1,357 persons get free eye screening, surgery in Adamawa

Mainstream Foundation in collaboration with Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) has screened 1,357 patients with different eye problems in Yola, #Adamawa.

Mr Zayyan Illo, Programme Manager of the foundation made the disclosure to newsmen in Yola.

He said out of the beneficiaries, 80 cataract surgeries were successfully performed, while restoring clear vision to people who had been living in a blurred world.

Illo added that the surgical team also carried out five pterygium operations and one chalazion surgery, while addressing a wider range of debilitating eye conditions.

“Beyond the operating table, the outreach provided additional support to patients.

“A staggering 957 individuals received free prescribed glasses and medication, ensuring that patients left with the tools to improve their sight and health”, he said.

Dr Salihu Dabban, Foundation’s Technical Officer explained that, Mainstream Foundation was the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited (MESL), which was the mother company of YEDC.

He said, the outreach lasted for four days, between September 17 and 20, 2025 with a 20-member team comprising ophthalmologists and theatre nurses.

Mr Joseph Birthing, a 73 year-old a beneficiary, thanked the foundation for coming to their aid.

He said he has been suffering from the ailment for a long and now regained his sight.

Another beneficiary, Mrs Maimuna Yusuf, 82, said, already she had lost hope to see again in her life but now the story has changed.

She prayed God to grant the foundation more growth to enable it continue impacting the lives of the vulnerable people in the country.

1,357 persons get free eye screening, surgery in Adamawa

Police confirm suspected bomb explosion in Imo community

By: Zagazola Makama

The Police Command in Imo has confirmed a suspected bomb explosion at Obinwanne community in Njaba Local Government Area.

Sources said that the incident occurred on Sept. 20 at about 10:30 p.m.

The sources said operatives from Njaba Division rushed to the scene and found a man, identified as Mr Chinwokere Mmadu, an indigene of Ebonyi State, lying in a pool of blood with both legs severed by the blast.

“Three victims were rushed to Santa Maria Hospital for treatment, where Mr Mmadu was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty, while the other two are responding to treatment,” he said.

According to him, photographs were taken while Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and tactical teams of the command, led by the Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, visited the scene for on-the-spot assessment.

He added that the area had since been stabilised under close monitoring, while efforts were ongoing to track down the perpetrators.

The sources assured residents that investigation into the incident was in progress and that the command remained committed to public safety.

Police confirm suspected bomb explosion in Imo community

Bandits attack Bayan Dutsi village in Zamfara, injure three, abduct several

By: Zagazola Makama

Suspected bandits attacked Bayan Dutsi village in Tofa district of Bungudu Local Government Area, leaving three persons injured and many others feared abducted.

Zagazola gathered that the incident occurred at about 10:15 p.m. on Sept. 22. When the hoodlums invaded the community with sporadic gunfire, injuring three residents and abducting several others.

“On receipt of the distress report, joint troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA and Civilian Protection Guards (CPG) mobilised to the area. The injured victims were taken to the hospital for treatment,” said sources.

The sources added that security forces had intensified efforts to rescue the abducted victims and restore normalcy in the affected area.

Bandits attack Bayan Dutsi village in Zamfara, injure three, abduct several