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Borno Commissioner: Zulum, Kadadur lead mourners at funeral in Maiduguri
Borno Commissioner: Zulum, Kadadur lead mourners at funeral in Maiduguri
By: Michael Mike
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, his deputy, Umar Usman Kadafur, Speaker of Borno State House of Assembly, Abdulkarim Lawan, members of Borno State Executive Council and thousands of mourners were at the funeral prayer for late Commissioner for Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Resettlement, Engr Ibrahim Idriss Garba.
The funeral prayer, which held Saturday evening, was led by the chief Imam of Borno, Imam Ibrahim Laisu, at the residence of the late commissioner at Pompomari bye pass in Maiduguri.
The late commissioner served as Special Adviser on Monitoring, Evaluation and Special Projects from 2021 to 2023 and Special Adviser on Special Projects from July 2023 to August 2023 before his latest appointment as commissioner.
Idris, aged 38, was laid to rest at Gwange Cemetery in Maiduguri.
He is survived by two wives, 5 children, an aged father and relatives.
Borno Commissioner: Zulum, Kadadur lead mourners at funeral in Maiduguri
Troops arrest suspects, recover arms in Ogidigben operation in Delta
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), have arrested two suspects and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition following a security operation in Ogidigben community, Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State.
Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 10:48 a.m. on April 7 after reports of sporadic shooting in the community.
According to the sources, troops of 3 Battalion (Rear) swiftly moved into the area and carried out exploitation operations, leading to the arrest of two suspects linked to the incident.
Items recovered during the operation include four AK-47 rifles, six magazines, and 106 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
Other items recovered are two knives, 10 machetes, and four pairs of rain boots.
The apprehended suspects and recovered items are currently in the custody of the troops for further investigation and necessary action.
Security sources said the operation was part of ongoing efforts to curb criminal activities and restore peace in the Niger Delta region
Troops arrest suspects, recover arms in Ogidigben operation in Delta
Plateau: troops repel attack on Jol community in Riyom
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have foiled an attack on Jol village in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 3:30 p.m. on April 7 when troops of Sector 6 responded to reports of an attack by suspected terrorists on the community.
On arrival, the troops engaged the assailants in a firefight, forcing them to retreat into surrounding bushes.
No casualty was reported during the encounter.
The troops have since intensified patrols and continued to dominate the general area to deny the attackers freedom of action and prevent further threats.
Security sources said efforts were ongoing to track the fleeing suspects and sustain stability in the area.
Plateau: troops repel attack on Jol community in Riyom
Six killed, two injured as troops respond to terrorist attack on goods vehicle in Gusau
By: Zagazola Makama
Six persons have been killed and two others injured following a terrorist attack on a vehicle conveying goods in Toffa village, Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Security sources said troops of 1 Brigade, deployed at Combat Team 3 Magami, responded to distress information on the incident at about 2:30 p.m. on April 6 while on a fighting patrol.
According to the sources, the attackers opened fire on the vehicle, forcing it to overturn.
On arrival at the scene, the troops discovered that six occupants had been killed, while two others sustained injuries.
The injured victims were evacuated to a medical facility for treatment.
Security sources said troops have intensified patrols in the general area as part of efforts to track down the perpetrators and prevent further attacks.
Six killed, two injured as troops respond to terrorist attack on goods vehicle in Gusau
Troops arrest suspects, recover arms in Ogidigben operation in Delta
Plateau: troops repel attack on Jol community in Riyom
Six killed, two injured as troops respond to terrorist attack on goods vehicle in Gusau
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