Scientists say men who don’t cheat on their wives die early – Ibrah One

Ghanaian internet sensation and businessman, Ibrah One says a study has shown that men who do not cheat, do not live to see old age .

The entrepreneur revealed this discovery via his Snapchat handle, stressing that men who don’t engage in extra-marital affairs die young and prematurely, Vanguard reports.

Ibrah attested to the statement with a story of how the life of his close friend was cut short because he refused to cheat.

It read, “Scientists have discovered that men who don’t Cheat die early. Oh So this is why my best friend died very early.”

No going back on Oct 31 deadline for NIN-SIM integration —NCC

The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) has warned telecom users in the country that there is no plan to move the set October 31 deadline to link National Identity Numbers (NIN) to Subscriber Identity Modules (SIM).

It further said that Nigerians who do not have a NIN would soon be denied the ability to obtain driving licenses and passports.

NCC gave the warning in a statement issued after the second edition of the Telecoms Consumer Town Hall radio programme held on Wednesday.

According to the statement titled ‘NIN-SIM Integration: NCC sensitises telecom consumers on October 31 Deadline’, NCC urged telecoms consumers to link their NINs with their SIMs before the expiration of the deadline of October 31, 2021, set by the Federal Government.

Speaking during the live programme, Director, Public Affairs, NCC, Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde, advised Nigerians to make use of the extension of the NIN-SIM integration exercise to October 31, 2021, to enroll with NIMC, get their NINs and link them to their SIMs.

“Soon, people without NIN will be denied of necessary services that play vital roles in their lives including the acquisition of the driving license, passport,” the statement further said.

On the benefits of the NIN-SIM integration, Adinde said the exercise will significantly enhance national security as NIN is the primary identity for Nigerians, stressing that in line with Federal Government’s commitment to ensure that Nigeria deploys technology to improve service delivery, the NIN-SIM database will enhance citizens’ access to government services.”

NCC’s Director of Consumer Affairs Bureau, Efosa Idehen, said, “Those SIMs without unique identification could be used to commit crimes that remain untraceable.”

Divorcing Ooni Of Ife Wasn’t An Easy Decision – Ex-Wife, Queen Zaynab

Queen Zaynab, the former wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi has opened up about her divorce from the monarch and how it shaped her current work.

In an interview with Vogue Arabia, she said, “To be the first queen out of Africa to end my marriage with a king — interesting to hear that that’s considered a thing. It wasn’t easy to summon the courage for such a decision. I wanted to stand for what I believed in.

“My epiphany came at a moment during my separation from the King. I talked to myself, deciding to uplift all those who are downtrodden.”

On her namesake foundation founded in 2019, which is aimed at helping women achieve financial independence, offering young girls scholarships,
and helping domestic abuse victims, she said, “I want to uplift all those who are downtrodden.”

Our WCW for today is Tiwa Savage. @tiwasavage

Tiwa Savage is Nigerian singer and songwriter, born on 5th of February 1980, in Isale Eko. She relocated to London at the age of 11 for her secondary education. Five years later, she began her music career doing backup vocals for artists such as George Michael and Mary J. Blige.
After participating in the UK edition of The X Factor and graduating from Berklee College of Music, Savage signed a publishing deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing in 2009.

Inspired by the growth of the Nigerian music industry, Tiwa moved back to Nigeria and signed with Mavin Records in 2012.
Her debut studio album, Once Upon a Time was released on the 3rd of July 2013. It was supported by seven singles: “Kele Kele Love”, “Love Me (3x)”, “Without My Heart”, “Ife Wa Gbona”, “Folarin”, “Olorun Mi” and “Eminado”. The album was nominated for Best Album of the Year at the 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards and for Best R&B/Pop Album at The Headies 2014.

Tiwa’s second studio album, ” R.E.D ” was released on 19th of December 2015, which yielded two singles: “My Darlin” and “Standing Ovation”. In June 2016, Savage signed a management and publishing deal with Roc Nation. In September 2017, she released her debut EP “Sugarcane”.  “R.E.D” and “Sugarcane” have both been nominated for Best Album at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards.
In November 2018, Savage won Best African Act at the 2018 MTV Europe Music Awards, becoming the first woman to win the category.

