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Senate President, Lawan, Shakes Party, Casts Doubt Over Tinubu, Calls Shettima APC Presidential Candidate

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Ahmed Lawan with Shettima

By Gideon Njoku

Senate President, Dr Ahmed Lawan, has cast a doubt on who exactly is the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC. Is it Asiwaju Bola Tinubu or his running mate, former Governor of Borno State, Senator Kashim Shettima?

This question stems from Lawan’s introduction of Shettima as the Presidential  candidate of the APC.

Lawan had held a meeting with APC stakeholders from Yobe on Wednesday. He is from Yobe State. What was discussed was not made public.

But after the meeting, Lawan felt strongly about its importance, and so decided to tell Nigerians that such a meeting was held.

In a post informing Nigerians of the meeting, he introduced Shettima as the Presidential Candidate of the APC.

Lawan: “Met yesterday with the stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress from Yobe State, including the Presidential Candidate of our great party, the APC, Senator Kashim Shettima.”

The post, now deleted, has ruffled feathers within and outside the Party. Not a few people are giving it all kinds of interpretation. Statements like: “Finally the truth is out. APC has done the South the more you look, the less you see. So Tinubu is just the Place Holder for Shettima. So, this has been the plan, now leaked?”

Some people have said the embarrassing mis-introduction  was an honest mistake. But if it is, others argue, deleting it is not enough. They say Lawan should issue a statement and an apology.

This, they posit becomes more necessary given the  performance of Tinubu at Chatham House where he assigned questions put to  him to some members of his entourage to answer on his behalf.

The conclusion they have reached now is that if Tinubu wins, he would just sit there and Shettima would wield the power of the President.

For the records, Lawan contested for the APC Presidential ticket at the Primary alongside Tinubu and others. Tinubu won.

CBN Trying To Destroy Our Business- Mobile Money Operators

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Tosin Olatokunbo
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Barely 24 hours after the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, issued a guideline to limit cash withdrawals, the Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria, AMMBAN, has kicked against the policy. 

AMMBAN members are also known as POS operators.

As part of its recent naira redesign policy the CBN is seeking to reduce the cash in circulation, having previously claimed that excessive cash in the economy is fueling inflation and criminality.

The Godwin Emefiele-led, on Tuesday, issued a guideline to commercial banks and other Financial Institutions, OFIs, in the country to limit on the counter, OTC and ATMs weekly cash  withdrawals for individual and corporate organisation to N100,000 and N500,000, respectively.

The apex bank pegged individual daily withdrawal to N20,000.

Commercial banks and OFIs have also been directed to load only N200 and lower denominations into their ATMs, effect from January 9, 2023.

Reacting AMMBAN said the CBN is trying to run them out of business, noting that the country is not right for such policy.

The group president, Olojo Victor said the policy is counter-productive and will not serve the interests of many Nigerians who mostly depend on cash for daily transactions.

Victor said, “We are against this. It is counter-productive. It does not represent what the CBN initially stood for in terms of financial inclusion. This is not driving us forward.

“It is a punishment for an average Nigerian. A bag of rice is N48,000. That means if I want to go to the market I can’t take cash. How will I do the transaction?

“We don’t have the technological infrastructure to support this policy. Nigerians have not been sensitized.

“There is no alternative and you are taking out cash. You are running a cash-dominant economy as we speak.

“Cash still remains king whether we like it or not. Go to the average market we still have more cash transactions than PoS and suddenly you want to seal cash without bringing alternatives and education and sensitizing Nigerians on how the alternatives work.

“This will not fly. It is not suitable. It is a good idea but not at the right time.”

The CBN had on December 1, 2022 launched new naira notes of N200, N500, and N1000, after receiving an approval from President Muhammadu Buhari.

Six Months After, Cleric Demands Update, Prosecution Of Suspects Of Owo Catholic Church Attack

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Ayodele Oni
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Bishop Felix Ajakaye

By Ayodele Oni

The Catholic Bishop of Ekiti Diocese, Bishop Felix Ajakaye, has said that the silence of the federal

government and the security agencies on the attack of St Francis Church, Owo, Ondo state at this period is unacceptable.

