AU URGES DE-ESCALATION AS FIGHTING DISPLACES OVER 180,000 IN SOUTH SUDAN’S JONGLEI STATE. (PHOTO).

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 AU urges de-escalation as fighting displaces over 180,000 in South Sudan’s Jonglei state The Chairperson of the African Union Commission called for immediate de-escalation and strict adherence to South Sudan’s 2018 peace agreement, as renewed fighting in Jonglei State displaced more than 180,000 people and raised fears of further civilian harm. In a statement, African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf said he was deeply concerned by the deteriorating security situation in parts of the country, particularly Jonglei, where escalating violence and inflammatory rhetoric have put civilians—including women and children—at heightened risk. South Sudanese authorities estimate the number of displaced in Jonglei at more than 180,000, the United Nations humanitarian agency OCHA said last week. He urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint, de-escalate tensions immediately, and comply fully with the permanent ceasefire and power-sharing arrangements under the agreement, T...

CLASH BETWEEN REVENUE AGENTS AND COMMERCIAL MOTORCYCLE RIDERS: EIGHT SUSPECTS ARRESTED, NORMALCY RETURNS. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE


 BAUCHI STATE POLICE COMMAND


       PRESS RELEASE


Clash between Revenue Agents and Commercial Motorcycle Riders: Eight Suspects Arrested, Normalcy Returns


On January 24, 2026, at about 1427hrs, intelligence indicated that a commercial motorcyclist, Ayuba Abdullahi, was attacked by revenue collection agents near Wunti Gate, behind Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi, for refusing to comply with multiple tax collections. The motorcyclist sustained injuries, prompting his coworkers to start a protest at the union's office at Muda Lawal.


2. A joint Police team comprising A, B and C Divisional Police Headquarters, Operation Restore Peace and Rapid Response Squad swiftly responded, addressed the crowd, and dispersed them. Four suspects directly involved in the unrest were arrested:

1. Naziru Yakubu, Railway

2. Tanimu Shuaibu, Jahun

3. Danjuma Abdul, Miri

4. Muktar Sale, Kobi


3. Four additional suspects were arrested for damaging the VIO's office at Gombe road and BAROTA's building. The victim, Ayuba Abdullahi, is receiving treatment and expected to be discharged soon.


4. The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, psc (+), mni commends the operatives involved and appreciates the Bauchi State Joint Motorcycle & Tricyle Riders' association and public for their support. The situation is under control; citizens are advised to resume normal activities.


SP Nafiu Habib,

Police Public Relations Officer


FOR: THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE 

24th January, 2026.

More photos below. 





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