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Adamawa NUJ looses journalist Villian Murray
Adamawa NUJ looses journalist Villian Murray
By: Bodunrin Kayode
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Adamawa state Council has announced the death of one of their colleagues Villian Murray
Comrade Murray an active member of the union especially at the level of the Nigerian Association of women journalist (NAWOJ) was said to have died after a brief illness in Yola.
A statement signed by the council secretary Fidelis Jockthan stated that the council regrets to announce the sudden death of one of its members, late Villian Vigor Murray, who was a staff of Adamawa Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Yola before her demise.
“She died on Saturday,4th November 2024 after a brief illness.
Until her death,late Villian Vigor Murray was the Correspondent attached to Cover the Office of the Deputy Governor, Government House Yola by her station (ABC Yola)
“She was active in unionism as she served as Vice Chairperson of NAWOJ Adamawa state at one time of her life time.
” Late Villian also contested for the office of Zonal VP, Northeast, (NAWOJ) in 2020 during the 10th Triennial National Delegates Conference of NAWOJ that was held on 14th November 2020 in Minna,Niger State.
” The State Council Visited her residence on Saturday afternoon before she passed on in the evening.
” The Council at this trial moments consoled with the MURRAY family, Management of ABC Yola, NAWOJ, Church and her area of Primary assignment, Office of the Deputy Governor, Government House Yola.
“The state leadership of our great union is liaising with the family to keep our members informed of the burial arrangements.
” The Council also seek for prayers for the repose of the soul of our late great member.” said Fidelis Jockthan, secretary of the NUJ.
Adamawa NUJ looses journalist Villian Murray
Security forces foil rustling, recover 22 animals in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Security operatives in Katsina State have foiled a livestock rustling attempt and recovered 22 stolen animals in Jibia Local Government Area.
Police sources said the incident occurred in the early hours of April 12 following a distress call received at about 12:45 a.m. that suspected armed bandits had rustled livestock from neighbouring Niger Republic.
According to the sources, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Jibia swiftly mobilised a joint team comprising police, military and community watch personnel to the area.
They added that the operatives strategically blocked the escape routes of the suspects and engaged them in a gun duel.
“The superior firepower of the security team forced the bandits to abandon the rustled animals and flee into the bush,” the sources said.
The sources disclosed that all 22 sheep and goats were recovered intact during the operation.
They noted that the area has been cordoned off, while aggressive clearance operations are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
Further developments will be communicated as investigations continue, the sources added.
Security forces foil rustling, recover 22 animals in Katsina
Troops neutralise several terrorists in ambush operation in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Joint Task Force, North-East, Operation Hadin Kai, have neutralised several Boko Haram terrorists during an ambush operation in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 2:33 a.m. on April 13 when an ambush team of 202 Battalion deployed at Bravo Kilo sighted a terrorist crossing the parapet at a defensive company location.
According to the sources, the troops engaged and neutralised five of the suspect on sight.
The sources added that the operation is part of ongoing clearance and ambush missions aimed at denying terrorists freedom of movement in the North-East theatre.
Troops neutralise several terrorists in ambush operation in Borno
Troops arrest suspected Boko Haram member in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 233 Battalion have arrested a suspected ISWAP/JAS member within the Damaturu Military Cantonment in Yobe State.
Security sources said the suspect was apprehended at about 11:00 p.m. on April 12 between Charlie 2 and Charlie 3 areas of the cantonment in Damaturu Local Government Area.
According to the sources, troops recovered a bag containing clothes and a SIM card from the suspect.
They added that during preliminary investigation, the suspect claimed he was heading to Potiskum and identified himself as an almajiri from the 1000 Area of Maiduguri.
The sources, however, noted that his statements were incoherent, while further physical examination reportedly revealed a rifle sling mark on his shoulder, raising further suspicion.
They said the suspect is currently in custody for further investigation and necessary action.
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