Senator Abu Ibrahim and Alhaji Amiru Tukur, the member representing Bakori/Danja Federal Constituency, narrowly escaped mob action at a political event organised by the Katsina State chapter of the All Progressives Congress on Saturday in Funtua.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that it took the combined efforts of security personnel to rescue notable politicians, including those in the entourage of the State Governor, Alhaji Aminu Masari.
Some vehicles in the entourage of Masari were smashed by irate youths while tear-gas was used to disperse the crowds by the security personnel.
NAN reports that the event was part of APC’s rally where the ruling party was accepting those decamping from the Peoples Democratic Party, All Progressives Grand Alliance and Peoples Democratic Movement among others, but it ended abruptly in Funtua.
NAN reports that the irate youths were chanting “Bamaso Abu Ibrahim” and throwing stones, dust, shoes at dignitaries and entertainers, including popular Hausa musician, Dauada-Rara-Kahua, who was not allowed to perform at the event.
Amiru Tukur was physically injured by mobs, while Abu Ibrahim along with some of his aides and supporters, who were trying to rescue the senator, were assaulted.
Speaking earlier at the event, Governor Masari urged all party members to promote the party manifesto.
The governor reiterated his administration’s commitment to give proactive leadership that would turn around things for better in the state.
He said the government would ensure increased investments on Education, Health, water supply, agriculture and other areas in the state.
In his remark, the the Katsina State Chairman of the APC, Alhaji Shitu Shitu, said thousands of people were trooping to the party based on its achievements, adding that similar rally was organised in Dutsi Local Government Area for Katsina North Senatorial District recently.
Shitu said present at the rally were people from Funtua, Malumfashi, Danja, Bakori, Faskari, Kafur, Sabuwa, Dandume, Matazu, Musawa and Kankara local government areas, and assured supporters of the party of transparent dealings with new and old members at all times.
Speaking on behalf of those who decamped, former Chairman of Malumfashi Local Government Area, Alhaji Mansur Banki, said he led more than 5,000 persons to join APC from PDP because of good programmes of President Muhammadu Buhari and Governor Masari.
NAN reports that the event was attended by the Speaker of the Katsina State House of Assembly, Alhaji Yahaya Kusada; Senator Mustapha Bukar; the Secretary to the Katsina State Government, Alhaji Mustapha Inuwa, among others.
NAN.
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Christmas Celebrations: Police Arrest 23 Suspected Armed Robbers, Hoodlums, Kidnapper, Recover Dangerous Weapons [PHOTOS]
- As IGP Commends Officers For Vigilance, Commitment To Safety
In furtherance of the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., to commands and formations to emplace unalloyed anti crime strategies towards ensuring adequate safety and security during this festive period, operatives of the Nigeria Police Force across several states in the country have successfully apprehended multiple groups of armed robbers, cultists and hoodlums targeting fun seekers and engaging in gangsterism during Christmas celebrations.
On the 25th of December 2024, at about 1am, the police operatives attached to Lagos State Command, received a distress call that a group of hoodlums armed with dangerous weapons was operating around the Safejo area of Amukoko, Lagos State. The swift response by the police operatives to the scene led to the arrest of 3 of the suspected hoodlums identified as Emmanuel Okoli ‘m’, 20 years, Ogunde Tejiri ‘m’, 20 years, and Emmanuel Orji ‘m’, 18 years, and also the recovery of the weapons they had used in carrying out robbery attacks on innocent funseekers in the area. The police have emplaced intensified searches to apprehend the fleeing members of the gang.
In a similar development, Police Operatives attached to Saminaka Division of the Kaduna State Command on 25th December 2024, at about 8pm, successfully apprehended one Sule Muhammad ‘m’, 25 years, who has been actively involved in multiple kidnapping incidents within the Saminaka area. Further investigation led to the recovery of a fabricated AK-47 rifle from the suspect. The suspect confessed to being a member of a notorious kidnapping gang who had been evading arrest since the arrest of other gang members on August 16, 2024, until his recent arrest on 25th December 2024. Following cooperation received from Muhammad, efforts are in top gear to apprehend other members of his gang and recover more arms and ammunition in their identified camp. Commendable efforts of the Nigeria Police Operatives have also been witnessed in states including Delta, Ogun Katsina, Benue, FCT and Imo, leading to the arrests of several suspects in various locations during the Christmas celebration period.
The IGP has commended the officers involved in these operations for their vigilance and commitment to public safety, highlighting their display of exemplary dedication in safeguarding our communities, especially during this joyful season. The IGP urges the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.
The IGP further assures citizens that the Force is fully committed to creating a safe environment for everyone as they partake in the joy and cheer of the holiday season. As the celebrations continue, the Nigeria Police Force remains steadfast in its mission to protect all citizens and ensure that the spirit of festivities during this period remains unmarred by criminal activities.
ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra, fCAI,
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FORCE HEADQUARTERS,
ABUJA.
27TH DECEMBER 2024.
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