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Boko Haram: Zulum laments inability of some Borno tertiary institutions from conducting Convocations for over five years
Boko Haram: Zulum laments inability of some Borno tertiary institutions from conducting Convocations for over five years
…..Donates N50 million for Convocation preparations, to construct Staff Quarters, Students’ Hostel for NAUB
By: Ndahi Marama
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno state decried over the activities of Boko Haram which, in the past five years, have hindered many tertiary institutions from conducting Convocation Ceremonies in the state.
Besides, he noted that it is through Convocation, that best performing students are officially identified and rewarded by the government.
The Governor stated this on Friday when top management team of the Nigerian Army University Biu (NAUB), led by the Vice-Chancellor of the federal institution, Professor Kyari Mohammed paid him a courtesy call at the Government House in Maiduguri.
He however announced the donation of N50 million to enable NAUB in its preparations towards the conduct of its first convocation slated to hold on 28th October, 2023.
He also directed Commissioner for Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Resettlement, RRR, Engr. Ibrahim Idris to draw proposal for immediate approval to construct befitting staff quarters and students’ hostels for NAUB, so as to ease the problem of accommodation.
While commending the former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai (Rtd) and the federal government for establishing the University since 2018, Zulum pointed out that during his first tenure, precisely in the past four years, his administration, which was shrouded with competing demands, has supported various federal institutions, especially the construction and completion of staff quarters and students hostels at University of Maiduguri, UNIMAID, University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, UMTH among other various interventions.
His words: ” We are all living-witnesses to atrocities posed by Boko Haram which, in the last five years, have hindered many of our tertiary institutions from conducting Convocation Ceremonies in the state.
“Now that peace has returned to our dear state, by the special grace of Allah (God), my government will support all tertiary institutions in conducting their convocation ceremonies, this is very important, as it is through Convocation, that the best performing students are officially identified and be rewarded by the government.
“I want to also use this opportunity to inform the management Team that the present administration is working out modalities to ensure that Best Performing students from Borno North, Central and Southern senatorial district are sponsored for their academic studies in NAUB by Borno State Government.” Zulum stated.
Earlier in his address, NAUB VC, Professor Kyari Mohammed commneded Governor Zulum for his foresight in repositioning the education sector in the state.
He said, since 2018 when the institution was established, it runs a very uinque programmes by utilizing scientific and technological knowledge to develop credible and creative capacity for proferring innovative solutions to the problems of the Nigerian Army, the military as well as the nation at large.
This according to the VC, NAUB has about five faculties with 32 Degree Programmes which were fully accreditated by the National Universities Commission, NUC in November, 2022.
He appreciated the Governor for approving all requests from NAUB which were tabled before Zulum during the visit. The VC promised to liaise with other tertiary institutions in research and development for the North East and the country as a whole.
Boko Haram: Zulum laments inability of some Borno tertiary institutions from conducting Convocations for over five years
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forced have neutralised two suspected notorious bandits during a clearance operation in Ukum Local Government Area of the state.
Sources told Zagazola that the operation followed credible intelligence received on Tuesday at about 1:00 p.m.
The report indicated that a criminal gang led by one Senen Hemen, also known as Orpa, was sighted along the pipeline axis between Gbeji and Igbongom communities in Ukum.
According to the sources, security forces were promptly mobilised to the location, where the gang engaged the operatives in a gun duel.
During the exchange, Hemen and another gang member identified as Mzungweve Ichur, both from Igbongom, were shot dead, while others fled the scene with gunshot injuries.
The sources confirmed that the corpses of the two suspects had been recovered and deposited at a private mortuary in Gbeji, while a manhunt had been launched in the surrounding bushes to track the fleeing accomplices.
The sources assured residents that the operation was part of ongoing efforts to rid Ukum and adjoining areas of violent criminal gangs.
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
By: Zagazola Makama
Gunmen have abducted a worshipper from a mosque in Gbonkan Village, Ipapo, Itesiwaju Local Government Area.
Sources said that the victim, identified as Amadu Usman, was kidnapped on Monday night while praying at the mosque alongside his elder brother, Adamu Usman.
The sources said seven armed men invaded the mosque at about 9 p.m. and whisked the victim away to an unknown destination.
The sources said that a joint team of security forces, Amotekun Corps, vigilantes and local hunters had since launched a search-and-rescue operation, combing surrounding bushes to track down the suspects and rescue the victim.
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with the Police, Community Watch Corps and local vigilantes, have repelled a bandit attack in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Sources said that the incident happened on Tuesday evening when armed bandits launched an attack on a hunters’ camp in Naalma village.
According to the sources, the troops and other security operatives responded swiftly to a distress call and engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle, forcing them to withdraw.
“During the operation, Usman Lawal, 35, the Commander of the Hunters’ group, sustained fatal injuries. One of the bandits was neutralised while the rifle earlier seized from the hunters’ commander was recovered.
“Other fleeing bandits are suspected to have escaped with gunshot wounds. Troops are currently conducting cordon-and-search operations within the area,”said the sources.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
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