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Borno: Swiss Government to support Borno Model on Post-Conflict Recovery
Borno: Swiss Government to support Borno Model on Post-Conflict Recovery
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Monday, received the new Swiss Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Patrick Egloff, at the Government House in Maiduguri.
During the meeting, Governor Zulum expressed gratitude to the government of Switzerland for its humanitarian support, particularly the aid provided during the 2024 devastating floods that affected Maiduguri and the surrounding local governments.
He, however, emphasised the need to scale up funding and collaboration in key areas, specifically the importance of supporting victims of Boko Haram insurgency in rebuilding their livelihoods and mediation efforts.
“On behalf of the government and people of Borno State, I wish to extend our appreciation to the Swiss government for its intervention through the Nigeria Humanitarian Fund for emergencies in the North East and the 2024 flood disaster,” Governor Zulum stated.
He added, “We look forward to working with you to see how funding can be increased in some critical areas, especially in supporting victims of Boko Haram insurgency, and how we might collaborate in the field of mediation.”
Governor Zulum informed the Ambassador that the insurgency has been reduced by 90%, with more than 300,000 insurgents and their families having surrendered over the past four years.
“Borno State is now largely peaceful. Notwithstanding the intermittent attacks in some areas, most resettled communities have been able to cultivate their farmlands and their means of livelihood have significantly improved,” he said.
The Governor detailed the success of the locally developed ‘Borno Model’, which focuses on the demobilisation, deradicalisation, and reintegration of repentant insurgents. He requested Switzerland’s support in implementing the model to ensure its continued success.
In his remarks, Ambassador of Switzerland to Nigeria, Mr. Patrick Egloff, noted that Borno was the first state he had visited since assuming his post.
He commended Governor Zulum’s leadership qualities, describing it as citizen-focused and inspiring. “The leadership you provide is extremely important. Your style of governance, with its proximity to the citizens, is very much in line with European models,” Mr Egloff said.
Ambassador Egloff described Borno Model as a good initiative which his country will be willing to support.
The meeting was attended by the Chief Adviser to the Governor on Sustainable Development, Partnership, and Humanitarian Support, Dr Mairo Mandara, and the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, and Resettlement, Engineer Ali Goni, while the Ambassador was accompanied by the Senior Programme Officer at the Swiss Embassy, Aline Burki, and Senior Programme Advisor, Ahmed Abdullahi.
Borno: Swiss Government to support Borno Model on Post-Conflict Recovery
Gombe police launch investigation after clash at wedding leaves one dead
By: Zagazola Makama
Police in Gombe State have commenced investigation following a deadly clash during a wedding send-off party in Tulmi, Akko Local Government Area, which left one person dead and others injured.
According to a sources, the incident occurred on Feb. 1, 2026, at about 10:30 p.m., when a group of men identified as Wada Hussaini, Ganji Alhaji Idi, Yaya Hussaini, Mohammed Maikudi, Bello Alhaji Idi, and one Tijjani, all from Garin Ardo Usman village, reportedly clashed with Abubakar Usman, 35, and Bello Adamu, 19, at the wedding organized by Godiya Mai Rai.
The confrontation resulted in serious injuries to Abubakar Usman, Bello Adamu, and Wada Hussaini. The injured were rushed to Cottage Hospital Tumu for treatment, but Abubakar Usman was confirmed dead. His corpse has been deposited at the hospital’s mortuary.
The suspects fled the scene following the incident, and police said efforts are ongoing to apprehend them. Investigation into the case has commenced.
Gombe police launch investigation after clash at wedding leaves one dead
Two children drown in Bauchi river, police investigate
By: Zagazola Makama
Two children drowned while swimming in a river on the outskirts of Bauchi metropolis, Bauchi State, police said.
According to sources, the victims, Saminu Mohammed, 12, and Tanimu Danladi, 11, both of Gudum Sayawa, went to a river in the area on Feb. 2, 2026, at about 4:30 p.m., when the incident occurred.
Police personnel swiftly moved to the scene, evacuated the children, and conveyed them to the Specialist Hospital, Bauchi, where they were certified dead by a medical practitioner.
Their remains were later released to their relatives for burial, while investigation into the incident continues.
Two children drown in Bauchi river, police investigate
Sokoto police arrest suspected bandits’ informants, financiers, recover rustled cows
By: Zagazola Makama
Sokoto State Police Command, in collaboration with the Community Guard, has arrested suspected bandits’ informants and financiers and recovered seven rustled cows along with a motorcycle.
Sources said that on Feb. 2, 2026, at about 1:00 a.m., operatives acting on credible intelligence swooped on Sarma Village in Tangaza Local Government Area, arresting two suspects, Nura Dan Haruna, 20, and Buhari Salah, 18, found in possession of seven stolen cows and a motorcycle without registration number.
The suspects reportedly confessed that they had been sent by Abdullahi Gulum and Dan Iko, both at large, to deliver the cows to Hamza Ibrahim, 56, of Kara Area, Illela, who has also been arrested.
Hamza reportedly admitted that he sold two of the cows last month to Abubakar Muhammad, 31, of Gwadabawa LGA, who was subsequently taken into custody.
Police confirmed that investigation is ongoing, and efforts are being intensified to apprehend the remaining suspects.
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