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Bauchi: Gov Bala visits Duguri community, commiserates with kidnap victims’ families
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed on Sunday visited residents of Duguri community in the Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State, where he commiserated with families of victims who were kidnapped by gunmen and one other person who lost his life during the attack.
DAILY POST recalls that three persons were kidnapped while another lost his life during a recent attack by gunmen in the Duguri community, the hometown of the governor in Bauchi State.
“A lot of activities are happening here because the economic activities here are much. We have the best of lurch vegetable soil, agricultural soil where our people have been farming for so many years. We have so many minerals here that is why we are having problems. We are trying our best, the local government is trying its best, and the state government is also trying its best.
“The federal government is also doing its best. Our policy of community engagement has taken us everywhere in the State where this ugly incident has happened.. We went to Toro, we went to Gwana, Munsur and then Tafawa Belewa to engage with the people.
“As the security agencies would always say, this cannot happen without collaboration with some obnoxious elements within us, including some members of our traditional institution, therefore we have already requested the two traditional district heads to be circumspect to look inward because we are also looking inward so that we can arrest this issue of compromise and information giving to the bandits,
“There is no way somebody from Zamfara or somewhere will visit that secluded place like Shaffa and kill someone unless he has an informant. The security agencies cannot do it alone. And that is why we are establishing a system of feedback. And I head that some people within us are even feeding the bandits in their secret place by giving them grains and flour, that is the report I received.
“We are going to go after such people no matter how highly placed they are to make our people safe an secure. You must give us feedback through the district head, through the village head or through anybody you know. I am having sleepiness nights that I am a Governor and my people are being killed,” he said.
Also speaking, the Commissioner of Police, Umar Mamman Sanda, urged members of the community to cooperate with security agencies by exposing bad elements within the community as the police are already aware of such culprits in the community.
Sanda said that the police is also aware that there are bad eggs among security agents, adding that the police command under his watch is doing everything possible to fish them out and punish them accordingly.
Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Engr. Aderemi Oseni has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Oyo State Governor, Dr. Omololu Olunloyo, describing his death as a monumental loss to the people of Oyo State and Nigeria at large.
In a condolence message made available to the press on Sunday, in Ibadan by his media aide, Idowu Ayodele, the lawmaker eulogised the late elder statesman as a distinguished scholar, consummate public administrator, and one of Nigeria’s most intellectually gifted leaders whose legacy would continue to inspire generations.
Dr. Olunloyo, who served as governor of Oyo State during the Second Republic, was reported dead at the age of 89. He was widely respected for his brilliance, administrative acumen, and unmatched depth in mathematics and public discourse.
Oseni noted that the late governor’s contributions to the development of Oyo State, particularly in the areas of education, governance, and intellectual engagement, are indelible footprints in the sands of time.
“We have lost a gem. Dr. Olunloyo was not just a leader, he was a father figure and a repository of wisdom. His demise is a personal loss to me and all lovers of progress and excellence in our society,” he stated.
While commiserating with the Olunloyo family, the people of Ibadan, and the entire Oyo State, he prayed for the peaceful repose of the departed soul and urged all to take solace in the rich and impactful life he lived.
Member representing Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives and Chairman, House Committee on Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Engr. Aderemi Oseni has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Chief Sulaimon Ajeniyi Ajewole and other members of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) executives on their re-election.
Chief Ajewole was returned as the President-General of the apex Ibadan socio-cultural association, alongside other members of the executive council, who were all given the mandate to continue piloting the affairs of the association for another two-year term.
In a congratulatory message issued through his media aide, Idowu Ayodele, Oseni described the re-election of the Ajewole-led team as a reflection of the trust and confidence reposed in their leadership by the Ibadan indigenes at home and in the diaspora.
He commended the CCII leadership for its unwavering commitment to the progress, unity, and cultural advancement of Ibadanland while expressing optimism that the renewed mandate would further propel the association to greater heights.
“The re-election of Chief Ajewole and his team is not only a testament to their sterling performance over the last term but also an affirmation of their capacity to continue serving the interest of Ibadan indigenes. I extend my warmest congratulations and best wishes for a more impactful tenure,” he said.
The lawmaker further assured the CCII of his continued support for any initiative geared towards the development of Ibadanland and the preservation of its rich heritage.
The CCII is renowned for its pivotal role in mobilising Ibadan sons and daughters towards the socio-economic development of the65 ancient city and beyond.
The political and academic communities in Nigeria were thrown into mourning on Sunday following the death of Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, a former governor of the old Oyo State.
Dr. Olunloyo, a distinguished mathematician, seasoned politician, and elder statesman, died in the early hours of Sunday after reportedly battling age-related ailments. He was aged 89 and would have clocked 90 in about three months.
Born into the aristocratic Olunloyo family of Ibadan, the late statesman made history in 1983 when he was elected governor of the old Oyo State under the platform of the National Party of Nigeria (NPN). His tenure, however, was short-lived as the military coup of December 1983 abruptly ended the Second Republic and consequently his time in office.
Known for his brilliance and sharp intellect, Olunloyo was widely regarded as the first and only individual to have ruled Ibadan as a distinct administrative unit before the restructuring of states in Nigeria.
A family source who confirmed his passing described his final weeks as a period of intense struggle with age-related health complications.
“The family is currently in mourning and will make burial arrangements public in due course,” the source said.
More details to follow…
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