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Borno: Zulum sponsor 300 orphan of cjtf, 1878 nursing and midwives students
Borno: Zulum sponsor 300 orphan of cjtf, 1878 nursing and midwives students
By: Omirin Joshua
The Borno State Government has approved the immediate release of over N70 million for payment of scholarships to 300 orphans of civilian joint tasks force who lost their fathers fighting insurgency.
The Executive Secretary of the Borno State Scholarship Board, Malam Bala Isa, made this known while announcing the development in Maiduguri on Friday.
Isa disclosed that the Borno state government would give each of 300 orphans #200,000 which will cover their tuition fee from elementary to secondary throughout the duration of their programmes.
“I can tell you, Governor Babagana Zulum directed the immediate payments of scholarship to #73,140,000 of 300 orphans of cjtf who lost their parents to insurgents.
“Each of the cjtf orphans will receive a sum of #200, 000 for the scholarship.”he said.
He also purchased a total of 1,878 admissions forms for indegene to be studying nursing and midwives across 27 local government areas of the state.
According to him, the programme is aims to boast healthcare delivery at local levels as people returned to their ancestry homes many health issues are coming up so that we ensure adequate manpower.
He said the gesture was part of Governor Babagana Zulum administration’s commitment to the state’s 25-year development plan and the 10-year strategic transformation initiative.
Ali said the governor had urged the students to be hardworking and to face their studies seriously to justify the government’s effort toward sponsoring their education.
Borno: Zulum sponsor 300 orphan of cjtf, 1878 nursing and midwives students
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim in Edo During Search Operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation MESA, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police, local vigilantes and hunters, have rescued a kidnapped civilian in Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo State.
Security sources said the troops, deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Udomi, responded to credible intelligence at about 9:00 a.m. on April 21 regarding the abduction of a civilian in the Amendokhian general area.
The troops immediately launched a search-and-rescue operation and successfully secured the release of the victim.
The victim has since been reunited with family members, while efforts are ongoing to track down and apprehend the perpetrators.
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim in Edo During Search Operation
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS), have rescued a kidnapped victim following a swift response to a suspected terrorist attack in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State.
Security sources disclosed that the troops, deployed at Abaji, acted on a report at about 1:45 p.m. on April 21 regarding an attack at Tumataa community.
On arrival, the troops engaged the suspected terrorists in a gun duel, forcing them to abandon the victim and flee the scene.
The victim was successfully rescued and has since been reunited with family members.
The sources added that troops are sustaining operations in the area to track down the fleeing suspects and prevent further attacks.
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim in Benue
Troops Arrest Illegal Arms Manufacturers, Recover Weapons in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops have arrested two suspected illegal arms manufacturers during a raid on a criminal hideout in Langtang North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources disclosed that the operation was carried out at about 5:00 p.m. on April 22 at Gwandanu Village, following credible intelligence on illicit arms production in the area.
According to the sources, the suspects were apprehended while actively engaged in the fabrication of weapons.
Items recovered during the operation include two AK-47 rifles, one G3 rifle, two generating sets, a welding machine, a drilling machine, a hand filer and a toolbox, among other items.
The suspects are currently in military custody pending further investigation.
The sources added that troops have intensified efforts to mop up illegally fabricated arms in the general area as part of ongoing operations to curb criminal activities and enhance security in the state.
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