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Zulum leads N/East govs to Tinubu, requests completion of 17 roads, oil exploration
Zulum leads N/East govs to Tinubu, requests completion of 17 roads, oil exploration
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, led a delegation of North East governors to meet with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday.
The meeting, held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, focused on critical issues affecting the North East, including urgent completion of 17 vital road projects and the resumption of oil exploration in the frontier wells, particularly the Kolmani and Lake Chad wells.
Other governors in attendance included Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe, Bala Muhammad of Bauchi, Mai Mala Buni of Yobe, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa and Agbu Keffas of Taraba.
Delivering his address during the meeting, Zulum, who is also the chairman of the North East Governors Forum, urged the president to complete the ongoing road projects and build critical roads connecting the six states of the zone.
The roads are Kano-Maiduguri Road, Port Harcourt-Jos-Bauchi-Maiduguri Railway line, Bama-Mubi-Yola Road, Wukari-Jalingo-Yola Road, Duguri-Mansur Road (NNPC Project Ongoing), Bauchi-Gombe-Biu-Damaturu Road, Damaturu-Geidam Road, Bauchi-Ningi-Nasaru-Babaldo Road and Gombe-Potiskum, Damaturu-Biu Roads.
Others include Alkaleri-Futuk Road, Maiduguri-Damboa-Yola Road, Gombe-Dukku-Darazo Road, Biu-Gombe Road, Ibi-Shamdam Road, Maiduguri-Monguno-Baga Road and Maiduguri-Ngala-Bama-Banki Roads
Governor Zulum commended the president for the commitment to restoring peace within the northeast, stating, “We thank you for fostering peace and stability within the sub-region and continuing with the initiative of your predecessor in sustaining the fight against insurgency.
He assured the president of their commitment to his administration’s initiative on training of manpower and providing technology with a view to reversing the insecurity facing the North East.
“We are fully aligning with Mr. President’s good initiative of training of manpower and providing technology with a view to reversing the ugly trend in the forest, thereby reducing the insurgency and promoting agricultural development in alignment with the renewed hope agenda on food security,” Zulum said.
He added, “Mr President, the North East governors hold you in high esteem and all of us have resolved to partner with you in your determination to provide good governance for Nigeria with a view to leaving behind lasting legacies and landmarks for the country.”
Responding, President Tinubu acknowledged the governors’ concerns and assured them of his administration’s commitment to addressing the developmental needs of the northeast.
Zulum leads N/East govs to Tinubu, requests completion of 17 roads, oil exploration
Troops arrest terrorist informants, logistics suppliers in Sokoto
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have arrested two suspected terrorist informants and logistics suppliers in Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects were apprehended on Sept. 4 during a fighting patrol to Yaka village by a quick response team.
The suspects, according to the source, are in troop custody for further investigation and action.
Troops arrest terrorist informants, logistics suppliers in Sokoto
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Troops repel terrorist attacks in Sokoto, rescue driver, as locals accosted 7 terrorists, killed 4
Troops repel terrorist attacks in Sokoto, rescue driver, as locals accosted 7 terrorists, killed 4
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have repelled terrorist attacks in parts of Sokoto State, rescuing a driver and preventing further abductions.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that on Sept. 3, at about 6:12 p.m., troops of 8 Division, while on a fighting patrol along Sabon Birnin–Isa Road, engaged terrorists who attempted to block the route.
“The terrorists were forced to flee after a fierce exchange of fire. Troops rescued a driver conveying frozen fish and assisted in towing his vehicle to Sabon Birnin,” he said.
The source added that later, on the same day at about 11:30 p.m., terrorists invaded Tungar Makera village in Wurno Local Government Area and kidnapped four locals before fleeing.
“Troops pursued the terrorists but could not make contact. However, on Sept. 4, at about 8:55 a.m., locals accosted seven suspected terrorists in Kaura village, Shagari Local Government Area.
“Unfortunately, four of the suspects were lynched by a mob led by Yansakai vigilantes before troops arrived. Troops rescued the remaining three suspects and handed them over to security authorities for further action,” the source said.
Troops repel terrorist attacks in Sokoto, rescue driver, as locals accosted 7 terrorists, killed 4
Troops arrest 3 suspected kidnappers in Niger State
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have arrested three suspected kidnappers in Rijau Local Government Area of Niger State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects were apprehended on Sept. 4 when local vigilantes in Dukku town handed them over to troops on routine patrol along the Rijau–Duku axis.
The suspects were identified as Mohammed Mohammed, 30, Babe Sanda, 25, and Buba Matilo, 25.
According to the sources, the suspects confessed to abducting two locals from Dukku town and taking them to a terrorist hideout in Duku Forest.
The suspects are currently in troop custody for further investigation and action.
Troops arrest 3 suspected kidnappers in Niger State
Troops arrest terrorist informants, logistics suppliers in Sokoto
Troops repel terrorist attacks in Sokoto, rescue driver, as locals accosted 7 terrorists, killed 4
Troops arrest 3 suspected kidnappers in Niger State
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