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  • Canoe accident claims 4 lives in Jigawa, 5 missing

    Canoe accident claims 4 lives in Jigawa, 5 missing

    The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Jigawa Command has confirmed the death of four persons, while five others are missing following a canoe mishap in Jigawa.

    The incident occurred in Taura Local Government Area of the state.

    The command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ACSC Badruddeen Tijjani, confirmed the incident in a statement issued to newsmen in Dutse, on Tuesday.

    Tijjani said seven other persons survived the incident that occurred at Zangon Maje village at about 5p.m. on Sunday.

    He explained that the incident occurred when the canoe conveying 17 passengers, mostly young girls between 10 and 13 years, from Digawa village in Jahun LGA to Zangon Maje village in Taura LGA, capsized mid-way through the journey.

    “Preliminary reports confirmed that out of the 17 passengers onboard, seven were rescued alive, four dead bodies have been recovered, while five persons remain missing as of the time of this release.

    “Out of the 17 passengers, 16 were females. This highlights the devastating impact of this incident on young lives,” he lamented.

    The PRO added that rescue efforts, led by the NSCDC in collaboration with local divers and community volunteers, were still being intensified to recover the missing victims.

    According to him, the cause of the mishap is yet to be ascertained, while investigation was still ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

    Tijjani reassured the public that the command was taking all necessary measures to avert future reoccurrences and ensure safety across the state’s waterways.

    He quoted the NSCDC Commander in the state, Mr Bala Bawa, expressing deep sympathy to the affected families and the communities of Digawa and Zangon Maje.

    The commander also commended the swift response of all personnel and volunteers involved in the rescue operation, adding that further updates would be communicated as investigation and recovery efforts progress.

  • 30 doctors exited Jigawa in 5 months – NMA

    30 doctors exited Jigawa in 5 months – NMA

    The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), has expressed concern about the exodus of 30 medical doctors from Jigawa due to poor remuneration.

    Dr Usman Haruna, the Chairman of the association in the state, said this at a news conference on Monday in Dutse.

    He said the doctors were exiting the state service at an alarming rate from February 2025 to date.

    “Jigawa state is losing its best trained professionals to neighboring states and federal institutions that offer standard and competitive remuneration based on the CONMESS salary table.

    “This hemorrhage of talent threatens the very foundation of our state’s healthcare system,” he said.

    Haruna attributed the trend to the inability of the salary review committee to submit its report five months after inauguration.

    “Over five months ago, after our crucial engagement with Gov. Umar Namadi, in his magnanimity graciously approved and mandated the minimum wage implementation committee, to within two weeks meet with us, resolve and report to him on the fiscal requirements for implementing urgent salary adjustments for doctors, to align with the Federal Government’s counterparts, including correction of entry point disparities, implementation of hazard and rectification of call duty allowances.

    “To date, this committee has failed to report back to the governor, despite having allegedly completed the assignment a long time ago,” he said.

    According to Haruna, the delay in the submission of the committee’s report is fueling mass exodus of doctors from the state health system.

    He said the failure to submit the report presented a threat to undermine the governor’s achievements in the health sector.

    While commending Namadi for his healthcare transformation programmes, Haruna called for the immediate submission of the committee’s report.

  • Hisbah destroys N5.8m worth of alcohol in Jigawa

    Hisbah destroys N5.8m worth of alcohol in Jigawa

    The Jigawa Hisbah Board says it seized and burnt alcohol worth N5.8 million in Kazaure Local Government Area of the state.

    The Hisbah Commander in the state, Malam Ibrahim Dahiru, made this known in an interview with NAN in Dutse on Monday.

    He said that the operation was led by the Chairman of Kazaure, Alhaji Mansur Dabuwa, which saw the destruction of 400 cartons of alcohol valued at N5.8 million.

    He explained that the destroyed alcoholic drinks were seized during different raids of bars in the area.

    The commander, who emphasised that the consumption of beer was prohibited in all parts of the state, added that the board would continue to fight immoral acts, including the consumption of alcohol.

    Dahiru, therefore, urged residents to continue to support the board with vital information to enable it to carry out its duties effectively.

    He also advised residents to desist from engaging in vices and immoral acts capable of destroying the society.

  • FRSC confirms 2 dead, 10 injured in Jigawa auto crash

    FRSC confirms 2 dead, 10 injured in Jigawa auto crash

    The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed two persons dead and 10 injured in an auto crash that occurred along Ringim-Kano road, in Ringim Local Government Area of the state.

