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November 15, 2021

November 15, 2021 IFMNEWS

11 Kidnapped Victims Regain Their Freedom In Katsina State

11 Kidnapped Victims Regain Their Freedom In Katsina State

11 persons who had been abducted in the last two days at Sabon Garin Safana village in Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State have finally regained their freedom.

In a statement signed by the Police Spokesman in the state, SP Gambo Isah, the victims were rescued in the bandits’ hideout, at the outskirt of Tsaskiya village in Safana Local Government Area after the police received credible intelligence.

Isah who recalled that bandits attacked Sabon Garin Safana village, on November 12, 2021, and kidnapped 11 members of the village explained that the rescued victims were already taken to Dutsinma General Hospital for medical examination and treatment and have since been reunited with their respective families.

He also said effort is on top gear with a view to arresting perpetrators of the crime.

11 Kidnapped Victims Regain Their Freedom In Katsina State

Andy Uba Rejects Anambra Election Results

Andy Uba Rejects Anambra Election Results

The Senator ANDY UBA Campaign Organization has rejected the result of the just-concluded state governorship election as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission.

The campaign organisation described the outcome of the election as "a charade and did not reflect the wishes of the people of Anambra state."

In a statement signed in Abuja on behalf of the group, Ambassador JERRY UGOKWE, alleged that the candidate of the APC "Senator ANDY UBA" is a victim of widespread electoral fraud and manipulation by INEC in cohorts with Governor WILLIE OBIANO and the security forces deployed to oversee the poll.

He said the elections were characterised by widespread irregularities, intimidation and voter suppression in order to clear the path for the inglorious 'victory' of APGA in the polls.

According to the statement, the only people remaining in APGA at the time of the election were Governor OBIANO and his household and a few staff of the Government House as well as Prof. SOLUDO and his household adding majority of the electorates in the state have moved to the APC.

Andy Uba Rejects Anambra Election Results.

Gbajabiamila Says Direct Primaries Best For Nigeria

Gbajabiamila Direct Primaries Best For Nigeria

Speaker of the House of Representatives, FEMI GBAJABIAMILA, has insisted that direct primaries is Best For Nigeria and the only accountable method for political parties to elect candidates to stand for elections in Nigeria.

He said direct primaries would bring more accountability as political office holders would not be restricted to pleasing a group of few people selected as delegates, but would work for the interest of the generality of their party members, and by extension the electorate.

Besides, GBAJABIAMILA said he observed that many Nigerians, especially the youths, want to participate fully in the election of those that would represent them, right from the grassroots level, hence his resolve to champion direct primaries.

The Speaker, who hosted a delegation of the Nigerian youths on a thank you visit for his role on direct primaries led by the minister of youth and sports development, SUNDAY DARE, said he preferred a situation where the political space is opened for all, including the youths, to participate fully.

Gbajabiamila Direct Primaries Best For Nigeria.

Troops Kill 31 Terrorists; Arrest 71 In Two Weeks In The North East Zone

Troops Kill 31 Terrorists; Arrest 71 In Two Weeks In The North East Zone

The Nigerian Army Defence Headquarters has said troops of "Operation Hadin Kai" have eliminated 31 terrorists, arrested 71 and received 1,186 surrendered insurgents in two weeks in the North East zone.

The acting director of Defence Media Operations, Brig-Gen. BERNARD ONYEUKO, said this in Abuja when he briefed reporters on the operations of armed forces between October 29 and November 11, 2021.

ONYEUKO said two of the arrested terrorists were women logistics suppliers namely, Mrs AISHA UMAR with a two-year-old child and Mrs KALTUMI BAKURA who were residents at IDPs Camp in Bama, Borno State

He also said that a total of 97 kidnapped civilians were rescued while 122 assorted weapons were recovered during the period.

According to ONYEUKO, the repented Boko Haram elements included their families, 226 adult males, 406 adult females and 555 children who surrendered to troops at different locations in Borno.

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