Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has directed the immediate dismissal of four aides over their alleged involvement in the assault of a serving councillor.
The action came after investigations were concluded into the attack on Abdulrahman Abubakar Sheriff, the councillor representing Shamaki Ward in Gombe Local Government Area.
According to a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Ismaila Uba Misilli, the order was conveyed by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, following the submission of a report by a special committee established by the state government.
The statement explained that the committee’s report, which was backed by information from security agencies, formed the basis for the governor’s action.
Those affected by the dismissal 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).
Governor Yahaya directed that the dismissal should take effect immediately and instructed the former aides to return all government-owned items in their custody to the relevant authorities.
According to Misilli, the governor restated his administration’s firm stance against violence, misconduct and the misuse of public office, warning that such actions will not be tolerated under any circumstances.