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BY Alhassan Haladu Yola. The Commissioner of Police, Adamawa State Command, CP KABIR UMAR HASSAN, fdc, has expressed grave concern over the reckless and dangerous driving habits of some motorists in the state. POlice Public Relation Officer Adamawa state Command SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje disclosed this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Yola. The CP noted with dismay the increasing cases of over-speeding, dangerous overtaking, use of phones while driving, and disregard for traffic rules which endanger the lives of other road users. The Command vows to deal decisively with violators of traffic rules and regulations. To this end, the Traffic Unit and Tactical Teams have been directed to intensify enforcement, conduct regular patrols, and arrest offenders. The Commissioner of Police therefore urges all drivers to obey traffic laws, avoid driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and prioritize safety at all times. Road safety is a collective responsibility. The Command wi...

By Alhassan Haladu Yola. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Adamawa State Command, today parades two suspects arrested for allegedly vandalizing critical electricity infrastructure along the 33KV network line from Hong - Garaha.  Public Relation Officer NSCDC Adamawa state Command DSC Amidu Nyako Baba disclosed this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Yola. The suspects, Kukuya Yakubu and Rabiu Haruna, both male, age 29 and 30 years old respectively, were arrested on Saturday 22 August 2026 by operatives of Hong Division following credible intelligence on the activities of suspected vandals operating within the area.  Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects were allegedly involved in the vandalism of approximately 500 metres of 150mm Aluminum Conductor Cable (ACC) along the 33KV Hong–Garaha Network Line, With the intention of selling the vandalized cables to scavengers for financial gain. The arrest is part of Commandant Nasiru Saleh's s...

By Ibrahim Shawai  Dr. Jamil Isyaku Gwamna, the Sardaunan Gombe and All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate in Gombe State, has joined Muslims across Gombe State, Nigeria and beyond in celebrating Eid-ul-Maulud, commemorating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW). Ibrahim Cc Shawai  Spokesperson to Dr Jamil Isyaku Gwamna disclosed this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Gombe. In a goodwill message, Gwamna extended warm greetings to Muslim faithful and urged them to use the occasion to reflect on and emulate the exemplary life, teachings and virtues of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW). He said the Prophet’s enduring messages of peace, compassion, patience, tolerance, justice and love for humanity should continue to guide the conduct of individuals and communities towards building a peaceful, united and progressive society. “As we celebrate Eid-ul-Maulud, may the life, humility, compassion and peace exemplified by Prophet Muhammad (SAW) inspire us...

By Bamanga Abdullahi Gombi. As Muslims across the world commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad, Peace Be Upon Him, the faithful have been charged to draw lessons from his leadership to foster unity and peaceful coexistence among Muslims and adherents of other faiths in Nigeria. The Chairman Research and planning committee, Muslim council of Adamawa state, Professor Shehu Iya who gave the charge during an interaction with Radio Nigeria in Yola, said the life of Prophet peace be upon Him provides a timeless guide for justice, tolerance and service to humanity. The professer noted that, one of the greatest lessons to imbibe from the life of the Holy Prophet is honesty, which earned him the title Al-Amin, meaning "the trustworthy". He recalled that during his business expeditions with the caravan of Sayyada Khadija, the Prophet SAW distinguished himself through honesty and integrity, which  attracted Sayyada Khadija to seek his hand in marriage. According to professor Iya, the...

By Alhassan Haladu Yola. As Muslims across the world prepare to mark this year’s Maulid, the Chief Imam of Ganye Street Jimeta, Jumma'at Mosque Mallam Hassan Sa’ad Abokin Mallam, has called on the Muslim community to use the occasion to promote unity, peace and national development. Speaking to journalists in Yola, the Chief Imam described Maulid as a sacred period to reflect on the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad, Peace Be Upon Him.  He urged Muslims to strengthen the bonds of brotherhood, show love and respect to one another, and emulate the Prophet’s values, which according to him, will advance the progress of Islam and the well-being of the society. Mallam Hassan also charged Islamic scholars and preachers to use Maulid sermons to preach messages of unity, peace and mutual understanding, calling on them to offer special prayers for peace and end to the security challenges facing the country. The Chief Imam further appealed to youths to live according to Islamic teachings...

