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Borno Flood: Zulum Presents N61 billion Supplementary Budget for Reconstruction

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Borno Flood: Zulum Presents N61 billion Supplementary Budget for Reconstruction

By: Michael Mike

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, in order to begin reconstruction of damage infrastructure as a result of devastating flood which submerged over half of the capital city, Maiduguri and its environs, has requested the State House of Assembly for an additional N61 billion to the initial N358.7 billion total budget size which was signed into law on January 10, 2024.

The governor’s request was read on the floor of the State Assembly by the Speaker of the House, Abdulkarim Lawan, seeking to amend the 2024 appropriation act.

The additional funding would specifically target key infrastructures that were severely damaged by the September 10 flood which affected nearly 2 million people and completely submerged parts of Maiduguri and surrounding local government areas.

In addition to the reconstruction of key infrastructure, the supplementary budget would also cover the funding of other government expenditures such as emergency relief and humanitarian aid, support to farmers, economic recovery as well as environmental management.

Zulum on Thursday conducted the assessment of the destroyed bridges, road networks and hospitals to ascertain the extent of damage. He noted that the devastation from the flood was massive.

Meanwhile, Borno State House of Assembly has extended sympathy and condolences to the flood victims. The house also commended individuals, local and international organisations, state governments, medical personnel, and security agencies for their contributions in ameliorating the plight of affected persons.

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Gunmen kill eight in Nasarawa village attack

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Gunmen kill eight in Nasarawa village attack

By: Zagazola Makama

At least eight persons have been confirmed dead following an armed attack on Nindama village in Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.

Sources said that the attack occurred in the early hours of Oct. 10.

The sources said that unknown gunmen invaded the village around 3:30 a.m., shooting sporadically and killing eight residents.

“Two other persons sustained critical injuries and are currently receiving treatment, while six others are still missing,” the sources said.

He said that at about 3:30 p.m., a combined team of security agencies including army, police, Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) visited the scene along with the Executive Chairman of Kokona LGA, Hon. Agbawu M. Agbawu.

According to the sources, the corpses have been evacuated to the mortuary, while efforts are ongoing to locate the missing persons and apprehend the attackers.

Preliminary investigation, sources said, indicated that the attack may have been connected to a lingering land dispute in the area.

The security forces assured residents of intensified security patrols and urged anyone with useful information to assist the ongoing investigation.

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Bandit abduct road construction worker in Katsina as security forces intensify search and rescue

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Bandit abduct road construction worker in Katsina as security forces intensify search and rescue

By: Zagazola Makama

A search-and-rescue operation has been launched to secure the release of a road construction worker abducted by gunmen in Charanchi Local Government Area of Katsina State.

Zagazola learnt that the incident occurred at about 7:14 p.m. on Thursday along the Kunduru–Kadanya feeder road, when unknown assailants reportedly laid an ambush and kidnapped one Kabiru Bature, a 35-year-old driver attached to Stantech Road Construction Company.

The sources said that security forces were immediately mobilised to the area, blocked all potential escape routes, and initiated a cordon-and-search operation aimed at rescuing the victim and apprehending the perpetrators.

The troops have been deployed to track the movements of the kidnappers, believed to have fled into the surrounding forest.

Efforts were ongoing as of the time of filing this report to rescue the victim safely and bring the abductors to justice.

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Troops repel Boko Haram attack in Konduga

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Troops repel Boko Haram attack in Konduga

By: Zagazola Makama

The Troops of Operation HADIN KAI , in collaboration with police tactical teams and local hunters, have repelled a Boko Haram/ISWAP attack on Goni Dinari village in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.

Sources said the attack occurred at about 5:56 a.m. on Friday when suspected Boko Haram terrorists invaded the village and set some houses ablaze.

The troops immediately alerted, leading to a swift joint response by troops, police tactical teams, the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), and local hunters.

“The attack was successfully repelled and normalcy has since been restored to the area,”sources said.

Troops had deployed to the village for confidence-building patrols, while monitoring and surveillance operations continued.

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