In May 2019, Tiwa announced her record deal with Universal Music Group and exit from Mavin Records. Tiwa Savage sings in English and Yoruba; her music is a blend of Afrobeats, R&B, pop and hip-hop.
Tiwa’s contributions to the Nigerian music industry have earned her several achievements. She has been involved in youth empowerment and breast cancer screening projects and has raised funds to build schools in Nigeria.

Tiwa Savage was married to Tunji “Tee Billz” Balogun. On 23 November 2013, the couple held their traditional marriage at the Ark in Lekki. The couple’s white wedding was held on 26 April 2014 at the Armani Hotel in Dubai.
On 1st of January 2015, Savage and Balogun announced that they were expecting their first child together.

Six months later, Savage gave birth to their son, Jamil . On 28 April 2016, Balogun accused his wife of infidelity and his mother-in-law of witchcraft. In a 45-minute interview conducted by This Day newspaper and Pulse Nigeria, Savage extensively addressed her husband’s lengthy social media posts regarding their marriage. She debunked her husband’s infidelity claims and accused him of financial recklessness, drug addiction and abandonment.She said her marriage to him was over

On 8 June 2021, Tiwa Savage was reported to have been involved in a skirmish with at an upscale saloon in highbrow Lekki, Lagos. In a viral video, Tiwa was seen taking exception to Seyi Shay’s greeting, followed by an exchange of words and curses from both artistes.
According to Premium Times, Seyi had recorded a diss track in 2017, calling Tiwa several derogatory names.
According to reports earlier in 2015, Tiwa had shown her aversion to being asked about Seyi Shay’s endorsement with Pepsi in a radio interview.
On 19 July 2021, Tiwa lost her father after battling an undisclosed illness for a couple of years.

Chike, husband of late ex-NAFDAC DG, Prof Akunyili, shot dead

Dr. Chike Akunyili, the husband of the late Director General of NAFDAC, and a former Minister of Information, Prof. Dora Akunyili, has been reportedly shot dead by unknown gunmen.

He was said to have been killed at Umuoji in Idemili North LGA of Anambra State on Tuesday evening.

A family source who spoke on the matter, revealed that the deceased was at work in the University of Nigeria Nsukka Alumni Association (UNAA) before he was waylaid and murdered on his way home.

The source, who was shattered by the murder, said: “God, pls render the devil and his agents powerless and useless.

I was with this man yesterday same yesterday at Sharon Hall, All Saints Cathedral, Onitsha. It was an occasion of University of Nigeria Nsukka Alumni Association (UNAA), Onitsha branch event where they honoured late Dora Akunyili.

“He spoke glowingly about Dora and made a donation of 500k to the association.
He was there with his son ,Obum now working with Anambra state government.

“We saw them off to the car and it was emotional when Obum hugged him tight as both of them separated to join their respective vehicles.

“Obum was in a white Hilux while the man was in a big Jeep (i think Prado). God have mercy!”

Neither the Anambra Police Command, nor the state government is yet to issue a public statement on this unfortunate incident.

JOHESU reminds Nigerian govt of strike warning, closure of medical facilities

The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and Assembly of Healthcare Professional Associations (AHPA) has issued a fresh two-week strike ultimatum to the Federal Government.

This warning was issued by the JOHESU National Chairman, Biobelemoye Josiah, in a press statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja.

Ripples Nigeria had reported that JOHESU initially issued an ultimatum to the FG on September 2 over the negotiations and payment of outstanding allowances.

In his statement on Tuesday, Josiah said, “We wish to remind the Federal Government to act before it is too late on the fresh 15 days notice as contained in our communique issued on Sept. 17, at the end of the last expanded NEC meeting.

It will be recalled that the expanded NEC of JOHESU, Professional Associations and other affiliate unions had on Sept. 17, critically appraised the reports of JOHESU negotiation and conciliation meetings with Federal Government.

That is since the declaration of the trade dispute through the earlier 15 days strike notice issued on Sept. 2, which expired on Sept. 18.

”It is pertinent to draw the attention of the Federal Government to our fresh 15 days strike notice, which is billed to expire in the next few days and for it to act to avoid a shutdown of hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

”We wish also to inform the general public that our NEC noted the appeal from President Muhammadu Buhari on the need to show understanding with his administration and the President’s pledge to pay any debt owed health workers.