By Ya u Waziri Gombe. The Gombe State Urban Planning Development Authority (GOSUPDA) has recorded significant progress in urban planning, land management and development across Gombe metropolis and its surrounding areas, the agency’s immediate past Executive Chairman, Bappayo Samanja, has said. Samanja disclosed this while speaking with journalists in Gombe, noting that his tenure witnessed the introduction of several reforms aimed at supporting the developmental initiatives of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya’s administration. According to him, one of his major achievements was increasing public awareness of GOSUPDA and its responsibilities. He said that before his assumption of office, many residents were not sufficiently aware of the agency’s existence or the importance of its mandate. He explained that sustained public enlightenment helped improve residents’ understanding of urban planning regulations and contributed to the agency’s ability to achieve many of its development objecti...

Daga Abdullahi Tukur Hajiya Naja'atu Muhammed ta sake jaddada aniyarta na cewa Dan takaran gwamna a karkashin tutar jam'iyar PDP a jahar Gombe Farfesa Isa Ali Pantami makaryacine. Hajiya Naja atu ta baiyana hakane a hirarta da BMC Hausa inda tace Bata zauna da wasu ko Waniba  dangane da ta bada hakuri, Kuma babu wata tawaga da sukazo ko ta tura da sunan zata bada hakuri ko ta janye kalamanta, ita bata san wannanba, saboda haka tananan kan bakanta na cewar Farfesa Pantami da mutanensa suna karya. Dangane da jita jitan cewa wasu sunje da sunan wakilanta da su baiwa Pantami hakuri akan kalaman Hajiya Naja'atu tace bata tura kowaba Kuma basu gaya mataba, saboda haka suma sun zuba karya, don haka it kam ba ta janye kalaman nataba tananan daram akansu. Hajiya Naja'atu, ta baiyana Pantami a matsayin munafuki, saboda haka ba gudu ba Ja dabaya akan wannan kalaman. Hajiya Naja'atu Muhammed ta kara da cewar, kowa yana iya yin nashi karya don haka ita Kam ba wadanda ta tura don...

By Ibrahim Shawai  The political associates and key members of the political family of the late first civilian Governor of Gombe State, Alhaji Abubakar Habu Hashidu, have declared their support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Gombe State, Dr. Jamil Isyaku Gwamna, ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Ibrahim Sani Shawai Spokesperson to Dr Gwamna disclosed this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Gombe. The declaration was made during an enlarged meeting of the associates, where members expressed confidence in Dr. Gwamna’s leadership capacity, experience and commitment to the development of Gombe State.  The meeting is significant given the longstanding relationship between Dr. Gwamna and the Hashidu's political family, which dates back several years. Speaking at the meeting, the leader of the group, Alh. Daudu Umar Abdulsalam (Magajin Garin Gona), said their decision was based on longstanding personal and political relationships wit...

Daga Alhassan Haladu Yola.  Gwamnatin jahar Adamawa ta kirayi matasa da su kaucewa dukkanin abinda zai kawo tashin hankali kafin, lokaci da ma bayan zaɓen shekara ta 2027. Gwamnan jahar Asamawa Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri ne yayi wannan Kira a lokacin da yake jawabi a wurin bikin ranan matasa ta duniya Wanda rundunan jahar Asamawa ta shirya a Yola. Gwamnan Wanda mai bashi shawara akan harkokin tsaro Hon. Ahmed Lawan ya wakilta. Yace gwamnatin jahar zata shiga kafar Wanda Daya da duk Wanda aka Samu Yana goyon bayan tashin hankali ko Yana da hanu aciki. Saboda haka matasa kar su bari Wani yayi amfani da su wajen tashin hankali domin cimma burinsa. Domin a cewarsa gwamnatin ba zata nade hanu tana ganin ana tada fitanaba. Gwamnan ya Kuma kirayi iyaye da Suma su Bada tasu gudumawar wajen fadakar da matasa dangane da illar tada hanakali domin Samar da zaman lafiya mai daurewa a lokaci dama bayan zabe. A jawabinsa na Bude Taron kwamishinan Yan sandan jahar Adamawa Hassan Kabir Umar yace an shira...

By Alhassan Haladu Yola. As the 2027 general elections, fast approaching, Adamawa State Government has warn youths to avoid anything that could lead to violence, and embrace peace throughout the electioneering period and beyond. The state governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri,  made the call in an event to commemorate International Youth day, organised by the Adamawa State Police Command. Represented by his special adviser on Security, Hon. Ahmed Lawan, governor Fintiri warned that his government will not tolerate anyone who instigates or participates in violence. He therefore cautions youths not to allow themselves to be used by individuals for their personal gains, saying government would not fold its arms and watch people cousing unrest. The governor also tasked parents to play their role by educating youth on the dangers of violence and raising them to be ambassadors of peace before, during, and after the elections. Earlier in a remarks, The Adamawa State Commissioner of Police, Hassan...

