MALI RENAMES COLONIAL FRENCH STREET NAMES. (PHOTO).

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 Mali renames colonial French street names Mali followed Burkina Faso and Niger on Wednesday in renaming streets and squares in its capital to get rid of their French colonial names, AFP reported. Streets bearing the names of members of France's colonial administration have been rebaptised in Bamako, according to a decree by the junta chief. Cedeao Avenue (the French acronym for the Economic Community of West African States or ECOWAS) is also now named after a new strategic confederation that Mali has formed with Burkina Faso and Niger – the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). In all, nearly 25 names have been replaced, among them boulevards, streets, squares and public establishments. Niger and Burkina Faso have already made several changes to street and monument names in the last two years. In October, Niger renamed several historic sites in its capital Niamey which previously bore references to old colonial master France. Mali has been ruled by the military since back-to-back coups ...

BAUCHI: TWO ARRESTED FOR VANDALISM AND THEFT OF GOVT PROPERTY. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.


 BAUCHI STATE POLICE COMMAND


PRESS RELEASE - DECEMBER 6, 2024


Two Arrested for Vandalism and Theft of Government Property


In a proactive move, the Bauchi State Police Command has successfully apprehended two individuals linked to the vandalism and theft of government assets worth millions at ongoing project sites.


The suspects, identified as Ibrahim Mohammed Inuwa, a 26-year-old truck driver, and Ukasha Abdulmalik, a 17-year-old resident of Karofin Madaki, were caught red-handed on December 5, 2024, at about 11:00 AM loading a stolen concrete cave belonging to Bauchi state government. This operation was spearheaded by SP David Silas, who oversees the Command’s Works Department and in conjunction with Bauchi State Ministry of Works.


During investigation, Ibrahim, the principal suspect, claimed he purchased the stolen concrete caves for an astonishing price of ₦350 each from two unidentified individuals along Emir’s Drive, Bauchi. He used his truck to transport them to his residence. However, the police are actively pursuing the other suspects involved in this crime and are committed to bringing them to justice. Meanwhile, the truck and the stolen concrete caves have been recovered as exhibits. 


Commissioner of Police, CP Auwal Musa Mohammed, psc, Anipr, emphasized the Command's unwavering commitment to a zero-tolerance policy against vandalism. He assured the community that a thorough investigation is underway to ensure the perpetrators face the full weight of the law. The CP also urged residents to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station.


SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, Anipr, Mnisma 

Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO)  

For: Commissioner of Police, Bauchi State Command.

More photos below. 




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