country. He also encouraged the pilgrims to use examples learnt from their pilgrimage to serve as role models in their various communities.
On his part, President Bio said that he was thankful to God Almighty for His guidance and travelling mercy over the pilgrims. He said organising such a successful event was a very difficult task for which he commended the Honourable Vice President, Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, the Ministry of Social Welfare and members of the Hajj Committee.
“Religion is about peace, unity and togetherness. The new pilgrims are leaders with religious obligations in society. So, I encourage you all to preach peace and unity in your different communities. I am happy with our level of religious tolerance and that is something we must always promote. I call on you all to continue praying for unity and the development of our nation,” he urged.
Culled from:
*State House Media and Communications Unit*
Legendary Robert Mugabe dies at 95
Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe ex-president, dies aged 95
Robert Mugabe, the founding father of Zimbabwe who ruled the country with an iron fist for more than three decades, has died, according to President Emmerson Mnangagwa. He was 95.
Rumors had swirled around the health of the ex-president, who spent months in a hospital in Singapore earlier this year. Details of what ailed him were a closely guarded secret.
Mugabe — who infamously claimed that “only God” could ever remove him from office — was deposed in a coup in 2017, when members of his own party turned against him after he dismissed then vice-president Emmerson Mnangagwa to make way for his wife, Grace.
Mnangagwa would go on to become Zimbabwe’s next president.
“It is with the utmost sadness that I announce the passing on of Zimbabwe’s founding father and former President, Cde Robert Mugabe,” tweeted Mnangagwa on Friday.
“Cde Mugabe was an icon of liberation, a pan-Africanist who dedicated his life to the emancipation and empowerment of his people. His contribution to the history of our nation and continent will never be forgotten. May his soul rest in eternal peace.”
Xenophobic riots in South Africa prompt diplomatic tensions
Deadly riots in which mostly Nigerian-owned businesses have been targeted in the South African capital of Johannesburg have provoked diplomatic tensions between the two African countries.
The unrest, driven by renewed xenophobic sentiments toward outsiders in Johannesburg, has already left five people dead in South Africa and led to nearly 200 arrests as people apparently angered over unemployment and poor living conditions attacked shops and other property owned by immigrants from within the continent. Nigerians have also responded by attacking South African owned businesses forces many to close down in fear.
This has also result to the Nigerian vice president and other governmental delegations to cancel their participation in the world economic forum’s annual meeting which was to be held in Cape Town this week. It was also meant to be a showcase for South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and his administration. It now risks becoming an embarrassment.
The riots in South Africa are the latest in a recent spate of violence directed at African migrants in the country this year.
there is a saying that if brothers kill each other outsiders inherit their properties. South African’s needs to look at themselves and the people they are fighting. they need to open their eyes and hearts and allow themselves to love each other. otherwise Africa will be at war and the outside world we take over us like they have always wanted.
South Africa business close down in fear of the retaliation of Nigerian
Various businesses linked to South Africa has close down their doors in relation to the retaliation of Nigerians on the anti-foreign attack in South Africa.
last week South Africa wage an attack on foreign businesses in Johannesburg living 7 Nigerian citizens dead and 2 other unidentified body which were found burnt in a store. this has done a great damage on Nigerian’s especially and it has wage a diplomatic conflict between Africa’s two largest economic countries.
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) reportedly said it was assessing the damage. It was reported that a vehicle was vandalized during demonstrations.
South Africa’s Embassy in Lagos Nigerian has been forced to close down after it was attacked. it was reported that vehicles were vandalized. Some South African businesses operating in Nigeria, including MTN, have reportedly closed until further notice after being attacked.
Nigeria has announced to evacuate it’s citizens in South Africa. The incident is belief to worsen the diplomatic relations between the two African countries. Nigeria also recalled its High Commissioner to South Africa, Ambassador Kabiru Bala.
However Nigerian artist are boycotting South Africa because of the deadly violence against foreigners. They say in their various social media pages that they won’t be performing in South Africa show slated for September and further.
Nigerians fume, demand tough actions against South Africa. Anger on Tuesday greeted xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa with dignitaries and organisations including President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, the Senate and the House of Representatives, expressing their displeasure over the continued killing.
A boat fired off in the California coast and claimed at least 8 lives
At the southern coast of California, a commercial dive vessel call “conception” sinks and fire off. A total of 39 people were said to be on board. According to CNN news 5 people were recused and 8 bodies were found while 26 people are still accounted for.
