Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has approved the immediate dismissal of four aides over their alleged involvement in the physical assault of Hon. Abdulrahman Abubakar Sheriff, the councillor representing Shamaki Ward in Gombe Local Government Area.
The decision was conveyed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, following the conclusion of a probe conducted by a special committee set up to investigate the incident. The committee’s findings were further corroborated by reports from security agencies.
Those disengaged are 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).
According to the SSG, the Governor directed that the disengagement take immediate effect and ordered the affected officers to hand over all government property in their possession to the appropriate authorities without delay.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya reiterated his administration’s zero tolerance for violence, misconduct and abuse of office, stressing that any action capable of threatening public peace or undermining public confidence in government would not be condoned.
He assured the people of Gombe State of his administration’s unwavering commitment to the rule of law, accountability and peaceful coexistence, adding that decisive measures would continue to be taken to preserve public order and sustain the state’s stability.
