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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
Bandits kill seven, abduct three in Sabon Birni border attack in Sokoto
By: Zagazola Makama
At least seven persons were killed and three others abducted when armed bandits attacked Kyara village, a remote border community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, in the early hours of Thursday.
Sources said the attack occurred at about 4:00 a.m. in the village, which lies close to the Niger Republic border and has no mobile phone network coverage.
The bandits, who were said to be in large numbers and armed with sophisticated weapons, stormed the community, shooting sporadically and causing panic among residents.
During the attack, seven persons were shot dead, while two others sustained gunshot injuries. Three villagers were also kidnapped, and an unspecified number of domestic animals were rustled.
Joint security forces were immediately deployed to the area after the incident was reported. On arrival, they evacuated the corpses and the injured victims to a hospital for autopsy and medical treatment.
Troops have since launched a manhunt for the attackers with a view to rescuing the abducted victims, recovering the rustled livestock and arresting those responsible.
Confidence-building patrols are currently ongoing in and around Kyara village to reassure residents and prevent further attacks.
Bandits kill seven, abduct three in Sabon Birni border attack in Sokoto
Five injured in suspected IED blast on Bukuyum road in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Five persons have been seriously injured following a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) explosion along the Takalafiya–Gadar Zaima Road in Bukkuyum Local Government Area (LGA) of Zamfara State.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 11:30 a.m. on Thursday when a motorcycle conveying five passengers ran into an explosive device believed to have been planted by armed bandits targeting security patrols in the area.
The device detonated on contact, causing a loud explosion that severely damaged the motorcycle and left all five occupants with serious injuries.
Following the incident, security operatives immediately closed the road to traffic and advised residents to stay away from the area pending a thorough safety assessment.
The injured victims were evacuated to the General Hospital, Gummi, where they are currently receiving medical treatment.
Movement along the Takalafiya–Gadar Zaima axis remains restricted as security agencies continue to monitor the situation and clear the area of any further threats.
Five injured in suspected IED blast on Bukuyum road in Zamfara
Three killed in fatal road accident at gaggaba village in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
At least three persons were killed in a fatal motor vehicle accident at Gaggaba Village, Fune Local Government Area of Borno State, early Wednesday morning.
Sources said the accident occurred around 1:20 a.m. when a Daf trailer with registration number DAL 964 YY, driven by Mal. Abubakar, 35, of Maiduguri, traveling from Lagos to Maiduguri, was involved in a collision with a Mitsubishi Canter truck, registration XA 437 NNR, driven by Salisu Ibrahim of Dirra Village, Fune LGA.
The Canter reportedly veered at full speed from its lane and rammed into the Daf trailer, causing the trailer driver and two passengers to fall unconscious. They were immediately rushed to General Hospital Damagum, where the driver and two passengers were pronounced dead by medical personnel.
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