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Baga: Borno Town Where Students Defy Boko Haram Ideology To Gain Western Education

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Baga: Borno Town Where Students Defy Boko Haram Ideology To Gain Western Education

By Gbenga Akingbule .

Fifteen-year old Maryam Mohammed Ali life time ambition is to become a medical doctor where she can utilize her expertise to give care to her community in Baga, a town located on the fringes of Lake Chad Basin that had suffered several attacks from notorious Boko Haram Insurgents. 

Boko Haram which is translated in Hausa language to mean- Western Education is forbidden,  almost succeded in making  Ali give up on her dream when they invaded Baga town in Kukawa Local government Council of Borno state. Ali , like  many other students couldn’t go to school as the Insurgents had targeted schools, teachers,?Teachers , community leaders among others. It was a dire situation at the time as residents fled the town to anywhere they could get safety. 

But the situation is fast changing now, there’s already a silver lining  for Ali and other students in Baga and other parts of Borno State to leave the dream and take up the opportunity to acquire western education. 

For now , Ali is back to school and she is currently in Junior Secondary School III (JSS3) at Baga Junior Day Secondary School. Her hope of becoming a medical  doctor is renewed following the exploits of the Multi National Joint Taskforce (MNJTF) Operation Lake Sanity 2 to keep the terrorists at bay 

Ali in recent interview, said: “I’m happy to be back to school, attack by the Boko Haram terrorists can not kill my dream of becoming a medical doctor in the future. 

“The military is our life saver and are also keeping our dreams alive.”

Jafar Abdullahi, Yagana Umaru and Hassan Garba are all students of the same school with Ali, they all have different ambitions to be good citizens and contribute positively to their communities in the future after gaining western education alongside their quranic education.  

The students who are visibly happy leaning under a peaceful atmosphere all took turns to comend the efforts of the MNJTF for restoring civil authority back to their communities. 

Aside the students, teachers who had also been targets of the Boko Haram terrorists where many of them  had paid the supreme price while transferring  knowledge  are not bowing to fear of Boko Haram terrorists attacks 

Hadiza Mohammed,  a teacher in Ali’s school says the fear of terrorists attacking their school like they did to other schools in the past does not exist anymore. She revealed that teachers like her and many others have continued to carry out their duties unhindered .

“I’m happy to see the joint security operatives guarding our town and villages.  Teachers like me are cofident to go about transferring knowledge to Baga students without fear of attack by Boko Haram terrorists”  Mohammed said .

Apart from the conducive atmosphere created by the presence of  MNJTF and others security agencies  to keep the peace  in Baga and other parts of the  lLocal Government Council and make learning  possible for students, other socio-economic activities are also breathing fresh air .

The popular Baga fish market is gradually picking up, hospital and Police Station are functioning while farmers in the agrarian community were seen cultivating their farm lands .

Community leaders led by the  the District Head, Zanna Arjinoma and residents doff  their cap for the non-kinetic approach employed by the MNJTF at managing the over 14 year old insurgency through the interventions in schools,  hospital and support to farmers.  

” We are grateful to the MNJTF for the many intervention projects and defending our communities ”  Arjinoma said.

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Troops Foil Bandit Attack in Dabai Town, Kebbi

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By: Zagazola Makama

A swift response by the Nigerian troops in Kebbi has foiled a bandit attack on Dabai Town, forcing the assailants to flee after a gun battle with security operatives.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack occurred around 2 a.m. when suspected bandits attempted to invade the town.

“Security forces were immediately dispatched to intercept the assailants and engaged them in a fierce exchange of gunfire,” the source said. “Overwhelmed by superior firepower, the bandits abandoned their mission and escaped.”

While no casualties were reported, security operatives have intensified patrols in the area to prevent further attacks.

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Unidentified Woman Dies After Jumping Off Third Mainland Bridge

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Unidentified Woman Dies After Jumping Off Third Mainland Bridge

By: Zagazola Makama

An unidentified woman has died after allegedly jumping off the Third Mainland Bridge into the University of Lagos (UNILAG) waterfront, an intelligence source has confirmed.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident happened around 3 p.m. on Thursday.

“We received information that a woman suddenly stopped on the bridge and jumped into the water. No identification documents were found on her,” the source said.

According to the source, the Marine Police Division in Akoka was alerted about an hour later, prompting a swift response from a team of marine police officers.

“She was pulled out of the water and rushed to the UNILAG shore, where medical personnel examined her. Unfortunately, she was confirmed dead,” the source added.

The woman’s remains have since been deposited at the Infectious Diseases Hospital (IDH) morgue in Yaba for preservation and autopsy.

Meanwhile, another Police sources said that the Lagos State Police Command has launched an investigation to establish her identity and uncover the circumstances surrounding the incident.

“The investigation is ongoing, and we urge anyone with information about the deceased to come forward,” said Police sources.

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Kidnapped Catholic Priest Rescued in Edo

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Kidnapped Catholic Priest Rescued in Edo

By: Zagazola Makama

The Edo State Police Command has rescued Rev. Father Philip Mario Ekweli, who was kidnapped on March 13 in Aghenebode, Etsako East Local Government Area.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the he priest, who serves at St. Peter’s Apostle Catholic Church, Iviukhua Community, was rescued on Thursday at about 4:52 p.m. in Amughe Community.

Security agencies have intensified search and bush-combing operations to track down the kidnappers and ensure the safety of other residents.

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