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GAJAM PICKS APC MEMBERSHIP, DECLARES INTENT TO CONTEST FOR ZAMFARA GOVERNOR

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A young politician Abdulmalik Garba Gajam who has been nursing for gubernatorial ambition since 2020 has finally picked his APC membership card and declared his intent to contest for the post of Governor of Zamfara state.

The politician who made the formal declaration when he featured in Thunder Blowers TV Show “Tirka-Tirka” said his decision to go for the APC is because of its popularity among the people of Zamfara state, especially the masses.

“If you look at the historical precedent since 1999 APP/ANPP have been the leading party and by 2013 it was the ANPP that collapsed into the All Progressive Congress (APC) and since that period it has been the same party that has been winning election in Zamfara state”.

“PDP has always been the party of the rich and most influential people in Zamfara and that is why it has never won election because its ideologies and manifestations are always disconnected with the masses”.

Gajam added “even the former Governor Mahmuda Shibkafi who defect to the PDP after the 2007 election had been defeated eventually by the masses and same thing with Matawalle, especially his first two years after 2019. So, we have to go for the winning party which popular among the majority of the Zamfara populace”.

On why, he refused to go for the new party, he said new political party cannot win election in Zamfara considering the attitude and political behavior of typical Zamfara voter.

When asked which factions of the APC he belongs to he said he belongs to the faction of the masses noting that when the time for the primary election come the party members would decide.

“I will face the seating Governor and any other person who is contesting for the Governor for the primary elections of the party. I am determined and would not step down for anyone because it is a politics” Gajam added

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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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