PANTAMI: I’VE WRITTEN MY HANDOVER NOTE, SAYS SUSPENDED GOMBE CAN CHAIRMAN
The suspended Chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria, Gombe State chapter, Rev. Sunday Congo, says he has written his handover note as requested by the national body of the Christian association.
Congo was suspended by CAN following his felicitation of the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Ali Pantami, over his elevation to the rank of professor by the Federal University of Technology Owerri.
The suspended chairman, who declined further comment, said he did not want to elaborate on certain issues for personal reasons.
Congo said, “I’m going to do it (hand over) with immediate effect. I’m going to do it physically. I have written the letter but I want to go to CAN centre and do an official handing over. I don’t know the time yet, I’m arranging with my close leaders but it will be tomorrow (Saturday).”
He added, “I want to reserve all comments for now.”
The viral letter partly read, “I have received a letter from the national office through the Chairman of the North East suspending me from office because I congratulated Minister Pantami. I receive the decision with all gratitude. In all things, the Bible says we should be thankful. God is my judge. I didn’t do that with any evil intention of spoiling the church. I am a child of God and I will never do such a thing. I, therefore, hand over the office today as instructed.”
GAGDI MEETS WITH NAVAL HIERARCHY, FLEW TO JOS TO PAY CONDOLENCE VISITS IN JARMAI AND DENGI
It was a hectic start to the weekend for the member representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, blending his core legislative mandate of representing his Constituents in the green chamber and regularly keeping in touch with his people.
The lawmaker had a brainstorming session with the top echelon of the Nigerian Navy in the noon of Friday 17th September, 2021 and flew to Jos immediately after the session to condole with his Constituents in Jarmai and Dengi.
Gagdi was in Jarmai to condole with the family of Alhaji Hussaini Baba, Turakin Jarmai, the elder brother to Alhaji Inuwa Baba, the former protocol officer to former Presidents Obasanjo and Jonathan.
The Member equally visited the village ahead of Jarmai to condole with him over the death of his Turaki.
You will recall that within the week, the lawmaker had presented a motion on the floor of the house, calling on the federal government to redeem tge #10billion pledge they made to the displaced people in Plateau state, while calling on the house to mandate INEC to urgently conduct election into the vacant seat of Jos North Bassa Federal Constituency as well as asking Federal Government to extend similar assistance it has extended to victims of crisis in other parts of the country to the victims of crisis in Jos.
The workaholic member representing PKK, is the perfect example of a people centred representative who is never found wanting in any aspect of his responsibility, and we in Gagdi media Team can only wish him more power to his elbows.
Aftermath of bandits intrusion into the Nigerian Defense Academy (NDA) on the 24 of August 2021 where two officers where killed and one kidnapped. On Friday night, the deputy director Army public relations officer, Colonel Ezindo Idinmah confirmed that Maj.CL Datong was rescued by troops. He also added that operations leading to his rescue lead to destruction of several bandits camps in Afaka Birnin Gwari area of the state. He said that scores of bandits were killed especially in the late hours of September 17th, 2021. The operation was made up of Air task force, Department of state security, Police officers and other security agencies. The rescued officer also sustained a minor injury but was treated in a medical facility and since handed over to the Nigerian Defense Academy’s authority. He commended the efforts of the security agencies that carried out the operations and reiterated that the operations will continue until all culprits involved in the murder of the two other officers are been neutralized.
Bellow is the statement of the Nigerian Army
PRESS RELEASE
TROOPS RESCUE MAJOR CL DATONG
Following the directive of the Chief of Defence Staff and Service Chiefs for 1 Division Nigerian Army in conjunction with the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and all security agencies to conduct decisive operations to rescue Major CL Datong who was abducted at Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) Permanent Site on 24 August 2021 and find the perpetrators dead or alive, the Division in conjunction with the Air Task Force, Department of State Services and other security agencies, immediately swung into action by conducting operations in the Afaka general area to find and rescue the officer. The operations were being conducted based on several leads received from various sources regarding the abductors and likely locations the officer was being held.
