Sokoto Hospital Denies Treating ‘Killed’ Dogo Gide
A private Specialist Hospital in Sokoto has denied treating Dogo Gide, a notorious bandit leader allegedly shot by the military and rumored to have died from his wounds. Social media circulated reports of his death while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Sokoto. Dogo Gide, known for various criminal activities including the abduction of school children, claimed responsibility for shooting down a Nigerian Air Force helicopter in 2023. The hospital refuted the rumors, stating they have never treated anyone involved in terrorism or criminality. Doubts persist about Gide's purported death, with conflicting reports and lack of concrete evidence. Despite being injured by the military, Gide was reportedly involved in negotiating the release of abducted school children recently. Sokoto State Police Public Relations Officer stated that information regarding Gide's death remains unconfirmed.
LP BoT Takes Over Party
The Labour Party (LP) is facing a crisis due to an alleged takeover by its Board of Trustees (BoT) following the expiration of the National Working Committee's (NWC) tenure led by Julius Abure. The BoT, led by Sylvester Ejiofor, cited the need to avoid a leadership vacuum and referenced a Federal High Court consent judgment recognizing the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) as LP's owners. The BoT, in consultation with stakeholders, plans to organize an all-inclusive national convention, contrasting recent events in Nnewi. The BoT aims to reclaim and reposition the LP for socio-political emancipation, commending members' fidelity to party ideals and promising transparency in the convention process.
Police neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue
The Benue State Police Command has neutralized two notorious bandits in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area and recovered arms. Acting on intelligence, the police engaged the bandits in a gun battle, resulting in the death of two bandits and the arrest of one. The Commissioner of Police commended the officers and urged continued support from the public. The neutralized bandits are believed to be members of the gang led by Terwase Akwaza, alias Ghana. Despite joint security operations in the area, bandit activities persist, particularly in Katsina-Ala, Logo, and Ukum LGAs.
Ganduje appoints 6 govs to coordinate APC activities in zones
Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has appointed a six-member panel of governors to oversee the party's activities in the six geo-political zones. The committee, inaugurated in Abuja, is tasked with facilitating regular interactions between zone governors and the party leadership and initiating reconciliation efforts among aggrieved party members. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State will coordinate activities in the South-west, while Senator Hope Uzodinma of Imo State will oversee the South East. Other governors appointed include Bassey Otu for the South-South, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq for the North Central, Mai Mala Buni for the North-East, and Uba Sani for the North-West. The committee's responsibilities include mobilizing governors for active participation in party affairs within and beyond their respective zones.