We would also wish to note that some of the resolutions reached at the end of our meeting, to show that we are not strike mongers, but just for the federal government to act according to agreements reached,” he said.

Police to recruit 20,000 junior officers – IGP

The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, said on Tuesday the Force would soon begin the recruitment of 20,000 junior police officers across the country.

The IGP stated this during his visit to the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, at the State Secretariat in Agodi, Ibadan.

Baba said the Nigerian police has every intention to increase its strength in terms of junior officers’ recruitment.

He said President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the commencement of the recruitment exercise.

He assured the state government that every local government area would benefit from the exercise, saying the recruited officers would serve in their respective local government areas after training.

According to the IGP, the recruitment exercise will not only expand the capacity of the force in combating crime, but also emboldened its community policing strategy.

Baba said his visit was to interact with the police personnel to boost their morale after the #EndSARS protest.

He implored the governor to continue supporting the police.

Responding, Makinde informed the IGP that the Oyo State police command had been cooperating with the people of the state and other security agencies.

“Over these few months, with the leadership of the police in the state, we have serious cooperation and the inter-agency rivalry has been reduced to the barest minimum in the state.

“We also know that this is a challenging period for the country, the resources are dwindling, but we have challenges all over, especially the insurgency in the North-East, banditry in the North-West, kidnapping in the South, and ethnic tension everywhere.

So, we have to keep supporting the efforts of the Nigeria Police Force,” he said.

Delta LGA imposes curfew on community over cult clashes

The leadership of Ukwuani local government area of Delta State on Monday imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on the Obiaruku community over cult clashes in the settlement.

The Secretary to Ukwuani LGA, Chukwunedum Dafikpaku, who confirmed the development in a statement on Monday, said the movement would be restricted in the community from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. daily.

He added that the curfew would remain in place until the situation improves.

The statement read:

“It is hereby announced for the information of the general public, particularly the people of Ukwuani Local Government Area, that as a result of the rising tension in Obiaruku due to cultists clash that has taken two lives within the last 24 hours; the Executive Chairman has imposed a dusk-till-dawn curfew in Obiaruku, the administrative headquarters of Ukwuani Local Government Area from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. daily with effect from Sunday, 26th September, 2021 till further notice.

To this effect, all security agencies particularly the Police are hereby directed to strictly enforce same and ensure that there is no movement of people, motorcycles, or vehicles during the curfew hours.

“In the same vein, the good people of Ukwuani Local Government, residents, owners and operators of public places and establishments in Obiaruku are strongly advised to fully comply with this directive, as there will be strict enforcement of the curfew by security agencies in line with the directive of the Local Government Council.”

OUR MCM FOR TODAY IS KOLAWOLE AJEYEMI

Kolawole Ajeyemi was born and raised in Ogbomosho, Oyo State. Kolawole Ajeyemi had his primary and secondary school education in Oyo State. His father is the popular Yoruba musician, Ajeyemi. Other details of Kolawole Ajeyemi’s childhood remain obscure.

Kolawole Ajeyemi started acting in the 90s under the tutelage of veteran Yoruba actors Isiaka Odutola (Omiogbon) and Segun Akanni Ogungbe. Kolawole Ajeyemi has since gone ahead to fully establish himself as an actor. He has featured in over 50 movies and worked as a director for many others.

Some of Kolawole Ajeyemi’s movies include:

Buga
Soto Alapata
Ijongbon
Iwosi
Ibigiga
Sunday Dagboru
Jokinjo
Ekun Sumi
Sunmibayo
Ife Ni
Okala Pastor Iroko
Eruku Nla
Kokoro
Ounaye Asan
Ota Mokanla
Ija Iyemanja
Alabe Oru
Pemisire
Ojurawonlo
Ekun Meran
Orilowo
Onanme Agaga
Omoaye Niwa


Kolawole Ajeyemi bagged the nickname Awilo because of the rugged roles he plays in many of his movies. The actor has since said he is a different person off the screen and does not in any way behave like the characters he plays in movies.

