Gov Mala Buni Reappoints Gulani As Yobe Auditor General

Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has once again extended the tenure of Auditor General Mai Ali Umar Gulani, reappointing him to the position until 2027.

Naija News reports that this decision was outlined in a memorandum issued during the weekend by the state’s Head of Service, Hamidu M. Alhaji, who directed it to the Chairman of the Civil Service Commission.

Gulani, who assumed the role in April 2023, was originally scheduled to conclude his term at the end of this month.

The Gulani Area Development Association (GADA), Gulani’s community of affiliation, has commended Governor Buni for his decision to reappoint Gulani.

In his remark, the Chairman of the Association, Alhaji Mohammed Shuaibu Gulani, conveyed his appreciation and confidence in Gulani’s capabilities.

He characterized Gulani as a “God-fearing, honest, dedicated, thoroughbred civil servant” and a “Fellow of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria.”

Shuaibu Gulani has highlighted Gulani’s achievements during his initial term and expressed confidence in his potential for further significant contributions, reaffirming his commitment to maintaining the trust bestowed upon him.

₦8 Million Recovered As Police Arrest Four Kidnappers In Yobe

In other news, four individuals suspected to be kidnappers have been arrested by police operatives in Yobe State.

Naija News learnt that the sum of ₦8 million, which allegedly constitutes a portion of the ransom obtained from the families of their victims, was recovered by the operatives of the Fika Division of the Yobe State Police Command.

Leadership quoted a source within the Command to have verified the arrests.

The source indicated that the suspects were detained following the receipt of a partial payment of the ransom from the relatives of their victims.

“We received intelligence from a local government chairman and concerned citizens regarding a group of kidnappers planning to collect ₦15 million from the relatives of their victims.

“We mobilised our patrol team and some members of the local vigilante group to the location, and the operation resulted in the successful arrest of the suspects,” the source, who was not authorised to speak to the press, told newsmen on Thursday.

In recounting the events, the chairman of the Fika local government area, Hon Abdul Gadaka, stated that the incident, which took place in Gubana, Dalla-Balli Village, was brought to his attention by the victims’ family after the suspects demanded a ransom of ₦15 million following the initial collection of ₦8 million.

He reported that four of the six suspects, identified as Manu Alhaji Bura, Musa, Juli Gogo, and Alhaji Bura, have been apprehended and are currently in police custody for further investigation.

Gadaka noted that the two remaining suspects, known as Mai Ruwa and Mai Kudi, managed to evade capture with the ₦8 million ransom previously taken from the victims’ families, as revealed by the apprehended suspects during their interrogation by law enforcement officials.