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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
Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunner in Taraba State
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), in collaboration with Defence Intelligence Agency operatives and local vigilantes, have arrested a suspected gunrunner in Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State.
Security sources said the arrest was made at about 7:45 a.m. on May 13 during an intelligence-led operation at Iware community in the area.
The suspect was reportedly apprehended following credible intelligence linking him to arms trafficking activities within the Amaseyo general area.
Preliminary interrogation revealed that the suspect was allegedly involved in illegal arms dealing, prompting his immediate arrest by the joint security team.
The suspect is currently in custody and undergoing further investigation, while security agencies say efforts are ongoing to dismantle arms trafficking networks operating within the state and surrounding areas.
Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunner in Taraba State
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim During Patrol in Kogi
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation MESA have rescued a kidnap victim abandoned by suspected terrorists along the Obajana–Jakura–Tajimi axis in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State.
Security sources said the rescue operation was carried out at about 9:00 a.m. on May 13 by troops of 12 Brigade during a fighting patrol along the old Obajana–Jakura–Tajimi road.
According to the report, the troops discovered the victim after suspected kidnappers abandoned him while fleeing from the advancing security personnel.
The rescued victim was subsequently reunited with his family after the operation.
Security patrols and clearance operations have continued along the route and adjoining communities as part of ongoing efforts to combat kidnapping and other criminal activities in the area.
Troops Neutralise Terrorist During Operation Savannah Shield in Niger State
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Savannah Shield have neutralised a suspected terrorist during an offensive operation in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.
Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 2:45 p.m. on May 13 by troops of 221 Battalion alongside personnel of CSIB XVI deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Babanna.
The troops reportedly carried out the offensive raid on Masaka Village following intelligence on terrorist activities within the area.
During the operation, the troops made contact with the suspected terrorists, leading to an exchange of fire.
According to the report, one of the fleeing terrorists accidentally triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), which detonated and resulted in his death.
Troops subsequently recovered one magazine loaded with 12 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition from the scene.
Security forces have continued exploitation and clearance operations in the area aimed at dismantling terrorist hideouts and preventing further attacks within the operational environment.
Troops Neutralise Terrorist During Operation Savannah Shield in Niger State
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