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Following the Supreme Court’s decision affirming Muhammadu Iliyasu Bashar as the legitimate Emir, the Kebbi State Government has warm congratulations for the Emir of Gwandu.

On Wednesday, the verdict was passed.

The emirate’s Commissioner for Information and Culture, Yakubu Birnin Kebbi, and the Kebbi State government both cited the victory as the outcome of a long-running conflict and litigation that has plagued the region for 20 years in a press release signed by the commissioner for information and culture.

The government noted that the decision had a negative effect on the emirate’s ability to function effectively and had raised questions.

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The statement urged the Emir to declare victory with allegiance and to unite all feuding family members to restore stability and stability to the traditional institution and emirate.

Gwandu Emirate residents were also urged to take the ruling as a call for unity and reconciliation, making use of Dr. Nasir Idris’s current administration’s unprecedented development and advancement in order to achieve more sustainable development.

40, 000 security personnel have been deployed in the Saudi government in order to ensure a hitch-free 2025 Hajj exercise. &nbsp,

Teams have been trained and deployed to combat any potential threats, with the introduction of a drone to support firefighting and rescue efforts for the first time, from security and safety to health and safety to health and rapid response.

40 000 people have also been stationed in the multilayered security strategy to manage traffic, manage crowds, and provide quick response and surveillance.

Authorities report that 415 fake Hajj offices were detained, 415 illegal pilgrims were expelled, and 109, 632 vehicles were returned in violation of Hajj regulations.

This Grand Hajj Symposium was held in Jeddah in collaboration with the Council of Senior Scholars and the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah).

In order to uphold the objectives of Islamic law, the ministry is attempting to highlight the concept of capacity in the symposium.

The 49th edition of the 2025 Grand Hajj symposium attracted ministers, senior scholars, heads of Hajj offices and missions, including Nigeria, as well as experts from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and abroad.

It examined one of the most important concepts in contemporary Hajj jurisprudence, encouraging knowledge exchange to support pilgrims, and not just showcased diverse scholarly and intellectual experiences.

As it prepares for a smooth Hajj exercise, the Interior Ministry also held a press conference for the Saudi Security Forces commanders in Makkah.

The General Directorate of Saudi Civil Defense announced that for the first time this year’s Hajj will be conducted using a drone for firefighting and response, providing details on preparations and technological advancements made to ensure a smooth exercise.

The drone, which has the name “Falcon” and has been enhanced with artificial intelligence, can take off in 12 hours and is ready to use in difficult-to-access areas.

More personnel are needed to coordinate with security agencies and monitor the security situation in emergency security situations, according to the National Center for Security Operations, 911.

AbdulAzeez Al Ghamdi, the spokesperson for the Saudi National Center for Security Operations, reported that this year, the use of sophisticated infrastructure has also shortened response times.

He stated that the Makkah region 911’s special plan for the hajj season includes an analysis of the calls made during previous Al-Hajj seasons and an increase in the number of calls that will be made this year. We also increased our forces and call takers so that we can respond to all the calls. The CCTV camera, which records all holy sites, has also been expanded.

We respond to all calls in less than two seconds thanks to the most cutting-edge technology. Three main details appear on the system when a call is made: the caller’s name, the number, and the location. In less than 45 seconds, we send a report to the specialized entity if necessary.

The authorities have mobilized staff at Mina’s health emergency operations center in addition to focusing on security and safety.

The Medical Referral Center Nawfal Aljerian’s Chief Operations Officer stated that all measures had been in place to deal with health emergencies.

He instructed pilgrims to engage in medical procedures to control the heat, revealing that this year’s delivery time has decreased from one hour and twenty minutes to six minutes.

“This is a system of care where health authorities are able to provide quality services, assist decision-makers in getting the right questions and answers, and provide the right information at the same time.”

All Hajjis (pilgrims) make their best efforts to rest when they can, stay away from direct sunlight, use umbrellas, and drink a lot of water, both as a doctor and as an emergency physician at this time.

He continued, “We are using drones this year to deliver medications to some areas, and that has reduced the time from an hour and twenty minutes to six minutes this year.”

40, 000 security personnel have been stationed in the Saudi Authorities, who have continued to intensify preparations across all sectors to ensure a hitch-free 2025 Hajj exercise.

Teams have been trained and deployed to combat any potential threats, with the introduction of a drone to support firefighting and rescue efforts for the first time, from security and safety to health and safety to health and rapid response.

40 000 people have also been stationed in the middle of a multilayered security strategy to manage traffic, manage the crowd, and provide quick response and surveillance.

Authorities report that 415 fake Hajj offices were detained, 415 illegal pilgrims were expelled, and 109, 632 vehicles were returned in violation of Hajj regulations.

This Grand Hajj Symposium was held in Jeddah in collaboration with the Council of Senior Scholars and the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah).

In order to uphold the objectives of Islamic law, the ministry is attempting to highlight the concept of capacity in the symposium.

The 49th edition of the 2025 Grand Hajj symposium attracted ministers, senior scholars, heads of Hajj offices and missions, including Nigeria, as well as experts from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and abroad.

It examined one of the most important concepts in contemporary Hajj jurisprudence, encouraging knowledge exchange to support pilgrims, and not just showcased diverse scholarly and intellectual experiences.

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As it prepares for a smooth Hajj exercise, the Interior Ministry also held a press conference for the Saudi Security Forces commanders in Makkah.

The General Directorate of Saudi Civil Defense announced that for the first time this year’s Hajj will be conducted using a drone for firefighting and response, providing details on preparations and technological advancements made to ensure a smooth exercise.

The drone, which has the name “Falcon” and has been enhanced with artificial intelligence, can take off in 12 hours and weigh 40 kilograms. It is ready to be used in difficult-to-access areas.

