President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed “great shock and deep concern” over the eruption of violence on a chieftaincy tussle in Billiri town in Gombe State.
Gombe State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew with immediate effect on Billiri Local Government Area of the state, following the eruption of violence in the area.
From Segun Awofadeji in Gombe
Gombe state government has imposed a 24-hour curfew with immediate effect on Billiri Local Government Area of the state following the eruption of violence in the area.
Prof.Abubakar Njodi, Secretary to the State Government, who made the declaration during a Press conference in Gombe on Friday evening said imposing the curfew became necessary in order to contain the violence which erupted in the area as this could threaten lives and property of the citizenry.
According to him, “ What we want to establish is peace so that we can reach out to the people and conclude issues with regard to the appointment of the new Mai Tangle.”.
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Gombe State Government has imposed a 24-hour indefinite curfew within Billiri Local Government Area with immediate effect from Friday, 19th February 2021.
The development is following the current eruption of violence in Billiri Town, which has degenerated into a security threat to both lives and property.
According to a press statement signed by the Secretary to Gombe State Government (SSG), Prof Ibrahim Njodi Abubakar, The government affirmed the need for peaceful co-existence among the citizenry and commitment to the protection of lives and properties. Consequently, the government has suspended all forms of gatherings in Billiri Local Government Area.
The statement directed all security agencies to ensure strict compliance with the curfew directive while all citizens are expected to comply with the directive except personnel providing essential services.
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The funeral of the late Mai Tangale, Dr Abdu Buba Maisheru II who died on Sunday, January 10, 2020, at the age of 72 after a brief illness is to hold on Saturday, January 16, 2021.
To this effect, Gombe State governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya approved the constitution of a committee headed by the State Deputy Governor, Dr Manassah Daniel Jatau to organise a befitting burial ceremony for the late traditional ruler.
Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi in a statement on Tuesday, also listed members of the committee to include Mr Nitte Amangal, Chairman, APC Caretaker Committee, Hon. Tulpukut Mai Kardi and Hon. Rambi Ibrahim Ayala of the Gombe State House of Assembly.