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One Usman Gombe Killed As Boko Haram Attack Customs Office In Yobe
The office of the Nigeria Customs Service in Geidam town, Geidam LGA, Yobe State has been reportedly invaded by suspected Boko Haram terrorists.During the attack, one operative identified as Usman Gombe was shot dead.According to a report, the insurgents stormed the Customs office along Maine Soroa Road in a Volkswagen Golf and a Land Rover around -
How 8 People Were Killed, 47 Injured In Horrific Yobe Road Accident
In what will come across as a really horrific development, as many as eight travellers were on Wednesday killed, while 47 others were injured in an accident involving two trucks along Potiskum-Nangere road in Yobe State.The accident occurred when the travellers were on their way to a popular weekly cattle market in Potiskum, with one of the trucks -
25yr Old Man, Lawan Saidu Arrested For Rap!ing Married Lover's 13yr Old Daughter in Yobe
Yobe State Police Command has arrested one Lawan Saidu, 25, for raping his lover's 13-year-old daughter at Low Cost in Potiskum Local Government Area of the state. Spokesperson of the command, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, said Saidu, of Tudun Wada Area, Potiskum LGA had an illicit affa -
Nigerian Man Chains His Own Wife On Her Feet In Yobe
A Nigerian man was arrested by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Yobe State, on Wednesday, at Stadium Quarters in Potiskum LGA. He was nabbed for allegedly chaining his wife on her feet. The suspect was arrested after Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) reported the matter to the DPO of Potiskum. City & Crime gathered that -
Yobe Police Arrest Fraudster Who Specializes In Swapping Bank Customers' ATM Cards & Stealing Their Money
Yobe State Police Command has arrested a wanted fraudster, Justice Gibson, who specialized in swapping Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards of bank customers to defraud them. Spokesperson of the command, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, September 28, 2023, said the suspect sneaks around ATM galleries to fraudu -
PHOTOS; Police Arrest Notorious Kidnap Kingpin, Mohammed Recover Deadly Weapons In Yobe
Detectives from the Crack Squad of the Yobe State Police Command have arrested a notorious kidnap gang leader, Mohammed Wada, in Fune Local Government Area of the state. Spokesperson of the command, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, September 28, 2023, said the suspect confessed to have masterminded a series of -
Police Burst Kidnapping Syndicate, Arrest Suspects In Yobe
The Yobe State Police Command has bursted a kidnapping syndicate in Fune Local Government Area of the state.Spokesperson of the Command, Dungus Abdulkarim, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Damaturu on Wednesday.He said two suspects were arrested in the operation, while one victim was rescued.According to him, police opera -
Two Men Who Supply Arms to Bandits Arrested in Yobe
Two men suspected of supplying bandits with arms and ammunition, have been arrested by operatives of Karasuwa Divisional Police Station in Yobe State.The suspects were caught in possession of a rocket launcher.This is contained in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Yobe State Command, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim.According to the P -
Yobe State House Of Assembly Passes Bill Establishing Hisba Commission
The Yobe State House of Assembly has passed the bill for the establishment of the Hisba Commission in the state.The bill was passed on Wednesday.According to Yakubu Suleiman, the chairman of the committee, the establishment of the Hisba Commission would assist the government in ensuring proper implementation of Shari’a law in order to sanitise s -
NDLEA Apprehend 2 Suspected Drug Traffickers In Yobe
Two alleged drug traffickers have been arrested and detained in Yobe State by agents of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).The Command’s Principal Staff Officer, Media and Advocacy, Ramatu SB, provided newsmen with a notification of the arrest and seizure on Thursday.The arrested suspects include 26-year-old Gapchiya Modu who was d -
NDLEA Arrests Notorious Drug Dealer, Abubakar Usman With 6.8kg Of Cannabis In Yobe
A suspected drug dealer, Abubakar Usman, who has been on the wanted list since 2022 has been arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Yobe State Command.The Command’s Principal Staff Officer, Media and Advocacy, Ramatu SB, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday and made available to newsmen in Damaturu.According to t -
One Dead, 14 Others Injured As Flood Wreck Havoc In Yobe
One person has died while 14 others were severely injured as a result of flooding in Damaturu, the Yobe State capital.This was confirmed by the Yobe State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA.The Executive Secretary of the agency, Mohammed Goje gave the revelation on Friday via his verified Facebook page, noting that the SEMA team had carried out a r -
Yobe Police Smash Kidnapping Syndicate, Arrest Suspects
Two suspected kidnappers have been arrested by operatives of the Yobe State Police Command in Tarmuwa Local Government Area.The command disclosed this through its Public Relations Officer, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, in a statement made available on Wednesday in Damaturu.According to the statement, the suspected kidnappers: Adamu Manu, aged 25 and Musa -
Yobe Governor Buni Appoints 24 Special Advisers, Shares List
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has given approval for the appointment of 24 special advisers to aid him in running the affairs of the state. He made this public in a statement issued in Damaturu on Monday by Shuaibu Abdullahi, press secretary to the acting Secretary to the State Government. The appointments followed approval granted by the S -
Posters of Former IGP of Police Usman Baba Alkali Running For Senate Flood Yobe
Former IGP of Police Usman Baba Alkali is running for senate, under the APC for Yobe Senatorial District.The current senator is resigning to become a Minister, so Alkali is running for Senate. -
92 Persons Operating Local Brothel Arrested, 22 Cartons Of Liquor Destroyed In Yobe
