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Zulum at IITA, NSPRI, NCAM; seeks partnership on food security, agriculture
Zulum at IITA, NSPRI, NCAM; seeks partnership on food security, agriculture
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Tuesday, paid visits to the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Ibadan, the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) and the National Centre for Agricultural Mechanization (NCAM) in Ilorin Kwara State.
Governor Zulum’s visit was to forge strategic partnerships with the three agricultural research institutions and technology providers to address the challenges faced by the agricultural sector affected by the over one decade of insurgency in Borno State.
The Governor led a high-level delegation that comprised of Professors of agricultural engineering, technical staff from the Borno State Ministry of Agriculture and members of the Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineering.
With the visit, Borno State Government intends to harness innovation, improve productivity, support livelihood and ensure food sufficiency for the state’s population through sustainable agricultural practices.
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a leading research institution which is known for its expertise in enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability.
The Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) is an institution that focuses primarily on providing effective technologies for mitigating post-harvest losses of all crop categories in Nigeria, while the National Centre for Agricultural Mechanization (NCAM) provides intervention to advance mechanization of the agricultural sector.
Zulum noted that the collaborations will foster knowledge transfer, as experts from IITA, NSPRI, and NCAM will engage with local farmers, extension workers, and policymakers.
“Our visit was to know exactly what these institutions are doing and see how the Government and people of Borno State will benefit from the outcome of the research conducted by these institutions,” Zulum said.
Zulum took a tour of the facilities in all the institutions.
At IITA, the Governor was conducted round by the Director General, Dr Simeon Ehui, the Executive Director, Professor Lateef Oladimeji Sanni, at the NSPRI and at NCAM by the Executive Director, Dr. Abdulgafar Rasheed Kamaldeen.
Zulum at IITA, NSPRI, NCAM; seeks partnership on food security, agriculture
Gombe police launch investigation after clash at wedding leaves one dead
By: Zagazola Makama
Police in Gombe State have commenced investigation following a deadly clash during a wedding send-off party in Tulmi, Akko Local Government Area, which left one person dead and others injured.
According to a sources, the incident occurred on Feb. 1, 2026, at about 10:30 p.m., when a group of men identified as Wada Hussaini, Ganji Alhaji Idi, Yaya Hussaini, Mohammed Maikudi, Bello Alhaji Idi, and one Tijjani, all from Garin Ardo Usman village, reportedly clashed with Abubakar Usman, 35, and Bello Adamu, 19, at the wedding organized by Godiya Mai Rai.
The confrontation resulted in serious injuries to Abubakar Usman, Bello Adamu, and Wada Hussaini. The injured were rushed to Cottage Hospital Tumu for treatment, but Abubakar Usman was confirmed dead. His corpse has been deposited at the hospital’s mortuary.
The suspects fled the scene following the incident, and police said efforts are ongoing to apprehend them. Investigation into the case has commenced.
Gombe police launch investigation after clash at wedding leaves one dead
Two children drown in Bauchi river, police investigate
By: Zagazola Makama
Two children drowned while swimming in a river on the outskirts of Bauchi metropolis, Bauchi State, police said.
According to sources, the victims, Saminu Mohammed, 12, and Tanimu Danladi, 11, both of Gudum Sayawa, went to a river in the area on Feb. 2, 2026, at about 4:30 p.m., when the incident occurred.
Police personnel swiftly moved to the scene, evacuated the children, and conveyed them to the Specialist Hospital, Bauchi, where they were certified dead by a medical practitioner.
Their remains were later released to their relatives for burial, while investigation into the incident continues.
Two children drown in Bauchi river, police investigate
Sokoto police arrest suspected bandits’ informants, financiers, recover rustled cows
By: Zagazola Makama
Sokoto State Police Command, in collaboration with the Community Guard, has arrested suspected bandits’ informants and financiers and recovered seven rustled cows along with a motorcycle.
Sources said that on Feb. 2, 2026, at about 1:00 a.m., operatives acting on credible intelligence swooped on Sarma Village in Tangaza Local Government Area, arresting two suspects, Nura Dan Haruna, 20, and Buhari Salah, 18, found in possession of seven stolen cows and a motorcycle without registration number.
The suspects reportedly confessed that they had been sent by Abdullahi Gulum and Dan Iko, both at large, to deliver the cows to Hamza Ibrahim, 56, of Kara Area, Illela, who has also been arrested.
Hamza reportedly admitted that he sold two of the cows last month to Abubakar Muhammad, 31, of Gwadabawa LGA, who was subsequently taken into custody.
Police confirmed that investigation is ongoing, and efforts are being intensified to apprehend the remaining suspects.
Sokoto police arrest suspected bandits’ informants, financiers, recover rustled cows
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