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APC, GOV. BELLO MATAWALLE WRITES INEC SEEK FOR REVIEW OF THE GOVERNORSHIP DECLARATION.

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The All Progressive Congress (APC) jointly with Governor Bello Matawalle had written a letter to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) demanding for the review of the declaration made in respect of the 2023 governorship polls conducted in the state

According to an acknowledged copy of the letter signed by U. O Sule (SAN) a copy which was issued to this medium, the party and its gubernatorial candidate are alleging that the declaration of the PDP candidate as the winner of the 2023 governorship election is a complete negation of the electoral act and other extant rules guiding the conduct of the election in Nigeria.

They stated in the letter that a winner should not emerge from the Governorship election conducted in Zamfara hence (85,062) votes were cancelled across the state while the lead of margin was put at (65,750).

They also raised concern that the INEC went ahead to declare a winner of the governorship polls when election is yet to be conducted at them for Registration Areas of Birnin Magaji with a total number of (46,000) registered votes.

On the Maradun issue, the APC and its gubernatorial candidate expressed wonder why INEC rejected a collated result of Maradun local government where APC polled (95,506) to defeat the PDP who scored only (618) votes and instead use alternative data from the server to declare the result of the local government .

They urged the commission to exercise its powers as contained in section 65(1) of the electoral act 2022 (as amended) by reviewing its decision in the declaration made.

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NIGERIAN ARMY REPELS ARMED BANDIT ATTACKS IN ZAMFARA COMMUNITY

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Troops of Operations Hadarin Daji based at Bakura local government area of Zamfara state had succeeded in repelling armed bandits attack on Rogoji and Sikkida communities of Bakura local government area council.

According to a credible source, the armed soldiers, after receiving credible information, moved to the areas and confronted the bandits.

On arrival at the scene where bandits were about to be launched their deadly attack, engaged them in a serious exchange of fire and eventually succeeded in neutralizing the areas.

During the operation, the troops recovered (2) Ak47 rifles and some special ammunition.

The soldiers had also succeeded in recovering some ruminant animals, including cattle, goats, and donkeys.

The recovered animals were successfully handed over to their owners at Sikkida Magaji village.

The source said despite repelling the attack, they remain vigilant of the area to make it safe.

 

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TROOPS OF OPERATIONS HADARIN DAJI RESCUE NINE KIDNAPPED VICTIMS IN ZAMFARA

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Operatives of the Operation Hadarin Daji had succeeded in rescuing nine kidnap victims along Unashi-Sabuwa forest in Bukkuyum local government area of Zamfara state.

According to an anonymous source, the operatives of the Nigerian military carried out a coordinated operation where they successfully scared the bandits who ran away after sighting the operatives approaching their enclaves.

After fleeing, they abandoned five kidnapped victims, and they were later rescued by the forces of Operation Hadarin Daji.

The victims were handed over to the traditional ruler of Unashi village, and they were eventually reunited with their families.

Furthermore, troops of OPHD deployed at FOB Unashi while on fighting patrol along bandit enclave in Naruba forest in Zamfara state, intercepted 2 kidnapped victims who escaped from their abductors due to the troops operational activities.

The victims were equally handed over to appropriate authority for them to be reunited with their families.

Similarly, troops of Operations Hadarin Daji deployed at Magami while on fighting and confidence building patrol foiled bandits attack and kidnap attempt Dogon Santsi general area.

The bandits escaped into the bush and successfully rescued the kidnapped victims. The victims were handed over to Sarkin Magami and they have been reunited with their families.p

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OVER TWENTY WOMEN ABDUCTED BY BANDITS IN ZAMFARA

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Some suspected bandits armed with deadly weapons abducted over twenty women in Gora Namaye district of Maradun local government area of Zamfara state.

A source who confided in this medium stated that, the women were abducted while working on their various farms at the outskirt of the Gora village.

“About twenty-four of these women are so far set to be in the custody of the bandits, and the figure is not yet determined since more are being searched for.

A source who spoke to Thunder Blowers stated anonymously stated that the bandits had earlier sent a warning that no local should go to the farm for this year’s farming activities and that those who believed they had no option were the ones that became victims of circumstances”.

“It has been the fear of the people that the bandits may execute their bad plans, but people have no choice because going to the farm is the only option for the people of the area”.

When contacted, Zamfara police spokesman DSP Yazeed Muhammad said he will verify to get the details of the incident before responding.

 

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