    Mr Umar Mas’ud, the FRSC Sector Commander told newsmen in Dutse on Friday that the incident which involved two Volkswagen cars (Golf), was caused by over speeding and wrongful overtaking.

    Mas’ud said that 13 persons were involved in the incident which occurred at about 10:40 a.m on Thursday.

    The sector commander added that all the 13 persons involved are from Bareda village in Ikara Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

    The sector commander further stated that the Corps recovered N2.1million belonging to one of the deceased victims and one survivor.

    Mas’udu said the money had since been handed over to the victims’ relatives in the presence of the area’s Divisional Police Officer (DPO), ASP Abdullahi Ibrahim.

    He commended the Corps’ Unit Command in charge of the area for their transparency and diligence in recovering and returning the money.

    “It is my pleasure to inform the general public that our personnel were involved in a rescue operation in the Ringim area on Thursday and during the exercise, the sum of N2,166,700 was recovered.

    “After thorough investigation with the support of the police in the area, all the money recovered was handed over to relatives of the victims.

    The sector commander further reassured of the Corp’s commitment to integrity and its mandate to serve the public with compassion and transparency.

    Mas’udu advised motorists to desist from over speeding, wrongful overtaking and other acts capable of causing road crashes under whatever circumstances.

  • ADC inaugurates former Deputy Governor as Coordinator in Jigawa

    ADC inaugurates former Deputy Governor as Coordinator in Jigawa

    The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has inaugurated former Deputy Governor in Jigawa, Mr Ahmed Mahmud-Gumel as its Coordinator in the state.

    Ahmed-Gumel, who was the deputy to former Gov Sule Lamido between 2007 and 2015, inaugurated along with other executive committee members for the coalition.

    Speaking shortly after the inauguration in Dutse, Ahmed-Gumel said that the coalition was aimed at reshaping Nigeria’s political landscape and provide an alternative to the APC-led government.

    He added that the ADC was commited to building a just and equitable society and called on citizens of the state and other Nigerians to join the party in order to create a better future for the country.

    The former deputy governor further highlighted the party’s vision for a prosperous Nigeria, emphasizing the need for unity and collective effort to achieve its goals.

    The new coordinator added that the ADC offered a viable alternative to Nigerians tired with the present APC administration.

    “The ADC coalition had been gaining support nationwide, with several political groups and individuals defecting to the party.

    “The party’s leadership has welcomed these coalition developments and it is committed to building a robust and inclusive democratic process,” the coordinator said.

    Ahmed-Gumel, however, warned party members against being disrespectful and abusing leaders, whether in their party or others, and whether in government or in private.

    “This behavior is not in line with our social and political ideology, nor is it the intention of the coalition movement to defeat the tyrannical administration of the APC-led government nationwide.

    “All what we need from party members is to maintain high level of decorum and respect in their interactions with others.

    “Our youths should continue to pray for and support the coalition movement and we assure you that we are ready to continue doing the needful to bring about positive change in our country,” Ahmed-Gumel said.

    He expressed the hope that with the support of the people, the ADC coalition would be able to achieve its goals and provide a better future for Nigerians.

    The coordinator also expressed optimism about the coalition’s prospects, emphasizing the need for Nigerians to demand better governance and accountability from their leaders.

    Earlier, members of the Executives, leading the party in the state, led by Mr Kabiru Hussaini, had announced their stepping down for the successful taking over of the new team assigned to run the affairs of the party as agreed by coalition movement.

    During the occasion, th executive declared their decision to step down as state executives and dissolved all other executives at the 27 Local Government Areas of the state.

    Speaking shortly after stepping down from their positions, the former ADC Chairman, Hussaini, said that the gesture was to pave way for the successful taking over of the leadership of the party, as well as its structures, by the new members of the coalition led by the new state coordinator.

    The outgone chairman added that the development demonstrated their commitment to the party’s growth and unity by making way for new leadership, which was expected to bring fresh ideas and perspectives to its operations in the state.

    He also expressed the hope that with prominent politicians joining the coalition, the party was poised to challenge the APC’s dominance in the 2027 general elections.

    In his remarks, a stalwart of the coalition from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Mr Bashir Adamu, who represented former member of the House of Representatives (Kazaure-Roni-Gwiwa-Yankawashi), lauded the party’s leadership for the appointment, describing it as a ‘welcome development’.

