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Borno youths protest rejection of applications to enlist in the Nigerian immigration and civil defense services
Borno youths protest rejection of applications to enlist in the Nigerian immigration and civil defense services
By: Bodunrin kayode
About 140 young people from Borno State recently stormed the press centre of the Nigerian Union of journalists (NUJ) to protest their rejection by the Nigerian immigration service (NIS) and The Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corp (NSCDC).
The youths who came with their recruitment attires regretted that no single son of Borno was taken in the last recruitment by both services adding that they went all the way to Bauchi zonal office to observe all the demands of both services but were denied in the last minute for them to commence training.
“We are indigenes of Borno state that applied for recruitment into the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps NSCDC (2022) and Nigeria Immigration Service NIS (2023) here before gentlemen of the press to brief you on the grave injustice that has befallen us.
“After our application, we diligently followed every step of the process,
we wrote the CBT examination and traveled from Maiduguri to Bauchi for physical screening and psychometric evaluation.
” Alas, our passion and dream for joining the Civil Defence and Immigration Service was dashed, not because we lack the merit,
but due to the unfair actions of some highly placed people.” said Garba Rabiu who spoke on their behalf.
“We, the poor youths of Borno, have no godfather to secure our rightful positions within these esteemed organizations. Instead, we are left disappointed and marginalized, our dreams shattered without just cause.
” What hurts us the more is knowing fully by the two organisations that we have fulfilled every requirement set forth by the authorities, we dedicated our time, energy and resources to ensure that we meet every criteria demanded of us. We have
undergone grueling tests, assessments, physical screenings, and evaluations, all in the hope of securing a future for ourselves and our families.
“Yet, despite our unwavering commitment and dedication, not a single one of us out of (NSCDC 140/NIS 151) from Borno state was shortlisted for final documentation.
” Our hope was replaced with despair, our optimism crushed by the weight of this injustice. We cannot help but wonder, what more could we have done? What more did they want from us? Amidst this chaos, we find solace in the promises made by the Shehu of Borno State who has assured us that he will personally intervene in this matter. ” said Rabiu.
They called the attention of President Bola Tinubu and Governor of the state, Professor Babagana Zulum to what they described as gross injustice against the young people of the state.
“We are also drawing the attention of our Governor Babagana Zulum, a man known for his dedication to the welfare of the people of Borno. We implore your Excellency to extend your helping hand to us, the poor youths who have been Wronged by this recruitment process. Your intervention will bring about the change. ” the spokesman stressed.
Borno youths protest rejection of applications to enlist in the Nigerian immigration and civil defense services
Ambassador Mamman hails Buratai’s legacy, urges youth mentorship
By: Zagazola Makama
Ambassador Yusuf Mamman, former Nigerian envoy, has lauded the leadership and reforms of retired Lt.-Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai, former Chief of Army Staff, describing him as a “soldier’s soldier” whose tenure transformed the Nigerian Army’s doctrine, structure, and innovation.
Mamman, who chaired the public presentation of the book Life Principles for Greatness from the Life of Lt.-Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai, said he accepted the role without hesitation because the work offered lessons for Nigeria’s youth.
He recalled that Buratai rose from a cadet in the Nigerian Defence Academy to become Chief of Army Staff at a time the country faced the existential threat of Boko Haram insurgency.
“He came at a very challenging and difficult time in our national history, when Boko Haram posed the biggest existential threat to Nigeria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity since the civil war,” Mamman said.
According to him, Buratai spearheaded deep and profound changes that reshaped military doctrine, operations, and troop welfare, laying the foundation for the ongoing modernisation of the Nigerian Army.
“He never sought to take credit, but his works were very evident and clear. The master plan for the Army’s modernisation we are following today was driven by his vision,” he added.
Mamman also linked Buratai’s example to the need for youth empowerment, noting that Nigeria’s young people are making significant contributions in technology, media, and the creative industry.
“We must give them the enabling environment to harness their creativity for national greatness. Our future relies on the resilience, creativity, and scholarship of our youth,” he said.
The event, held in Abuja Intercontinental Hotel attracted dignitaries including Senior Military Officers, both serving and retired, Sen. Abdulaziz Yar’adua, Chairman Senate Committee on Army, and other prominent Nigerians.
Ambassador Mamman hails Buratai’s legacy, urges youth mentorship
Kachalla Alti kills rival bandit kingpin, Dankarami Usaini in Zamfara community
By: Zagazola Makama
A feared bandit kingpin, Kachalla Alti, has killed a fellow gang leader in Matsuki village, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, in what residents described as a deadly supremacy battle.
Zagazola gathered from sources that the incident, which occurred at about 4:45 p.m. on Monday, has left the community tense and largely deserted.
Witnesses said the slain bandit, identified as Dankarami Usaini, 40, a Hausa native of Matsuki, had long operated from the Dangajeru forest, allegedly extorting residents and attacking those who resisted.
According to locals, Dankarami was in the village to collect levies on behalf of Kachalla Alti, the younger brother of notorious armed gang leader, Adamu Alero.
However, discontent had been brewing among residents over the “excessive harassment” by Dankarami. They reportedly reached out to Kachalla Alti to intervene. Kachalla Alti stormed the village with his men and shot Dankarami dead on the spot.
Following the killing, many residents fled to nearby villages, fearing retaliatory attacks from Dankarami’s loyalists.
Local sources said tension remains high, with sporadic gunfire heard in nearby forest routes.
Kachalla Alti kills rival bandit kingpin, Dankarami Usaini in Zamfara community
Police, hunters search for kidnapped septuagenarian in Gombe
By: Zagazola Makama
Police in Gombe State, in collaboration with local hunters, have launched a search for a 60-year-old man abducted by gunmen in Funakaye Local Government Area.
Sources said the incident occurred on Tuesday at about 12:30 a.m., when about seven armed men stormed the Ganti area of Abuku village via Ribadu Bajoga and kidnapped one Muhammadu Lawal to an unknown location.
Upon receiving the report from the village head of Bage, a joint team of police operatives and hunters mobilised to comb nearby communities in an effort to rescue the victim unhurt.
The sources said no arrests had been made as of the time of filing this report.
Police, hunters search for kidnapped septuagenarian in Gombe
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