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ACReSAL inaugurates project committee in Yobe.
ACReSAL inaugurates project committee in Yobe.
By: Yahaya Wakili
Yobe State Agro-Climatic in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) has inaugurated the 153 local government projects management committee for the 17 local government areas of the state.
The composition of the committee has been drawn from relevant local government ministries, which include heads of department, traditional and religious representatives, women and youth group leaders, as well as representatives of people living with disabilities, among others.
The State Commissioner of the Ministry of Environment, Alhaji Sidi Yakubu Karasuwa, who is also the chairman of the steering committee, has inaugurated the local government project management committee.
The Commissioner charges the committee members to take ownership and ensure the sustainability of all projects to be executed.
Speaking earlier, the ACReSAL state project coordinator, Shehu Alhaji Mohammed, said the formation of the local committee is in line with the ACReSAL mandate to carry communities along in maintaining projects.
He revealed that the federal government has expressed a commitment to reclaim 4 million hectares of degraded land, and out of this number, Yobe ACReSAL is to reclaim 100,000 hectares.
According to him, at least nine people were selected in each of the 17 local government areas of the state.
He urged the leaders in the local government areas to support the committee in discharging their responsibility.
ACReSAL inaugurates project committee in Yobe.
Army, police rescue 12 kidnapped victims in Ekiti border attack
By: Zagazola Makama
A Combined Army and Police operatives have rescued 12 kidnapped victims following an armed attack by suspected kidnappers in Oke-Ako area of Ekiti State.
Sources disclosed that the incident occurred on Feb. 13 at about 9:00 a.m., when sporadic gunfire was heard near their base. Preliminary assessment indicated the gunshots were from an assault launched by suspected kidnappers in the area.
Army troops, in collaboration RRS,Anti-Kidnapping Squad (AKS), and local security outfits, swiftly mobilised to the scene. On sighting the security forces, the attackers engaged in a gun duel, but were overpowered and forced to retreat into the forest, taking two victims with them.
Through intensified operations, the security forces successfully rescued 12 victims unhurt, while one, identified as Jeremiah Gambo, sustained a gunshot injury and was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital in Ikole Local Government Area for treatment.
The troops also recovered an unregistered Boxer Bajaj motorcycle, a white Nissan Cabstar pick-up with registration number EJG-96XB, and a wine-coloured Toyota Corolla with registration number KLE-575AE, all belonging to the victims.
Army, police rescue 12 kidnapped victims in Ekiti border attack
Forest guard arrested for allegedly killing son in Monguno, Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
A member of the Forest Guard in Monguno Local Government Area of Borno State has been arrested for allegedly shooting his son to death.
Sources said the incident occurred on Feb. 13 at about 5:40 p.m. at the RRR Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Camp in Monguno.
The case was reported to the Monguno Division at about 6:20 p.m. by Maidugu Mustapha of Gana Ali Ward, who alleged that Mohammed Ibrahim Angoli, 28, a Forest Guard member, fatally shot his 24-year-old son, Ajiya Mustapha, in the back with an AK-47 rifle.
The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Monguno led a patrol team to the scene, where photographs were taken and the victim was evacuated to General Hospital, Monguno.
A medical doctor on duty confirmed the victim dead on arrival. The corpse was subsequently deposited at the hospital mortuary for autopsy.
The suspect has been arrested and the firearm recovered as exhibit.
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Maiduguri, has commenced investigation into the incident.
Forest guard arrested for allegedly killing son in Monguno, Borno
Woman kidnapped in Jos South LGA, search operation launched
By: Zagazola Makama
A woman was abducted from her residence in Jos South Local Government Area, Plateau State, prompting a manhunt by security operatives.
Sources said the incident occurred on Feb. 13, 2026, at about 8:30 a.m., when unknown gunmen reportedly stormed the home of Mrs. Geoffrey in the Gura-Topp area. Mrs. Geoffrey is the wife of Wing Commander Geoffrey, who serves in Zaria, Kaduna State.
The assailants reportedly whisked her away to an unknown location.
Following the report, security teams immediately combed the surrounding bushes and deployed additional personnel to the area in a bid to locate the victim.
Authorities confirmed that investigation has commenced, with search and rescue efforts ongoing to ensure the safe recovery of the abducted woman and the apprehension of the perpetrators.
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