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Zulum Names Housing Estate after VP Shettima
Zulum Names Housing Estate after VP Shettima
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By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has officially named the 72 Metro housing estate after Vice President Kashim Shettima.
The governor also named the Njimtilo 500 Housing Units after Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, in honour of their distinguished leadership.
Zulum made the announcement during the commissioning ceremony of Metro Housing Estate located on the former Police Ground in Maiduguri.
Governor Zulum also revealed that the Shehu Sanda Kura Road has been renamed in honor of the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Garbai Elkanemi.
In his remark, he reiterated that the projects stand as a testament to the administration’s unwavering commitment to providing affordable housing, improving infrastructure, and fostering economic growth in Borno State.
“Your Excellency, your presence here today underscores the strong bond between our people and our shared commitment to regional development, Zulum stated ”
“The Kashim Shettima Housing Estate will be allocated to military officers, security personnel, and Federal Government workers in the state to alleviate housing challenges for these groups”.
According to the Governor, a total of 210 houses within the Mai Mala 500 Housing Units will be allocated to police officers currently residing in the Metro Police Barracks, facilitating the construction of a state-of-the-art International Conference Centre on the vacated site.
Governor Zulum emphasized that Njimtilo Housing Units, Metro Housing Units, the Borno Express Flyover, and the dualization of Shehu Sanda Kura Road are designed to enhance the quality of life for residents, improve traffic flow and boost economic activities.
“Borno Express Flyover is an iconic structure that will revolutionize transportation in our state, thereby reducing travel time and providing a safer commuting experience,” the governor added.
Governor Zulum pledged continued dedication to infrastructure development as part of his administration’s urban and rural renewal efforts.
In response, Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, expressed gratitude for the honour and commended Borno State’s dedication to recovery and development.
“Borno and Yobe have always been one, united by shared culture and tradition. Our states are working tirelessly to recover from the challenges of Boko Haram insurgency through our Rehabilitation, Reconstruction, and Recovery programme,” Buni stated.
Governor Buni highlighted Yobe State’s investments in education, healthcare, agriculture and economic empowerment, mentioning a multi-billion-naira agricultural programme and a N2.93 billion initiative to support vulnerable groups and small businesses.
He lauded Governor Zulum for assembling a competent team to execute transformative projects and called on the people of Borno State to take ownership of these developments.
Governor Buni also extended an invitation to Governor Zulum for the upcoming commissioning of legacy projects in Yobe State.
Zulum Names Housing Estate after VP Shettima
Bandits Dump Corpses in Revenge Attack in Tafoki Village, Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
A group of suspected bandits have launched a brutal revenge attack on Tafoki village in the Fasakari Local Government Area of Katsina State, dumping several corpses at the entrance to the community.
Local sources told Zagazola Makama that the assailants, believed to be mostly in their 20s, arrived in the village on April 9, 2025, and positioned the bodies at the entrance. This attack is reportedly in retaliation for the deaths of three bandits killed by villagers in February 2025, after the criminals attempted to launch an assault on the village.
Among the slain bandits was Goje, a notorious leader who led the failed attack. Sources suggest that the bandits have since been abducting villagers, tying their hands behind their backs, and executing them with gunshots to the head. Afterward, the bandits return the bodies and dispose of them at the village entrance.
As families mourn, they are left to recover the decomposing remains of their loved ones, with some corpses already starting to decompose.
Villagers are left devastated, grappling with the trauma of the violence and the realization that their attempts to defend themselves against the bandits’ previous assault have now turned into deadly retribution.
Bandits Dump Corpses in Revenge Attack in Tafoki Village, Katsina
Man Dies After Being Beaten by Brother in Zaria City
By: Zagazola Makama
A tragic incident in Zaria City has led to the death of 50-year-old Sani Yusuf, who was reportedly beaten into a stupor by his elder brother, Abubakar Aminu, on April 4, 2025.
According to information from a Good Samaritan, Abubakar, aged 53, attacked Sani at their home in Rimintsiwa, Zaria City.
The victim was immediately rushed to ABUTH Shika for medical treatment but unfortunately passed away early on April 10, 2025, at approximately 4:50 a.m. While the victim was under care at the hospital, his condition deteriorated, and he succumbed to the injuries inflicted during the assault.
The family has since buried the deceased according to local customs.
Police authorities are currently searching for the suspect, Abubakar Aminu, who fled the scene following the incident. Efforts to apprehend him are ongoing.
The case has been classified as culpable homicide, and investigations are being pursued to determine the circumstances surrounding the altercation and the suspect’s motives.
Man Dies After Being Beaten by Brother in Zaria City
Bandits Abduct Three in Gusau Community
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected armed bandits have abducted three residents of Marere Hausawa, a community on the outskirts of Damba in Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Sources informed Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday at about 2:30 a.m., when the assailants, wielding dangerous weapons, invaded the area and forcefully took the victims to an unknown destination.
Sources within the community confirmed the attack, describing it as sudden and terrifying.
Search efforts are ongoing to rescue the victims by the troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA
Bandits Abduct Three in Gusau Community
Bandits Dump Corpses in Revenge Attack in Tafoki Village, Katsina
Man Dies After Being Beaten by Brother in Zaria City
Bandits Abduct Three in Gusau Community
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