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Blessing Sunday, an inmate at Potiskum Correctional Centre in Yobe State, has reportedly given birth to a baby boy after being allegedly impregnated by a correctional officer. The incident has led to the suspension of the officer involved.
The Principal of Government Junior Day Secondary School in Potiskum, Yobe State, has been arrested for purportedly selling and vandalizing school property. This follows the apprehension of a tricycle operator transporting stolen items.
Five family members lost their lives in a devastating auto accident on the Damaturu–Maiduguri highway in Yobe State, sparking mourning in their community. The incident, which also left three others injured, occurred recently in Potiskum Local Government Area.
Traders in Yobe State have urged the government to enhance the local economy by offering financial support and incentives to small and medium enterprises. This appeal was made during the inauguration of the United Marketers Association in Potiskum.
Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, emphasized the necessity of local involvement from Borno and Yobe residents to effectively combat the Boko Haram insurgency. He made this statement in Maiduguri, reinforcing the message after a series of violent incidents in the area.
Ali Garba Tikau, who previously ran as a governorship candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Yobe State, has switched allegiance to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). This announcement was made at his ward in Tikau.
Military personnel from the 159 Battalion, along with the Civilian Joint Task Force, have detained a suspected informant linked to ISWAP terrorists in Kanamma, Yobe State. The suspect's arrest was based on intelligence that he was aiding insurgent activities in the region.
The Yobe State Police Command has dismantled an inter-state motorcycle theft syndicate, leading to the arrest of a suspect in Potiskum. Authorities are working to recover the remaining stolen motorcycles and apprehend additional members of the criminal group.
In a recent Boko Haram attack in Geidam, Yobe State, two individuals have been reported dead and eight others injured. The incident occurred when insurgents targeted a vigilante outpost amidst a market setting.
The Center for Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC) has effectively strengthened and restored the relationship between security forces and civilians in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states, as highlighted during the project’s closure event in Maiduguri.
Operation Hadin Kai troops have disrupted a gathering linked to terrorists and apprehended five individuals suspected of arms smuggling in Yobe State during different operations.
The Yobe State Government has reported that over 250,000 individuals have been adversely affected due to the suspension of humanitarian funding from the United States, initiated by a 2025 executive order. The official emphasized the significant role of US support in humanitarian efforts in the region.
Authorities in Yobe State have taken into custody four suspects linked to the kidnapping of 35-year-old Abdulhamid Garba. The police also recovered a Toyota Prado SUV used in the crime.
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is actively tracking 38 executive and constituency projects in Yobe State and areas with security risks. This oversight aims to ensure proper fund utilization and completion of the projects.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is committed to ousting the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State and nationally during the upcoming 2027 elections. This was declared by Hon. Adamu Maina Waziri, the ADC leader in Yobe.