By Ibrahim Shawai  As Gombe State prepares for another defining moment in its democratic journey, the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State, Dr. Jamil Isyaku Gwamna strased that the people of the state deserve a campaign that speaks to their concerns, addresses their needs and presents a clear vision for a better future. Ibrahim Sani Shawai Spokesperson to Dr. Jamil Isyaku Gwamna disclosed this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Gombe. From the outset of his gubernatorial campaign, Dr. Jamil Gwamna made it clear that his campaign would be issues-based, people-centred and solutions-driven, with no room for insults, personal attacks or needless distractions. “From the very beginning, I made it clear that I will run an issues-based campaign. I have no interest in politics of insults, personal attacks, or needless distractions,” he said “That commitment remains as firm today as it was on the day it was made and continues to define the di...

By Alhassan Haladu Yola. The Adamawa State Police Command wishes to inform the public of a serious motor accident that occurred today across the bridge along Girei Road. Police Public Relation Office Asamawa state Command SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje stated this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Yola. The crash involved a Tipper, two motor vehicles, and two tricycles.  Following prompt response by Police operatives and other emergency responders, victims who sustained varying degrees of injury were immediately evacuated to the hospital for medical attention. The Command wishes to confirm that no loss of life was recorded in the accident. Men of the Police and FRSC are currently on ground managing traffic and ensuring free flow of vehicular movement along the axis. The Commissioner of Police, CP Kabir Umar Hassan, fdc, urges motorists to drive with caution, obey traffic regulations, and avoid over-speeding, especially on bridges and highways. Members of the public are advise...

By Alhassan Haladu Yola.  The Adamawa State Police Command is set to join other Police Commands nationwide in commemorating International Youth Day (IYD) 2026, with activities designed to strengthen Police–Youth relations, promote constructive engagement, and encourage young people to contribute positively to peace and security. Police Public Relation Officer Asamawa state Command SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje stated this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Yola. The programme is scheduled as follows: Date:- Saturday, 22nd August, 2026   Time:- 10:00 AM Prompt   Venue:- Women Development Centre, Justice Buba Ardo Way, Jimeta-Yola The celebration will feature the launch of the National Campaign Against Political and Digital Thuggery with the theme:  *"My Future Is Greater Than Political and Digital Thuggery"*,  as well as a *Moderated Police–Youth Dialogue*. Participants are expected from various youth organisations, student unions, youth wings of ...

By Alhassan Haladu Yola. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Adamawa State Command, has arrested three suspects in connection with the alleged transportation of vandalised Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) pipeline materials. Public Relation Officer Asamawa state Command DSC Amidu Nyako Baba disclosed this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Yola. The suspects were apprehended by the Commandant’s Special Squad following credible intelligence regarding the movement of suspected vandalised pipes. They were intercepted at *Jereng, Mayo-Belwa Local Government Area of Adamawa State*, while conveying *250 pieces of metal pipes, each measuring approximately 8 to 10 feet in length*. The recovered pipes were *concealed in bags of cassava* in an apparent attempt to disguise the nature of the consignment and evade security checks. Preliminary investigation indicates that the consignment was allegedly loaded at *Namnai, Gassol Local Government Area of Tar...

Daga Abdullahi Tukur. Yayin da tattaunawar neman gwamnan Jihar Gombe ta 2027 ke ƙara karatowa da kuma kara ɗaukar hankali, masu neman takara za su gabatar da alkawura da manufofi, jawabai, taken Yaƙin Neman Zaɓe da kuma kalaman nuna ƙauna ga jihar Gombe. Amma bayan duk waɗannan alkawura, masu zaɓe suna da damar yin wata muhimmiyar tambaya: Ibrahim Sani Shawai, Mai Taimakawa Dokta Jamil Gwamna a Harkokin Yada Labarai. ne ya baiyanar haka a wata sanarwa da ya fitar Wanda aka rabawa manema labarai a Gombe. Me ka yi da damar da aka ba ka a baya, kafin ka nemi mu ba ka wata dama mafi girma? A wajen Jamil Isyaku Gwamna, akwai tarihin ayyukan da za a iya dubawa da tantancewa. Ɗaya daga cikin abubuwan da suka fi bayyana a tafiyar rayuwarsa ta aikin gwamnati, shugabancin kamfanoni da kuma harkokin kasuwanci shi ne mayar da hankali wajen tallafa wa mutane, musamman al’ummar Jihar Gombe a duk lokacin daya samu dama. A lokacin da yake aiki a Hukumar Ruwa ta Jihar Gombe, kafin ya koma bangaren kamf...

