The Yobe state police command Wednesday said it is proud to announce its remarkable achievements in maintaining law and order throughout the state in 2024.
A statement by the command public relations officer, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim said it is a testament to the command’s unwavering commitment to ensure the safety and security of all residents.
The statement reads in part: “During the period under review, a significant decrease in crime, including armed robbery, kidnapping, and homicide was recorded.
“Successful investigations and prosecutions of 454 cases were successful, with 116 cases still under investigation.
“In furtherance to its crime preventive strategies and protection of vulnerable groups, measures were implemented to protect women and children from harm, resulting in a decrease in sexual-related offences. Similarly, 17 cases of unnatural offences were recorded and are being thoroughly investigated and prosecuted.
“Consequently, a massive reduction in minor crimes, such as theft, burglary, cheating, and farmer/herder conflicts, was also achieved.”
The Commissioner of Police, CP Garba Ahmed, stated that the command remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents across the state.
The CP added that the commitment is reflected in the command’s efforts to sustain its successes and build on its achievements in the coming year.
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Kano assembly passes 2025 budget
By Ibrahim Hamisu
Kano
The Kano state House of Assembly has successfully approved the Kano State Appropriation Law 2025 to the tune of ₦719,755,417,663.00.
Initially, the governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, presented a proposed budget of ₦549,160,417,663.00 for the 2025 fiscal year to the state.
In a press statement signed and issued to newsmen by Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai, spokesperson for the Rt. Hon. Speaker Wednesday said the total expected receipts for the year 2025 are estimated at ₦549,160,417,663.00, out of which the sum of ₦75,718,779,890.00 is to be generated internally.
This shows that the internally generated revenue estimate accounts for approximately 13.8% of the total expected earnings for 2025. The remaining 86% of expected earnings is to come through Federation Accounts and Capital receipts.
The new budget size is recommended to stand at ₦719,755,417,663.00, composed of recurrent expenditure of ₦262,670,660,562.68 representing 36% and Capital expenditure standing at ₦457,084,757,200.32 which represents 64%.
The budget, which was titled the ‘Budget of Hope, Human Capital, and Economic Development,’ is intended to prioritise the provision of quality education, access to healthcare services, infrastructure, water and rural development, security, poverty reduction, agriculture, human capital, and economic development.
After a rowdy session, the house unanimously passed the 2025 budget.
The Speaker of the Kano of the assembly, Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismail Falgore, thanked the members for their patience and endurance throughout the debate.