Kolawole Ajeyemi is married to popular Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham. The two got married on July 4, 2019, only a month after their son, Ireoluwa Ajeyemi, was born. Kolawole Ajeyemi and Toyin Abraham were together for several years before they decided to tie the knot after Toyin Abraham became pregnant.

According to Toyin Abraham, she was reluctant at first when Kolawole asked to go meet her parents. But when she discovered she had become pregnant “at almost 40”, she called him immediately and told him she was ready!

Kolawole Ajeyemi welcomed a son named Ireoluwa with Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham in August 2019. He also has a teenage daughter named Temitope Ajeyemi from a previous relationship. Temitope’s mother is not known.

Aside from acting, Kolawole Ajeyemi is also a businessman. He is the founder of a film school called Aje Omo Aje School of Performing Arts located in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital. Kolawole Ajeyemi is also the CEO of Kolawole Clothings, a fashion company specialized in making native wears and shoes.

The net worth of Nollywood actor Kolawole Ajeyemi is currently estimated to be around $350,000 (N140 million)

Kolawole Ajeyemi is not Toyin Abraham’s first husband. The actress was previously married to Nollywood actor Adeniyi Johnson. The two finalized their separation and divorce in 2016 following allegations of cheating.

Boko Haram reportedly attacks Yobe town, engages troops in gun duel

Boko Haram insurgents have reportedly invaded Tarmuwa, the headquarters of Babangida local government area of Yobe State.

Babangida is about 50km North-East of Damaturu, the state capital.

Sources told journalists the insurgents armed with anti-aircraft trucks and grenades stormed the town on Sunday evening and fired sporadically at security formations and communities.

The development forced residents to scamper for safety.

The insurgents also engaged troops of Operation Hadin Kai in a fierce gun duel.

However, the number of casualties in the attack has not been ascertained.

“The Boko Haram insurgents are currently engaging the troops in Babangida now. But we have mobilised heavy reinforcement to the town,” a source said.

Gunmen kill one in Kwara community

Unknown gunmen on Saturday attacked a farm settlement at Ahun village, Oro-Ago, Ifelodun local government area of Kwara State, and killed a teenager.

The spokesman of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Babawale Afolabi, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Ilorin, the state capital.

He said two other persons sustained bullet wounds in the attack.

The spokesman said: “On September 26, some community leaders from Ahun farm settlement in Oro-Ago, reported at our Divisional Office in the area, about an attack on their community by unknown gunmen.

The gunmen came in their large numbers and they started shooting sporadically when they entered the community. One Rukayat, a teenager, was killed by a stray bullet.”

Afolabi, however, said the motive behind the attack had not been established, adding; “we have commenced further investigations on the incident.”

Katsina govt orders schools to reopen October 3

The Katsina State government on Sunday ordered schools across the state to resume academic activities on October 3.

The state’s Commissioner for Education, Dr. Badamasi Lawal, gave the directive in a statement issued by the ministry’s spokesman, Sani Danjuma, in Katsina.

He said students on day and boarding schools would resumes classes on October 4.

The schools were initially slated to resume on September 13, the government postponed the resumption to allow adjustments to the schools’ timetable.

The commissioner said the resumption was for the completion of 3rd term academic activities for the 2020/2021 session including in schools in areas rocked by insecurity.

Nigerian govt establishes National Blood Service Commission

The Federal Government has established the National Blood Service Commission (NBSC) to coordinate, regulate, and ensure safe blood transfusion in the country.

The NBSC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Abdullahi Haruna, who disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja, said the commission replaced the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS).

According to him, the NBTS was formerly a unit under the Department of Hospital Services in the Federal Ministry of Health.

He said the NBTS National Coordinator, Dr. Omale Joseph-Amedu, would serve as the Acting Director-General as enshrined in the Act established the commission.

Haruna said: “The commission which has the statutory mandate to coordinate, regulate and ensure the provision of safe, quality blood transfusion services on a country-wide basis within the national health plan.

Therefore, the commission is legally mandated to ensure proper compliance with the National Blood Service Guidelines and standards.

“It will also maintain a system of quality assurance at all levels of service, encourage research in all aspects of blood transfusion services and promote the rational use of blood, blood products and alternatives to blood where appropriate.

“The commission which takes effect immediately as National Blood Service Commission (NBSC) has communicated that its new name and status more aptly reflects the mandate of ensuring the availability of safe, quality and adequate blood services to all Nigerians.”

