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Zulum returns after leading APC’s campaign in Southern Borno
Zulum returns after leading APC’s campaign in Southern Borno
.. Announces plan to establish “Mineral Resources Commission
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has returned to Maiduguri after leading stakeholders of the All Progressive Congress (APC) on tour of 3 local government areas in the southern part of Borno for the first phase of the APC’s campaign in the region.
The governor kicked off the rally on Monday at the stadium in Biu, the political headquarters of southern Borno. He stressed continuous commitment to securing all parts of the state.
Zulum assured that his government will focus on providing job opportunities to the youth, empowering women and the vulnerable and quality education.
On Tuesday after spending two nights in Hawul and Biu, Zulum was in Kwaya-Kusar and Bayo Local Government Areas. He addressed thousands of party supporters amidst cheers from the crowd.
Speaking at the occasion, Borno APC Chairman, Ali Bukar Dalori, expressed confidence that Zulum’s performance in the last three and half years will give APC an unprecedented win in the forthcoming elections.
Dalori noted that Governor Zulum has invested massively in education, with numerous schools renovated and new ones built. Instructional facilities were provided for effective teaching and learning.
In the area of healthcare delivery, Dalori noted that the present administration has constructed over 200 primary healthcare centres and the existing one was renovated and upgraded. Hundreds of health workers were employed to ensure affordable and quality healthcare services.
The party Chairman stressed that Governor Zulum has revitalised the healthcare sector which was destroyed by the insurgency. He said, people in rural communities no longer travel distances to seek medical care.
Dalori emphasises that Zulum has achieved remarkably during the last three and half years of his administration. He calls on the good people of Borno to elect all APC candidates in the state.
Critical stakeholders from the southern part of Borno including the Deputy Governor, Umar Usman Kadafur, members of the national and state assembly, commissioners, top government functionaries and party officials joined the governor during the two-day rally.
.. Zulum announces plan to establish “Mineral Resources Commission
Meanwhile, in Bayo Local Government, Zulum has announced a plan to establish the “Borno State Mineral Resources Commission” which will explore a number of minerals in Bayo and other parts of Borno State.
Zulum noted that there are thousands of minerals that the state could not explore over the years. He, therefore, assured that with the emerging peace, Borno will not relent until all opportunities are explored.
Zulum returns after leading APC’s campaign in Southern Borno
Armed bandits abduct resident in Bature Daji, in Niger narrowly miss vigilante target
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits in large numbers stormed Bature Daji community in Niger in the early hours of Saturday, abducting a resident while narrowly missing their original target, a local vigilante member.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the incident occurred around 5:30 a.m. when the attackers invaded the residence of one Dani, a known vigilante operative in the area. He was reportedly the primary target of the assault but managed to escape.
However, the gunmen kidnapped one Attahiru Ibrahim, popularly known as Sarki Daji, from the same neighborhood and whisked him away to an unknown destination.
Local sources revealed that the assailants later moved toward Gorogawu Village, a border community near the Republic of Benin, raising concerns of cross-border movement and security challenges.
A joint team of security forces, including military and other operatives, has launched a pursuit operation to rescue the victim and apprehend the attackers.
Teenager dies in Kano after fight with friend over tap water
By: Zagazola Makama
A 17-year-old boy, Musa Muhammad, has died in Kano following a fight with his childhood friend over tap water.
Zagazola Makama learnt from sources that the incident occurred on Saturday at Rijiyar Lemo Quarters, Kano, according to a statement issued by the Kano State Police Command.
The father of the deceased, Muhammad Haruna, reported the matter to Bachirawa Police Station, stating that his son had gone to fetch water around 11:00 a.m. when he encountered his friend, Muhammad Aliyu, aged 16.
The duo reportedly had an altercation that escalated into a physical fight, during which the suspect allegedly struck Musa in the face, causing him to collapse.
Police sources said the victim was rushed to Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, where he was confirmed dead.
The corpse was later released to the family for burial in line with Islamic rites.
The police say the suspect is currently in police custody, and investigation is ongoing.
Teenager dies in Kano after fight with friend over tap water
Gunmen attack ruga settlement in Kaduna, one killed, another injured
By: Zagazola Makama
One person has been confirmed dead and another seriously injured following an attack by unknown gunmen on a Ruga settlement in Unguwar Barka, Makarfi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Zagazola Makama report that the attack occurred at about 3:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 28, when the assailants, armed with sophisticated weapons, invaded the settlement and opened fire on residents.
Lawan Shehu, aged 37, was shot in the head and fatally injured, while another victim, Bello Shehu, 25, sustained serious gunshot wounds to his hand.
Both victims were rushed to the General Hospital in Makarfi, where Lawan Shehu was later confirmed dead by the doctor on duty.
Security operatives have since visited the scene, and investigation is ongoing to track down and arrest the perpetrators of the attack.
Gunmen attack ruga settlement in Kaduna, one killed, another injured
Armed bandits abduct resident in Bature Daji, in Niger narrowly miss vigilante target
Teenager dies in Kano after fight with friend over tap water
Gunmen attack ruga settlement in Kaduna, one killed, another injured
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