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Over 500 km of roads were constructed in 5 years, YOSG
Over 500 km of roads were constructed in 5 years, YOSG
By: Yahaya Wakili
Yobe state government has said that over 500 kilometers of roads were constructed in the last five years by the present administration of Governor Mai Mala Buni CON.
Governor Mai Mala Buni disclosed this in a press briefing in Damaturu to commend his five years in office. He said the government would complete the rehabilitation of the Katarko-Goniri and Siminti-Godowoli roads. Rehabilitation work is ongoing along the Geidam-Bukarti, Bayamari-Yunusari, and Yunusari-Kunamma roads.
Governor Buni further said the government is undertaking new intercommunity road construction projects on the Damaturu-Kalallawa 25.5-kilometer dual carriageway for easier access to the Muhammadu Buhari International Cargo Airport and has completed the dualization of the Abattoir Junction new bye-pass roundabout along Potiskum Road for smooth movement of a high number of vehicles.
He added that, under our mass housing policy, 2,350 houses across the 17 local government areas have been constructed, and the estate has been provided with basic facilities. The houses of 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom types were offered to civil servants and other members of the public across the state on an owner-occupied basis with a fifty percent discount.
Under the period under review, the education sector was worst hit during the period of insurgency; therefore, over 4,000 teaching and non-teaching staff were recruited and posted to various primary and secondary schools, and 26,000 teachers were trained or retrained to enhance their capacities.
On health care delivery, Governor Buni said the government is providing one functional primary health care center in each of the 178 electoral wards of the state. So far, 140 have been completed and commissioned.
He revealed that the government also procured and launched 88 customized tricycle ambulances, which were distributed to remote areas to ease the movement of patients to the health centers.
Yobe State Contributory Health Care Management Agency (YSCHMA) was established, and over 300,000 people, including civil servants and other members of the general public, have enrolled in the scheme. In addition, Yobe State Drugs and Medical Consumable Management Agency (YODMA) was also established with a total drug budget of over $2.3 billion to address the drug and medical supply system needs of the state.
On security, Governor Mai Mala Buni said that when we took over the mentle of leadership on May 29, 2019, there were many communities that remained inaccessible due to the threat posed by the insurgents in Gujba and Gulani local government areas.
“With our commitment backed by the Federal Government, the gallantry of the security operatives, the complementary efforts of the vigilante groups, and the persistent prayers of our people, normalcy has returned to the insurgency.
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Over 500 km of roads were constructed in 5 years, YOSG
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forced have neutralised two suspected notorious bandits during a clearance operation in Ukum Local Government Area of the state.
Sources told Zagazola that the operation followed credible intelligence received on Tuesday at about 1:00 p.m.
The report indicated that a criminal gang led by one Senen Hemen, also known as Orpa, was sighted along the pipeline axis between Gbeji and Igbongom communities in Ukum.
According to the sources, security forces were promptly mobilised to the location, where the gang engaged the operatives in a gun duel.
During the exchange, Hemen and another gang member identified as Mzungweve Ichur, both from Igbongom, were shot dead, while others fled the scene with gunshot injuries.
The sources confirmed that the corpses of the two suspects had been recovered and deposited at a private mortuary in Gbeji, while a manhunt had been launched in the surrounding bushes to track the fleeing accomplices.
The sources assured residents that the operation was part of ongoing efforts to rid Ukum and adjoining areas of violent criminal gangs.
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
By: Zagazola Makama
Gunmen have abducted a worshipper from a mosque in Gbonkan Village, Ipapo, Itesiwaju Local Government Area.
Sources said that the victim, identified as Amadu Usman, was kidnapped on Monday night while praying at the mosque alongside his elder brother, Adamu Usman.
The sources said seven armed men invaded the mosque at about 9 p.m. and whisked the victim away to an unknown destination.
The sources said that a joint team of security forces, Amotekun Corps, vigilantes and local hunters had since launched a search-and-rescue operation, combing surrounding bushes to track down the suspects and rescue the victim.
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with the Police, Community Watch Corps and local vigilantes, have repelled a bandit attack in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Sources said that the incident happened on Tuesday evening when armed bandits launched an attack on a hunters’ camp in Naalma village.
According to the sources, the troops and other security operatives responded swiftly to a distress call and engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle, forcing them to withdraw.
“During the operation, Usman Lawal, 35, the Commander of the Hunters’ group, sustained fatal injuries. One of the bandits was neutralised while the rifle earlier seized from the hunters’ commander was recovered.
“Other fleeing bandits are suspected to have escaped with gunshot wounds. Troops are currently conducting cordon-and-search operations within the area,”said the sources.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
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