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Borno Non-Indigenes forum says Zulum’s governance style worthy of emulation
Borno Non-Indigenes forum says Zulum’s governance style worthy of emulation.
… Vows not to join the impending national protest
By: Our Reporter
The forum of non-indigenes residing in Borno has commended the leadership style of Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, the Executive Governor of Borno State.
At a stakeholders meeting of all the presidents and officials of the various tribes that make up the forum in Maiduguri, on tuesday, the 23rd of July, Zulum’s proactive model of development and providing the enabling environment for the return and sustainance of peace was commended and recommended to other states of the federation for emulation.
In his welcome address, the patron of the non-indigenes forum who is the Oba (Mai) Yoruba of Borno, Alhaji (Hon.) Hassan Alao Yusuf, said “We, the leaders of the non-indigenes communities, have decided to call the representatives of communities to advise members to ignore any call to join any protest”.
Hassan Alao Yusuf also reminded the gathering that, “despite the security challenges, the governor has, through good governance, provided dividends of democracy through unprecedented infrastructural development such as world standard schools, health care facilities, roads and the provision of food and non food items to cushion the effects of the hard times for the people of the state.
Also addressing the meeting, the Otunba (Waziri) Yoruba, Chief Lanre Obadiah, emphasised the need for all citizens to support the governor in his acclaimed effort to return Borno to substantial peace and make the state a pride for all; a plan which protest and its possible attendant violence may truncate.
Other speakers at the occasion include the Chairman of Ohaneze APC support group, Chief Ugochukwu Oko Ike (Go Easy), Abraham Kaanti, President of the Tiv community and forum vice chairman, chief Sunday Julian Okonkwo, former president of Igbo welfare association.
Similarly, Chief Gabriel Andedzever of the Tiv community, Amos Paul Chiroma, President of the Ngas community, Hakeem, P.R.O of the Yoruba youths, Alhaji Yusuf Ujah of the Igala community, Engr John Azimeye of the Niger Delta people’s association and the leader of the Ngas women, Madam Christy Andrews, all spoke against the idea of joining in any national protest.
At the end of the meeting, it was unanimously resolved that no non-indigenes in Borno State will join any protest and the forum calls on the organisers of the protest to embrace peace and dialogue.
Borno Non-Indigenes forum says Zulum’s governance style worthy of emulation.
Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recover rifle in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have arrested a suspected terrorist and recovered an AK-47 rifle during a routine patrol in Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Security sources said the arrest was made on April 3 at about 11:30 a.m. by troops of 1 Brigade Combat Team deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kurya.
The suspect was apprehended at Tungan Haki village and found in possession of one AK-47 rifle mounted with a magazine containing 13 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
The sources disclosed that the suspect and the recovered weapon are currently in custody for further investigation and necessary action.
They added that troops have continued to intensify patrols and surveillance operations across the area to curb criminal activities.
Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recover rifle in Zamfara
IED explosion injures two security personnel during patrol in Anambra
By: Zagazola Makama
Two security personnel have been injured following the detonation of an improvised explosive device (IED) during a fighting patrol in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State.
Security sources said the incident occurred on April 3 at about 12:30 p.m. when troops of Sector 5, Operation UDO KA, deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Lilu, conducted a patrol alongside Nigeria Police personnel.
It was gathered that the team sighted the IED within the Lilu general area and attempted to destroy it.
However, the explosive device detonated during the process, injuring an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel and a police officer.
The injured personnel were immediately administered first aid at the scene before being referred to a medical facility for further treatment.
Authorities said the situation has been brought under control, while operations continue in the area to ensure safety and prevent further incidents.
IED explosion injures two security personnel during patrol in Anambra
Troops neutralise two terrorists, destroy hideouts in Plateau clearance operations
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), under Operation Wutan Daji, have neutralised two suspected terrorists and destroyed several hideouts during clearance operations in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau.
Security sources said the operations were carried out in conjunction with local vigilantes across Babangida, Adua and Bokayi villages within the Dutsen Zaki forest.
It was gathered that troops made contact with the terrorists along the Babangida–Adua road, leading to a gun battle in which two of the suspects were neutralised, while others fled with possible gunshot wounds.
No casualties were recorded among the troops, and all equipment was accounted for.
During the operation, troops recovered one locally fabricated gun, a belt containing 105 rounds of 7.62mm PKT ammunition, 30 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and a cutlass.
In a related development, troops of CSI Battalion XIV, in collaboration with 332 Artillery Regiment and vigilantes, conducted further clearance and raid operations in Dadin-Kowa and Dada villages.
The operation involved 47 soldiers and four vigilantes, supported with motorcycles, gun trucks, a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle and an artillery gun.
The troops established a gun position and carried out fire missions on suspected terrorist locations in Madam Forest to deny them freedom of action.
Subsequent raid operations in Dadin-Kowa village led to the destruction of suspected terrorist hideouts, although no contact was made with the fleeing elements.
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