The cleric noted that six months after the gruesome attack on the Catholic church in Owo, Ondo state, even the dead and their relations are desirous to know how far those arrested in connection with the incident are being prepared for trial.

Bishop Ajakaiye, in a statement in Ado Ekiti called on the Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, to commence the prosecution of the suspects.

On June 5, 2022, gunmen stormed the Catholic church and killed no fewer than 40 worshippers which generated national and global outcry and condemnation.

The CDS had in August, two months after the incident, addressed newsmen in Abuja, where he revealed that some suspects were arrested in relation with the church attack and promised to update the public on development as regards the case.

The Bishop stated that the silence of the Federal Government and the security agencies on the Owo attack is unacceptable adding that the church and the families of the departed souls are waiting for the outcome of the investigations.

“As usual, the Buhari-led government commiserated with the people concerned.

“Typical of the administration’s trademark, it vowed to be on top of the situation and fish out the culprits.

“Our wish is for the government to always be on top of the action, not merely on top of the situation.

“After six month of the evil attack, the dead have been buried, and their people and other well-wishers are still in sorrowful moods. Many of the injured are equally traumatized.

“Over three months ago. General Lucky Irabor, the Chief of Defence Staff, addressed a world press and told the world that there had been arrests made concerning the Pentecost Sunday attack at St Francis Catholic Church, Owo Ondo State, Nigeria.

“A voice is heard in Ramah, lamenting and weeping bitterly: it is Rachel weeping for her children, refusing to be comforted because they are no more.” (Matthew 2:18) General Irabor, Nigeria is still waiting…

“More than ever, the people who have been in custody since the General’s public statement to Nigerians and the world that they had been arrested need to be prosecuted now.

“Not only that, General Irabor needs to give the update of the present situation on Owo massacre.”

Edo APC Calls Gov Obaseki To Order On Incessant Fire Incidents, Derivation Fund

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Ayodele Oni
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Godwin Obaseki

By Ayodele Oni

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo state has blamed perennial fire incidents at major markets in Benin on neglect by present administration to tackle the issue permanently.

The party criticized Governor Godwin Obaseki for his failure to find a lasting solution to regular fire incidents, which ravage major markets in Benin City, the Edo State capital, particularly at the end of every year.

Mr. John Mayaki, the Chairman of the Edo Media and Publicity Committee of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, in a statement on Wednesday, accused the Obaseki-administration of “unconscionable negligence, especially on the issue of incessant fire incidents reducing people’s livelihoods and means of economic survival to ashes.”

His statement came after another fire incident was recorded at the new Lagos road market, after similar disasters at the Oba market, Ekiosa market, and Santana market.

APC statement states that “Every December, innocent women and traders in Edo State are made to suffer the terrible tragedy of seeing their life investments, and possibly sole means of economic survival, destroyed by fire outbreaks enabled by the negligence and irresponsibility of the state government.

“What is most troubling is that these incidents have followed the same pattern within the life of the hapless Obaseki-administration, with no serious or proactive response from the government despite the heavy toll on the well-being of ordinary citizens, including market women who form the lifeblood of Edo State’s commerce.

“Why is the Obaseki-administration is ever so eager to exact high taxes on the citizens without providing the requisite public services expected of any responsible government to the people?

“It appears this administration, in keeping with the PDP’s approach of milking people and state without any tangible investment in public services and infrastructure, is only interested in raising and withdrawing taxes, without doing anything to help the people.”

APC commiserated with the victims, and urged them to punish the PDP with their votes in 2023 and “set Edo on a recourse of renewal beginning with the election of Tinubu at the top of the ballot, and candidates of the APC contesting state and federal elections in the state.”

The APC also flayed Obaseki for his perceived unaccountable management of the 13 percent oil derivation fund paid to the oil-generating states by the federal government.

“Governor Obaseki and other PDP Governors had refused to disclose the payment before a revelation by Nyesom Wike of Rivers forced them to reluctantly acknowledge receipts.

“The shameful episode marks an important contrast between the APC and PDP. While we in the APC are committed to responsible governance and a collective approach to development that is devoid of destructive opposition politics, they in the PDP only know how to dodge responsibilities and render excuses to the people when confronted with indicting evidence of their non-transparency.”