The operations which have been sustained since the abduction of the officer proved quite successful and led to the destruction of several identified bandits’ camps in the Afaka- Birnin Gwari general area and neutralization of scores of bandits particularly, in the late hours of today, 17 September, 2021, the troops arrived at a camp suspected to be the location where Maj CL Datong was being held. At the camp, the troops exchanged fire with the bandits for overwhelmed them superior fire. In the process, the gallant troops were able to rescue the abducted officer. However, the officer sustained a minor injury but has been treated in a medical facility and handed over to NDA for further action.
The Division wishes to commend the efforts of the NAF, DSS , Nigerian Police and patriotic Nigerians for their invaluable support which contributed to the success of this operation. Our operations will continue until we capture or neutralize the assailants that killed two (2) officers in the NDA on 24 August 2021.
EZINDU IDIMAH Colonel Deputy Director Army Public Relations 1 Division Nigerian Army
The Plateau State High Court sitting in Jos has reinstated the purportedly impeached Executive Chairman of Qua’an Pan Local Government Area, Hon. Isaac Kwallu back to office. The sitting Judge, Justice Nafisat Musa after a six hours judgement ruled that Hon. Kwallu is hereby reinstated and ordered the fourth defendant, Hon. Abdulmalik Yusuf Haruna to vacate the office with immediate effect. She said the judgment is in the interest of justice, fairness and in promotion of democracy in the Nigeria. “It is highly unfortunate that the conduct of the proceedings of the panel was within a week. “There is no how that the panel should have afforded the plaintiff the right to respond to these allegations against him. Consequently, I ruled in favour of the plaintiff against that of the defendant. “On the whole, having resolved all the four issues in favour of the plaintiff, i hereby granted this judgment in the over all interest of justice, and the promotion of democracy in the country, this is the ruling of the court in this case,” she stated. Following a consequently application by Counsel to the plaintiff for the released of the official vehicles to the Chairman. Justice Musa directed the immediate released of three official vehicles, ‘one Toyota Hilux, one Ford Hilux and one Prado Jeep” which were in custody of the court to Hon. Isaac Kwallu. She said the matter was keenly looked into the matter, the impeachment can be described as a stage manage drama.”that is why i painstakingly look into this issue careful i dont want to overlook anything so that no body will say he was cheated.” Counsel to the plaintiff Barr. Sunday Ekara speaking with Newsmen after the judgment said the outcome of the case is born out of the relief brought before the Court which has reinstated the plaintiff back to office as a democratically elected Chairman of Qua’an Pan LGA and the implementation takes effect. He said the relief item number ‘L’ on their prayers brought before the court was asking the Court for “An order reinstating the plaintiff as a democratically elected Exercutive Chairman of Qua’an Pan Local Government Council and restoring all his accruing benefits and privileges forthwith. “While relief ‘k’ is an order directing the fourth defendant who is presently occupying the seat to vacate the seat of the Executive Chairman of Qua’an Pan Local Government Council.” The reinstated local government council Chairman, Hon. Isaac Kwallu while responding to questions from Journalists on the outcome of the case said, “To the glory of God the Father Son, and Holy Spirit; my joy knows no bound. I want to thank the good people of Qua’an Pan who gave me their mandate freely and that was why we had to defend the mandate which was freely given to us.” He thanked his supporters who has kept faith with him in the struggle as well as citizens of Plateau State, and called on especially the good people of Qua’an Pan LGA to put everything that happened behind them. “We are all politicians, we will meet again, and whatever it is i have forgiving everybody.” Recalled that the Executive Chairman was suspended for three months by the Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly and was purported impeached by some local government Legislative members amidst an investigative panel which the Court said has not granted the plaintiff a fair hearing. Counsel to the defendants J. Mantu commended the Judge for a logical judgment.”the ruling was so surgically and dissected, this is the first judgement i have ever stayed this long.” Meanwhile his counterpart Bare Solomon Gurumtet also appreciated the Judge for the energy put in ensuring a very logical outcome of the case.
