Following the investigation panel’s report on the assault on Abdulrahman Abubakar Sheriff, the councillor for Shamaki Ward in Gombe Local Government Area, Gombe State Governor Inuwa Yahaya ordered the discharge of four aides.
Ismaila Uba Misilli, Director-General (Press Affairs), Government House, Gombe, stated that the special committee that looked into the event found all four aides guilty.
The affected aides were identified as Adamu Abdullahi Danko (Senior Special Assistant II, Domestic), Garba Mohammed Mai Rago (Senior Special Assistant II, Political), Rabiu Sulaiman Abubakar (Senior Special Assistant II, Social Media), and Ali Ibrahim Baban Kaya (Senior Special Assistant II, Community Relations). The decision was communicated by Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, Secretary to the State Government (SSG).
The statement further stated that the governor’s move was informed by the committee’s conclusions, which were further supported by reports from security agencies.
The disengagement was ordered by Governor Yahaya to begin immediately.
According to reports, all impacted officials have also been told to promptly turn over any federal property they own to the relevant authorities.
“Governor Inuwa Yahaya reiterated his administration’s zero tolerance policy for misconduct, violence, and abuse of office, emphasizing that actions that could jeopardize public safety or erode public trust in the government will not be tolerated.”
The statement continued by saying, “He assured the people of Gombe State of his government’s commitment to the rule of law, accountability, and peaceful coexistence, adding that decisive measures will always be taken to safeguard public order and sustain the state’s hard-earned stability.”
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