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BORNO STATE GOVERNOR’S DELEGATION VISITS FIKA EMIRATE COUNCIL POTISKUM
BORNO STATE GOVERNOR’S DELEGATION VISITS FIKA EMIRATE COUNCIL POTISKUM
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Government has sent a delegation to Potiskum to condole the Emir of Fika Alhaji Muhammadu Abali ibn Mohammed Idriss over the demise of Dr Adamu Fika GCON (Wazirin Fika).
The delegation led by His Excellency the Deputy Governor of Borno State Umar Usman Kadafur were received at the Emir’s Palace in Potiskum by Alhaji Mohammad Dagula Masayan Fika where special prayers were offered for the repose of the soul of Dr Adamu Fika, a Former Federal Head of service.
The Deputy Governor of Borno State said the delegation is on the visit to convey the heartfelt sympathy of the Borno State Government to the government, fika Emirate and people of Yobe State.
The delegation prayed for God Almighty to grant the deceased eternal rest and give Yobe State Government and Fika Emirate the courage and fortitude to bear the great lost.
Alhaji Mohammed Dagula Masaya Fika who received the delegation on behalf of the Emir of Fika expressed gratitude to Borno State for sending a delegation to condole them and prayed for God Almighty to reward them abundantly and wished them to return back home safely.
The Deputy Governor was accompanied by Former deputy governor H.E Alh. Abubakar Jatau, Hon. Members representing Biu and Kukawa, Hon. Commissioner of Intergovernmental affairs Hon. Tukur Ibrahim Shani, former Commissioner of Health and Human Services Dr. Kwayabura, deputy chief of staff, Alh. Tahir Kadafur, Alh Mohammed Birma pinki among Others.
BORNO STATE GOVERNOR’S DELEGATION VISITS FIKA EMIRATE COUNCIL POTISKUM
Troops arrest suspected kidnapper in Damboa LGA of Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected kidnapper in Azir community, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.
Sources told Zagazola Malama that the suspect was apprehended at about 5:00 p.m. on March 28 by troops of 25 Brigade and 19 Battalion (Mechanised) deployed at a Forward Operating Base in Azir.
The source disclosed that the suspect was alleged to have been involved in kidnapping activities within the Damboa and Azir general areas.
“During preliminary investigation, the suspect claimed to be a cattle courier operating within Damboa and its environs,” the source said.
He added that one bicycle was recovered from the suspect at the point of arrest.
The suspect and the recovered item are currently in troops’ custody for further investigation and necessary action.
Troops arrest suspected kidnapper in Damboa LGA of Borno
Troops arrest 58 illegal miners in Edo state
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation MESA have arrested 58 suspected illegal miners at an illegal gold mining site in Ososo general area, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State.
A security source disclosed that the suspects were apprehended at about 1:00 p.m. on March 28 during a fighting patrol conducted by troops of 195 Battalion (Rear).
According to the source, the troops stormed the mining site and arrested the suspects without resistance.
“The suspects are currently in troops’ custody for further action,” the source said.
He noted that the operation forms part of ongoing efforts to curb illegal mining activities and other criminal enterprises within Edo State and its environs.
Troops arrest 58 illegal miners in Edo state
Army troops arrest two suspected Boko Haram logistics suppliers in borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, in collaboration with operatives of the Joint Intelligence Fusion Centre (JIFC), have arrested two suspected logistics suppliers to Boko Haram terrorists in Gubio town, Borno State.
A military source disclosed that the suspects, identified as Mal Bunu Gojemi and Zanna Alhaji Mallam, were apprehended at about 11:30 a.m. on Saturday during a joint logistics strangulation operation conducted by troops in the area.
According to the source, the suspects confessed during preliminary interrogation to being long-time suppliers of logistics to the Boko Haram.
Items recovered from them include three mobile phones, a traditional cap, and the sum of N40,000.
“The suspects have since been handed over to operatives of the Joint Intelligence Fusion Centre for further investigation,” the source said.
He added that the operation was carried out without any incident.
The Nigerian Army and other security agencies have continued to intensify operations aimed at cutting off logistics supply chains to insurgents as part of ongoing counter-terrorism efforts in the North-East.
Army troops arrest two suspected Boko Haram logistics suppliers in borno
Troops arrest suspected kidnapper in Damboa LGA of Borno
Troops arrest 58 illegal miners in Edo state
Army troops arrest two suspected Boko Haram logistics suppliers in borno
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