22nd February, 2020

Gombe Governor praises military's efforts in counter-insurgency operation, promotion of social cohesion

Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has saluted the effort of the Nigerian Army in counter-insurgency operations in the North east as well as in promoting unity, peace and cultural integration through its social activities.

Governor Inuwa Yahaya who gave the commendation at the closing of the West African Social Activities, WASA, organized by the 301 Artillery Brigade, Gombe, noted that the annual event presents a veritable platform for showcasing and celebrating Nigeria's unity in diversity as well as encouraging "Espirit de Corp" among personnel of the Nigerian Army.

He expressed satisfaction with the leadership of the 301 Artillery Brigade for organizing the event despite the enormous responsibility of providing security in Gombe state and the country at large.

While appreciating the Brigade's contribution as well as the support of other security agencies in reducing criminal activities, promoting peace and security, Governor Yahaya also praised the Nigerian Army for organizing WASA event, which he noted will promote military/civilian relationship.

He observed that the impressive turn out of various groups, who in their respective performances showcased their rich cultural heritage is a clear testimony that the objective of the event was achieved.

The Governor pledged his administration's resolve towards making the 301 Artillery Brigade Barracks along Kumo road habitable for soldiers and their families to proudly call a home.

He said his Government will support the upgrade of the facility to standard.

Governor Yahaya said, "By what I have seen today, it is very clear that these structures built some years back require upgrade. I am therefore assuring the GOC that we shall support the upgrade of the facility for conducive operation".

The General Officer Commanding, 3 Division, Major-General Nuhu Angbazo said the West African Social Activities, WASA, now Nigerian Army Social Activities is a tradition that dates back to the era of the West Africa Frontier Force.

The GOC said during this period, allied commanders organise events for soldiers and their families to socialize and celebrate the high and low lights of military formations and units, away from their routine regimented life to atmosphere where they unwind and relax freely with one another.

He said the annual event has since been upheld and has become an avenue of harnessing Nigeria's rich cultural heritage while creating an atmosphere for cordial military- civilian relationship.

Angbazo says Nigerian army is committed to partnering with other security agencies to ensure Gombe state maintains its status of the most peaceful state in the North east sub region.

Earlier, the Commander, 301 Artillery Brigade, Colonel Friday Onu thanked Governor Inuwa Yahaya for the tremendous support his administration renders to the regiment in particular and the Nigerian army operating in general.

The event which took place at the permanent site of the 301 Artillery Brigade along Kumo road, witnessed cultural performances and displays by various groups, including local hunters, charmers, traditional ethnic dance groups representing different communities and states of the federation.

Other attractions at the event were two Tug of War competitions between the Federal Road Safety Corps and National Youths Service Corps as well as between the Nigerian Army and Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps with Governor Inuwa Yahaya playing the role of umpire.

Highlights of the event includes the lighting of the camp fire by the Governor and presentation of awards of honour to deserving recipients.


Ismaila Uba Misilli
Senior Special Assistant
( Media and Publicity)

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Gombe is also predominantly Fulani and known for the tomb of Sultan Attairu, tomb of Bubayero and the famous Bima Hill.

Your favourite queen of sensual cosmetics, Jaaruma is also from Gombe

Won't u like to visit Gombe?

RentedReality:


Won't u like to visit Gombe?

No!
I rather visit Somalia.

Hope you will not awaken Boko Haram to go attack there.

This kind of a thing is better to be quiet on it.

this man don start dey look for trouble wey dey sleep!


boko boys will now go for some visit to gombe!

Biko mods, don't push this to front page before Shekau see am.
The NA with their utterances are good at putting lives of people at risk.


#pray4Gombe.

I pray PDP won't attack Gombe after reading this

SangoOlukosoOba:
I pray PDP won't attack Gombe after reading this

Fools abound everywhere. U dont need go far to see them

Azmanaty:


Fools abound everywhere. U dont need go far to see them

True.

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SangoOlukosoOba:


True.

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SangoOlukosoOba:
I pray PDP won't attack Gombe after reading this

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This is how they will make Gombe the new BH venue. Already it's the base for the so called repentant boko haram rehabilitation program. Make dem continue.

Hmm

Well ....shekau heard you guys

Loud and clear

He may be settling them biggerly or part of BH themselves..

Northern political leaders can never be trusted about this BH attrocities.. They are in one way or the other benefitting from the attacks

Borno too used to be peaceful but look at the mess it's in right now.

Some things are better left not said.

RentedReality:
Gombe is also predominantly Fulani and known for the tomb of Sultan Attairu, tomb of Bubayero and the famous Bima Hill.

Your favourite queen of sensual cosmetics, Jaaruma is also from Gombe

Won't u like to visit Gombe?

You are wrong, Fulani only dominates Nafada, Dukku and some parts of kwami LGA and those are where the kalari boys are been nuctured and likely grow to Boko haram.... GOMBE STATE belongs to the tangale and waja people...........gombe town is mixed with all the tribes trying to dominate each other.

rummmy:
You are wrong, Fulani only dominates Nafada, Dukku and some parts of kwami LGA and those are where the kalari boys are been nuctured and likely grow to Boko haram.... GOMBE STATE belongs to the tangale and waja people...........gombe town is mixed with all the tribes trying to dominate each other.

I agree with you sir

Predominantly means they have more numbers and not necessarily that they dominate, whether in culture, trade etc.

Of their 11 LGAs, Fulanis are mostly in the North while Tangale are in the South

RentedReality:


I agree with you sir

Predominantly means they have more numbers and not necessarily that they dominate, whether in culture, trade etc.

Of their 11 LGAs, Fulanis are mostly in the North while Tangale are in the South

i agree with you but believe me, there is no particular Fulani settlement in the whole of the state, the fulanis only mix with the locals and the dominate... I was told that they only infiltrated gombe during the Fulani conquest via the installation of the Fulani Gombe emirate..
The same thing they did in most other northern cities, hausas are nowhere to be found hence the attach by force Hausa,fulani.

Peaceful, as in conquered?

You don't fight war in an already conquered territory. So the peace there is because they are probably largely a Fulani and Islamic region.

Good one
But i think it's Bauchi

rummmy:
i agree with you but believe me, there is no particular Fulani settlement in the whole of the state, the fulanis only mix with the locals and the dominate... I was told that they only infiltrated gombe during the Fulani conquest via the installation of the Fulani Gombe emirate..
The same thing they did in most other northern cities, hausas are nowhere to be found hence the attach by force Hausa,fulani.

Mmh..very interesting at bolded

I wonder maybe their nomadic nature plays a part

RentedReality:


Mmh..very interesting at bolded

I wonder maybe their nomadic nature plays a part

maybe yes or maybe no.

Invariably you are telling boko haram where to hit...




Shit hole

Just keep quiet b4 Boko Haram look into the state

rummmy:
You are wrong, Fulani only dominates Nafada, Dukku and some parts of kwami LGA and those are where the kalari boys are been nuctured and likely grow to Boko haram.... GOMBE STATE belongs to the tangale and waja people...........gombe town is mixed with all the tribes trying to dominate each other.

I for say, i lived in tumfure Gombe City i never saw Fulani all through

Really?

No place is safe in the northeast , even in the entire north

Yeaa

MOST PEACEFUL STATES BY ZONES;
Report by me
ONDO....... South West.
ENUGU..... South East.
AKWA IBOM..... South South.
SOKOTO..... North West.
KWARA.... NORTH CENTRAL.

They should not make these terrorist to remember Gombe State.