Two years after, ICPC uncovers undistributed empowerment items in Anambra warehouse

The Independent Corruption Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has uncovered a warehouse where grinding machines, sewing machines, driers, clippers, and other empowerment items for youths and women were kept in Oyi/Anayamelum Federal Constituency in Anambra State.

The commission discovered the warehouse allegedly owned by a lawmaker from the area during its Projects Tracking Exercise in the state.

The ICPC officials, who took part in the project tracking exercise, told journalists that the items were bought in 2019 and 2020 for distribution to unemployed youths and indigent women in the constituency.

According to the officials, many of those listed as beneficiaries of the empowerment programme, confirmed that they had not received the items.

They said efforts to access the warehouse were frustrated by the lawmaker’s agents.

“We have the list of the intended beneficiaries but those we called said they did not receive the items,” one of the officials said.

The ICPC team also visited other areas including the Ogbaru Federal Constituency, Orumba North and South as well as Anambra North where they got varying tales about the handling of empowerment programmes in the state.

Resident doctors to continue strike, elect new leaders

The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) on Saturday resolved to continue its indefinite nationwide strike.

The doctors took the decision at the NARD Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference held at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) in Bauchi where new members of the national executive committee were elected to lead the association for the next few years.

Dr. Dare Ishaya emerged the association’s new President while Dr. Edoga Chima and Dr. Buba Babangida were elected the first and second Vice Presidents respectively.

Dr. Suleiman Abiodun Isma’il became the Secretary-General.

At the meeting which was attended by 76 chapters of the union across the country, the doctors deliberated on issues affecting healthcare delivery and the welfare of members, especially those that led to the ongoing strike.

However, after critically appraising the issues, the doctors unanimously resolved to continue the strike until the Federal Government meets their demands.

They maintained that the federal government must ensure the payment of the Medical Residency Training within 72 hours to restore normalcy in the health sector.

Nigerian Army condemns assault of corps member, to punish erring soldier for misconduct

The Nigerian Army on Friday described as gross misconduct, the alleged assault of a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) by one of its personnel in Calabar, Cross River State.

In a video that surfaced on social media earlier on Friday, an army officer, Lt. Chika Anele, was seen pouring dirty water scooped from a bucket on the corps member, Ifenyinwa Ezeiruaku, at the 13 Brigade headquarters in Calabar.

Anele was also seen hitting the corps member, who knelt down with uniform, on the head with the back of the bowl.

The Director of Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, who reacted to the incident in a statement in Abuja, said the army officer would undergo regimental trial in line with the extant provisions of the Armed Forces Act.

Nwachukwu said: “The Nigerian Army has taken cognizance of a video clip currently making the rounds on social media, where a female officer was seen dehumanising a member of the National Youth Service Corps in Calabar, Cross River State. This act is not only condemnable but unprofessional and against established precepts of discipline in the Nigerian Army.

The Nigerian Army, therefore, condemns in strong terms, this act of gross misconduct. Undoubtedly, the officer’s actions have caused the Nigerian Army monumental embarrassment and it’s highly regrettable. This unfortunate act of indiscipline does not in any way represent the Nigerian Army and will not be condoned in its entirety.

“For the records, the ugly incident happened in 13 Brigade, Calabar. The brigade commander immediately instituted an investigation and the officer involved has been identified and sanctioned in the interim and would be made to undergo regimental orders (trial) in line with the extant provisions of the Armed Forces Act.”

The army spokesman also dismissed the insinuation that the Brigade headquarters tried to cover up the incident.

He, however, asked the victim, her family, friends, the NYSC, and Nigerians to forgive the Nigerian Army over the incident.

Shooting of Abia poly students unacceptable – Gov Ikpeazu

The Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, on Friday condemned the shooting of protesting students of the state polytechnic by police officers deployed to the institution’s campus in Aba.

The students were protesting the alleged sexual assault of a female student of the polytechnic by some policemen attached to the Eziama Police Division, Aba, and the non-accreditation of courses by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) when some trigger-happy police officers opened fire on them on Thursday.

Ikpeazu, who reacted to the incident in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Onyebuchi Omemanka in Umuahia, described the behaviour of the police officers as excessive.

