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Borno Christians Commend Gov Zulum For Sponsoring 101 Faithful To 2023 Pilgrimage
Borno Christians Commend Gov Zulum For Sponsoring 101 Faithful To 2023 Pilgrimage
… Pray For Peaceful Elections
By: MacAnthony Uche
Christians in Borno have commended the State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum for sponsoring 101 faithful to Israel for the 2023 Christian pilgrimage.
The pilgrims who were led by the Chairman Christian Association of Nigeria Borno State Chapter, Most Rev. Dr. John Bogna Bakeni to the holy land, equally appreciated the deputy governor of the state, Alhaji Usman Umar Kadafur for the successful coordination of the arrangement that has seen them through to the pilgrimage.
Speaking on Sunday shortly after visiting one of the holy sites in Jordan from where they will proceed to Jerusalem on Monday, Most Rev Dr. Bakeni who is the Auxiliary Bishop of Maiduguri Catholic Dioceses, said the pilgrimage is an opportunity for the church to pray for peace as the country prepares for general elections this year.
The Bishop added that participation of faithful in the pilgrimage would enable them to renew their faith in the worship of God and to also walk in the path of Jesus Christ.
He urged the pilgrims to make the best of opportunity and see themselves as pilgrims instead of tourists.
” I commend our Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum for giving the Christians in the state this wonderful opportunity of renewing their faith by providing resources from the coffers of the state for their spiritual growth. I also commend the deputy Governor for all his efforts at ensuring that the 2023 pilgrimage comes to fruition for the Christians in the state, ” Most Rev Dr. Bakeni said.
Also speaking, the former head of service ( HOS ) of the State, Barr. Simon Malgwi congratulated the pilgrims for making it to the holy land, and as well thanked Governor Zulum for making it possible for Christians in the state to participate in this year’s pilgrimage.
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As a participant, Barr. Malgwi who is also the Adviser to Governor Zulum on legal matters, said haven read a lot of things from the holy Bible coupled with the privilege to visit the holy land to see those things for himself, his faith in those things read in the holy Book has been strengthened.
He added that participants haven witnessed those things written in the holy Book by themselves in the holy land ,would in turn return home to testify to those who had not visited the holy land that those things in the holy Bible are not fiction, but reality.
A participant, Engr Ayuba Dawa, said his experience in the holy land has made him to believe that the holy Bible is real.
” Iam happy to be here . My eyes have seen , my hands have touched and even my legs have walked on those things said in the Bible. We will be praying for a peaceful 2023 general elections and total return of peace to Borno State and the Country as a whole. I commend Governor Zulum for giving us the opportunity to renew our faith,” he said.
The trio of Ladi Pius, Dr. Adamu Arku and Achinari Bitrus, thanked Borno State government for giving them the opportunity to embark on the pilgrimage and prayed that God will grant good health and wisdom to the Governor in steering the affairs of the state.
Borno Christians Commend Gov Zulum For Sponsoring 101 Faithful To 2023 Pilgrimage
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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