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Education: Village head of Nangere calls for intervention in Yobe
Education: Village head of Nangere calls for intervention in Yobe
By: Yahaya Wakili
The new village head of Sabon Garin Nangere in Tikau Emirate Council of Yobe state, Alhaji Bala Ibrahim Ba’aba has urged the elders and politicians in Nangere local government as well as the governor to intervene in the development of the people and the environment in order to create opportunity for growth.
The village head made the call in Sabon Garin Nangere, the headquarters of the emirate council in an interview with NEWSng at the weekend.
“We are backward in Nangere local government true to be sincere, being that like me, a civil servant, i go round the country, i know what is actually happened in other states, i enter some local governments definitely there is a development there but not here in Nangere.” Ba’aba said.
He said, in Nangere local government they do not have such encouragement for development. “we are of less advantage in others we know, but at least we need more encouragement from all. There are many factors that may come in, however, in Sabon Garin Nangere town ship we need some developmental projects.” He said.
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Alhaji Bala Ibrahim Ba’aba also urged the parents in the area to send their children to schools, adding that they are future of the council.
He said, “we the parents we must ensure that our children to go back to school. This is very important in building the level of education of people from this local government.
“No matter how even if it is Islamic school let them go back to school knowledge is not wested. No matter the level of somebody goes to school, he or she can be of help to the society. We must encourage all.” He said.
The village head use the opportunity to also advise the cattle rearer that they should exercise patient more in the next one month or two months, so as to allow farmers harvest their crops before they release their animals into the farm lands.
Education: Village head of Nangere calls for intervention in Yobe
Troops Foil Kidnapping Attempt, Rescue Injured Victim in Kaduna
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 7, Sub-Sector 71 of Operation Enduring Peace have foiled a kidnapping attempt along a highway in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Security sources told Zagazola that the incident occurred at about 12:15 a.m. on May 21 when troops deployed at Ungwan Gora checkpoint responded to distress information on suspected kidnappers operating along the road at Ungwan Dariya village.
The troops reportedly moved swiftly to the location, forcing the suspected kidnappers to abandon their mission and flee into surrounding areas.
During the operation, one victim was rescued with injuries sustained during the attack.
The victim was immediately evacuated to Confidence Hospital, Fadan Karshi, for medical treatment.
Security sources said efforts were ongoing to track and apprehend the fleeing suspects, while patrols had been intensified along the axis to prevent further incidents.
Troops Foil Kidnapping Attempt, Rescue Injured Victim in Kaduna
Suspected Kidnap Collaborator Dies in Custody After Arrest in Nasarawa
By: Zagazola Makama
A suspected collaborator of kidnappers has died after becoming unconscious while in military custody in Nasarawa State.
Security sources said troops of Sector 2 under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) intercepted the suspect at about 7:00 a.m. on May 19 at Ancha community in Akwanga Local Government Area.
The suspect was reportedly apprehended at Anguwan Makama following allegations of involvement in activities linked to kidnapping operations in the area.
During preliminary interrogation, the suspect reportedly became unconscious.
He was immediately evacuated to Nunku Primary Health Care Centre for medical attention, where he was confirmed dead by health officials.
Sources added that the remains of the deceased were released to his family for burial in accordance with local customs.
Security authorities said further assessment would continue in line with standard procedures, while operations against kidnapping networks in the area remain ongoing.
Suspected Kidnap Collaborator Dies in Custody After Arrest in Nasarawa
U.S. AFRICOM Delegation Visits Maiduguri, Reaffirms Counterterrorism Cooperation
By: Zagazola Makama
A delegation from the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) has visited the Headquarters Joint Task Force North East Operation Hadin Kai in Maiduguri to strengthen ongoing counterterrorism cooperation in the Lake Chad region.
Security sources said the delegation, led by the Deputy Director of Operations/Cyber, Rear Admiral Cameron Chen, arrived at Maimalari Cantonment on May 20, where they were received by the Deputy Theatre Commander, Air Vice Marshal O.F. Akinboyewa.
The visit featured a detailed briefing on the current threat assessment in the North-East and ongoing counterterrorism and counter-insurgency operations across the theatre of operations.
Discussions during the engagement focused on enhancing intelligence sharing, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) support, logistics interdiction, and improved operational coordination within the Lake Chad basin.
The delegation also reviewed ongoing multinational efforts aimed at degrading terrorist capabilities and disrupting logistics networks across the region.
Security sources said both sides reaffirmed their commitment to continued collaboration under counterterrorism and counter-insurgency frameworks, including preparations for Operation Lake Sanity III.
The visit was described as successful and conducted without incident.
Authorities noted that international cooperation remains a key component in sustaining pressure on terrorist groups operating in the North-East.
U.S. AFRICOM Delegation Visits Maiduguri, Reaffirms Counterterrorism Cooperation
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