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  First-class monarch kidnapped in Kogi A first-class traditional ruler, the Adogu of Eganyi in Ajaokuta Local Government Area of Kogi State, Alhaji Mohammed Adembe was yesterday kidnapped by gunmen. He was kidnapped Tuesday evening by yet to be identified abductors along Okene – Adogo road. A source who spoke to journalists on the phone said that the royal father was alone in his car when he was abducted between Ebiya and Eganyi around 5.30 pm. He said the kidnappers established contact wi...

Advertisement Iro Bindawa, secretary of the council, said in a statement that Lawal’s suspension was with immediate effect. While he did not disclose the reason for his suspension, Mamman Ifo, secretary to the Katsina emirate, told BBC the measure was taken because of his alleged links with bandits. Ifo also said the emirate took the step to reassure the government and people of Katsina that it in support of the fight against banditry. Advertisement He added that the emirate has set up a spe...

District Head In Buharis Home State Suspended For Sponsoring Banditry, Kidnapping The suspension followed widespread insecurity in Kankara, Katsina State, which is also President Muhammadu Buhari’s home state. by SaharaReporters, New York May 02, 2021 The district head of Kankara, Yusuf Lawal, has been suspended by the Katsina Emirate Council for allegedly sponsoring the activities of bandits in the region. The suspension followed widespread insecurity in Kankara, Katsina State, which is also...

Punch Newspapers Sections Published 1 May 2021 The Katsina Emirate Council has suspended the Sarkin Pauwan Katsina, who is also the district head of Kankara, Yusuf Lawal, over alleged involvement in aiding and abating banditry activities in his domain. This is contained in a statement signed by the Sallaman Katsina who is the Secretary to the emirate council, Mamman Ifo, on behalf of the Emir of Katsina, Abdulmumin Usman. The statement dated April 30, 2021, did not reveal his real offence but i...

ADVERTISEMENT The Katsina Emirate Council has suspended the district head of Kankara, Abubakar Yusuf, over alleged complicity in banditry. The spokesperson council, Iro Bindawa, on Saturday said Mr Yusuf was suspended following complaints from residents and a security report indicting him. The official said the sanction of the traditional ruler was meant to complement government’s efforts in the ongoing fight against banditry in the state. The council said it has inaugurated a committee to in...