By Alhassan Haladu Yola. On 19th August, 2026, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, in-charge of Zone 3 Command Headquarters, Yola, *AIG Osagie John Agans-Irabor, psc,* has held a strategic meeting with Tactical Commanders and Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACs) in charge of Zonal Intelligence Department (ZID) and State Intelligence Department (SID) across the two State Commands under the Zone, Adamawa and Taraba States.  Police Public Relation Office Zone 3 Command Yola SP Aminu Umar Bashir disclosed this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Yola. The meeting was held in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, *IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM,* on promoting professionalism and people-oriented policing, as well as strengthening the implementation of the *Mobile Police Standard Operation Procedures (SOP)* for Joint Task Force (JTF) operations. In attendance were members of the Zonal Management Team, including the Deputy Commissioner of Poli...

By Alhassan Haladu Yola.  The Adamawa State Police Command has foiled an attempted abduction of a 6-year-old girl following the prompt intervention of Police operatives attached to Mayo Belwa Divisional Headquarters. Police Public Relation Officer Asamawa state Command SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje disclosed this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Yola. On 18th August, 2026, Police operatives at Mayo Belwa received credible information that one Abdullahi Sa’adu, 18 years old, of Anguwan Eti Salat, Mayo Belwa, had attempted to forcefully abduct Nora Luka, 6 years old, of Anguwan Tsakuwa, Mayo Belwa.  The suspect was promptly intercepted by the Police patrol team and taken into custody, while the victim was rescued unhurt and handed over to her parents for safety. The Commissioner of Police, Adamawa State Command, CP Kabir Umar Hassan, fdc, has commended the police patrol team and members of the community for their swift response and professionalism. He reassures members o...

By  Hassan Umar Shallpella Suspected members of BokoHaram have killed Eigth people  after it raided Gaya-Dlang  near Fa'agaya in Hong local government area of Adamawa State around 5:00pm on Monday. According to reports, the terrorists also burnt houses and carted away with food stuffs. The raid came less than a month when similar attack was carried out on Monday, 27 July, 2026 around 6:00 PM by the terrorists in Zah community in Yadul District of Hong local government area in which a middle-aged woman was abducted and four persons including a Forest Guard official were killed. Confirming the incident, the Executive Chairman of Hong LGA, Hon. Dr. Aliyu Saad Yerima Hong, said "we have eight casualties among seven civilians and one police officer. He said some inhabitants have sustained minor injuries while running for their lives, adding that the corpse of the Police officer has been deposited at the Federal Medical Centre, Hong. The Council Chairman further said all the fo...

By Alhassan Haladu Yola. To comply with the directive of the Corps Marshal on the need for periodic medical outreach programmes for FRSC personnel and members of the public, while promoting healthy living and strengthening community relations through the provision of free healthcare services. Public Relation Officer Asamawa state Command SRC A H Tukur stated this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Yola. The programme was attended by: - DCC (OPS)Tijani Aliyu, who represented the Sector Commander, CC Ibrahim A. Sadiq. - Officers and Marshals of the Adamawa Sector Command. - SERVICOM Desk Officer - Medical team from the FRSC RS3 Zonal Headquarters, Yola. - NAS FM Radio,Yola - Sunshine Radio, Yola - ATV, Yola - Primary Health Care personnel  - The District Head of Kilbaji, Wauru Jabbe, Alhaji Dauda Usman - Members of the Wauru Jabbe Community. In line with the Corps Marshal's directive on periodic medical outreach, the FRSC Adamawa Sector Command, through its SERVICOM Unit in ...

By Alhassan Haladu Yola. The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 3 Police Headquarters, Yola, *AIG Osagie John Agans-Irabor, psc,* alongside members of the Zonal Management Team, received a delegation of the National Association of Retired Police Officers of Nigeria (NARPON), Adamawa State Chapter, on a courtesy visit to the Zone 3 Headquarters, Yola. Police Public Relation Officer Zone 3 Command Yola SP Aminu Umar Bashir stated this in a statement The visit was led by the Chairperson of NARPON, Adamawa State Chapter, *ACP Dominic Yadubiya (Rtd),* who expressed appreciation to the AIG and members of his management team for the warm reception accorded to the delegation. He also commended the Zone for its commitment to maintaining peace, security, and public safety within its area of responsibility. The Chairperson assured the AIG of NARPON's continued support and cooperation in the discharge of the Zone's responsibilities, particularly in the areas of securit...