OPINION: Tinubu: A Comedian Visits Chatham House

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Phrank Shaibu and Bola Tinubu

By Phrank Shaibu

The disgraceful campaign of APC candidate, Bola Tinubu, reached its nadir at Chatham House in London where he was expected to have sold himself.

Six long months after emerging the candidate of the party, the self-styled Lagos godfather has continued to avoid any public engagement with other candidates because his intelligence pales in comparison to them.

He avoided an engagement at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry; he evaded the town hall organized by the Alumni Association of the Lagos Business School and even that of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria.

Lately, he avoided the town hall organized by Arise Television and other media houses. The Chatham House event was therefore an opportunity to redeem himself but once again he fell short.

After reading his prepared speech for about 15 minutes, it was time for the question and answer session. Clearly lacking the capacity to respond to easy questions, he claimed his style is to delegate and thereafter decided to call on members of his campaign to answer questions for him.

It is baffling that Tinubu could not defend his manifesto which he personally launched amid fanfare. His action was like a final year student calling on his colleagues to come help him defend his project. Utterly disgraceful!

Rather than reveal how he will tackle insecurity, he called on Governor Nasir El-Rufai to answer the question on his behalf.

For the sake of clarity, Kaduna State under El-Rufai recorded 1,192 civilian killings alone in 2021, almost leveled with that of war-torn Syria. This is also a governor that admitted to paying killer insurgents to stop murdering his people. He hurriedly withdrew his children from school last year because of insecurity but left the children of the masses to their fate. What a man!

Early this year Kaduna State was cut off completely, becoming inaccessible by air, train or road. In August he wrote a letter to President Buhari stating that election may not take place in some parts of the state due to the activities of terrorists. Yet he was the one nominated by Tinubu to address security issues, what a joke.

Tinubu also could not respond to questions on healthcare and even the economy despite claiming to have developed Lagos. Rather, he nominated the Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila; Betty Edu and Wale Edun to do so on his behalf. No wonder he is not brave enough to attend debates. He cannot hold his own. For a man who constantly says Emi lo kan (it is my turn), it is ironic that he suddenly discovers that it is not his turn when it is time to answer serious questions.

When he was pointedly asked about his profile and background, Tinubu once again started his story from his life at Chicago university. Why can’t he mention the primary and secondary schools he attended? Why did he deliberately leave them out of his INEC form CF001?

Without mincing words, Bola Tinubu’s entire candidacy is built on a grand scam. He is like a puppet who on the surface appears to be alive but is actually being empowered by strings from a team backstage.

In the unfortunate event that he becomes President, Tinubu’s Presidency will be run by a cabal pulling the strings from the backstage. This is not about effective delegation but dereliction of duty. The warning signs are there for Nigerians to see.

The country is facing arguably its worst crisis since the civil war. Unemployment is at 33%, at least 133 million Nigerians live in abject poverty, the exchange rate even at the official market is at an all time low, debt is at an all time high, oil revenue has dried up, according to the CBN. Nigeria cannot risk another failed Presidency.

It is only in Africa that persons who are unfit for offices on account of ill health insist on holding offices even at the expense of the wellbeing of the economy and the citizenry.

This country deserves a very healthy person. The office of the President is not for sick people. Tinubu has tried his best but he is now weak and tired and should be allowed to go home and take a deserved rest while I urge the electorate to vote for Atiku Abubakar at next year’s poll, as the former Vice President is the only candidate that has got what it takes to turn around the fortunes of Nigeria.

Shaibu, who wrote from Abuja, is Special Assistant to Atiku Abubakar on Public Communication

Chatham House: Atiku/Okowa Campaign Organisation Mocks Tinubu; Says Outing Is National Disgrace

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Bola Ahmed Tinubu

The Atiku/Okowa Campaign Organization has mocked  the Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what it describes as “his pathetic display of vacuity at the Chatham House, United Kingdom on Monday.

In a statement signed by Kola Ologbondiyan, the Organisation said:

“Nigerians including supporters of the APC Presidential Candidate were thoroughly embarrassed to watch Asiwaju Tinubu who earlier showboated with a scripted speech went blank on the world stage in tragic display of emptiness and inability to personally address questions that were put to him on economy, security and other challenges facing our nation.

