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Control Border Attack: CGI Visits Wounded Officers, Commiserates with Family of Slain Personnel
The Comptroller General of Immigration, Isah Jere Idris, has visited Dutse, Jigawa State, to commiserate with the family of a Border Patrol Personnel, who paid the supreme price following an attack on their Base by suspected bandits.
A statement signed by the Service’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Amos Okpu, and made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP), recalled that some unscrupulous elements attacked the Galadi Control Post along Maitagari-Birniwa axis on the 9th of August 2022 at about 2325 hours injuring two Personnel while Abdullahi Mohammed, a Chief Immigration Assistant lost his life following the gunshot injuries he sustained during the attack. The two wounded Personnel; Abba Musa Kiyawa, a Deputy Superintendent, and Zubairu Garba, an Assistant Inspector, are currently responding to treatment at a medical facility in Dutse. The Galadi-Birniwa Patrol area is located few kilometres to the Republic of Niger.
Speaking at the medical facility where he went to check on the Personnel, the Comptroller General praised their gallantry especially for putting up a strong resistance and assault on the Bandits which led them to flee the scene abandoning their motorcycles and other items. He assured that the Service under his watch will continue to place prime priority on the welfare of all members of the workforce as a critical component of his agenda. The Service, he noted shall ensure that they are properly taken care of and wished them quick recovery. He stated that he remains very proud of their gallantry and assured of management’s continued commitment to staff welfare.
While at the family house of the slain Personnel, the Comptroller General said ‘I am in Dutse to personally commiserate with you the family members of Abdullahi Mohammed, a very gallant gentleman who paid the supreme price while on the line of duty in the defence of our nation’s Borderlines’. His Patrol team came under attack when some suspected bandits numbering five approached their Patrol Base on two motorcycles and opened fire leading to the death of your son Abdullahi Mohammed and injuries to two of his colleagues’.
He restated that the late Abdullahi Mohammed was a fine gentleman, a hero and a great patriot and that he was in the State to honour his gallantry, sacrifice and uncommon commitment to the safety and security of the nation’s territorial integrity. He thereafter assured his family members that their dear son has not died in vain. Meanwhile, the Comptroller General has expressed delight at the pace of recovery of the two wounded Personnel assuring that they would receive the best medical attention.
Earlier at the Government House, he assured the government and the good people of Jigawa State that no amount of harassment, intimidation and or unnecessary attacks will deter his operatives from effecting strong security cover across all the nation’s Borderlines. He maintained that his administration is making good progress on the eBorder project which he hope will improve Border security efforts and appealed for continued support from the state government and other relevant stakeholders especially with respect to provision of operational assets, intelligence gathering and sharing. Responding, the Governor of the State, His Excellency Muhammad Abubakar Badaru represented by the Head of Service, Hussaini Ali Kila said that the State will continue to offer support to all security, military and response agencies in the State to ensure enduring peace and development of the State. He commended the Comptroller General for travelling from Abuja to Jigawa State to identify with members of his workforce in their trying moment and described such gesture as most humbling and morale boosting.
The Emir of Dutse, His Royal Highness Alhaji (Dr) Nuhu Muhammad Sanusi CON, had earlier commended the selfless leadership style of the Comptroller General as demonstrated by the visit to Dutse to commiserate with his operatives and their family members. The Comptroller General used the opportunity of the visit to the Emir’s palace to condole with the royal father on the loss of one of his subjects Abdullahi Mohammed and to seek the partnership of traditional and religious leaders in security matters. The Emir agreed no less stressing that his emirate council has consistently put huge priority on security matters and so would support all security agencies for a safer and prosperous Jigawa State and Nigeria as a whole.
A major highlight of the event was the presentation of some cash gifts to the families of the slain Personnel and the recuperating two by a representative of the management of CONTEC Limited Mr. Sanwo Olatunde as part of their social responsibility activities and identification with the gallantry of the Personnel. CONTEC Limited is one of the critical stakeholders of the Service on the CERPAC Project. The Comptroller General was accompanied on the visit by the Zonal Coordinator, Zone ‘B’ Asst. Comptroller General Zainab Lawal and some of the Command Comptrollers in the zone.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared that it would never be intimidated, distracted, or silenced in its push to realize a better Nigeria.
Spokesman of the ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, said this in reaction to the Supreme Court ruling, which affirmed David Mark’s leadership of the party.
Abdullahi said the judgment has affirmed that the Mark and Rauf Aregbesola leadership of the party is legitimate.
Abdullahi said: “The African Democratic Congress (ADC) congratulates all our members and leaders across the country on today’s Supreme Court ruling which affirmed the leadership of our party under Senator David Mark as National Chairman, and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola as National Secretary.
“Today’s decision is a clear affirmation that our party, its structures, and its leadership under our National Chairman, Senator Mark, and our National Secretary, Ogbeni Aregbesola, are legitimate.
“We commend the five-man panel of the Supreme Court, whose unanimous judgment has today done great credit to the judiciary in our country and our political system.
“However, while we welcome this judgment, we do not mistake it for the end of the struggle. The events leading up to this moment have exposed a troubling pattern of interference, bad faith, and attempts to weaken opposition voices in Nigeria.
“Let it be clearly stated: the ADC will not be intimidated, distracted, or silenced. We remain resolute in our mission to provide Nigerians with a credible alternative.
“We therefore urge all our members, supporters, and democratic stakeholders across the country to remain vigilant.”
The campaign team of Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has announced that their leader, who is Governorship aspirant, has formally purchased the Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms of the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections in Lagos State.
The development was disclosed in a press statement issued on Wednesday by Gbenga Ogunleye, spokesperson for the Jandor campaign organisation, marking a significant step in Adediran’s bid to contest for the state’s top office.
According to the statement, the move underscores Adediran’s commitment to due process and strict adherence to the party’s internal democratic procedures.
The governorship aspirant also reiterated his alignment with the party’s decision to adopt direct primaries for all elective positions, expressing optimism that the process would enhance grassroots participation, strengthen unity within the party, and promote inclusiveness in the emergence of candidates.
Jandor further reaffirmed his loyalty to the National Leader of the APC and President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, while also paying tribute to party leaders in Lagos State for their continued guidance and commitment to progressive ideals.
He also extended gratitude to members of the JAGABAN–JANDOR 2027 Movement, young Lagosians, and supporters who contributed financially towards the purchase of the nomination forms, commending their dedication and belief in his leadership capacity.
Jandor assured party members and residents of Lagos State that his governorship ambition is rooted in unity, inclusiveness, and a commitment to sustaining and advancing good governance under the APC platform.
All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Lagos State, Samuel Ajose, has declared that the endorsement of Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat as the next governor by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) will not stand.
GAC, regarded as the highest decision-making body of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos State, endorsed Hamzat, as its consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship election.
The decision was reached during a closed-door meeting held at Lagos House, Marina, indicating an early alignment within the ruling party ahead of the next electoral cycle.
Speaking after the session, GAC leader, Tajudeen Olusi, said members unanimously agreed on Hamzat, expressing confidence in his ability to sustain and build on the state’s developmental progress.
Olusi explained that the meeting was convened to deliberate on the party’s forthcoming primaries and assess the governorship position ahead of the 2027 elections.
Speaking about the GAC adoption of Hamzat as Lagos APC consensus 2027 governorship candidate on Arise News on Tuesday, Ajose said that Sanwo-Olu and others are trying to force President Tinubu into making a decision.
“I don’t think our president, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is giving in to what they are doing.
“What they are just trying to do is to coerce him into taking a decision, and I don’t think that decision will stand.”