Plateau stakeholders reaffirmed support for Lalong *Commend Gov Lalong’s peace initiatives * By Golok Nanmwa,Jos Plateau Youths Stakeholders for Peace have reaffirmed their support for Governor Simon Lalong’s peace building efforts that ensured relative peace for the past 6 years until the recent disruption by enemies of the State. The Non Governmental Organisation (NGO), in a statement signed by their Coordinator, Bar Steve Gyang, further commended the Governor for the proactive measures to nip the conflict in the bud. In simultaneous meetings which held in headquarters of the three Senatorial Zones, the stakeholders commended Plateau House of Assembly for unanimously giving a resounding pass mark for meeting up with the resolutions of the Assembly. It would be recalled that Hon. Philip Dasun, Chairman House Committee on information, in a press conference at the Assembly complex on Thursday, said the reasons why the Assembly Members gave Governor Lalong kudos for vigorously taking steps to normalcy in record time by “meeting five out of the six resolutions of the Assembly. “ The stakeholders also commended the good people of the state for resisting conflict merchants who planned to exploit the conflict to promote total breakdown of law and order for political gains. They commended the Governor for the improvement of security situation in the state by engaging the security operatives, arrest of perpetrators to face justice and the anti land grabbing law. According to the NGO, “the plan to discredit the populist government of Gov Simon Lalong, has been uncovered and will soon be exposed if such detractors do not retract their steps.” They further commended the peaceful conduct of Local Government party primaries elections as well as congresses at the ward and local government levels. They alerted citizens of plans by political loosers to plunge the state into breakdown of law and order aimed at truncating the forthcoming Local Government elections. According to the coordinator, ” our peace loving people must rise up and resist and be on the alert to foil these frustrate politicians whose agenda to infiltrate the Plateau State House of Assembly has failed woefully.” They called on security agencies to investigate the perpetrators and bring them to book.
LG polls: PLASIEC set to recruit 8,500 ad-hoc staff. Sep 17, 2021. The Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) has begun the recruitment of 8,500 ad-hoc staff for the Oct.9 local government elections. The Commission’s Secretary, Mr Ishaku Bashiri, in a statement on Friday, advised those interested to apply. “PLASIEC wishes to inform interested candidates who desire to work as ad-hoc staff during the forthcoming LG elections in the state that application forms to that effect are available. “The application forms can be obtained from Saturday, Sept. 18 to Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021 at the commission’s area offices in the 17 LGAs where the elections are to be held. “Interested candidates are requested to fill and return the forms at the respective offices where they were collected, not later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 21″ he said. (NAN)
TROOPS OF OPERATION SAFE HAVEN INTERCEPTS THREE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY ROUNDS OF AMMUNITION IN JOS
Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) today Thursday 16 September 2021 intercepted 2 suspects with 370 rounds of ammunition. The ammunition was concealed in a Toyota Pathfinder car with registration number Plateau LGT 772 JN.
Luck ran out of the suspect when the driver of the car attempted to maneuvre the military check point located at Werreng along road Barkin Ladi – Jos in Plateau state. Unfortunately for the suspects, their car hit the barricade at the check point which resulted in the death of one of the suspects.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects Sergeant Azi Jonathan, a 30-year old serving police traffic warden drove the vehicle and Mr Nengak Daniel, a 60 year old were intercepted by the troops during stop and search operation at a checkpoint. The body of the deceased suspect have been handed over to the Police Divisional Headquarters at Barkin Ladi while the other suspect is undergoing further interrogation.
Other items recovered from the suspects include a Toyota Pathfinder car, a cash sum of Two Hundred and Five Thousand, Seventy Naira (N205, 070.00) only, one empty case of ammunition, one Dagger, a torchlight and 3 Techno phones. Others are; national identity card, 3 wraps of a substance suspected to be cannabis and a bag containing clothing materials.