“Our Campaign finds it very appalling that a candidate aspiring to be the President of a nation as complex as Nigeria exhibited an embarrassing inability to coordinate his own thought process to the extent that he could not personally think through issues and address them but had to direct questions put to him including those on his health and policies to others to answer.

“Asiwaju Tinubu has confirmed to Nigerians and the world that he has no business contesting the 2023 Presidential election; that he is grossly incompetent, completely unprepared for leadership and intends to transfer the onerous task of leading our nation to proxies and a cabal that did not seek votes from Nigerians.

“Of course, Nigerians cannot afford to have a President who cannot take responsibility to lead but intend to shift burden to others apparently to find scapegoats to blame for his inevitable failures.

“The APC Presidential Candidate ended up becoming a butt of international joke as he could not provide any lead on the critical issues of economy, security, youth development and foreign policies, despite notes passed to him at the event by his handlers.

“Nigerians can recall that the Atiku/Okowa Presidential Campaign had earlier cautioned Asiwaju Tinubu and his handlers not to embarrass our nation by exhibiting his constant gaffes on the International Stage at Chatham House.

“Our Campaign counsels Asiwaju Tinubu’s handlers to stop embarrassing him by always pushing him to make public appearances, even when they are aware of his many incompetence. What Nigerians expect is for the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign to apologize to the nation and stop embarrassing their principal with poorly scripted appearances.

“Now that the APC Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Tinubu has confirmed his unpreparedness and lack of capacity on the world state, we urge that he should immediately collapse his campaign, stop wasting resources, go home and rest.

“In any case, Nigerians are resolute in their support for the PDP Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar, who has continued to exhibit, unparalleled capacity and preparedness for leadership as also witnessed in his Arise TV Town Hall meeting on Monday where he personally took questions and professionally outlined his policy programs which touched on realistic solutions to the challenges brought to our nation by the failed All Progressives Congress (APC) administration.”

Go And  Collect Your PVCs, IPOB Tells The Igbo, Dares Simon Ekpa

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By Charles Igbo

The Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, IPOB, has told the Igbo to go and collect their Permanent Voters Card, PVC.

In a statement signed by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, IPOB said that every Igbo has a right to collect his/her PVC.

IPOB’s stand is a consequence of an audio statement  by Mr Simon Ekpa, Finland-based, who claims to be a disciple of IPOB Leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, where he declared a five-day sit-at-home order in the South-east, spanning the 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th/14th of December.

Obviously, Ekpa, who, inspite of his claim to being a Kanu disciple, but has been at loggerheads with him and IPOB, declared the sit-at-home order to stop the Igbo, who have not collected their PVCs from doing so.

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, had scheduled  those days for the final collection of PVCs by those who have not done so.

Ekpa gave the order in the name of IPOB. But the IPOB which Kanu leads, has dismissed the order as null and void, and asked Ndigbo to go about their businesses on those days.

Said IPOB: “Our people should be prepared and ready to confront any fool who dares to enforce such wicked sit-at-home. Moreso, ESN operatives and IPOB volunteers will be out in numbers all over Biafraland on these dates to protect our people and the markets.

“The idiots who are issuing this brazen sit-at-home order should know that IPOB  leadership did not authorise anyone to issue order of such magnitude in Biafraland, therefore, it will not work out for them.”

Following is the full statement by IPOB.

BIAFRANS, IGNORE ANY 5 DAYS WICKED AND STUPID SIT-AT-HOME ORDER FROM THE AGENDIST – IPOB

“The global family and movement of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) under the command and leadership of our great prophet and indefatigable liberator Mazi Nnamdi Okwuchukwu KANU wish to state unequivocally to the people of Biafra, friends of Biafra, and lovers of Biafra freedom that IPOB leadership did not issue any sit-at-home order on 9th,10th, 11th, 12th, 13th or 14th of December 2022.

“IPOB did not issue any sit-at-home order on these days mentioned above because we are not miscreants, senseless, or jobless people.

