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Zulum’s Special Adviser Laid to Rest in Anambra State
Zulum’s Special Adviser Laid to Rest in Anambra State
…Governor Zulum Sends High-Powered Delegation to Burial
By: Our Reporter
The late Special Adviser on Community Relations to the Governor of Borno State, Hon. Chief Kester Kenechukwu Ogualili (Aguiyi), who passed away on May 9, 2024 in Maiduguri after a brief illness, was buried in his hometown of Umueze-Umudioka town in Anambra State on Friday. The burial was attended by a 5-man high-powered delegation representing Governor Babagana Umara Zulum.
Speaking on behalf of Governor Zulum at the burial, Tarpaya Asarya, leader of the delegation and Hon. Commissioner of Trade, Tourism and Investments, described Kester as a perfect gentleman, loyal, hard-working, and a dependable bridge builder between the government and the non-indigene community in Borno State.
Meanwhile, the delegation stopped in Abuja on their way back from Anambra State to also convey their condolences to Vice President Kashim Shettima over the demise of Kester, whom he had mentored, and the loss of his mother-in-law. The Vice President expressed gratitude to Governor Zulum for sending a delegation to attend Kester’s burial.
According to Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Kester was the longest-serving Special Adviser in the history of Borno State, having been first appointed in 2011 and reappointed in 2015 and 2019. Governor Zulum retained him as Special Adviser in 2023.
Other members of the delegation included Hon. Alhaji Hassan Alao Yusuf, Special Adviser on Community Relations; Hon. Christopher Godwin Akaba, Senior Technical Assistant on Jobs Creation and Youth Empowerment; Hon. Lanre Obadiah, Senior Special Assistant on Publicity; and Chief Udechukwu Oko Ike (Go Easy), Chairman of Ohaneze APC support group.
Zulum’s Special Adviser Laid to Rest in Anambra State
Operative dies in accidental discharge in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
An operative attached to a security unit in Niger State has died following an accidental discharge of a rifle at his duty post in Shiroro Local Government Area.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 10:00 p.m. on Feb. 16 when the operative, identified as Abubakar Iliya, 35, who was attached to a special hunters unit stationed at Galadiman-Kogo, reportedly fell from a sentry post.
During the fall, his cocked rifle disengaged and discharged, striking him in the abdomen and causing fatal injuries.
His remains were later evacuated by his unit for burial in accordance with customary rites.
Operative dies in accidental discharge in Niger
Boat mishap leaves passengers missing in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
A canoe conveying seven passengers capsized while in transit between Jata and Kami Village in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, leaving several persons missing.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 7:00 p.m. on Feb. 16 when the canoe, carrying six females and one male passenger, overturned during the journey.
The passengers were identified as Mustapher Yakubu; Sahura Yakubu and her child; Zarifa Yakubu; Mommy Yakubu; Lizatu Yakubu; Zaratu Yusuf; and Sumaiya Ibrahim, all from Jata/Bmagara via Kami Village.
Rescue teams, including police and local divers, were immediately mobilised to the scene. The boat driver and his conductor were rescued alive, while search efforts are ongoing to locate the remaining passengers.
Authorities said further updates would be provided as rescue operations continue.
Boat mishap leaves passengers missing in Niger
Armed bandits attack Konkoso Village, kill two in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits have killed two people and razed homes during an attack on Konkoso Village in Niger State, security sources said.
According to sources, the incident occurred at about 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 17 when a large group of bandits invaded the village, shot two residents whose identities are yet to be confirmed, and set several houses on fire.
The attackers also looted shops and carted away food items before leaving Konkoso Village and moving toward Pissa Village in Pissa District.
Authorities said efforts are ongoing to track the bandits and apprehend those responsible for the attack.
Armed bandits attack Konkoso Village, kill two in Niger
Operative dies in accidental discharge in Niger
Boat mishap leaves passengers missing in Niger
Armed bandits attack Konkoso Village, kill two in Niger
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