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Borno: Zulum commissions 6 projects in 2 LGAs
Borno: Zulum commissions 6 projects in 2 LGAs
By: Our Reporter
On the second day of his projects’ commissioning tour in the southern part of Borno State, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on Friday unveiled six projects in two local government areas.
The governor commissioned two projects in Biu on Thursday and later spent the night in Kwaya-Kusar.
The projects unveiled included a 60-classroom Islamic college through which the state government aimed to combat violent extremism and avert young people from being radicalised by terrorist sects.
The governor of Gombe State, Mohammed Inuwa, performed the symbolic cutting of the tape.
While addressing the gathering at the High Islamic College, Zulum noted that his administration had implemented policies that would allow almajiri pupils to undergo a formal educational process.
“Tsangaya education system, a system that has long been the bedrock of Islamic learning in our region and predates modern forms of education,” Zulum said.
He added: “Our approach to this reform has been both strategic and inclusive, ensuring that we preserve the essence of the Tsangaya system while integrating it with modern educational practices to equip our children with the skills they need to thrive in today’s world.”
According to him, his administration’s vision is in line with global educational trends, recognising the importance of religious knowledge, critical thinking, technical expertise and digital literacy.
The governor stated: “We are determined to ensure that no child in Borno State is left behind, regardless of their educational background.
“As part of our broader vision, this administration has pledged to establish one higher Islamic college in each of the Twenty-Seven (27) local government areas of the state.”
Zulum, after the commissioning, distributed bicycles to students coming from villages for easy transportation.
Other projects commissioned include 10 units of two-bedroom semi-detached bungalow houses for teachers, aimed at improving their living conditions.
During the estate’s commissioning, Zulum directed the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation to make the rehabilitation of existing staff quarters and the construction of new ones a priority in the 2025 budget.
The governor also commissioned an ICT centre in Biryel and two government lodges, one each in Kwaya-Kusar and Bayo Local Government Areas.
The sixth project commissioned by Governor Zulum was the comprehensive primary healthcare in Fikayel, Bayo Local Government Area.
Borno: Zulum commissions 6 projects in 2 LGAs
Troops Repel Bandit Attack, Rescue Lower Sharia Court Judge in Katsina State
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops have successfully repelled a bandit attack in Mahuta Village, Dandume Local Government Area (LGA), Katsina State, and rescued a prominent local judge, Mr. Rabiu Tukur, following the abduction of six residents on April 8, 2025.
Zagazola Makama informed by security sources that three attack occurred around 11:55 p.m. when armed bandits stormed the village, kidnapping six individuals, including Mr. Tukur, a 49-year-old judge with the Lower Sharia Court, Dandume.
The troops engaged the bandits in a fierce confrontation, successfully rescuing Mr. Tukur without any harm.
Efforts to locate and rescue the remaining five victims are ongoing, with security forces intensifying search and rescue operations in the surrounding areas.
Troops Repel Bandit Attack, Rescue Lower Sharia Court Judge in Katsina State
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Clash Between Commuters and Customs Officers Leads to Accident and Mob Violence in Maiadua, Kastina
Clash Between Commuters and Customs Officers Leads to Accident and Mob Violence in Maiadua, Kastina
By: Zagazola Makama
A clash between a Customs patrol team and commuters resulted in a serious accident at Koza Village, Maiadua Local Government Area (LGA), on April 8, 2025, at around 8:35 p.m.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the Customs team was in pursuit of a commuter vehicle when the incident occurred.
In the aftermath, an angry mob set fire to the Customs camp in retaliation for the accident. The situation escalated, but the Division Police Officer (DPO) quickly mobilized police personnel to the scene to restore order.
As of now, the situation has been brought under control, and an investigation is underway to ascertain the details surrounding the incident.
Clash Between Commuters and Customs Officers Leads to Accident and Mob Violence in Maiadua, Kastina
Bandit Attack Foiled in Musawa LGA Kastina As Nine Kidnapped Victims Rescued
By: Zagazola Makama
In a daring rescue operation, the security forces successfully foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued nine victims from armed bandits on April 9, 2025, at approximately 1:25 a.m.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspected armed bandits, riding motorcycles, stormed Farin Dutse in Dangani, Musawa Local Government Area, and abducted several individuals.
However, the timely response from the Division Police Officer (DPO), who mobilized a Joint APC Patrol to the scene, led to a fierce gun battle with the bandits.
In the aftermath of the engagement, six females and three males were rescued and swiftly transported to the General Hospital Musawa for medical attention.
The victims are reported to be in stable condition.
Bandit Attack Foiled in Musawa LGA Kastina As Nine Kidnapped Victims Rescued
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