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Reports from Damaturu,
the Yobe state capital said security has been beefed up
in the aftermath of the shocking death of Governor
Mamman Ali.Already,Ibrahim Geidam who was deputy
governor to the late Governor Ali has been sworn
in as the new governor of the state.
The security-beef up may
not be surprising as the state has been in a political
flux since the election of the late governor.By Tuesday
afternoon there were hints of unease in the state ,but
top-level politicians mobilized stakeholders to ensure a
hitchfree transition.
By evening, it was also
announced that Abubakar Ali, younger brother of
late Governor Ali has been nominated for the post
of deputy governor.The name of the new
deputy governor designate is expected to be forwarded to
the Yobe State House of Assembly for
confirmation.
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