    Adamu called for collective effort to achieve the party’s goals, emphasizing that “We must work together to build a strong presence in Jigawa state and challenge the APC’s dominance in the 2027 general elections”.

    He said that the ADC coalition represents a new political force in Nigeria, describing it as the only party that could potentially challenge the APC’s dominance.

    “ADC is the party that has the ability to attract prominent politicians and build a strong presence nationwide to reshape the country’s political landscape,” he added.

  • Police arrest 3 robbery suspects in Jigawa

    Police arrest 3 robbery suspects in Jigawa

    The Police in Jigawa have arrested three robbery suspects in Kazaure Local Government Area of the state.

    This is contained in a statement on Sunday in Dutse by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Lawan Shiisu.

    Shiisu said the suspects were arrested in Kantoga village on Friday after they allegedly robbed some residents of the area.

    “In a decisive effort to rid communities of criminal elements, the Jigawa State Police Command successfully arrested three suspects in connection with an armed robbery that occurred in Katoge Village, Kazaure Local Government Area.

    “This followed a credible intelligence report and a swift response by operatives attached to the Kazaure Divisional Police, Operation Salama, Vigilante and community neighborhood watch.

    “The three suspects were apprehended shortly after they terrorised some residents and disposed them of their belongings,” Shiisu said.

    He explained that a locally made Dane gun, local ammunition, one motorcycle, two sheep, mattress, power bank and N50,000 cash were recovered from the suspects.

    The PPRO added that preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects  robbed one Nawaila, Mustapha Umar and Sani Kaska.

    Shiisu said the suspects would be charged to court after the conclusion of its investigation.

    While commending the officers and others involved in the operation,  he urged members of the public to continue to provide timely and credible information to the police.

    He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property across the state and ensuring a safe and secure environment for all.

  • Jigawa prepares as 21 LGAs predicted to experience flood

    Jigawa prepares as 21 LGAs predicted to experience flood

    Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has said his administration is taking proactive measures to reduce the impact of flood in the state.

    Namadi stated this on Monday in Dutse while fielding questions from newsmen on the level of preparedness by the state for the 2025 rainy season.

    Recall the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) had said that the Guri Local Government Area (LGA) of the state fell within the high risk flood in 2025, while 20 others were predicted to experience moderate risk flood in the course of year.

    Head of NEMA’s Kano Territorial Office, Dr Nura Abdullahi, had stated this at a recent stakeholders’ engagement held in Dutse, with the theme: “2025 National Preparedness and Response Campaign on Flood and Related Hazards.”

    Abdullahi said that the information was in accordance with Nigeria Hydrological Agency’s 2025 Annual Flood Outlook (AFO).

    He listed the affected the council areas as Suletankarkar, Garki, Taura, Jahun, Dutse, Kiyawa, Birnin Kudu, Buji, Gwaram, Kafin Hausa, Miga, Auyo, Kaugama, Gagarawa, Gumel, Maigatari, Birniwa, Malam Madori, Hadejia and Kirikasamma.

    Abdullahi added that all the 21 LGAs were predicted to experience the flood between July and September.

    The governor, however, said that his government was taking preventive measures to reduce the impact of flood, particularly in all the predicted council areas.

    Namadi said that government had already constructed several enbankments in all the flood-prone areas across the state.

    He also said that 150 out of the 300 kilometers of Hadejia river had been dredged in order to allow free flow of water during the rainy season.

    “Here in Jigawa, it is not that we should wait until the flood occurs. No, we’re taking preventive measures and these preventive measures are all over the state.

    “We’ve done a lot of enbankments in all the flood-prone areas; we’ve also done a lot of river dredging; the Kafin Hausa-Hadjia river and also the river from Dabi to Guri are all under dredging.

    “We’ve also achieved 150 kilometers out of the 300 kilometers of the river,” he said.

    Namadi assured of his administration’s commitment to protecting lives, property, farmlands and other infrastructure from flooding and other disasters in the state.

  • Fatal head-on crash claim 9 lives in Jigawa

    Fatal head-on crash claim 9 lives in Jigawa

    A tragic accident in Kyaramma village, Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State, claimed the lives of nine people on Saturday, June 7, at around 8:00 am.

    The crash involved two Golf 3 saloon cars colliding head-on, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries, according to the Jigawa State Police Command.

