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Borno State Deputy Governor Hosts ANAN and ADB on Courtesy Call, ANAN Donates N2 Million to Alleviate Maiduguri Flood Disaster.
Borno State Deputy Governor Hosts ANAN and ADB on Courtesy Call, ANAN Donates N2 Million to Alleviate Maiduguri Flood Disaster.
By: Our Reporter
Receiving the delegation at the Council Chamber, the Deputy Governor Borno State, His Excellency Dr Umar Kadafur appreciated ANAN for identifying with Government and people of Borno State over the devastating flood in Maiduguri and its environs that ravaged many houses
He stated that it’s s not about the quantum of the money but the spirit behind the gesture” while assuring them of effective utilization of the funds
The Deputy Governor further acknowledged the valuable contribution of ANAN to the Nigerian economy for offering consultancy strategic financial services to various public sector organisations, private organisations, individuals and communities.
Earlier, the Chairman of ANAN Borno State Branch, Alhaji Alkali Kolo noted that they were in his office to convey their heartfelt sympathy and support to the Government and people of Borno State over the unfortunate incident, while announcing the donation of 2 million naira to the State Government.
…… On Africa Development Bank (ADB)
In a related development, HE Hon. Umar Usman Kadafur received another delegation from African Development Bank (ADB)
The General Manager Rural Water Supply and Sanitation (RUWASSA) Engr Mohammed Musa Aliyu who accompanied the delegation, to meet the Borno State Government on its projects implementation in area of water supply, sanitation health , education and employment opportunities.
The delegation which was led by Miss Astrid Ngako, the African Development Bank Divisional Manager in charge of West Africa for water and sanitation, were in Borno to assess the implementation of the “Inclusive Basic service and livelihoods support” project in the State.
The delegation lauded the implementation of the project by the Governor of Borno, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum describing it as largely successful.
The delegation of the ADB, includes the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and the North East Development Commission.
In attendance were the Secretary to the State Government Alhaji Bukar Tijani, Head of service, Barr. Mallam Fannami, mni, Deputy Chief of Staff, Alhaji Haruna Hassan Tela, Principal Secretary, Mohammed Adamu Lawan, Members of the State Executive Council, Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants, Special Assistants among others.
Borno State Deputy Governor Hosts ANAN and ADB on Courtesy Call, ANAN Donates N2 Million to Alleviate Maiduguri Flood Disaster.
Troops ambush terrorists in Dikwa, discover bodies of two insurgents
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 24 Task Force Brigade, Operation Hadin Kai, in conjunction with Hybrid Forces, have successfully ambushed fleeing Boko Haram terrorists in Koibe village, leading to the recovery of two corpses and disruption of enemy movement in Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama on Saturday that the ambush, carried out under Operation Desert Sanity IV, was executed in the early hours of May 9, 2025, following actionable intelligence.
At about 2:30 a.m., troops made contact with terrorist elements at Koibe village, and engaged them in a gun battle.
The terrorists were forced to withdraw in disarray, likely with gunshot wounds, towards the Boboshe axis,”said the sources.
During a follow-up exploitation at the initial location, troops discovered two freshly dug graves containing the bodies of neutralised terrorists at Boboshe.
While attempting to recover the bodies at around 11:00 a.m., troops again came under fire from remnant terrorist elements and returned fire, pursuing the fleeing insurgents toward the Gargash general area.
Troops ambush terrorists in Dikwa, discover bodies of two insurgents
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Two soldiers under probe for alleged collaboration with ISWAP terrorists, leaking troops movement in Yobe
Two soldiers under probe for alleged collaboration with ISWAP terrorists, leaking troops movement in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
Two soldiers of the 135 Special Forces Battalion are currently under investigation for alleged collaboration with ISWAP terrorists, Zagazola Makama has learnt.
Military sources told Zagazola Makama that the soldiers’ telephone communications were tracked by Security Intelligence, linking them to the recent kidnapping of commuters along the Gashua–Azare highway in Yobe State.
The intercepted calls reportedly indicated that the suspects likely leaked the movement of a patrol team along the Buratai–Kamuya–Azare–Gashua route to the insurgents, enabling the ambush.
It was gathered that the suspected leak contributed to the terrorists’ operation, which was later foiled by troops of the 135 SF Battalion during a swift rescue mission on May 9
Two soldiers under probe for alleged collaboration with ISWAP terrorists, leaking troops movement in Yobe
Troops rescue four kidnapped commuters in Yobe, foil ISWAP terrorist ambush
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the 135 Special Forces Battalion under Operation Desert Sanity IV have rescued four kidnapped civilians from ISWAP terrorists following a swift counter-offensive along the Gashua–Azare highway in Yobe State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama on Saturday that the operation was carried out at about 6:10 p.m. on Friday, May 9, after intelligence reports indicated that insurgents had abducted travelers while riding on 15 motorcycles.
Quick Response Forces (QRF) from the battalion, swiftly mobilised to the area and engaged the terrorists in a heavy exchange of gunfire.
“The troops overpowered the terrorists, forcing them to retreat in disarray and abandon one motorcycle,” the source said.
The soldiers pursued the insurgents up to 6 kilometers from the ambush point, leading to the successful rescue of four abducted civilians. Items recovered from the scene included a pumping machine, a motorcycle tube, a plier, and three spanners.
Troops rescue four kidnapped commuters in Yobe, foil ISWAP terrorist ambush
Troops ambush terrorists in Dikwa, discover bodies of two insurgents
Two soldiers under probe for alleged collaboration with ISWAP terrorists, leaking troops movement in Yobe
Troops rescue four kidnapped commuters in Yobe, foil ISWAP terrorist ambush
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