The Chairperson, Caretaker Management Committee of Fika Local Government Area of Yobe State, Halima Kyari Joda, has led security operatives to destroy 22 cartons of alcohol, and arresting of 92 persons involved in operating a local brothel in the Ngalda community.The joint operation, which was led by Joda, was carried out last Monday in Ngalda vil -
23Yr Old Keke Napep Man, Nazir Danliti Stab To Death By Suspected Tricycle Thief In Yobe
A 23-year-old Keke-NAPEP rider, Nazir Danliti, has reportedly been stabbed to death by suspected thieves and his tricycle, stolen in Potiskum local government area of Yobe State.It was gathered that the incident occurred last Tuesday.Danliti’s uncle, Mohammed Mukhtar Umar told newsmen that his nephew went out for his business of riding commercia -
Yobe Lecturer, Dr. Sheriff Ibrahim Threatens To Deal With Student Who Insulted Him On Facebook
A lecturer at Yobe State University (YSU), Dr. Sheriff Muhammad Ibrahim, has threatened to deal with one of his students, who insulted him on social media. DailyTrust reports that Ibrahim, who was appointed as the Managing Director/CEO of Yobe Microfinance Bank, posted a picture of Governor Mai Mala Buni on Facebook, writing that the governor has -
How Couple Disguised As New Converts To Steal Motorcycle From Chief Imam In Yobe
Operatives of the Yobe Police Command have arrested a couple, Abdullahi Ibrahim and Khadija Ali for allegedly stealing a motorcycle belonging by a Muslim cleric in Fika Local Government Area of Yobe.This was contained in a statement by DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, the command Spokesman, in Damaturu.The spokesman said Ibrahim, 21, and Ali, 20 on June 4 a -
JUST-IN: Federal Commissioner, Faruq Umar Dies In Auto Crash In Yobe
The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) Federal Commissioner representing the North East Region, Alhaji Faruq Umar has reportedly died from a road accident.It was gathered that the late Umar died after he was involved auto crash in the early hours of Sunday, June 11 along Jakusko-Gashu’a, highway while returning after a condolence visit to Jakusk -
Drama As Man Attacks 72-Year-Old Palace Guard Who Was Betrothed To His Niece In Yobe
Manu Dogari, a 72-year-old palace guard, has been attacked in Yobe State. The man was brutally attacked and left in a coma by the uncle of his betrothed. The shocking incident was said to have occurred on June 8, 2023, in Ngelzama town, the Fune Local Government Area of Yobe State. According to reports, the victim had visited the lady, Adama, whom -
Yobe Police Command Arrest A Local Chief & His Two Sons Over The Murder Of One Goni Waje
The Police Command in Yobe on Saturday confirm the arrest of a local chief and his two sons over the murder of one Goni Waje in Dako Kangarwa village, Yunusari Local Government Area.The Command’s Spokesman, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, in a statement in Damaturu, named the suspects simply as Jalomi, Ciroma and Bulama.He said the murder occurred on Jun -
Yobe LG Caretaker Chairman, Lawan Gana Dies A Day To Swearing-In
The newly appointed caretaker committee chairman, Karasuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State, Hon. Lawan Gana, is dead. Gana died on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at the Federal Medical Centre, Nguru after a brief illness. He was among the 17 local government caretaker management committee chairmen to be sworn-in on Friday, May 26, by Governor M -
Man Allegedly Stabs His Friend To Death Over Phone in Yobe
A young man has been stabbed to death over a phone in Unguwar Gabarin village in Pokistum town, Yobe State. The man identified as Auwal Mohammed Mustapha (Baushe) was allegedly stabbed to death by his friend. According to Facebook user, Khalid Yusuf Tebo, the suspect stabbed Baushe in his stomach with a knife during a fight over a phone. The -
Tragedy As Yobe Varsity Student Slumps And Dies After Writing Exam
A Yobe varsity student, Maryam Lawan Goroma, reportedly collapsed and died after writing exam her exams. It was gathered that the student of the Chemistry Department slumped on Thursday evening, April 27, 2023, and was rushed to the hospital where she was confirmed dead. A classmate, Bukar Maisandari, who confirmed the incident on Facebook said Ma -
Female Student of Yobe University, Slumps And Dies After Writing Exams
A student of the Yobe State University (YSU) Damaturu, Maryam Lawan Goroma, has d!ed shortly after writing her examination. It was gathered that the student of the Chemistry Department slumped on Thursday evening, April 27, 2023, and was rushed to the hospital where she was confirmed d€ad. A classmate, Bukar Maisandari, who confirmed the inciden -
Yobe Inmates Not Engaging In Reckless S3xual Activities – NCoS Debunks Rumour
The Yobe State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service has dismissed reports alleging that inmates in the facility are engaging in s3xual activities following weeks of blackout in correctional centres in the state. The Command, through its Public Relations Officer, ASC Haruna Isa, in a statement issued on Monday, described the report as false -
Court Jails Ex-Yobe Auditor General, Idris Yahaya For Fraud
A Yobe State High Court on Monday sentenced a former Auditor General for Local Government in the state, Idris Yahaya, to five years in jail for fraud.The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), charged Mr Yahaya, with the misappropriation of public funds to the tune of N19. 9 million.According to the EFCC, Mr Yahaya received funds from th -
Election Result: Security Personnel Arrest Collation Officer Bribed To Rig Poll Result In Yobe
Security operatives have arrested Mr Adamu Ibrahim, an Independent National Electoral Commission ad-hoc staff allegedly receiving bribe to rig election results in the Potiskum Local Government area of Yobe State.In a video shared by Neptune Prime on Monday, the staff was being questioned by security personnel in Potiskum Local Government Area.Atik -
Senate President, Ahmed Lawan Re-Elected In Yobe North
Ahmed Lawan, the President of the Senate, has won the recently concluded senatorial election in Yobe North, defeating his rival from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ilu Alhaji-Bello.The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the PDP were the major political parties vying for the position.Professor Omolola Aduoju, the Returning Officer of the zone
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