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Borno: Government move to solve water scarcity in Ngarannam
Borno: Government move to solve water scarcity in Ngarannam
By: Our Reporter
The permanent Secretary Ministry of Reconstruction ,
Rehabilitation and Resettlement , Engr. Ali Goni Lawan has assured that the Ministry will intervene to solve the water scarcity pacing residents of Ngarannam housing Estate in Mafa Local Government.
Engr . Ali Goni Lawan gave the assurance during a visit to the estate.
While at the Estate, the permanent Secretary was taken round the water facility by Bitrus Mshelia , Technical advisor to the Ministry.
Mr. Mshelia said the Ngarannam housing estate was Commissioned by the state Governor on 22 October, 2022, adding that the project was implemented by UNDP under the regional stabilization facility (RSF)
He said out of the boreholes that are supplying the large Community in the estate only one is functioning .
Responding, the permanent Secretary, engr . Ali Goni Lawan said the Ministry would liaise with the Borno State Rural water supply and sanitation Agency
RUWASSA to fix the two broken boreholes to ease the problem of water in the estate.
The permanent Secretary has also inspected the 375 Solar Streetlight a primary school and health center within the estate.
He Commended the quality of the streetlight and the 20 – bed capacity health center.
Engr. Ali lawan said the health center would be handed over to ministry of health to provide health care services to the residents.
Similarly inspected the site of temporary Shelter under construction for display community in Mafa Town where he warned that the ministry will not condone any sub-standard work.
The permanent Secretary was accompanied by special adviser to the Governor on MRRR , Alh Musa Abbas Chiroma and some directors of the Ministry.
Borno: Government move to solve water scarcity in Ngarannam
Troops arrest suspected cattle rustler in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have arrested a suspected cattle rustler in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State.
Security sources said the suspect was apprehended at about 4:20 p.m. on April 15, 2026, at Anule community.
According to the sources, troops of Sector 1 OPWS deployed in the area arrested the suspect during ongoing security operations.
The suspect is currently in custody, while further investigation is underway to determine possible links to cattle rustling activities in the area.
Troops arrest suspected cattle rustler in Benue
Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recover motorcycle in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have arrested a suspected terrorist during an operation in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State.
Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 5:19 p.m. on April 15, 2026, following intelligence on the presence of a suspected criminal hiding in Tse Atu community.
According to the sources, troops of Sector 1 OPWS deployed at Anguhah and Umbagbo swiftly responded and conducted a targeted operation in the area.
During the operation, one suspect was apprehended, while a motorcycle believed to be linked to the suspect was also recovered.
The suspect and the recovered item are currently in custody, while further investigation is ongoing to ascertain the suspect’s involvement in criminal activities.
Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recover motorcycle in Benue
Army distributes fertilisers to farmers in Benue to boost security, livelihoods
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Army has distributed fertilisers to farmers across various Local Government Areas of Benue State as part of its corporate social responsibility initiative aimed at enhancing food security and strengthening civil-military relations.
The event, held on April 15, 2026, was conducted by the Commander, Sector 1, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Brig.-Gen. K.O. Bukoye, under the Army Headquarters Corporate Responsibility Project.
The initiative, themed “Using Agricultural Support to Improve Farming for Sustained Security,” is designed to support local farmers while promoting stability within the Joint Operations Area.
Security sources said the programme brought together community leaders, farmers, and other key stakeholders, alongside representatives of the OPWS Commander.
They noted that the intervention is part of ongoing efforts to foster cooperation between security forces and local communities, while addressing underlying factors contributing to insecurity.
Army distributes fertilisers to farmers in Benue to boost security, livelihoods
Troops arrest suspected cattle rustler in Benue
Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recover motorcycle in Benue
Army distributes fertilisers to farmers in Benue to boost security, livelihoods
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