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ABUJA-Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers again stormed Pegi Community last night, and abducted the Council Vice-Chairman, Mr. Mohammed Baba, Legislative members and many others.In spite of series of assurances given by the Nigeria Police Force to stem the tide of insecurity in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, especially in Kuje Area Council, Group Condemns Hijack Of #EndSARS Protests, Destruction Of…, APA Chairman Condemns Attack On Protesters, Urges Buhari To…, #EndSARS: Sports Superstars Condemn Police Brutality In…. Kuje is a busy market city with a range of roadside stores selling pharmaceuticals, provisions, building materials, ironmongery, tools, phone cards, music CDs. “It is particularly saddening because this is the seat of government. The chairman of Kuje area council, Alhaji Abdullahi D. Galadima, confirmed the kidnap of his driver, saying he had already reported the incident to the police. . She regretted that the cases of abductions had become rampant, especially in Kuje area council of the territory. Aliyu, who assured residents that the FCT administration would take drastic measures to address the menace, appealed to them to remain calm as efforts were being made to rescue the victims. This came barely four days after gunmen attacked some vehicles on Pegi community road, Kuje, injured many and took three people hostage. The victims, according to the source, include the Transport Officer, Special Assistant, Media, Head of Department (HOD), Food Services and some staff of the Area Council. “We resisted the pressure because, we wanted to respect tenure and the fact that removing the incumbent would have had adverse consequences on the development of education in Kuje area council,” he said. APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Yekini Nabena […], The Presidency, yesterday, launched a frontal attack on former President Olusegun Obasanjo, accusing him of fanning the embers of disunity and promoting ethnic and religious nationalism in Nigeria. Sabo, who spoke through the council… Meanwhile, Thye Chairman of Pegi Community Development Association (PECDA), Mr. Taiwo Aderibigbe, who confirmed the incident to our correspondent on phone, on Sunday morning, said the victims’ identities might not be ascertained at the moment, but promised to update the media as soon as he was properly briefed. My reports have featured in many National Dailies and currently with INDEPENDENT Newspaper. “I want to appeal to residents, especially those in the area councils, to remain calm as the FCT administration is working to protect lives and property. It has an area of 1,644 km² and a population of 97,367 at the ct 2006 census. The chairman made the remarks in Kuje, while swearing into office the new Local Education Authority [LEA] Secretary for the council, Alhaji Yunusa Zakari, who replaced the former secretary, Alhaji Bulus Danladi. The chairman stressed that some groups are working against humanity, social peace and development within the communities, and warned that, anybody caught would face the wrath of the law. Your email address will not be published. We must do everything possible to put an end to these senseless killings and abductions of residents. Six FCT area council chairmen, 62 councillors get Certificates of Return . the present chairman of the area counsel is real committed to the immediate development of the area, he has since on inception improved the electricity power provision to the area. Independent Newspapers Nigeria. Download Vanguard News App. He pointed out that security is everybody’s business, adding that everyone has a crucial role to play in ensuring the peace, security and stability of the community. Your email address will not be published. FCT Minister of State Ramatu Aliyu has condemned the abductions of the former Vice Chairman of Kuje Area Council and some councillors by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers. It was also learnt that contact had been established with the kidnappers who are already demanding N100 million ransom. In spite of series of assurances given by the Nigeria Police Force to stem the tide of insecurity in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, especially in Kuje Area Council. Abdullahi Suleiman Sabo explained that when the Peoples Democratic Party [PDP] won the election in Kuje, there were series of pressures for the administration to change the LEA Secretary who was appointed by the immediate past All Progressives Party [APC]. T he kidnappers of a former vice-chairman of Kuje area council, Mohammed Baba, and seven other council officials have demanded N100 million ransom before the hostages can be set free.. City News had reported that gunmen suspected to be kidnappers on Saturday, abducted the former vice-chairman, two councillors and some aides of the council chairman along Kabbi-Gaube road, while … By Cyril Mbah, Abuja The executive chairman of Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, Alhaji Abdullahi Suleiman Sabo, has warned politicians, teachers and education administrators against succumbing to the temptation of playing politics with education. In spite of series of assurances given by the Nigeria Police Force to stem the tide of insecurity in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, especially in Kuje Area Council, […] It was exclusively gathered that the victims’ bus was hijacked and took to bush while coming back from the office of the new Education Secretary of the council, Mr. Yunusa Zakari on a congratulatory visit. The kidnappers of a former vice-chairman of Kuje area council, Mohammed Baba, and seven other council officials have demanded N100 million ransom before the h The chairman said everybody should be part of the vanguard to rescue residents from the shackles of any violence attack, saying that they should continue to work harmoniously with security agencies and report promptly any criminal act to them. The politicians also charged the new appointee to run an open door policy and to concentrate on the development of education in the area council to enviable heights without compromising he position in favour of people, who may pressurise him. SHOCKING! Mr Abdullahi Galadima, the incumbent chairman of Kuje Area Council, FCT, has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket to contest for the chairmanship seat in the area. ABUJA- Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers again stormed Pegi Community last night, and abducted the Council Vice-Chairman, Mr. Mohammed Baba, Legislative members and many others. Kuje is seeing a rapid expansion in house building because of its proximity to Abuja and because of the removal of informal settlements along the airport road. Aderibigbe, however, disclosed that many people were taken away by the gunmen. He urged Kuje residents to join hands with him for the successful improvement of the education sector promising to be fair to everyone no matter their political and religious affiliations. National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has reacted to the dissolution of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party by President Muhammadu Buhari. Abdullahi Suleiman Sabo remarked that the education sector has suffered so much set back already and would not […] Excerpts… How […], Worship centres have returned in full gear after government lifting of ban placed on them during the lockdown. Learn how your comment data is processed. The #EndSARS protests have crossed a two-week threshold. Gunmen Abducts Kuje Council’s Vice-Chairman, Legislative Members, others. 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The chairman of Kuje Area Council, Abdullahi Suleiman Sabo, said his administration will ensure that teachers are deployed to rural primary schools in order to enhance quality and effective teaching of pupils. Ikpeazu vows to revive ailing industries across Abia, NSCDC deploys 7,079 operatives for Ondo gubernatorial election, Edo govt’s 24-hour curfew still in place, says gov’s aide, FRSC, NUJ to partner on ‘ember’ months sensitization campaign, Weeds take over FedPoly Oko ICT/ Skills acquisition centre, Nawfiah. 6666666Armed men on Saturday abducted former vice-chairman of Kuje Council, Abuja, Mohammed Baba, some members of the legislative arm of the council and others. The Chairman of Kuje Area Council of the FCT, Abdullahi Suleiman Sabo, has ordered that impounded motorcycles be released to their owners. It is also home to several "independent" petrol stations which are unpopular because of the apparent inaccuracy of the calibration of their pumps. © 2020 - Orient Daily News. Hajia Salamatu Sabo, wife of Kuje Area Council Chairman in FCT, on Friday donated food items to five orphanages in the area as part of efforts to improve the living standard of the inmates. When contacted, the FCT police command spokesman, DSP Anjuguri Mamzah, requested for time to enable him find out … A source close to the Area Council said that about 15 key officers were kidnapped alongside the former vicechairman. The Chairman of Kuje Area Council, Alhaji Abdullahi Suleiman Sabo, has cautioned the newly appointed Secretary of the Local Education Authority (LEA) of the council, Yunusa Zakara Kabbi, against using his position as a money-making venture. 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