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Buni flag off 4km road construction in Yobe
Buni flag off 4km road construction in Yobe
By: Yahaya Wakili
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe state has today flagging off the construction of the 4 kilometers Nguru-Gashua Federal Highway to Karasuwa Galu in the state.
Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Buni said the construction of the road is in continuation of his administration drive to provide infrastructure to open up communities for socio-economic growth and prosperity in the state.
“When completed it would enhance easy transportation of goods and services to and from the benefitting communities especially farm produce such as Millet, Guinea corn, Beans, Sesame and Melon Seeds among others which are produced in large commercial quantities.” Buni said.
The project is awarded to GREYLAND Multiple Investment Ltd, the company has a track record of good work and strict compliance with contractual specifications as well as completion of projects within the agreed time frame.
The project is awarded to a total sum of #1,350,292,445.89 with a completion period of six monthly and call on the company to strictly abide by the contractual terms signed with the government of Yobe state.
He directed the state Ministry of Works to carry out adequate supervision for the government to have value for its money.
The governor condole and commiserate with the good people of Karasuwa local government over the sad loss of the late council chairman, Hon. Lawan Gana Karasuwa who has made selfless sacrifices and contributions to this community Karasuwa local government council and Yobe state in general.
Governor Buni revealed that, this project will no doubt fulfill the dream of the late chairman and indeed, all sons and daughters of Karasuwa Galu as well as other neighbouring communities who will benefit from this project.
He urged the communities to support the government and the contractor to execute this road project successfully and also call on our people to pray to Almighty Allah to bless us with good rainfall that is suitable for a bountiful cropping season and to protect us from flood.
Buni flag off 4km road construction in Yobe
Police repel bandits attack, rescue six victims in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
The Police Command in Katsina, in collaboration with the military and local vigilantes, has repelled a bandits’ attack in Malumfashi Local Government Area of the state.
Sources said that the incident occurred on Wednesday at about 1:20 a.m., when bandits stormed Lamuntani village in Goran Dansaka ward but were engaged in a gun battle by security operatives, forcing them to flee into the bush.
According to sources , six kidnapped victims were rescued unhurt. They include Aisha Rilwanu, 12; Zainab Mansir, 15; Munnir Sani, 19; Salamatu Umar, 19; Asmau Sani, 10; and Jamila Nasiru, 21.
The sources added that while escaping, the bandits attacked nearby Santan Kargo village, where they shot and injured three persons Yusuf Yushau, 30; Ismail Abubakar, 21; and Abdulmumin Sani,who were rushed to Malumfashi General Hospital for treatment.
The sources said two victims were still missing as security forces intensified search-and-rescue operations in the area.
Police repel bandits attack, rescue six victims in Katsina
Army recovers 164 rustled livestock in Zamfara, Sokoto
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA (OPFY) have recovered 164 rustled animals during clearance operations in Zamfara and Sokoto States.
Sources disclosed this on Thursday, saying the recoveries followed ambushes against terrorists moving livestock across communities.
The sources told Zagazola the troops, working with vigilantes, engaged terrorists attempting to move rustled animals from Talata Mafara LGA to Anka axis of Zamfara, recovering 21 sheep.
“Similarly, troops of 8 Division in conjunction with Keystone forces repelled terrorists who attacked Garbe Kanni village in Tureta LGA, Sokoto. A total of 143 sheep were recovered and a terrorist camp destroyed,” the sources said.
The animals have since been handed over to the chairmen of Bakura and Tureta LGAs for onward return to their rightful owners.
Army recovers 164 rustled livestock in Zamfara, Sokoto
Troops arrest notorious cattle rustlers, recover arms in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested two notorious cattle rustlers and recovered arms and ammunition in Plateau State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama on Thursday in Jos that the operation followed credible intelligence on the activities of cattle rustlers in Kogul village, Mangu Local Government Area.
According to the sources, the troops raided the hideout of the suspects on Sept. 11 and arrested two of them. Items recovered include one AK-47 rifle, one AK-47 magazine, one fabricated revolver rifle, 10 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition, one mobile phone and cash.
“The arrested suspects and recovered items are in the custody of the troops for investigation. Follow-up operations are ongoing to apprehend other members of the criminal syndicate,” the sources said.
They added that the arrest was significant in curbing the menace of cattle rustling, which has often triggered crisis in Plateau and adjoining states.
Troops arrest notorious cattle rustlers, recover arms in Plateau
Police repel bandits attack, rescue six victims in Katsina
Army recovers 164 rustled livestock in Zamfara, Sokoto
Troops arrest notorious cattle rustlers, recover arms in Plateau
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