“Every Biafran and residents in Biafraland should ignore such  order from untrained and brainless individuals whose agenda is to make Biafra agitation unattractive to our people . Every Biafran must go to their normal business on those days.

“IPOB that has concern for the welfare and well-being of our people cannot issue such brainless uncaring consecutiive 5-day sit at home order that imposes hardships on our people during this critical time of the year, when people are trying to makeup in their businesses for the year. The conception of consecutive 5-day sit at home by a Nigeria Agent and his sponsors, is to show the level of wickedness and hatred they have against our people. Their agenda is to create insecurity and unnecessary hardships for our people to make them jettison Biafra freedom. How wicked!

“Again, everyone has a right to go out and collect his or her PVC from their respective  polling and registration centres without molestations. IPOB did not order a boycott of elections, and has nothing whatsoever to do with Nigeria shambolic elections.

“Our people should be prepared and ready to confront any fool who dares to enforce such wicked sit-at-home. Moreso, ESN operatives and IPOB volunteers will be out in numbers all over Biafraland on these dates to protect our people and the markets.

“Biafran youths should also be ready to confront anybody who attempts  to force or  compel them to close their businesses on those listed dates.

“The idiots who are issuing this brazen sit at home order should know that IPOB leadership did not authorize anyone to issue order of such magnitude in Biafraland, therefore, it will not work out for them.

“Our people should go about their legitimate businesses without fear. IPOB has put the Agendists and their foot soldiers in Biafraland on check.

“Biafra restoration progressing well and we must exit this cage called Nigeria by the grace of Elohim.”

IPOB began the sit-at-home regime in 2021, to pressurise the Federal Government into releasing Kanu who has been in the custody of the Federal Government since he was arrested in Kenya and forcefully brought back to Nigeria for prosecution.

Initially, the sit-at-home order was on every Monday and Kanu’s Court days. But it was later reviewed and restricted on only the days Kanu would appear in Court.

But Ekpa disagrees, and insists on the initial order.

Millions of Ndigbo have condemned Ekpa, especially, over his current order.

Ahead 2023 Elections: Nigerians In Diaspora Seek Court’s Nod To Vote

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Ayodele Oni
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Independent National Electoral Commission

By Ayodele Oni

Nigerians in diaspora are seeking for legal backing to enable them participate in election of new president during next year’s general election.

To this end, they have instituted a suit at the Federal High Court Abuja, seeking the Court’s nod in order not to be stopped from exercising their civic duties.

Joined in the suit are President Muhammadu Buhari and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

In the suit marked FHC/ ABJ/ CS/2119/2022, they are praying the court to stop Buhari and INEC from further proceeding with the 2023 electioneering process until INEC’s voters register and bio-data base are updated to accommodate them as registered voters.

Plaintiffs in the suit are Barrister Chikwe Nkemnacho and Kenneth Azubuike Nkemnacho, both resident in the United Kingdom, but instituted the suit on behalf of other Nigerians in diaspora worldwide.

In the suit filed on their behalf by Augustine Temfeh-Nkemnacho, they are praying the court to declare that they are entitled to participate in the electoral process by being registered to vote in 2023 and in all elections wherever they are domiciled worldwide in line with sections 13, 14, 42 and 17 of the 1999 Constitution.

Plaintiffs also sought another declaration by the court to the effect that there is still sufficient time for INEC to comply with provisions of sections 13, 14 and 15 of the 1999 Constitution.

They canvassed that unless they are allowed to vote in the 2023 elections and subsequent ones, their fundermental rights as enshrined in the 1999 Constitution would be grossly violated.

Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo, billed to hear the suit has fixed January 19, 2023 for its mention and to allow the defendants file their respective responses.

Chatham House: Dele Momodu Slams APC, Tinubu, Says Party Just Window Dressing Him

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By Akinwale Kasali

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Director, Strategic Communications of the National Election Management Committee, Dele Momodu, on Monday, slammed the All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Party for over their less impressive engagement with audience at the Chatham House, London, United Kingdom.

The Publisher said the Party and its Chieftains are just ‘window-dressing’ Tinubu on a global stage, which basically depicts that he lacks what is needed to rule over a complex country like Nigeria.

