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Controversial Request Dubar Security: Deposed Emir Bayero fails to honour Police request
As the controversy over the purported letter of security cover for his Eid ceremony rages, reports confirm that the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, failed to fulfil a security request of sending his palace councillors to a meeting at the Police Headquarters.
Emir Bayero was confirmed to have sent a letter written by his Palace Secretary, Abdullahi Kwaru to the Police asking the Command to provide to him with enough security cover for his prepared forthcoming Sallah Durbar.
The letter read in part, “We write to request for the Police deployment for the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero Sallah Eid activities including Durbar and Hawan Nassarawa traditional outings”.
The Kano Police also responded in a letter dated 10-6-2024, requesting that the Emir or his Dubar Committee come for a meeting for a security assessment of the situation as is the practice while his letter is being considered.
However, reports emerged from the Command that neither the deposed Emir Bayero nor his subjects responded to the police requests to send a high-placed delegation for the Security meetings.
Another letter emanating from Emir Bayero’s camp calling on all his Hakimai, District Heads, to come to the city for the Salla Durbar emanated, although it has been reported to be fake.
The new letter asking the District Heads to come to the City was said to have been written by the Galadiman Kano, Abbas Sunusi, however, all efforts to verify its genuineness have proven difficult.
Our Correspondent learned that the said Galadiman Kano, Abbas Sunusi who allegedly wrote the request letter for District Heads, has been sick and had not been seen at the Nassarawa Palace or Gidan Dabo Emir Muhammadu Sanusi’s Palace.
The letter was allegedly written and signed on his behalf, “For him”, while the originator of the letter also did not append his name or signature to the letter.
Speaking to our correspondent on the phone, the State Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Usaini Gumel, said the Command still awaits the arrival of Emir Aminu Ado Bayero Dubar Committee for the security and assessment meeting.
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The Federal Government has announced the closure of the Eko Bridge and Ramps for eight weeks to carry out essential asphalt resurfacing work.
Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, shared this information in a statement on Saturday. She noted that the resurfacing project is set to begin on Friday, September 20, at 7:00 a.m., and will continue until November 20.
Due to the closure, drivers will need to follow detours and alternative routes. Kesha advised that motorists traveling to the Island from Funsho Williams Avenue should utilize the service lane at Alaka to connect to Costain and access the Eko Bridge.
She explained that some sections of the bridge will be fully closed while others will have partial access.
“This important project aims to enhance road safety and improve the driving experience for motorists,” she stated. The work will involve milling the existing asphalt and laying down new asphalt on both the bridge and ramps to address wear and tear and create a smoother, safer roadway.
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has appointed Akinwale Sarafadeen Adeyemi as the new Chairman of the Governing Council for Osun State College of Education in Ila-Orangun.
The announcement was made in a statement on Friday by Governor Adeleke’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed. The statement described Adeyemi as an experienced educationist and noted that he will succeed Peter Babalola, the former chairman, who was dismissed by the state government earlier this month.
Babalola, who was also a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, faced suspension from his local ward in Irewole due to public criticism over alleged financial misconduct before his removal.
The statement highlighted, “Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved the appointment of Mr. Akinwale Sarafa Adeyemi, a seasoned educationist, as the new Chairman of the Governing Council of Osun State College of Education, Ila-Orangun. Mr. Adeyemi replaces Dr. Peter Babalola, who resigned following a controversial term at the college.”
Adeyemi holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Education from the University of Ibadan and is a retired principal of the Federal Girls College in Ipetumodu. His swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Monday at the EXCO lounge.
The police have reported that their operatives apprehended political thugs and seized firearms during overnight operations in Edo State, where the governorship election is taking place today, Saturday.
They also vowed to address illegal weapons possession and prevent any disruptions to the electoral process in the state.
Prince Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, shared this information in a statement on Friday night, along with images of the recovered firearms.
He identified the arrested individuals as Edwin Obanor, 43, and Audu Tajudeen, a 41-year-old PDP member from Ugbogbo quarters in Igara Akoko, Edo.
“The Nigeria Police Force has made a significant breakthrough in combating electoral violence in Edo State with the arrests of Edwin Obanor, 43, and Audu Tajudeen, a 41-year-old PDP member,” the statement noted.
According to DAILY POST, residents of Edo State will be voting for a new governor today, September 21, 2024, who will succeed Governor Godwin Obaseki after his eight-year term ends.
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