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TRIBUNAL GRANTS MATAWALLE LEAVE FOR SUBSTITUTED SERVICE ON DAUDA LAWAL

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Tribunal on Thursday the 27th April 2023 has granted Governor Bello Matawalle the leave to serve  Dauda Lawal the original petition filed against him by way of substituted means.

This is sequel to an experte application made by his counsel Usman. O. Sule (SAN) who informed the tribunal that all efforts made to personally serve Dauda Lawal have failed.

In an experte motion moved on Thursday the 27th of April 2023 Usman O. Sule (SAN) argued that the law has accorded the petitioner the right to approach the tribunal and seek for its leave to serve a respondent in a case before it through some substituted means if all efforts to serve him through his address failed.

“All reasonable efforts had been made by the Bailiff to serve the 1st Respondent, but the same was not successful” sule argued.

Considering the fact that election petition is time-bound Sule urged the tribunal to allow his experte motion so that Dauda Lawal can be served in the interest of natural justice.

Part of the extract of the motion on notice reads “That on the 18/4/2023, I was in our office, when the said Bailiff of the Tribunal was invited by Ibrahim Ali Esq. To inquire about his effort to serve all the Respondents, wherein he stated that only the 1st Respondent could not be served”.

“That the Bailiff was assigned to serve all the Respondents with the originating processes in this petition, he only succeeded in serving the 2nd and 3rd Respondents, despite all reasonable efforts that had been made to effect personal service on the 1st Respondent at his last known place of abode at N0. 9 Anka Road G.R.A. Gusau, Zamfara State”.

That, the Bailiff went to the 1st Respondent’s last place of abode at N0. 9 Anka Road G.R.A. Gusau, Zamfara State and to the 2nd Respondent’s (PDP) office in Gusau at Rainbow Plaza Samaru Road, Gusau. Zamfara State on the 15/4/2023 to serve the 1st Respondent, but he was nowhere to be found, and several attempts have been made to ensure that service on the 1st Respondent is being made but to no avail”.

“That all the efforts to serve the 1st Respondent personally by the Bailiff became physically impossible, hence the need for this application to serve him promptly by substituted means because the proceeding in this petition is time-bound”.

“That I honestly believe that if the originating processes in this petition are pasted at his last place of abode being N0. 9 Anka Road G.R.A. Gusau, Zamfara State or to the 2nd Respondent’s (PDP) office in Gusau at Rainbow Plaza Samaru Road, Gusau Zamfara State, the 1st Respondent would become aware of the existence of this petition against him”.

“That I verily believe that it will serve the supreme interest of justice to serve the 1st Respondent with the processes in this petition by pasting same at his Residence, N0. 9 Anka Road G.R.A. Gusau, Zamfara State or to the 2nd Respondent’s (PDP) office in Gusau at Rainbow Plaza Samaru Road, Gusau Zamfara State Zamfara State”.

“That It will serve the supreme interest of justice to grant this application”.

According to Usman Sule (SAN) said the application is brought pursuant to Order 6 Rule 5 (a)(d) (i)(ii) of the Federal High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules 2019 and Paragraph 8(2) (3) (b) of the rules of procedure for election petitions contained in the first schedule of the Electoral Act, 2022.

Usman O. Sule (SAN) appeared with Ibrahim Ali Esq, Hauwa’u Muhammad Dahiru Esq, Suleiman Haruna Esq and David N. Longji.

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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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