TheNewsGuru

Tag: gombe

  • Five dead, 13 injured in Easter accident

    Five dead, 13 injured in Easter accident

    The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), on Monday, said five persons died while 13 others were injured in a lone crash involving a truck on Billiri-Gombe Road in Gombe State.

    The FRSC Sector Commander in Gombe State, Mr Samson Kaura, confirmed this to NAN in Gombe on Monday.

    Kaura said that the crash occurred at 7:20a.m. on Monday at Tashan Gona in Billiri town of Billiri Local Government Area of Gombe State.

    According to him, 18 persons were involved in the crash, comprising eight male adults and 10 female adults.

    He said out of the 18, five comprising two male adults and three female adults were killed while 10 female adults and three male adults sustained fractures and open wounds.

    Kaura said that the bodies of the deceased were taken to the General hospital in Billiri while the injured victims were taken to the General hospital, Amana, Lafiya clinic, Billiri, and Gombe Specialist Hospital respectively for medical attention.

    He said that the cause of the crash was speed violations, hence urged motorists to always maintain 30 km/h speed limit on built-up areas so as to reduce the impact of crash and  casualties.

    Kaura said that the truck driver had been apprehended by the personnel of the Police in Billiri Division for prosecution.

    Also speaking to NAN, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, the Police Public Relations Officer in Gombe State confirmed the crash.

    Abdullahi said that the crash created tension in Billiri but with the quick intervention of security personnel, the situation was brought under control.

    He said that the truck hit some persons who were part of the last batch coming from the Easter prayer ground to their various locations.

    He said that the truck which he said was loaded with grains was immediately set ablaze by residents of the area and attempt was made to kill the driver, but for the swift intervention of the police.

    “For now everything is calm and motorists are now plying the route and there is no cause for panic,” he said.

  • Sallah: 2 children killed, 20 injured in Gombe stampede – Police

    Sallah: 2 children killed, 20 injured in Gombe stampede – Police

    The Police Force Gombe State Command has confirmed the death of two children following a stampede at the Gombe main Eid Ground.

    The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Gombe.

    According to Abdullahi, the incident occurred at about 10:45 a.m. at the exit gate of the Eid Ground, immediately after the conclusion of Eid prayers.

    “The stampede was caused by inadequate exit access, as a large crowd, primarily women and children, rushed to leave the venue.

    “The situation, worsened by intense heat, led to the unfortunate incident,” he said.

    He said that 22 individuals were affected and were immediately taken to hospitals for medical attention.

    “Regrettably, two of the victims, a four-year-old boy, and six months old baby girl, were pronounced dead by doctors while receiving treatment,” Abdullahi added.

    He extended the command’s condolences to the bereaved families and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

    “The police urge Eid Ground managers to ensure that all entrance and exit gates remain open to facilitate smooth movement, especially after prayers,” he advised.

    In a related development, Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has condoled with the families of the deceased and those affected by the tragedy.

    In a statement issued by his media aide on Sunday, the governor directed a thorough investigation into the circumstances that led to the stampede, with the aim of preventing future occurrences.

    “The safety and well-being of our citizens remain a top priority. The state government is committed to learning from this incident and implementing corrective measures,” Yahaya said.

    He also directed that all medical expenses for the injured victims be fully covered by the state government to ensure their recovery and well-being.

  • NAFDAC destroys N10bn fake, expired drugs

    NAFDAC destroys N10bn fake, expired drugs

    The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed fake, expired and substandard drugs worth over N10 billion.

    Director General of the agency, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed this on Wednesday in Gombe.

    She said the products were confiscated by NAFDAC officials from manufacturers, importers and distributors in the six states of the Northeast geo-political zone.

    Represented by the North-East Zonal Coordinator of the agency, Mr Kenneth Azikwe, the NAFDAC said the products destroyed included substandard, fake and falsely labelled medicines, unwholesome food products, cosmetics, among others.

    She said the exercise was a testament to the agency’s commitment to rid markets of substandard, falsified, and unwholesome products that pose serious risks to public health.

    “The products we are about to destroy, including food, drugs, and other regulated items worth N10 billion, were seized through the diligent efforts of our regulatory and enforcement officers in the zone, who work tirelessly to intercept and confiscate these dangerous items.

    “These products, if allowed to circulate, could have caused untold harm to countless individuals. By removing them from circulation, we are taking a decisive stand against those who seek to profit at the expense of public safety,” Prof. Adeyeye said.

    The director general reiterated that the agency would ensure that only quality and safe food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, chemicals, and packaged water are consumed and sold in Nigeria.

    She added that NAFDAC would not relent in its efforts to protect the health of Nigerians, through enhanced surveillance activities, and by ensuring that violators are brought to justice.

    Earlier, the state Coordinator of NAFDAC, Mr James Agada, said the agency was aking a decisive stand against dealers of drugs prioritising profits over public safety.