“Fire department crew were fighting the fire when the vessel sank 20 yards off shore in 64 feet of water.” Said US. Coast guard Capt. Monica Rochester.
The Los Angeles Times later reported that 15 bodies have been found so far since the Conception caught fire, citing a US Coast Guard official.
the search and rescue group continues to search for the rest.
Governor Seyi Makinde – G S M in Oyo State
Governor Seyi Makinde – G S M in Oyo State
– Primary and Secondary Education Free. Free exercise books and other materials for all school children
– Pensioners and workers getting paid every 25th of the month and 23rd if pay day falls on weekend
– Launched Oyo State-Farmcrowdy Agribusiness Partnership to commence a 3-year plan with 50,000 farmers in the state.
– 100 units of Kia Rio 1.4 Executive Automatic Transmission vehicles for the various security agencies
– Criminalise Open Grazing
– Begins e-registration of everyone living in Oyo State to determine the number of people living and doing business in the state
– Proscribe NURTW because of violence in the state and to this day, they are yet to be back.
– N500,000 bursary for every Oyo State indigene Studying in Law School
– Publicly declared his assets
– Established Oyo State Financial Crimes Commission to fight graft in government
– Ready to waive his immunity if found to have stolen from government
…and so much more… 🤔
Seyi is a 🌟
His monthly salary is N650,000
Maiyegun General
Indonesia’s capital city Jakarta is sinking
Jakarta is sinking scientist say the capital is dropping below sea level at alarming rates.
The president of Indonesia announced the government plans to relocate the capital city on the east of Borneo Island as concerns grow over the sustainability of the congested and rapidly sinking Jakarta.
Putting forward his reasons for moving the capital he said: “First, it has fewer earthquakes, floods and forest fires. Second, it is strategically located as it lies right in the center of the country. Third, it is located near developed cities including Balikpapan and Samarinda. Fourth, it has sufficient infrastructure and fifth, some 180,000 hectares of government land is available.”
Some residence believe that the government should concentrate on fixing the problem with Jakarta than movie the capital.
Relocating the country’s administrative and political heart could spell the death knell for the megacity of Jakarta, which has a population of 10 million, but swells to three times that size when the greater metropolitan area is included.
Local environmental NGO leader Hafidz Prasetyo told Channel News Asia that, “as a conservation area, [Bukit Suharto] should be a home for sun bears, local birds and other kinds of animals as well as teak woods, bengkirai woods and those should be preserved. “The development of hotels and shopping centres will need extensive land clearing. We actually reject the plan.”
The northern part of the city is disappearing into Jakarta Bay. Flooding is endemic in the rainy season because 13 rivers run through the city and are unable to drain uphill into the bay. Sea walls have been constructed to try to prevent inundation but they too are subsiding into the mud. About 40 per cent of Jakarta now lies below sea level.
Gambia College students protest tuition fee increment
Students of Early Child Development (ECD) class at the School of Education at The Gambia College on Thursday, 8 August, 2019 protested in disapproval of a decision school administrator’s made by increasing the tuition fee from D7,000 to D10,000 in an academic year.
This information came to light through the school’s registrar at an orientation with new students. It was a decision made by college’s administrative council.
Kebba Yusuf Suso an ECD Diploma 2 student told The Point that this decision came as a surprise. “We were informed of the school’s decision by the college registrar recently during an orientation session they had with new students,” he said.
“So this has really come as a surprise to us as students who are on their diploma levels with only few years to finish the college. We are not going to adhere until everything is clear to us because what we were told by the same registrar when we were coming to the college was different.”
According to him, they were to pay D21, 000 for three years and not the contrary. “And what they said is that the decision is a directive, directive from where? That is what we wanted to know as students,” he concluded.
Omar Njie, an ECD year 2 student said the decision of the college administration to increase the tuition fee from D7,000 to D10,000 dalasi for every academic year is really frustrating, pointing out that the financial background of most of the students at the college is very weak. He said that provisions for their daily college learning materials is even a problem for most students much more tuition increment.
“We really find it hard as students to even have enough furniture in our classroom and we are paying our tuition fees every year. So we are only paying our monies for nothing? He inquires.
Our efforts to hear from the school’s administrators proved futile as no college senior administrator was present for comments.
Author: Yusupha Jobe
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