Magaji Isa Hunkuyi

State Correspondent at Daily Trust

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Taraba traditional ruler warns fishermen against use of chemicals, explosives

2 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | Magaji Isa Hunkuyi

The Chief of Mutumbiyu in Gassol LGA of Taraba State, Alhaji Sulaiman Muhammed, has warned fishermen in his domain to desist from using chemicals and explosives to catch fish or face sanctions. The warning was delivered at the palace in Mutumbiyu shortly after the turbanning of Alhaji Bala Jambari as Sarkin Tarun (leader of fishermen) and Alhaji Tukura Julde as Danrimin Mutumbiyu.
Travellers stranded as rain washes away bridge in Taraba

3 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | Magaji Isa Hunkuyi

Many motorists were stranded at the collapsed Namne bridge along Jalingo-Wukari road in Gassol LGA of Taraba State following a heavy rainfall on Wednesday. The downpour washed away the alternative bridge built through self-help to assist travellers on the road. The self-help bridge built in place of the main bridge, which collapsed seven months ago, has been serving as a passage to motorists plying the road.
Taraba pastoralists laud creation of Livestock Development Agency

1 month ago | dailytrust.com | Magaji Isa Hunkuyi

Pastoralists in Taraba State have welcomed the creation of Livestock Development Agency by the state Governor, Agbu Kefas, saying it is timely especially now that pastoralists and other stakeholders in the livestock sector are facing numerous problems.
Taraba govt breaks silence on dep gov’s whereabouts, says he’ll resume soon

1 month ago | dailytrust.com | Magaji Isa Hunkuyi

The Taraba State government has, for the first time, spoken about the health condition of Deputy Governor Alhaji Aminu Alkali, who has been absent from office since November last year. Speaking to journalists after the State Executive Council meeting on Monday, Commissioner for Information, Barrister Zainab Usman Jalingo, said the deputy governor suffered a stroke but is recuperating and will soon return to office.
kidnapping, communal conflicts reducing in Taraba- Army

1 month ago | dailytrust.com | Magaji Isa Hunkuyi

The Commander of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, and Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, has announced that incidents of kidnapping, banditry and communal conflicts have significantly dropped in Taraba State. Uwa attributed the drop to sustained efforts and commitment in fighting criminal elements in all parts of the state by troops of the brigade.
Army: Kidnapping, Banditry have reduced in Taraba

1 month ago | dailytrust.com | Magaji Isa Hunkuyi

Commander of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, and Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, says incidents of kidnapping, banditry and communal conflicts have dropped significantly in Taraba State Uwa attributed the drop in crime to sustained efforts and commitment in fighting criminals in all part of the state.
Security operatives prevent scooping as fuel tanker crashes in Taraba

1 month ago | dailytrust.com | Magaji Isa Hunkuyi

Policemen and men of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) prevented looting and explosion at the scene of a petrol tanker accident in Jalingo, Taraba State capital, on Monday. The incident occurred along Jalingo-Wukari Road in the early hours of Monday. Daily Trust gathered that soon after the incident, police and civil defence service corps were alerted.
Security operatives on ground as fuel tanker crashes in Taraba

1 month ago | dailytrust.com | Magaji Isa Hunkuyi

Policemen and men of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) prevented looting and explosion at the scene of a petrol tanker accident in Jalingo, Taraba State capital, on Monday. The incident occurred along Jalingo-Wukari road in the early hours of Monday. Daily Trust gathered that soon after the incident, Police and civil defence service Corps were alerted.
NULGE officials killed in Taraba auto crash - Daily Trust

2 months ago | dailytrust.com | Magaji Isa Hunkuyi

At least three officials of Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) in Taraba State have died in a road accident. The officials were among delegates from the state who attended the election of the national officials of the union in Abuja few days ago. Daily Trust learnt that a Hummer bus conveying the delegates from Abuja had an accident at Iware village along Wukari- Jalingo road, at about 11pm Tuesday.
Troops arreset 23 bandits including 5 women in Taraba

2 months ago | dailytrust.com | Magaji Isa Hunkuyi

Troops from the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Jalingo, Taraba State, have arrested 23 bandits, including five females at a notorious kidnappers’ camp in the state. Spokesperson of the brigade, Captain Olubodunde Oni, who disclosed this, said they worked on credible intelligence report which led to the arrest of the bandits on Sunday.