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Balogun yoruba community in Borno state charges new exco to put the interest of the people first

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Balogun yoruba community in Borno state charges new exco to put the interest of the people first

By: Bodunrin Kayode

The Balogun of the Yoruba community in Borno state, Chief Kassim Adeyemo has called on members to put the interest of their committee first in all their dealings.

He made the call recently while delivering a speech as chairman electoral committee during the swearing in ceremony of the new executive of the Northern states, yoruba community council, Borno State chapter.

Quoting Koran surah Al-Hujarat verse 6 “O ye who believe! If a wicked person comes to you with any news, ascertain the truth, least ye harm people unwittingly and afterward become full of repentance for what ye have done” Adeyemo charged them to be diligent in all their actions to the people.

He called on the members to free themselves from all forms of blackmails even as they devote their time to something much more rewarding.

The Balogun however regretted that in spite of the myriad of challenges inherited which nearly crippled their activities while conducting the election, four positions were not contested for in the line up of the Executive.

The chairman said he was fulfilled as chair that the Yoruba community in Borno State, north east Nigeria now have elected new leaders to run its affairs for the next four years.

Among the new officials he paraded who were later sworn in were Alhaji Saka Abiodun who became the President and Suleiman Sanusi who emerged as deputy.

Mohammed Adeboyega was elected the General secretary with Mojeed Opashola assisting him while Moses Ezekiel became the financial secretary.

Other members in the new executive include: Dejo Afolabi in charge of welfare, Albert Apata Social secretary, Ajibola Education secretary, Waidi Adetunji Auditor, Alaba Mukaila PRO One, Ganiyu Raji PRO two, Ademola Ismaila Whip two with Sulaiman Issa as whip one.

Ex-officio members to assist in running the affairs of the team include Muniru Bello, Isiaka Adebare and Wole Adeleye.

The new President Saka Abiodun during an exclusive interview with this reporter agreed that there was need to settle squabbles among members proactively instead of waiting until it was too late.

To him even if sworn enemies have been chosen into the team, he is not perturbed because what they intend to do now is to be involved in peace making since it’s only peace makers that can make progress.

“We understands where we are coming from and we are surely going to sit down to see how these challenges would be sorted out so that there would be peace among the community.

” I expect peace to reign and we will do all our best to help the community achieve that peace that has eluded us for some time.”

On the economy and well being of the community, he said that most of the businesses that non indigenous people were monopolizing were now sadly taken over by the indigenous people.

” But we are doing our best to ensure that we train our young people in little skills to move them from where they are now to the next level.”

He advised the yorubas in Borno to reach out to the leaders whenever they get into trouble adding that “it is not good for bread Winners of families to be jobless and being unable to reach out to us.”

Our community faces numerous challenges but together we can overcome them. I believe in the strength of unity, our shared values and our determination to build a better future for all. It’s not about me. It’s about us as a community.

“Our first assignment is to begin the process of retraining our people whose livelihood has been overtaken by technology and advancement in innovation through the National Directorate of employment (NDE) or enrollment at vocational centre’s scattered all over the state.

Guest lecturer during the occasion Professor Aboaba advised that the new exco carry every segment of the yoruba community along.

He further advised that the community should avoid spreading disunity in the association as a whole.

He later prayed that God will be their guide in the journey ahead as they tarry in a strange land.

He called on the elders to ensure that the younger ones are well cultured in the traditions of the yoruba especially as it concerns peace and diplomacy when it comes to crisis management.

Oba yoruba Alhaji Hassan Yusuf called in the new executive to mobilize for a new beginning even as they imbibe the spirit of forgiveness.

He urged them to equally learn from the dangerous lessons of disunity to assist them to unite for the future ahead.

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Elephant kills farmer in Ijebu East, Ogun community seeks government intervention

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Elephant kills farmer in Ijebu East, Ogun community seeks government intervention

By: Zagazola Makama

A wild elephant has killed a farmer, identified as Mr. Kalamu, in Itasin-Imobi community, Ijebu East Local Government Area of Ogun State.

The incident occurred on Monday, July 28, when the elephant reportedly invaded the victim’s farm and attacked him, leading to his death.

Residents told Zagazola Makama that the elephant had been a persistent threat in the area for over four years, frequently destroying farmlands and fishing equipment.

“This elephant keeps coming into our community to destroy our crops, damage our fishing nets, and now it has taken a life,” a resident said.

The community has since appealed to the Ogun State Government and relevant wildlife authorities to intervene urgently and prevent further loss of life and property.

As of the time of filing this report, there was no official response from the Ogun State Ministry of Forestry or Environment.

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Troops neutralise terrorists, recover logistics items in Bama, Borno

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Troops neutralise terrorists, recover logistics items in Bama, Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised two Boko Haram terrorists and recovered large quantities of logistics items following a successful ambush operation in Bula Daburu village, Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.

Zagazola Makama learnt that the operation was part of Operation Desert Sanity IV aimed at disrupting terrorist supply networks.

Sources said that the operation was carried out at about 6:00 p.m. on Monday at a suspected Boko Haram crossing point

During the engagement, contact was made with terrorist logistics elements. The troops responded with superior firepower, forcing the insurgents to flee in disarray, abandoning their supplies.

Two terrorists were neutralised during the exchange, while others escaped with possible gunshot wounds.

After the area was exploited, troops recovered eight bicycles, two 50kg bags of rice, 60 pieces of macaroni, 60 pairs of rubber shoes, 10 welding filing machines, and 12 mats.

Operation Desert Sanity IV is a renewed offensive by the Joint Task Force (North East) aimed at denying terrorists freedom of action and cutting off their logistics corridors across the North East theatre.

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Troops foil IED-laying attempt by terrorists along Marte–Dikwa road

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Troops foil IED-laying attempt by terrorists along Marte–Dikwa road

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have foiled an attempt by Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists to plant improvised explosive devices (IEDs) along the Marte–Dikwa road in Borno State.

Zagazola Makama learnt from sources that the operation was part of renewed and sustained offensives directed by the military high command to deny terrorists freedom of action in the North East theatre.

The incident occurred at about 2:01 a.m. on Tuesday, when troops of Operation HADIN KAI positioned in an ambush along the strategic route, sighted a group of terrorists attempting to lay mines on a bridge.

The troops immediately engaged the terrorists with superior firepower, forcing them to abandon their equipment and flee into the surrounding bush in disarray.

Two IEDs were recovered at the scene, while there were no casualties recorded among the troops.

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