More personnel are needed to coordinate with security agencies and monitor the security situation in emergency security situations, according to the National Center for Security Operations, 911.

AbdulAzeez Al Ghamdi, the spokesperson for the Saudi National Center for Security Operations, reported that this year, the use of sophisticated infrastructure has also shortened response times.

According to him, “The unified security system in the Makkah region, 911, has prepared a special plan for the hajj season starting with an analysis of the calls from previous Al-Hajj seasons and anticipates the calls for this year depending on the numbers, we increased our forces and call takers so we can respond to all the calls.” The CCTV camera, which records all holy sites, has also been expanded.

We respond to all calls in less than two seconds thanks to the most cutting-edge technology. Three main details appear on the system when a call is made: the caller’s name, the number, and the location. In less than 45 seconds, we send a report to the specialized entity if necessary.

The authorities have mobilized staff at Mina’s health emergency operations center in addition to focusing on security and safety.

The Medical Referral Center Nawfal Aljerian’s Chief Operations Officer stated that all measures had been in place to deal with health emergencies.

He instructed pilgrims to engage in medical procedures to control the heat, revealing that this year’s delivery time has decreased from one hour and twenty minutes to six minutes.

He said, “This is a system of care where health authorities are able to provide proper services, help decision-makers get live information, and help decision-makers get the appropriate questions and answers at the same time.”

All Hajjis (pilgrims) make their best efforts to rest when they can, stay away from direct sunlight, use umbrellas, and drink a lot of water, both as a doctor and as an emergency physician at this time.

He continued, “We are using drones this year to deliver medications to some areas, and that has reduced the time from an hour and twenty minutes to six minutes this year.”

Four suspected kidnappers were killed in a joint operation involving local police and local hunters in Delta State, which was a significant victory for security forces.

An AK-47 rifle and live ammunition were also recovered as a result of the raid. As a result of intelligence reports indicating the presence of suspected kidnappers operating along the Abraka railway axis, a coordinated offensive began on Tuesday, June 4th, at around 3 a.m.

A tactical operation was launched following the tip-off, and the armed suspects were engaged in a fierce gun battle between a joint team of police, local hunters, vigilante organizations, and anti-cult volunteers.

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According to a statement from the Delta State Police Command, which was signed by its spokesman Bright Edafe, four of the suspected kidnappers were shot and later gave up the ghost, while others escaped with gunshot wounds.

One AK-47 rifle and thirteen rounds of live ammunition were also recovered from the scene by security personnel.

A recently rescued kidnapping victim identified one of the deceased as the leader of the gang that had abducted him in a remarkable moment during preliminary investigations, further confirming the suspects’ criminal connections.

Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, praised the courage and synergy of the involved parties, saying: “Rearing to the success of the operation.
The police commissioner, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, praised the bravery of the police officers, hunters, vigilantes, and anti-cult volunteers and warned them to keep up the pace.

He assured the general public that the Command would work harder to combat crime and advance community policing initiatives.

The Command is “remaining committed to fostering community engagement and maintaining the fight against crime” according to the statement.

OVERVIEW OF THE FULL STATEMENT

4th June, 2025

PRESS ELEASE

A COMBINED TEAM OF POLICE AND HUNTERS ENGAGES SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS, FOUR DEAD, AND ONE AK-47 RIFLE RECOVERED IN ABRAKA.

Following a coordinated intelligence-led joint operation by the Abraka police patrol team, local hunters, and anti-cult volunteers, which resulted in the recovery of firearms and the murder of four suspected kidnappers, the Delta State Police Command made a significant breakthrough.

According to reliable information regarding the alleged kidnappers’ activities along the Abraka Rail way axis, the joint operation was carried out today, 4/06/2025 at around 0300hrs. One AK-47 rifle, along with thirteen rounds of live ammunition, were recovered during the operation by joint operatives of the Police, hunters, vigilantes, and anti-cult volunteers. Four of the suspected kidnappers were shot during the gunfight, and the others later gave up the ghost, while others escaped with gunshot wounds.

One of the deceased suspects was a leader of the gang that kidnapped him, according to a recently rescued kidnapped victim during a preliminary investigation.

The police operatives, hunters, vigilantes, and anti-cult volunteers were praised for their bravery by the commissioner of police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, and warned them to keep up the pace.

The Commissioner assured the Command that it will continue to promote community involvement and maintain the fight against crime. The control room phone numbers on 08036684974, 08114895600, and 08025666914 are therefore urged for members of the public to dial the command in cases of emergency.

A mudslide at a local block-making site in Yar-doka village in Damau District of Kaduna State claimed the lives of 11 people and injured seven others.

When a heap of sand they were digging under suddenly collapsed, burying the victims, who were mostly children, under its weight, they were working at the block-making site.

The Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA) has visited the community to assess the situation, the incident’s cause, and to express condolences to the residents following the incident.

Although the investigation was still being conducted, Usman Mazadu, the executive secretary of KADSEMA, attributed the mudslide to a preventable human disaster.

In Kaduna, police also detained two Air Force officers and other personnel.

“We’re here to express our condolences to our brothers, and we pray that God will comfort the families who lost loved ones.” We pray for the sick to rest in heaven, Mazadu.

“We’re also grateful to His Excellency Senator Uba Sani, who quickly distributed relief materials to the injured after learning about this incident. We greatly appreciate the governor’s swift action in easing Doka’s suffering. This is a significant loss for Kaduna State as well as the Doka community.

Mazadu explained that the purpose of the visit was to conduct an on-the-spot analysis of the tragic incident and to make amends with the community. He expressed his condolences to the entire Yar-doka village population and the state as a whole at the devastation caused by the governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani.