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Borno: Zulum opens Banki International Cattle Market, 2 other projects
Borno: Zulum opens Banki International Cattle Market, 2 other projects
By: Michael Mike
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has inaugurated the International Cattle Market and two other projects in Banki town of Bama Local Government Area.
According to a statement signed by the governor’s spokesman, Mallam Dauda Iliya, the International Cattle Market was designed to foster economic growth and enhance the livelihood of the people of the state. The facility is 450m x 450m and has a perimeter fenced area of about 1.8 km.
The market comprises 12 large ruminant sheds, three small ruminant sheds, lock-up shops, market stalls, a water supply facility and an administrative block with three offices, a conference hall and convenience facilities.
The governor of the Far North Region in Cameroon Republic, Midjiyawa Bakari, performed the ceremonial cutting-of-tape on Monday.
In his address, Zulum emphasised that the Banki cattle market would boost trade with neighbouring countries and bolster economic recovery.
He said: “As part of our efforts to rejuvenate commerce and enhance cross-border trade, we have established the Banki International Cattle Market, replacing a smaller village market that was devastated by years of conflict.
“This market now serves as a vital hub for trade between Borno State, the Far North Region of Cameroon, and Chad.
“Revitalising international border markets remains a priority for my administration to restore livelihoods and accelerate economic recovery in conflict-affected areas.”
Zulum also unveiled a 20-classroom day secondary school with laboratories, three units of 3-bedroom internal staff quarters and five blocks of ten 2-bedroom teachers’ quarters.
The third project inaugurated in Banki was the Government Lodge designed to provide accommodation for dignitaries and officials of government.
Meanwhile, Governor Zulum has directed the state Ministry of Education to admit pupils completing primary education in two communities in Cameroon to the newly inaugurated secondary school in Banki town.
The governor stated: “We are introducing student exchange programmes to promote cultural understanding and enhance international relations.
“As part of this initiative, I have approved an admission quota for primary school pupils from Amchide and Limani, allowing them to continue their secondary education here instead of travelling to Mora.
“In addition, the Ministry of Education has been directed to allocate admission quotas for these pupils in the first term of the 2025/2026 academic session.”
Earlier in their goodwill messages, the Shehu of Bama, Umar Ibn Kyari, and the chairman of the Bama reconstruction committee, Engr Lawan Abba Wakilbe, commended Governor Zulum for delivering the remarkable projects that would directly touch the people of Banki town.
The event was attended by Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan, members of the House of Representatives, Dr Zainab Gimba, and Engr Bukar Talba.
Other dignitaries present include members of the House of Assembly representing Bama Central and Gulumba Woloji, Bukar Sunoma, Baba Shehu Gulumba, Kaltume Midjiyawa, wife of the governor of the Far North Region, Salamtou Baba; the Attorney-General of the Far North region in Cameroon and many other senior officials.
Borno: Zulum opens Banki International Cattle Market, 2 other projects
Troops rescue three abducted victims, recover ammunition in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have rescued three abducted civilians and recovered ammunition during an operation in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 10:00 a.m. on March 30 by troops of 202 Battalion in collaboration with volunteer forces at BOCOBS.
According to the sources, the troops responded to credible intelligence indicating that suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province and Boko Haram had abducted three locals in the area.
The sources said the troops made contact with the insurgents and successfully rescued all three victims during the operation.
Items recovered from the scene include one AK-47 rifle magazine loaded with 30 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
The sources added that the rescued victims are safe, while troops have continued to dominate the general area to prevent further incidents.
They said the operation is part of sustained efforts to protect civilians and dismantle terrorist activities across the North-East theatre.
Troops rescue three abducted victims, recover ammunition in Borno
Troops repel terrorist attack in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled an attack by suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province and Boko Haram on a Forward Operating Base in Yunusari Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 10:05 p.m. on March 30 at Forward Operating Base Bukarti.
According to the sources, the terrorists launched an attack on the troops’ position, prompting a fierce engagement during which the troops successfully repelled the assailants.
During the encounter, one soldier sustained injuries and has since been stabilised and is responding to treatment.
The sources added that the attackers carted away a gun truck mounted with a QJC gun, a Civilian Joint Task Force vehicle, two motorcycles, a PKT machine gun and a Baofeng radio.
They said troops have continued to maintain operational presence in the area, while efforts are ongoing to recover the stolen equipment and further degrade the capabilities of the insurgents.
Troops repel terrorist attack in Yobe
CJTF member accidentally shot by colleague in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
A member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) has been injured in an accidental shooting incident in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 3:50 a.m. on March 31 at the location of 162 Amphibious Battalion in Mandara-Girau.
According to the sources, the CJTF member was on duty when he was mistakenly shot in the left leg by a colleague.
The victim was immediately evacuated to the battalion’s medical facility, where he is currently receiving treatment.
Sources said the injured personnel are responding to treatment, while further details surrounding the incident are being awaited.
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