    He stated that the destruction exercise was a key component of NAFDAC’s market control strategies to ensure only quality products reach markets.

    Agada assured that the agency would continue to strengthen regulatory frameworks, enhance surveillance, and bring violators to justice.

  • Heavy trouble looming in Gombe as kinsmen, others reject Maishanu, Mai Tangale paramount ruler

    Heavy trouble looming in Gombe as kinsmen, others reject Maishanu, Mai Tangale paramount ruler

    The Tangale community in Gombe State, is engulfed in tension following the rejection of Mallam Danladi Sanusi Maishanu as the Mai Tangale, the paramount traditional ruler.

    The rejection came from various groups, including the Elders Forum, Community Development and Socio-Cultural Associations, and the Tangale Community Overseas.

    The Tangale groups, in a joint press statement issued on Tuesday, claimed that Maishanu was not a true son of Tangale soil and thus cannot be their traditional ruler.

    The statement, made available to newsmen and signed by Elder Tele K. Elsa (Secretary, Tangale Elders Forum), Mr. Reuben A. Bauna (Secretary, Tangale Community Development Association), Major B. S. Uba (rtd) (Secretary, Kwagam Tangle Socio-Cultural Association), and Mr. Lamela Umaru Lakorok (Secretary, Tangale Community Overseas), strongly refuted Maishanu’s legitimacy.

    The statement reads, “It has become imperative at this point in time for the Tangale nation to make it known to the world that the person, Mal. Danladi Sanusi Maishanu is not a Tangale man; he does not carry Tangale blood in him.

    “Therefore, he cannot be Mai Tangle, and the Tangale people will continue to reject him.”

    The groups asserted that Maishanu’s biological parents were not of Tangale origin.

    The Tangale representatives accused Governor Inuwa Yahaya of manipulating the selection process to impose Maishanu as the Mai Tangale, despite him not being a true Tangale man.

    They alleged that Yahaya ignored critical background information and used government officials to ensure votes for Maishanu.

    The statement also criticized the Governor for using Maishanu to disrupt the Tangale Community Development Association (TCDA) and installing a set of individuals as caretaker leaders of the socio-cultural body

    However, the Tangale people have continued to support the leadership of Mr. P. T. Gambo, who conducts General Assembly meetings with TCDA branches across Nigeria.

    The Tangale community has called on the Gombe State Council of Chiefs, the State Security Service, and the Nigerian Police Force to stop recognizing and supporting Maishanu as the Mai Tangale.

    They have demanded the removal of Maishanu from the palace, stating their preference for Dr. Musa Idris Maiyamba, whom they believe is the rightful heir to the throne based on their culture and traditions.

    The groups warned that the situation had created significant tension and chaos within the Tangale community, and urged the National Security Adviser, Mal. Nuhu Ribadu, to intervene and press the Governor to respect the cultural heritage and wishes of the Tangale people.

    “No one should make a mistake; Tangale people remain resolute and unshaken on this matter. We know our history; no one can rewrite it,” the statement concluded

  • Ruling APC sweeps all council polls in Gombe State

    Ruling APC sweeps all council polls in Gombe State

    Ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) won all the 11 local government chairmanship and 114 councillorship elections held in Gombe State on Saturday.

    Chairman of Gombe State Independent Electoral Commission, Malam Saidu Awak who announced the results in Gombe, said out of 19 registered political parties in the state, only five fielded candidates in the elections.

    Awak noted that only the APC fielded candidates for the 114 councillorship seats.

    Reacting to the election results, chairman of Accord Party in Gombe State, Alhaji Mohammed Garba said his party contested the election to prove its presence in the state.

    He wished the election winners successful tenures.

     

     

  • Police burst 12-member fake dollar syndicate

    Police burst 12-member fake dollar syndicate

    The Police Command in Gombe says it has arrested 12 suspected members of a fake dollar syndicate in the state.

    The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Mahid Abubakar, who disclosed this on Thursday, said that the suspects allegedly specialised in printing and disposing of the currency suspected to be counterfeit.

    He said operatives of the command acting on credible intelligence arrested the suspects between Bajoga and Dukku axis, respectively.

    The Spokesman said the police recovered 563 pieces of counterfeit 100 dollar bills and N265,000 from the suspects.

    According to him, the suspects will be charged to court on completion of investigation.

    He urged residents of the state to be more vigilant and report suspecious persons and activities to security agencies.

  • TCN announces two-day blackout in three states

    TCN announces two-day blackout in three states

    The Transmission Company of Nigeria has disclosed that consumers in Gombe and some parts of Yola and Bauchi states will experience power outages on Thursday and Friday as a result of scheduled maintenance of power facilities.

    The TCN announced that its “maintenance crew will carry out scheduled preventive maintenance on the bay of its T1A 150MVA, 330/132/33kV transformer bay” on Thursday and Friday, January 18 and 19, 2024.

