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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
Troops rescue three abducted victims, recover ammunition in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have rescued three abducted civilians and recovered ammunition during an operation in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 10:00 a.m. on March 30 by troops of 202 Battalion in collaboration with volunteer forces at BOCOBS.
According to the sources, the troops responded to credible intelligence indicating that suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province and Boko Haram had abducted three locals in the area.
The sources said the troops made contact with the insurgents and successfully rescued all three victims during the operation.
Items recovered from the scene include one AK-47 rifle magazine loaded with 30 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
The sources added that the rescued victims are safe, while troops have continued to dominate the general area to prevent further incidents.
They said the operation is part of sustained efforts to protect civilians and dismantle terrorist activities across the North-East theatre.
Troops rescue three abducted victims, recover ammunition in Borno
Troops repel terrorist attack in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled an attack by suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province and Boko Haram on a Forward Operating Base in Yunusari Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 10:05 p.m. on March 30 at Forward Operating Base Bukarti.
According to the sources, the terrorists launched an attack on the troops’ position, prompting a fierce engagement during which the troops successfully repelled the assailants.
During the encounter, one soldier sustained injuries and has since been stabilised and is responding to treatment.
The sources added that the attackers carted away a gun truck mounted with a QJC gun, a Civilian Joint Task Force vehicle, two motorcycles, a PKT machine gun and a Baofeng radio.
They said troops have continued to maintain operational presence in the area, while efforts are ongoing to recover the stolen equipment and further degrade the capabilities of the insurgents.
Troops repel terrorist attack in Yobe
CJTF member accidentally shot by colleague in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
A member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) has been injured in an accidental shooting incident in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 3:50 a.m. on March 31 at the location of 162 Amphibious Battalion in Mandara-Girau.
According to the sources, the CJTF member was on duty when he was mistakenly shot in the left leg by a colleague.
The victim was immediately evacuated to the battalion’s medical facility, where he is currently receiving treatment.
Sources said the injured personnel are responding to treatment, while further details surrounding the incident are being awaited.
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