The Commander OPSH, Major General Ibrahim Ali while commending the troops for their vigilance has reiterated the determination of his command to flush out criminal elements on the Plateau and environs. He urged law abiding citizens to continue with their normal daily activities as troops are working round the clock to ensure crime free society. The Commander further enjoined members of the public not to relent in supporting security agencies with credible information to stem criminal activities in the state.
You are please requested to disseminate this information to the general public through your medium. Thank you for your usual cooperation.
ISHAKU TAKWA Major Military Information Officer 16 September 2021
Plateau – Senator Dadu’ut mourns death of Ex Langtang North Chairman Dan Dul
Senator Professor Nora Ladi Dadu’ut (APC Plateau South ) , has mourned the death of Hon Dan Dul one time Executive Chairman of Langtang North local government of Plateau state who passed away on Wednesday September 15th 2021 .
Dadu’ut in a statement in Jos , described the sudden death of Dul , as sad and heart-breaking.
She described the late APC chieftain as a committed progressive.
“This sad news is a rude shock, not just to me, but also to all progressives in Plateau south .
“Dan Dul’s death is a great loss to the entire progressive family in Plateau south “, she further added .
“I Senator Dadu’ut on behalf of people of Plateau South , condole with the entire family of late Dan Dul .”
“While alive, Dan Dul devoted his life to serving God, humanity and Plateau APC at large.
Dadu’ut further prayed Almighty God to repose his soul, and grant his immediate and political family, the fortitude to bear the loss.
MY HEART BLEEDS OVER THE DEATH OF HON DAN DUL, SAYS SEN DIMKA
The death of the former chairman of Lanftang North Local Government Area of Plateau State, Hon Chief Dan Dul, has been described as a big loss to the Taroh nation, even as it is a painful exit to his family and friends.
Fondly called Danny Social n his social cycle, the late political office holder was an epitome of humility and courage while he lived on the face of the earth; and making concrete contributions to the development of the community and the state.
I am aware that those who had contacts with you remember encouraging them always to stand up for the truth and not keep it to themselves.
Today you are remembered as the legend of Kumbwang clan, not for the fun of it, but the contributions you made while alive and serving the nation in various areas of human endeavour
It is on account of all your contributions that the loss is the more painful. I wish God to comfort your family, associates and friends to bear the irreparable loss of our friend.
SENATOR HEZEKIAH AYUBA DIMKA, Senator representing Plateau Central Zone and Chairman Senate Committee on Drugs and Narcotics
GAGDI TASKS FG TO REDEEM #10 BILLION PLEDGE TO VICTIMS OF PLATEAU ATTACKS, URGENTLY CONDUCT BYELECTION IN JOS NORTH/BASSA FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY.
The member representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, has today, tasked the federal government to make good its #10 billion pledge for the rehabilitation and relocation of victims of Plateau attacks, while charging INEC to conduct by election for the vacant sit of Jos North/Bassa federal Constituency with the view to restoring the voice of the people of the Constituency in the House of Representatives.
In a loaded motion of urgent public importance encompassing 6 prayers, bothering on the recent breach of the peace in Plateau state, the Chairman House Committee on Navy, has called on all humanitarian federal agencies to, as a matter of urgency, send relief materials to the victims of the recent attacks and ensure Plateau state enjoys all benefits accruing to victims of attacks in the northeast.
Presenting the motion on the floor of the house on Wednesday, 15th September, 2021, Gagdi said Plateau state has been underrepresented in the House of Representatives, with the demise of Hon. Haruna Maitala on 2nd April, 2021 as a result of a ghastly auto crash, and wondered why the electoral body is taking longer than necessary to fill the vacant seat, over five months after the demise of the last representative.
He said the vacancy of that seat has reduced the people of the Constituency to Orphans, who have no father to air their grievances, especially at this crisis period, when the people are killed in their numbers by blood thirsty killers.
In another development, Gagdi has presented a report on the bill for an act to establish Nigerian Maritime Trust Fund, a bill sponsored by him, that seeks to reposition the Nigerian Navy for optimum productivity.
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