He said: “Shooting at unarmed students who were protesting the alleged sexual assault of one of them by a police officer is against all known and recognised rules of engagement by law enforcement officers who could have employed other means other than deadly force to disperse the protesting students.”

He assured that the state government was investigating the issues that led to the protest, saying the use of deadly force on the students was completely unacceptable and condemnable.

The governor charged the state’s Commissioner of Police, Janet Agbade, and the Area Commander in charge of Aba to fish out the officers involved in the incident and discipline them in line with extant Police Regulations.

Fani-Kayode’s estranged wife sues him, IGP, demands N800m

Former Nigerian beauty queen, Precious Chikwendu has charged her estranged husband, the former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode to a Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking the enforcement of her fundamental human rights.

According to the court papers filed by her lawyer, Abdul-Aziz Jimoh, the former beauty queen listed Fani-Kayode, Inspector-General of Police, his officers and defendants and in demanding the sum of N800 million (eighth hundred million) as damages.

Other respondents listed in the suit include the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Force CID, Commissioner of Police, FCT, and CSP James Idachaba (OC Legal CID), FCT Command.

Precious in the suit stated that she is demanding the said amount because of the roles the respondents have played in “intimidating and harassing” her during the pendency of her custody suit.

The mother of four asked the court to restrain the IGP, his officers and men from intimidating and harassing her in any form, pending the hearing and determination of her suit seeking the custody of the four children she had with Fani-Kayode.

As of the time of filing the report, no date has been fixed for mentioning of the matter.

‘Third force coalition not a threat to APC in 2023,’ Senate spokesman mocks Jega, Utomi

The Chairman of the Senate Committee of Media and Public Affairs, Ajibola Basiru, on Wednesday, mocked the third force coalition formed by politicians as an alternative platform to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2023 general election.

Basiru, who featured in a Channels Television programme, Politics Today, said the coalition was incapable of upsetting the APC and PDP in two years’ time.

The former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Attahiru Jega; the renowned Political Economist, Pat Utomi, and other like minds launched the Rescue Nigeria Project on Tuesday in Abuja.

The Senate spokesman said: “The so-called Special Rescue Project is a special purpose vehicle which is bound to fail and it would fail definitely.

“As far as I am concerned, you can mark today’s date, nothing serious would come out of the so-called effort that is put in place.

“In this country, setting up political parties had become a business and for some people, they set up political parties to have opportunities of speaking on national television, some opportunities to also relate with other politicians and get something or the other but they are not really serious politicians.

“As far as I am concerned today, if the electoral contest is anything to go about today, you can only mention political parties like APC, PDP, and All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) –may be in a particular state, and some splinter parties.

“The truth is that the 2023 election is going to be about a choice between the APC, my political party and the party of President Muhammadu Buhari, and the PDP. The other people, the third force, there was a time some people even named their own political party, Mega Political Party and at the end of the day, Mega Political Party never had a councillor not to talk of a chairman.”

Youths accuse Sokoto commissioner of working with bandits, set house ablaze

Angry youths on Wednesday burnt down the country home of the Sokoto State Commissioner for Security and Career Studies, Col. Garba Moyi (retd), for allegedly working with bandits.

The spokesman of the state police command, Sanusi Abubakar, who confirmed the incident to journalists in Sokoto, said the irate youths burnt down the building located in Isa local government area of the state after they accused him of working with bandits who regularly attack the area.

Abubakar added that the youths also torched a vehicle belonging to the traditional ruler of the community, Sarkin Gobir Alhaji Nasiru Ahmad, whom they also accused of colluding with the bandits.

According to the spokesman, trouble started when the commissioner turned down the youths’ invitation for discussion on incessant attacks in the area.

Abubakar said at least five persons had been arrested in connection with the incident.

Moyi, who also confirmed the attack on his home, blamed his political rivals for the ordeal.

He said: “It is true that youths attacked my house at Isa local government area. They overpowered the security man in the house and set the house ablaze.

“I am yet to visit the area to ascertain the extent of damage to the house; but I can confirm that no life was lost.

“I know this is the handiwork of my political opponents as I have absolutely nothing to do with bandits.

“For now, I cannot say anything further as the investigation is ongoing by the police.”

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