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Gombe Govt To Prosecute Man For Amputating Nephew’s Hands
Gombe Govt To Prosecute Man For Amputating Nephew’s Hands....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Gombe State Government has announced the prosecution of a man accused of amputating both hands of his 12-year-old nephew, identified only as Adamu, over allegations of phone theft. Abubakar Jungudo, the Director of Public Prosecutions in the Gombe State Ministry of Justice, confirmed the development…….CONTINUE READING
“We are going to prosecute the defendant. We are awaiting the assignment of the case by the Chief Judge of Gombe State,” Jungudo said. The case was brought to the attention of the authorities by a magistrate in Kashere who noted the severity of the injuries and referred it to the Gombe State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.
This announcement coincided with a statement from Mwalin Abdu, Vice Chairperson of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Gombe, marking Children’s Day. Abdu condemned the brutal amputation and emphasized the need for robust child protection measures in the state.
Abdu’s statement, titled ‘Protecting our future: Urgent action needed on child protection in Gombe State,’ highlighted the increasing incidents of child abuse. She recalled a similar case from 2018 involving a 13-year-old named Zubair Abubakar, whose arms were amputated by his teacher. She stressed that despite the Attorney General’s involvement, many child abuse cases, including sexual abuse, child labor, molestation, and trafficking, remain unaddressed.
“The heartbreaking tales of young victims like Zubair Abubakar and Adamu from Gombe State point to a troubling reality: child abuse remains a pervasive issue in our communities,” Abdu stated. She criticized the gap between the ratification of the Child Protection Law in 2022 and its enforcement, urging stakeholders to take immediate action.
Abdu called for the implementation of robust reporting mechanisms, specialized victim support services, and widespread awareness campaigns to combat child abuse and exploitation. She emphasized, “The safeguarding of every child’s well-being demands immediate and resolute action. Gombe State must ensure that those who exploit and harm our children face the full force of justice.”
The Gombe State Government’s decision to prosecute Adamu’s uncle aims to serve as a deterrent and a call to action for stricter enforcement of child protection laws.
The Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, has ordered the immediate release and compensation of Mustapha Marwana, a carpenter who was cleared of suspected links to terrorist activities following a thorough investigation.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Clearance of Allegations: A high-level DSS panel review determined that Mustapha had no operational involvement, membership, financing, or logistics ties to the Ansaru terrorist group regarding the abduction and killing of school pupils and teachers in Oyo State.
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Compensation and Reintegration: Following his discharge from custody, the DSS DG approved an initial payment of ₦3 million to help him rebuild his livelihood and support his transition back to normal life.
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Legal Handover: Mustapha was successfully released into the custody of his legal counsel, Oghene Forgive, who expressed gratitude for the leadership’s commitment to establishing the carpenter’s innocence.
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Institutional Accountability: Sources indicated that this initiative aligns with broader efforts under the current DSS leadership to balance national security with the protection of citizens’ rights, which has included compensation packages in previous verified cases of mistaken identity or exoneration.
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THE WAIT IS OVER! CAF Finally Confirms Official Kickoff Dates For 2027 Africa Cup Of Nations!.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has finalized the schedule and host nations for its 2026-27 tournament calendar, aiming to provide greater stability for players, fans, and broadcasters.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Africa Cup of Nations: The flagship tournament hosted across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda is scheduled to take place from June 19 to July 17, 2027, with qualifiers kicking off in September 2026.
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CAF Super Cup: South Africa will host the showdown between Mamelodi Sundowns and USM Alger in Tshwane on November 8, 2026.
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Youth Tournaments: Ghana will host the Under-20 AFCON in early 2027, Morocco will host the Under-17 AFCON in the spring, and Egypt is set to host the Under-23 AFCON, which acts as the qualifier for the Los Angeles Olympics.
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Futsal and Beach Soccer: Morocco and Senegal will host their respective continental championships in late 2026.
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Club Competitions: Preliminary round draws for the Champions League and Confederation Cup have been finalized, with matches set for September.
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) National Chairman, Yusuf Dantalle, has expressed serious alarm over rising political tensions and violence in Osun State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Warning Against Violence: Dantalle strongly condemned the destruction of property, protests, and counter-protests, emphasizing that political actors cannot harm the very citizens they aspire to govern.
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Call to Stakeholders: He stressed that IPAC has continuously urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies, traditional leaders, and political parties to prioritize public safety and protect the integrity of the electoral process.
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Fair Competition: Reminding political players that democracy relies on citizens freely selecting their leaders, he cautioned against using state institutions or apparatuses to harass or intimidate opponents.
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Broader Implications: Dantalle warned that unchecked violence and intimidation in Osun could set a dangerous precedent and serve as a troubling preview of what to expect during the general elections.
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