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Empowerment: Zulum unveils 110 HIJET mini trucks donated by Senator Monguno
Empowerment: Zulum unveils 110 HIJET mini trucks donated by Senator Monguno
By: Ndahi Marama
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno state on Sunday unveiled 110 HIJET mini trucks procured and donated by Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno as empowerment, and for onward distribution to beneficiaries mostly Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs from Borno North Senatorial District.
The empowerment initiative is coming at a time when the economic challenges are more paramount due to the removal of fuel subsidy and the increasing depreciation of the naira against the dollar in the open market, which forced prices of commodities and services skyrocketing.
Unveiling the vehicles at the Government House in Maiduguri, Zulum said, the need to have good transportation system for conveying goods and services is very paramount, adding that, the gesture would go along way in alleviating the sufferings of the beneficiaries, make them self- reliant and to also carter for their immediate family needs.
He commended Senator Monguno for continuously supporting people of his constituency through provisions of agricultural inputs, buses to newly established Federal Polytechnic Monguno, laptops which have enhanced digital literacy amongst students of Northern Borno, irrigation and sewing machines, construction of classroom blocks and teaching materials, cash donations, drilling of boreholes, training and retraining of Youths/women in skills acquisitions, and too numerous to mention, which he noted, have complemented efforts of his administration in Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Resettlement of IDPs and other vulnerable groups across the state.
“I want to commend Senator MT Monguno for his people- oriented projects to people of his constituency. Since when he (The Senator) was a member House of Representatives, he has impacted positively on the lives of his people, and I reiterate that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, my humble self and the people of Northern Borno are proud of MT Monguno who have since key into the ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’ of the federal government.
“Let me use this opportunity to call upon other lawmakers to emulate MT Monguno’s good gestures, as it will serve as palliatives directly or indirectly to his constituents.” Zulum said.
In his remarks, Senator Monguno who is the Chairman Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters at the Red Chamber, commended Governor Zulum, security agencies and all stakeholders who have worked tirelessly in restoring peace that led to resettlement of most of the IDPs from the zone back to their ancestral homes with dignity.
He pledged that he will continue to give his maximum support in alleviating the economic challenges faced by his people as peace have significantly returned.
In their separate goodwill messages and vote of thanks on behalf of the beneficiaries, Deputy National Chairman (North) of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC , Hon. Ali Dalori, Chairman APC Borno state, Hon. Bello Ayuba and the Speaker Borno State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abdulkarim Lawan described MT Monguno as a good legislator who always have his people at heart.
They enjoined the beneficiaries to make good use of the mini trucks to enhance means of their livelihoods and their communities.
Empowerment: Zulum unveils 110 HIJET mini trucks donated by Senator Monguno
Troops Repel Bandit Attack, Rescue Lower Sharia Court Judge in Katsina State
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops have successfully repelled a bandit attack in Mahuta Village, Dandume Local Government Area (LGA), Katsina State, and rescued a prominent local judge, Mr. Rabiu Tukur, following the abduction of six residents on April 8, 2025.
Zagazola Makama informed by security sources that three attack occurred around 11:55 p.m. when armed bandits stormed the village, kidnapping six individuals, including Mr. Tukur, a 49-year-old judge with the Lower Sharia Court, Dandume.
The troops engaged the bandits in a fierce confrontation, successfully rescuing Mr. Tukur without any harm.
Efforts to locate and rescue the remaining five victims are ongoing, with security forces intensifying search and rescue operations in the surrounding areas.
Troops Repel Bandit Attack, Rescue Lower Sharia Court Judge in Katsina State
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Clash Between Commuters and Customs Officers Leads to Accident and Mob Violence in Maiadua, Kastina
Clash Between Commuters and Customs Officers Leads to Accident and Mob Violence in Maiadua, Kastina
By: Zagazola Makama
A clash between a Customs patrol team and commuters resulted in a serious accident at Koza Village, Maiadua Local Government Area (LGA), on April 8, 2025, at around 8:35 p.m.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the Customs team was in pursuit of a commuter vehicle when the incident occurred.
In the aftermath, an angry mob set fire to the Customs camp in retaliation for the accident. The situation escalated, but the Division Police Officer (DPO) quickly mobilized police personnel to the scene to restore order.
As of now, the situation has been brought under control, and an investigation is underway to ascertain the details surrounding the incident.
Clash Between Commuters and Customs Officers Leads to Accident and Mob Violence in Maiadua, Kastina
Bandit Attack Foiled in Musawa LGA Kastina As Nine Kidnapped Victims Rescued
By: Zagazola Makama
In a daring rescue operation, the security forces successfully foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued nine victims from armed bandits on April 9, 2025, at approximately 1:25 a.m.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspected armed bandits, riding motorcycles, stormed Farin Dutse in Dangani, Musawa Local Government Area, and abducted several individuals.
However, the timely response from the Division Police Officer (DPO), who mobilized a Joint APC Patrol to the scene, led to a fierce gun battle with the bandits.
In the aftermath of the engagement, six females and three males were rescued and swiftly transported to the General Hospital Musawa for medical attention.
The victims are reported to be in stable condition.
Bandit Attack Foiled in Musawa LGA Kastina As Nine Kidnapped Victims Rescued
Troops Repel Bandit Attack, Rescue Lower Sharia Court Judge in Katsina State
Clash Between Commuters and Customs Officers Leads to Accident and Mob Violence in Maiadua, Kastina
Bandit Attack Foiled in Musawa LGA Kastina As Nine Kidnapped Victims Rescued
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