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Best-performing LGA to receive monetary award in Yobe
Best-performing LGA to receive monetary award in Yobe
By: Yahaya Wakili
Yobe State Executive Council, under the leadership of His Excellency Governor Mai Mala Buni CON, met on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at the Council Chamber, Government House, Damaturu. It was chaired by His Excellency the Deputy Governor, Hon. Idi Barde Gubana, on behalf of Governor Buni, who is currently on a trip outside the state.
Briefing the newsmen on the outcome of the State Executive Council, the State Commissioner for Home Affairs Information and Culture, Alhaji Abdullahi Bego, said the council approved the memo presented by the Hon. Commissioner of Health and Human Services, Dr. Muhammad Lawan Gana, on the “Primary Healthcare Leadership Challenge” for local government councils in the state.
Bego revealed that the local government area PHC leadership challenge was launched and is being operated by UNICEF with funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and oversight by the Federal Ministry of Health and the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency.
“The local government area PHC leadership challenge is just one of 12 indicators for an award that could come to the state among all the 36 states of the federation if local government areas adhere to specific activity indicators aimed at improving primary health care at the grassroots level.
The council also approved the establishment of three weather stations in Damaturu, Machina, and Gulani local government areas to help with climate and agricultural issues at a cost of $189.9 million.
“The council also approved the sum of $225,911,843.39 for the rehabilitation and extension of Banquet Multipurpose Hall, Government House, Damaturu. In addition, the council approved the sum of $345,217,652.50 for the provision of furniture and equipment for newly constructed apartment houses at the Presidential Lodge, Damaturu.
Bego further maintained that the State Executive Council also approved the recommendation that monetary awards be given to the best-performing local governments at the zonal level as well as at the overall state level.
He pointed out that the council approved #1,183,077,543.75 as a variation on the cost earlier approved on Chumbusko-Tagali Road. As for the dual carriageway on the on the left side, which is now to be carried out through direct labor, the council approved the sum of $1,521,262,537.27 for the work.
Best-performing LGA to receive monetary award in Yobe
Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recover rifle in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have arrested a suspected terrorist and recovered an AK-47 rifle during a routine patrol in Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Security sources said the arrest was made on April 3 at about 11:30 a.m. by troops of 1 Brigade Combat Team deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kurya.
The suspect was apprehended at Tungan Haki village and found in possession of one AK-47 rifle mounted with a magazine containing 13 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
The sources disclosed that the suspect and the recovered weapon are currently in custody for further investigation and necessary action.
They added that troops have continued to intensify patrols and surveillance operations across the area to curb criminal activities.
Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recover rifle in Zamfara
IED explosion injures two security personnel during patrol in Anambra
By: Zagazola Makama
Two security personnel have been injured following the detonation of an improvised explosive device (IED) during a fighting patrol in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State.
Security sources said the incident occurred on April 3 at about 12:30 p.m. when troops of Sector 5, Operation UDO KA, deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Lilu, conducted a patrol alongside Nigeria Police personnel.
It was gathered that the team sighted the IED within the Lilu general area and attempted to destroy it.
However, the explosive device detonated during the process, injuring an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel and a police officer.
The injured personnel were immediately administered first aid at the scene before being referred to a medical facility for further treatment.
Authorities said the situation has been brought under control, while operations continue in the area to ensure safety and prevent further incidents.
IED explosion injures two security personnel during patrol in Anambra
Troops neutralise two terrorists, destroy hideouts in Plateau clearance operations
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), under Operation Wutan Daji, have neutralised two suspected terrorists and destroyed several hideouts during clearance operations in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau.
Security sources said the operations were carried out in conjunction with local vigilantes across Babangida, Adua and Bokayi villages within the Dutsen Zaki forest.
It was gathered that troops made contact with the terrorists along the Babangida–Adua road, leading to a gun battle in which two of the suspects were neutralised, while others fled with possible gunshot wounds.
No casualties were recorded among the troops, and all equipment was accounted for.
During the operation, troops recovered one locally fabricated gun, a belt containing 105 rounds of 7.62mm PKT ammunition, 30 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and a cutlass.
In a related development, troops of CSI Battalion XIV, in collaboration with 332 Artillery Regiment and vigilantes, conducted further clearance and raid operations in Dadin-Kowa and Dada villages.
The operation involved 47 soldiers and four vigilantes, supported with motorcycles, gun trucks, a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle and an artillery gun.
The troops established a gun position and carried out fire missions on suspected terrorist locations in Madam Forest to deny them freedom of action.
Subsequent raid operations in Dadin-Kowa village led to the destruction of suspected terrorist hideouts, although no contact was made with the fleeing elements.
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