The Deputy Leader of Song Local Government Legislative Council, Adamawa State, Hon. Ishaya Bakano, has been shot dead by a clutch of rampaging armed men. He was killed in the early hours of Saturday The late Hon. Ishaya, who represents Gudu Mboi Ward, is believed to have been the target …
Read More »Tag Archives: Adamawa State
Adamawa: Gunmen Attack Pastor’s Residence, Kill Sons, Abduct Teenage Daughter
Gunmen killed two sons and abducted 13-year-old daughter of Reverend Daniel Umaru of the EYN Church Njairi, after invading his residence in Mubi Local Government Area of Adamawa State. Umaru is currently recuperating at the hospital after he was shot while his wife who witnessed the attack, is reportedly in …
Read More »Democracy Day: Six Convicts Regain Freedom In Adamawa
Adamawa State government has released six inmates serving various jail terms in five Correctional Centres across the State. The State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri ordered the release of the convicts in commemoration of this year’s June 12 Democracy Day. The development is contained in a statement signed by Fintiri’s Press Secretary, Humwashi …
Read More »57-Year-Old Man Burnt To Death In Adamawa Over Witchcraft Allegation
Angry mob have killed a 57-year old man, Benson Timothy, and his remains set ablaze after he was accused of witchcraft in Dumna village, Guyuk Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The incident happened on Sunday May 15, 2022. According to SaharaReporters, among the mob were four middle-aged men, Ezekiel …
Read More »Police Occupy Adamawa Assembly Over Defection Crisis
There was tension in Yola, Adamawa State, yesterday, as armed policemen took over the House of Assembly premises to prevent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members that defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from gaining access to the chambers. The lawmakers, who are still in recess till June, hurriedly resumed …
Read More »Teenage Girl Beats 85-Year-Old Woman To Death In Adamawa
A15-year-old girl, Happy David, has allegedly clubbed an 85-year old woman, Gama Jatau, to death in Adamawa State, Newsextra24 has learnt. David took the law into her own hands and clubbed the octogenarian to death after accusing her of casting spells on her to slow down her academic progress and …
Read More »Meet Husseini Jidauna, The Dancing Traffic Police Officer In Adamawa (Photos)
Meet the dancing traffic police officer, sergeant Husseini Jidauna, from Adamawa State, Nigeria.
Read More »