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*WHAT LEAD TO DEATH OF ZAMFARA STATE SPEAKER’S FATHER IN THE HAND OF HIS CAPTORS IN CAPTIVITY.*

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Information gathered from other News medium indicates that, the father to the Zamfara State  House of Assembly who was kidnapped about four weeks ago  along with his wife and five members of his family has been confirmed dead.

The deceased Alhaji Abubakar Magarya died in the hands of his captors, as narrated by his brother Malam Dahiru Saraki Magarya who was among the five other relatives abducted by the bandits, is said to have died of heart attack.

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An investigation carried out revealed that security findings indicates that, the deceased was taking to an unknown destination to cut off contacts between him and his relatives and the security forces saddled with the responsibility to rescue him alive.

Recalled that  some masked bandits in their large numbers stormed the village of Magarya in the middle of the night and whisked away the speaker’s father and some of his relatives to an  unknown destination, as reported by our source.

One of the Survivors of the attack name withheld said that, ” on that faithful night, I was in a deep sleep when my wife woke me up due to the continuous non stop of gun shots, from there,  some Armed Gun men penetrated in to my house where they ordered me to come out since my house is very close to the Speaker’s family Compound.” the survivor narrated.

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Recall that, the Speaker’s father, Alhaji Abubakar who was the District Head of Magarya village was kidnaped by bandits eight weeks ago along with his wife, three weeks old baby and three others.
All the kidnapped victims were rescued today Saturday but the speaker’s father was not among the rescued.

“It was one of the bandits’ kingpin popularly known as Kachalla that informed me that my brother was dead due to heart failure while in captivity”.

“Although, we were separated when they kidnapped us, they took my brother to other camp but it was Kachalla, one of the commanders of the Bandits who told me about the death of my brother as a result of heart attack few hours to our rescue,” he said.

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Also, in an interview with newsmen, the wife of the speaker Magarya’s father identified as Hauwa’u Mu’azu Abubakar Magarya who was kidnapped along with her three months baby, husband and three others said she also learnt of her husband’s death from the bandits.

I heard them  saying my husband has died and I was shocked, but I submitted everything to Almighty God”.

The survivor further revealed that, the whole invasion was  dramatic, because according to him, ” One of the bandits leader directed  the Speaker’s father, now late, to identify his immediate relatives, as luck would have it, i am not in any way related to the speaker’s family, only that  we are neighbours with the Speaker’s family, then the bandits leader directed that I should be allowed to go, and that is how the Almighty Allah saved me.

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In a related development, the survivor, said that, ” I heard same bandits leader who asked me to go my way telling the late speaker’s father that, ” Since you can not Caution your son Nasiru  to stop the impeachment processing against the Deputy Governor, His Excellency Mahdi Aliyu Gusau, then you, and your family members will never see peace.” the Survivor narrated.

Unfortunately, the Speaker father is gone, and those responsible for his death due to political hang over will soon meet up with the wrath of the Almighty Allah.

In a related development, a closed aide to the Deputy Governor Aliyu Madawaki, who knew much about Mahdi and his father, who was as well not happy with his principal conducts especially on Security secretly decide to leave Gen. Gusau family through his body language.

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It was gathered that Same  Aliyu Madawaki now late. who was a personal assistant to the Deputy governor,  told one of his friend about his intention to go to Gov Matawalle as soon as he is back to ask him for forgiveness with a view to joining him in the new political party he moved to, but the
Deputy Gov informed his father, only for the family of Aliyu Madawaki to wake up without him, claiming that he died of ulcers but so many people both withing and outside the State refers to the late. Aliyu Makama deaths as a well Calculated Murdered sponsored by those who are guilty of their day to day evils.

Though General Aliyu Gusau (Retired)  who is referred to as the Most Intelligent spy in the world, has neither Call or condole with the Government of Zamfara State over the series of bandits  attacks in the State, or to Condemn in strong term the bandits activities in the State,  Therefore, the good people of Zamfara State are calling on the Executive Governor His Excellency Governor Bello Matawalle and the Federal Government to engage professionals to find out the circumstances behind the mysterious death of  late. Aliyu Madawaki,

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IGP DISU HONOURS PIONEER POLICEWOMEN, LAUNCHES BOOK ON WOMEN IN POLICING

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, on Tuesday, 13th October 2026, attended the public presentation and launch of the book, “The Origin of Police Women in Nigeria: The Story of the Pioneer Women Officers and My Journey in the Nigeria Police Force (1955–1996),” authored by Dame Stella O. Okuyiga, DCP (Rtd.), KBVM, JP, at the Presidential Hotel, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Serving as Chief Launcher, the IGP described the publication as an important contribution to preserving the institutional history of the Nigeria Police Force and celebrating the courage, resilience and service of the pioneer women officers who opened the profession to generations of women. He noted that Dame Okuyiga, one of the first 20 women to join the Force in 1955, represents a generation whose dedication helped expand the role of women in policing.

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The IGP stressed the importance of a Police Force that reflects and understands the diverse communities it serves, noting that women have continued to distinguish themselves across criminal investigation, intelligence, tactical operations, specialist policing and strategic leadership. He reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to merit-based advancement and equal professional opportunities, while preserving the legacy of pioneer officers to guide and inspire future generations.

Paying tribute to the author, the IGP recalled his earlier engagement with Dame Okuyiga while serving as Commissioner of Police in Rivers State, when she expressed her desire to update and formally present the publication. He commended her for preserving the experiences and contributions of the pioneer generation of Policewomen and encouraged serving and retired officers, institutions and members of the public to support the publication and promote its availability in Police formations, training institutions and libraries.

Responding, Dame Okuyiga expressed appreciation to the IGP and the Nigeria Police Force for the support accorded her in bringing the publication to fruition. She noted that the preservation of the book in Police libraries and training institutions would ensure that the experiences and sacrifices of the pioneer women officers remain accessible to generations of personnel, expressing fulfilment that her story and legacy would endure beyond her lifetime and continue to contribute to the institutional history of the Force.

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The event was attended by the Executive Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Dagogo Wokoma; the Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, represented by the Director, Police Services Department, Ezekiel Audu; AIG Aishatu Abubakar Baju, OON, mni; Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Command, CP Olugbenga Adewole Adepoju, psc, mnips; retired DIG Ivy Uche Okoronkwo, NPM, mni; alongside retired senior Police officers, traditional rulers, representatives of sister security agencies, members of the Police Officers’ Wives Association and other distinguished guests.

The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to preserving its institutional history, recognising the contributions of officers who laid the foundations for today’s Force, and ensuring that advancement and leadership opportunities remain open to all personnel on the basis of professionalism, competence and merit.

 

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CSP ANI INIEDU, anipr
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja

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