CHAINS BROKEN IN FAFU FOREST: TROOPS RESCUE CAPTIVE, DISMANTLE TERROR HIDEOUTS IN KATSINA. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.
CHAINS BROKEN IN FAFU FOREST: TROOPS RESCUE CAPTIVE, DISMANTLE TERROR HIDEOUTS IN KATSINA Troops of the Nigerian Army during Operation CLEAN SWEEP have intensified offensive actions in Katsina State, delivering decisive blows against terrorist elements through sustained, intelligence-driven operations. These efforts, executed by troops of 17 Brigade Strike Group and Quick Response Force alongside elements of 8 Division Special Forces, underscore the Army’s resolve to dismantle criminal enclaves, disrupt terrorist supply networks and restore safety across affected communities in the North-West. On the fourth day of the operation, troops carried out a well-coordinated clearance mission targeting terrorist strongholds in and around Tuga, within Matazu Local Government Area. Leveraging real-time Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance support, complemented by precision strikes from the Air Component of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, clearing several settlements. During the ...
The arraignment of the former Governor of Katsina State,Ibrahim Shehu Shema has suffered a setback today sequel to a motion on notice filed by the defendant which challenges the jurisdiction of the court and the competency of the charge.Shema is being charged alongside three others,Sani Hamisu Makana,Lawal Ahmad Safana and Ibrahim Lawal Dankaba before Justice Maikaita Bako of the Katsina State High Court for the alleged offences of criminal breach of trust,abuse of office and conversion of public funds to the tune of over Eleven Billion Naira during his tenure as Governor.When the charge was called today,Counsel Representing the accused persons J.B Daudu SAN brought a motion challenging the jurisdiction of the court and the competency of the charge.However ,the prosecution Counsel J.S Okutepa SAN filed a counter affidavit in replying the motion.The prosecution also asked that the accused persons be remanded in prison custody until the next adjourned date.In his argument,he submitted that the first accused person has violated the terms of the administrative bail granted to him by the EFCC.In his reply,Daudu argued that since the court is yet to assume jurisdiction to hear the matter,such application should not have come up at this stage.Justice Bako refused the prosecution application for remand and adjourned the matter to February 7,this year for hearing of the motions on notice after which the issue of arriaignment would be determined.More photos below.
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