    In a statement from Dutse, the state capital, Police Public Relations Officer Shiisu Adam identified the drivers: Adamu Sunusi, 35, from Hadejia LGA, was driving vehicle Kaduna MKA 687 AY from Abuja to Gujungu town, while Bashari Danjummai, 30, from Sauna Area, Nassarawa LGA, Kano State, was driving vehicle KWL 606 KA from Hadejia to Kano.

    Police and Motor Traffic Department personnel responded quickly to the scene and transported the injured to Ringim General Hospital for treatment.

    Following a post-mortem examination, nine passengers, including both drivers, were confirmed dead.

    “Eleven passengers are currently receiving treatment at the hospital and are responding well. Efforts are underway to identify all victims and notify their families,” Adam said.

    The Jigawa Police assured the public that updates would be shared as the investigation continues.

  • Police bust suspected kidnapping gang in Jigawa

    Police bust suspected kidnapping gang in Jigawa

    The Jigawa State Police command has cracked down on a suspected gang of kidnappers around Garki and Sule Tankarkar axis suspected to have been terrorising Kano and Jigawa States.

    The State Commissioner of Police, Mr Ahmed Abdullahi made this known at a press briefing at the Command’s headquarters in Dutse on Wednesday.

    He said that the operation was possible through a strategic intelligence gathering and raids by police from Gumel, Gagarawa, Gujungu, Sule tankarka, Garki and Ringim Divisions, led by Gumel Area Commander.

    The Commissioner explained that the success of the  operation, occured with the help of the local vigilantes, hunters and Yanbulala.

    “On 16th May, 2025, Intel at our disposal revealed that a group of armed men, numbering about 12 persons riding on five motorcycles, stormed the residence of Hajiya Hajara aged 80yrs of Minjibir LGA of Kano State.

    “They forcefully took her away and attempted to pass through Jigawa State but an intelligence report indicated that the hoodlums were between Danzomo and Medi villages of Sule Tankarkar and Garki LGAs.

    “Consequently, the Police personnel and other local security outfits combed the area for possible rescue of the victim and arrest the perpetrators.

    “In the process, the security forces engaged the hoodlums in a fierce gun dual. During the encounter five members of suspected kidnapping syndicate lost their lives,” the commissioner said.

    Meanwhile, five of the suspects were arrested including the kingpin, Yahya Mohammed aged 35 of Katore Fulani settlement, Garki LGA, who eventually sustained injury on the leg.

    However, CP Abdullahi revealed that  they were taken into custody and currently assisting investigation, noting that the police have also recovered firearms and other exhibits.

    The exhibits included two AK-47 rifles, One multipurpose machine gun, 14 live ammunition and two motorcycles, believed to have been used by criminals, while three mobile handsets were recovered.

    CP Abdullahi, further revealed that a kidnapped victim was rescued unhurt and has been reunited with her family, revealing that a medical examination confirmed that the victim is in a stable condition.

  • New PDP exco emerges in Jigawa

    New PDP exco emerges in Jigawa

    Dr Babandi Ibrahim has emerged Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Jigawa State.

    Dr Ibrahim and 39 other officials were elected on Saturday at the State Congress held in Dutse.

    Ibrahim, who was the PDP’s Deputy Governorship candidate in 2023 general election, won the election with 874 votes.

    Announcing the results, the congress committee Chairman, Isa Ahmed, said 875 out of the 888 screened delegates casted their votes during the election.

    Isa also declared Mr Umar Danjani as Vice Chairman, while Mr Mohammed Bahutu was returned as the Secretary of the party.

    He added that Mr Isyaku Maruta, won the position of Legal Adviser, Umar Kiyari, Publicity Secretary, Mr Kabiru Nura, Organising Secretary, Hajiya Murja Garki, Women Leader and Mr Ali Badala is the new Auditor, among others.

    In his acceptance speech, Ibrahim thanked the party leaders, delegates, members and all stakeholders for their continued support to the party.

    He called on the party members to remain united and forge ahead for the progress of the party.

    The new chairman pledged to run an open door policy to enable the party restrategise towards winning the 2027 elections.

    Ibrahim, who stressed the importance of unity among party members, said a reconciliation committee would soon be put in place to bring back aggrieved members and those who wish to join the party.

    In his remark, the former governor of the state, Mr Sule Lamido, charged the new executives to work hard for the success of party.

    Lamido also urged them to unite the party and lead with wisdom and political will in order to salvage residents and other Nigerians from the current hardship.