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Displaced Bauchi residents return home as military clears bandits

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April 24, 2026

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Residents of Mansur community in Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State have started to return home following the clearance of bandits by troops of the Nigerian Army.

The Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 33 Artillery Brigade, Lt. Oluwakemi Fagbolagun, disclosed this in a statement issued yesterday.

DAILY POST reports that the affected communities had been deserted since February 26, 2026, when armed terrorists invaded the area, forcing residents to flee to safer locations. After nearly two months in displacement, the villagers started returning on April 22.

According to the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 33 Artillery Brigade, the attacks left homes abandoned while farming activities were halted across the community.

Fagbolagun said the return of residents followed a series of coordinated military operations, beginning with Operation Bugun Karkanda III, ordered by Army Headquarters and executed by troops of the 33 Artillery Brigade.

She added that the exercise was supported by Operation Wutan Daji, which focused on dislodging terrorists from their hideouts.

The operations, she noted, led to the clearance of criminal elements from Dajin Madam Forest in Plateau State and Kumbodoro Forest in Taraba State.

She further listed Yankari Game Reserve, Bogwas and Rimi in Bauchi State, as well as Odere Forest, Shirnagol, Wanka and Kukarlwa in Plateau State among areas recovered during the exercise. Troops also secured Kumbodoro town and Angwan Jauro Sule in Taraba State.

Fagbolagun said the operations paved the way for the liberation of previously occupied communities, including Mansur.

She explained that the military has now moved into the consolidation phase, which involves handing over cleared areas to relevant security agencies and government institutions to sustain peace and enable displaced residents to return.

The army spokesperson described scenes of jubilation as villagers made their way back to their homes, with many seen inspecting their houses and clearing overgrown vegetation within their compounds.

Community leaders, she added, commended the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, for the intervention that restored calm to the area.

Meanwhile, Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, had earlier announced that thousands of bandits were neutralised during recent coordinated security operations across troubled parts of the state.

Addressing journalists on Monday, the governor attributed the success to joint efforts involving the Nigerian Air Force, the Armed Forces, intelligence agencies and local vigilante groups.

He said the operation followed an appeal to President Bola Tinubu over rising insecurity in Alkaleri and neighbouring states of Plateau, Taraba and Gombe.

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BREAKING: APC Postpones House of Representatives Primary Election, Issues Revised Timetable

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May 15, 2026

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The All Progressives Congress has postponed its House of Representatives primary election for the 2027 general elections by one day.

The party announced that the exercise, initially scheduled to hold earlier, will now take place on Saturday, May 16, 2026.

This was contained in a press statement issued on May 14, 2026, by the APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka.

According to the statement, all other previously announced dates for the party’s primary elections remain unchanged.

“The All Progressives Congress (APC) announces the postponement of the House of Representatives Primary Election for the 2027 General Elections to Saturday, 16th May, 2026,” the statement read.

The party further confirmed the revised timetable for its remaining primaries as follows:

House of Representatives – Saturday, May 16, 2026
Senate – Monday, May 18, 2026
State House of Assembly – Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Governorship – Thursday, May 21, 2026
Presidential – Saturday, May 23, 2026

The statement did not provide reasons for the postponement of the House of Representatives primary election.

The APC primaries are expected to determine the party’s candidates for various elective offices ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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Thousands Welcome Naanlong Daniel in Piapung Ahead of Assembly Primary, Launches Ward Coordinators,

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May 15, 2026

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Thousands Welcome Naanlong Daniel in Piapung Ahead of Assembly Primary, Launches Ward Coordinators,

Thousands of supporters on Thursday welcomed the Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Naanlong Daniel, to his hometown of Piapung in Mikang Local Government Area, where he inaugurated ward coordinators ahead of the forthcoming House of Assembly primary election.

The event, held at the Piapung Community Hall, attracted party faithful, community leaders, youth groups, women associations, and supporters from across the constituency.

Addressing the gathering, the Speaker charged the newly inaugurated ward coordinators to remain focused and intensify grassroots mobilization ahead of next Wednesday’s primary election.

He urged them to reach every part of the constituency in order to strengthen support and ensure effective coordination during the election period.

Daniel expressed appreciation for what he described as the overwhelming support and confidence reposed in him by the people of Piapung and the wider constituency.

According to him, his campaign remains issue-based, with the development and progress of Mikang as the top priority.

“With God on our side and the support of the people, we are committed to purposeful leadership, sustainable development, and impactful representation for the people of Mikang and beyond,” he said.

The Speaker disclosed that the screening process for beneficiaries of his scholarship scheme had been completed and announced that the programme would soon commence to support students in various tertiary institutions and academic programmes.

He stated that his administration has continued to improve access to education through scholarship initiatives and educational support programmes aimed at easing financial burdens on parents and students across the constituency.

Daniel also reaffirmed his commitment to supporting farmers through the distribution of fertilizers to boost agricultural productivity and food sufficiency in the area.

He further highlighted several projects and programmes executed under his leadership, particularly in the areas of education, agriculture, youth empowerment, and infrastructure development.

The Speaker assured residents of continued efforts toward rural transformation through the execution of additional development projects across communities in Mikang Local Government Area.

He also pledged to further upgrade the community hall he built in Piapung to make the facility more beneficial and convenient for residents.

In his remarks, John Poesmang commended the Speaker for what he described as impactful leadership and quality representation, noting that the people of Piapung were proud of his achievements and developmental strides.

Speaking on behalf of the newly inaugurated coordinators, former councillor of Yepwest Ward, Hon. Hangkop Yohana, thanked the Speaker for the confidence reposed in them and pledged loyalty and commitment toward ensuring the success of the campaign.

The event ended with chants of solidarity and renewed support for the Speaker as supporters reaffirmed their commitment to his leadership and vision for the constituency.