    According to a statement by the TCN General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, the maintenance will last eight hours, running from 9 am to 5 pm on each day.

    Mbah disclosed that to commence the maintenance exercise, “TCN would transfer the load from T1A 150MVA transformer to its T2A 150MVA transformer in the same substation”.

    She added that consequently, there would be “an interruption of bulk power supply to Jos and Yola DisCos through the T1A transformer”.

    She clarified that the interruption would only affect bulk supply during the transfer period only, and not for the entire eight-hour period it would take to complete the maintenance exercise on both days.

    “The short outage during the transfer period would affect supply to Gombe and some parts of Yola and Bauchi states only, during transfer time on both days.

    “TCN will, however, restore bulk power supply through the transformer immediately after the maintenance exercise,” Mbah explained.

    The transmission company regretted “any inconvenience this may cause electricity consumers within the affected areas”.

     

  • APC suspends Gombe Senator, Amos Bulus

    APC suspends Gombe Senator, Amos Bulus

    The Gombe chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended Sen. Amos Bulus (APC-Gombe ) over alleged anti-party activities.

    This is contained in a statement signed on Saturday in Gombe by Mr Moses Kyari, the state APC Publicity Secretary.

    Kyari said that the party had also suspended Rep. Yunusa Abubakar, who represents Yamaltu-Deba Federal Constituency at the National Assembly for alleged anti-party activities.

    He said that the lawmakers were suspended by their ward executives after they were found to have been engaged in anti-party activities during the 2023 general election in the state.

    Kyari said that the Senator was suspended by the Ward Executives of Bambam in Balanga Local Government Area of the state.

    “He (Bulus) was suspended for anti-party activities at the just concluded general elections.

    “This came about as result of a petition written from his ward which caused a five-man committee from the ward to investigate and get to the root of the matter, about two weeks ago,” he said.

    Kyari said that a committee was set up to investigate the matter adding that the committee invited the Senator but he could not defend himself from the allegations hence the committee recommended his suspension from the party.

    He said Abubakar’s suspension was based on the recommendations of a disciplinary committee which found him guilty of anti-party activities.

    Kyari said the suspension of the lawmakers had been ratified by the state APC Executive Council.

  • Gombe gov’ship election: APC leads as INEC announces results of 6 LGAs

    Gombe gov’ship election: APC leads as INEC announces results of 6 LGAs

    The All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Gombe State, Inuwa Yahaya, is leading after the announcement of results from six LGAs so far presented.

    Jibrin Barde of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had so far won in two LGAs while APC won four LGAs according to the results so far announced by INEC on Sunday.

    Gombe is currently governed by Inuwa Yahaya of the APC, who is serving a first term.

    The collation of the results is being presided over by Prof. Maimuna Waziri, the Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Gashua, Yobe, who is the State Returning Officer for the Governorship Elections in Gombe State.

    So far, from the results announced from the six LGAs, APC’s Yahaya polled 124, 949 while PDP’s Barde polled 101, 443, a difference of 23, 506 votes.

    In Shongom LGA, APC polled 13,609 votes, PDP scored 13,412 votes, while in Billiri, APC scored 14,752 votes and PDP 23,066.

    In Nafada LGA, APC scored 15,025 votes, PDP 9378 votes; In Balanga APC polled 25341 votes, PDP scored 20085 votes while in Dukku APC polled 35,207 votes, PDP scored 14, 181

    The sixth LGA is Kaltungo where APC polled 21015 votes as against PDP’s 21321 votes.

    So far, results of Kwami, Funakaye, Gombe, Yamaltu /Deba and Akko LGAs are yet to be announced.

    The collation officials are currently on break as collation is scheduled to resume by 4pm.

  • Police confirm attack on INEC ad hoc staff in Gombe

    Police confirm attack on INEC ad hoc staff in Gombe

    The police in Gombe State on Saturday confirmed an attack on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)’s ad hoc staff camped at the Tudunwada Primary School, in Gombe metropolis.

    Mr. Oqua Etim, the Commissioner of Police in Gombe confirmed the attack in an interview with NAN in Gombe on Saturday.

    ”They were attacked by suspected hoodlums. It is very unfortunate, the ad hoc staff moved with materials ahead of the security personnel. That was the mistake they made.

    “They were trying to settle in before other colleagues who were to go with the security team from INEC office.

    “Unfortunately the hoodlums took advantage of that. We have taken steps to ensure that such situation doesn’t occur again.

    “This has never happened. We planned that as they leave the INEC office as a team, they will be escorted to their various locations.”

    All attempts made to get INEC’s reaction on the matter failed.

    All calls made to INEC Public Affairs Officer in the state, Mohorret Bigun, were not returned as at the time of filing this report.

    The suspected hoodlums also stole cell phones, back packs, and power banks.