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Borno State Government Signed another 10.9 Billion Roads Contract
Borno State Government Signed another 10.9 Billion Roads Contract
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Government has signed a contract of over 10.9 billion naira with Dan Nene Construction Company for the construction of 3 major roads of about 7.26 kilometres.
The Occasion took place at the office of the Hon Commissioner Headquaters of the Ministry of Works and Housing Musa Usman Secretariat Maiduguri .
Borno State Commissioner Ministry of Works and Housing Engr Mustapha Gubio FNSE,FNI ,MechE who signed the contract on behalf of the Borno State Government said down payment of 40 percent contract sum have already been paid to the contractor with the assurance that as the work progresses subsequent payments would be made on the presentation of valuation duly vetted by the engineers on site.
The Commissioner added that with the 40 percent down payment it is expected that much progress will be achieved within short period of time as well as timely completion of the projects.
The Commissioner said out of the contractors who applied for the work Dan Nene Construction Company has been found suitable for the job and called on them to complete the project within the stipulated period of 8 month by adhering strictly to the specification of the project.
The Commissioner also directed the consultants and engineers as well as stakeholders to always be on site to ensure quality and standard of work are adhered to strictly .
The Hon Commissioner thanked the state governor Professor Babagana Umara Zulum for his developmental effort and for given the ministry all the necessary support and timely release of funds for execution of projects accross the state .
The representative of the Construction Company Mr Li Chao thank Borno State Government for finding them worthy to be awarded this contract and assured to adhere strictly to the specification of the project and ensure timely completion .
The Permanent secretary of the Ministry, Engr Ali Goni Lawan reiterates the determination of the ministry to ensure that all the necessary procedures for supervision and other technical advice or guidance would be adequately provided to aid the progress and quality of the work .
The Project Manager Procurement Project Bureau of Public procurement, Babakura Bukar commended the Ministry for adhering strictly to all the contract procedures and that of the procurement laws.
The first road of 3.5 km is Shehu Umar Garbai/ Bursari Road from Shehu round about to link Baga Road at the state mechanical workshop,.
The second road measuring 2.4 kilometres is from Monday Market round about through Budum roundabout to Kofa Biyu. While the third one of 1.5 km Sultan Maimalar Road is from Idrissa Khadi junction to Sir Kashim Ibrahim Way through Budum round about.
Borno State Government Signed another 10.9 Billion Roads Contract
Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunner in Taraba State
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), in collaboration with Defence Intelligence Agency operatives and local vigilantes, have arrested a suspected gunrunner in Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State.
Security sources said the arrest was made at about 7:45 a.m. on May 13 during an intelligence-led operation at Iware community in the area.
The suspect was reportedly apprehended following credible intelligence linking him to arms trafficking activities within the Amaseyo general area.
Preliminary interrogation revealed that the suspect was allegedly involved in illegal arms dealing, prompting his immediate arrest by the joint security team.
The suspect is currently in custody and undergoing further investigation, while security agencies say efforts are ongoing to dismantle arms trafficking networks operating within the state and surrounding areas.
Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunner in Taraba State
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim During Patrol in Kogi
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation MESA have rescued a kidnap victim abandoned by suspected terrorists along the Obajana–Jakura–Tajimi axis in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State.
Security sources said the rescue operation was carried out at about 9:00 a.m. on May 13 by troops of 12 Brigade during a fighting patrol along the old Obajana–Jakura–Tajimi road.
According to the report, the troops discovered the victim after suspected kidnappers abandoned him while fleeing from the advancing security personnel.
The rescued victim was subsequently reunited with his family after the operation.
Security patrols and clearance operations have continued along the route and adjoining communities as part of ongoing efforts to combat kidnapping and other criminal activities in the area.
Troops Neutralise Terrorist During Operation Savannah Shield in Niger State
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Savannah Shield have neutralised a suspected terrorist during an offensive operation in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.
Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 2:45 p.m. on May 13 by troops of 221 Battalion alongside personnel of CSIB XVI deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Babanna.
The troops reportedly carried out the offensive raid on Masaka Village following intelligence on terrorist activities within the area.
During the operation, the troops made contact with the suspected terrorists, leading to an exchange of fire.
According to the report, one of the fleeing terrorists accidentally triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), which detonated and resulted in his death.
Troops subsequently recovered one magazine loaded with 12 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition from the scene.
Security forces have continued exploitation and clearance operations in the area aimed at dismantling terrorist hideouts and preventing further attacks within the operational environment.
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