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ZAMFARA PDP ACCUSES GOV. MATAWALLE OF EXPENDING OVER (N31B) AS CASH ALLOCATION/SECURITY VOTE.

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Zamfara state chapter of the People’s Democratic Party has accused Governor Bello Matawalle of collecting a total of (N31,310,000,000) as cash allocation and security vote from the state coffers since May 2019.

Deputy State Chairman of the party of Prof. Kabiru Jabaka who stated this during a press conference on Wednesday said the level of scam and financial recklessness of the Matawalle administration has become a source of concern to every well-meaning citizen of the state.

“We are all aware that the Governor collects (N600M) every month as a security vote note it. The office of the executive governor collect (N350M) as his CA, office of the PPS (N30M), government house (N30M) just imagine this” Jabaka wondered.

He added “office of the deputy Governor collect (N30M), Speaker (N3.5M), deputy speaker, (N3M), principal officers (N2.5M) while the other flow members collects (N2M) each As their cash allocation.

Jabaka said when put together, the (N600M) he collects as Security vote, plus the (N350M) for the office of the executive Governor (OEG), the (N30m) for the PPS and another (N30m) for the government house the governor collect a whole sum put together from June – December 2019 at (N7,070M).

As for the year 2020/2021 Jabaka said adding up the amount calculated earlier, the Governor has collected a total sum of (24,240B)

He said, from June 2019 to date the Governor has collected a total sum of (N31,310B) as security vote and cash allocation.

Jabaka called on the members of the state house of assembly to invite the Governor to explain to Zamfara people what he has done with the money.

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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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