Gombe Governor Sacks Aides Involved in Councillor's Assault

Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has dismissed four aides following an investigation into the physical assault of councillor Abdulrahman Abubakar Sheriff from Shamaki Ward. The decision was announced by the governor's spokesman, Ismaila Uba Misilli.

A special committee, led by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, was set up to probe the incident. The affected aides include Adamu Abdullahi Danko, Garba Moham Mai Rago, Rabiu Sulaiman Abubakar, and Ali Ibrahim Baban Kaya.

The assault incident prompted the governor to take swift action against the aides.