In a write-up titled, “Weep not for Tinubu but Nigeria,” Momodu slammed the handlers of the former Lagos State Governor for causing the Nation a huge embarrassment on a global stage.

“Call it what you will, what happened at Chatham House, London, yesterday (Monday), was a complete charade. The Tinubu handlers fumbled, and bungled it big time. They showcased him like a packaged invalid. It would have been better to present him as a brilliant politician and administrator, warts and all, who is capable of independent thoughts. No man is perfect. His gaffes would have been more pardonable and acceptable. He was expected to sell his own vision and mission.

“But what we saw yesterday was a theatre of the absurd. It brought back memories of our great former President Umaru Yar’ Adua  and how he mysteriously disappeared from radar and some of his aides governed by proxy. I was one of those who led the ‘Enough is Enough’ protest against the Yar’ Adua cabal in Abuja in 2010. What was unacceptable then is even more unacceptable now with benefits of hindsight. Our country should be placed above friendship.

“Truth is, the problem of Nigeria is often aggravated by the voluptuous ambitions of some acolytes who wish to remain eternally relevant in the corridors of power at the expense of the long-suffering nation,” he said, adding that “all those around Tinubu yesterday (Monday) knew the bitter truth but chose to fool Nigerians.”

He continued, “One of them was heard in a viral video telling Tinubu to dance to the popular song ‘Buga’ by Kizz Daniel because “that’s what the youths want to see,” and lo and behold, Tinubu instantly transfigured into an accomplished choreographer.

“It is very sad, and unfortunate, that whenever we think Nigeria can never sink deeper into the abyss, something occurs that jolts us out of such assumptions and complacency.”

The one time Presidential Candidate, and now the PDP Campaign spokesman stressed that seven years ago, President Muhammadu Buhari did a good job when he appeared at the same venue to engage with the global audience.

“I was with President Muhammadu Buhari the day he visited Chatham House seven years ago. He was solid and charismatic. He needed no one to prompt him. He answered questions eloquently and intelligently to the best of his abilities.

“That is what Tinubu was expected to accomplish yesterday (Monday). What he did instead was like inviting helpers to sit the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board examination. It is horrifying to watch some respected intellectuals like El-Rufai and Fayemi as they struggled to window dress Tinubu on a much hallowed global stage,” he lamented.

Tinubu has come under serious attacks for assigning,  to some members of his entourage, to answer questions meant for him.

Bandits Kill Three Policemen, Traders In Sokoto

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Akinwale Kasali
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By Akinwale Kasali

Gunmen have stormed Yarbulutu Village in Sabon Birnin Local Government in Sokoto State and allegedly killed six people made up of  three Policemen and three traders. They, also, set several vehicles ablaze.

This, at a time Heads of Nigerian Army converged in Sokoto for the 2022 Chief of Army Staff Annual Conference which began on Monday.

It was gathered that the gunmen came on bikes and opened fire on traders in the weekly market, leading to pandemonium. People fled, scampering for their lives.

Eyewitness report also disclosed that Policemen at a nearby checkpoint rushed to the scene and engaged the gunmen which resulted in the killing of three of them and the setting ablaze of  their two operational vehicles.

Confirming the attack, the Police Public Relations Officer, Sokoto State Police Command, DSP  Sanusi Abubakar, said the Command has received the report and they are hunting down the attackers to face justice.

A resident  of the village, Shayau Garba, who saw the happening at the market expressed concern at the way the gunmen have been terrorising the area without much resistance.

He said Sabon Birni and Isa Local Government Areas in the Eastern part of Sokoto have for long been held to ransom by bandits and kidnappers operating in Zamfara and parts of Sokoto states.

“I am certain these gunmen were those from Zamfara State who now relocated to our areas as the area shares borders with the State in the East,” the eyewitness said.

It could be recalled that last week gunmen attacked and killed six people in another village of Goronyo Local Government Area of the state.

It was also gathered that similar episode also took place early last year on a market day in Goronyo where gunmen killed more than 40 people.

The situation in the past forced the Sokoto State Government to close traffic at the Sokoto-Marnona-Isa road to avoid further attacks on commuters plying the once peaceful road.

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