I Nearly Ran To Cameroon Because Of Insecurity Under Jonathan Government – Lamido Adamawa

Lamido Adamawa, Muhammadu Mustapha, has revealed that he nearly fled out of the country due to the bad security situation under the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan, however, the emergence of President Muhammadu Buhari in the last election halted the move

The traditional ruler during the commencement of the construction of two major township roads in the state said his best option was migrating to Cameroon, which shares international boundary with Adamawa State to avoid being killed by terrorists.

Speaking at the ceremony which had in attendance the state Governor, Mohammed Jibrilla, his deputy, Martins Babale, and other key members of his cabinet, including the state Commissioner for Works, Lilian Stephen, Mustapha blamed the soaring insecurity under the administration of former President Goodluck as the factor that forced people to flee the area.

“You will agree with me that just two years ago, all of us here were preparing to leave. I was also planning to leave for Cameroon. But God, in His mercies, brought us peace. He brought us Muhammadu Buhari and we can all attest to the works of his hands, especially in the aspect that has to do with the security of lives,” the top monarch said.

He added, “Insecurity, which used to be our worst night mare, has now become an issue that is now of less concern.

“May God Almighty continue to guide everyone who is a part of this and keep them in good health and grant them peace, just as they are also working tirelessly to give us peace.”

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Why We Kidnapped Lagos Monarch — Abductors

The abductors of a Lagos traditional ruler, Oniba of Iba Town, Oba Yushau Oseni who was kidnapped in his palace, have explained the reason behind their action, just as they contacted the family yesterday demanding N500 million ransom before his release.

In an interview with Saturday Vanguard, a palace source who preferred anonymity, disclosed that the abductors have contacted the family and demanded N500 million before he would be released.

On the reason for his abduction, the family source said, “They (kidnappers) said that he (Oba) is highly influential in the Governor Akinwunmi Ambode administration and the administration recognises his contribution to the development of the state. But a member of the family who spoke with the abductors begged them yet they refused even as they assured the family that the king was safe with them.”

According to one of the palace staff, “the kidnappers during conversation argued that they could not continue their pipeline vandalism because President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration has intensified security around the pipelines, hence, the option of kidnapping.”

The kidnappers were said to have threatened that it was the beginning of their operation, saying, “South-West states should be prepared for more.”

“We are appealing to them (kidnappers) not to hurt him and allow him return home safely”, he begged. 

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BREAKING: FULANI HERDSMEN KILL PLATEAU KING, DRIVER

A first class traditional ruler in Plateau State, the Saf Ron Kulere, and Chairman of Bokkos Traditional Rulers’ Council, Sir Lazarus Agai, has been murdered by suspected herdsmen.

Agai who was the traditional ruler of Bokkos, the home town of a former governor of the state, Chief Joshua Dariye, was killed while returning from his farm in Sha, along with his driver.

The member representing Bokkos Constituency in the State House of Assembly, Mr. Sunday Muchen confirming the incident to Punch said the monarch was killed on Monday by unknown gunmen.

Details of the incident remained sketchy as of the time of filing this report.