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Borno’s Unyielding Leader : Zulum Leading the Charge Against Terrorists
Borno’s Unyielding Leader : Zulum Leading the Charge Against Terrorists
By Gbenga Akingbule.
In a clear response to the recent surge in Boko Haram attacks, Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has taken swift action. One of his key decisions was to visit towns and villages devastated by the insurgents, aiming to reassure and bring hope to affected communities.
Gatekeepers News reports that this is not first time Prof Zulum will be visiting deadly zones where boko haram terrorists had lunched attacks against the military and civilians, his aim as always is to bring hope and support to affected communities.
Last week, Governor Zulum embarked on a visit to Marte Local Government Council, a fron-line community where the Boko Haram Terrorists had killed both civilians and military personnel. Seeing the level of devastation, Zulum made a passionate appeal to the Federal Government not allow Marte fall to the insurgents.
According to Zulum ” Marte Local Government comprises over 300 towns and villages, now we have only one standing, if we cannot maintain this one, then we will lose the whole Local Government to the insurgents, which will be very obnoxious, and I think we will not allow this to happen. Therefore, I am calling on the federal government and the Nigerian Army so that we can put heads together and hold our ground for this single town in this LGA to remain.”
The governor who can best be described as one of the fearless governors in the country, took the bull by the horn when he spent
nights in the affected communities, coordinating security logistics and supporting residents with food and non-food items to cushion their hardship.
The fearless Zulum didn’t terminate his trip at Marte, he proceded to other affected communities where his people are still trapped in fear and uncertainty following the renewed Boko Haram attacks.
In Rann , Kala Balge Local Government Council and Wulgo in Ngala Local Government Council, the governor also took same message of hope and support to displaced residents urging them to keep hope alive as the state government and security forces are on top of the situation.
Only last week, the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Christopher Musa visited Maiduguri to assess the situation where he met with top military officers and promised that the military will change the narrative and that there will be no hidding place for both Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists.
As the Army begins the Chief of Army Staff first Bi – Annual Conference in Maiduguri on Thursday, expectations are high that the outcome will yield effective strategies to counter the resurgence of Boko Haram attacks, ultimately ensuring the safety and security of Borno State’s residents, especially those in rural communities
” Our goal will be to identify areas for improvement and develop practical solutions that will strengthen our effectiveness in safeguarding the nation’s peace and security ” The Chief of Army Staff (COAS ) Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede promised while delivering his speech at the conference.
COAS added that ” We must not allow these setbacks to dampen our spirit or diminish our collective resolve to stamp out that which seeks to ridicule the sanctity of our sovereignty .”
Gbenga Akingbule, is a practicing journalist in Maiduguri
Borno’s Unyielding Leader : Zulum Leading the Charge Against Terrorists
Borno police arrest 15-year-old over infanticide in Monguno IDP camp
By: Zagazola Makama
The Borno State Police Command has arrested a 15-year-old girl for allegedly dumping a newborn infant’s body in a pit toilet within the Charamari Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp in Monguno.
According to a Police source on May 22, 2025, at about 9:15 a.m., it was reported that earlier the same day at around 6:00 a.m., the body of a newly born infant was found abandoned in one of the camp’s pit toilets.
The sources said that the suspect, identified as Yafalmata Alhaji Mustapha, aged 15 years, and a resident of the camp, is currently in police custody for investigation.
“Police and medical experts visited the scene where photographs were taken, and the infant’s body was evacuated to General Hospital Monguno. The medical doctor confirmed the infant dead upon arrival, and the corpse was deposited at the hospital for autopsy,”said the sources.
Following the autopsy, the body was released to the Camp Chairman of Charamari IDP Camp for burial according to Islamic rites.
Borno police arrest 15-year-old over infanticide in Monguno IDP camp
Angry villagers killed two Armed robbers in Gubio, Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Two armed robbers were fatally injured by angry villagers following an attack at Charimeleri Bush in Gubio Local Government Area, Borno State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred occurred on May 21, 2025, at about 5:30 p.m., when two unknown armed men armed with machetes, knives, bow and arrow pursued two young boys, Abdu Ali and Abba Ali who were grazing a flock of 25 sheep in Charimeleri Bush.
The suspects stole the entire flock and fled, but the boys ran home to alert their father, Bukar Umara. Villagers quickly mobilized and followed the rustlers’ footprints, eventually intercepting them and recovering the stolen sheep.
A violent confrontation ensued during which one of the robbers stabbed a villager, Fannami Bukar, in the chest. The villagers retaliated, fatally injuring both suspects, leading to their death.
Security forces promptly visited the scene, documented the incident with photographs, and recovered exhibits including a bow and arrow, a sheath knife, and two head veils.
The two injured robbers were rushed to Gubio General Hospital where they were certified dead by the attending doctor.
The stabbed victim was taken to the Primary Health Care Centre (PHCC) Gubio for treatment and is reportedly responding well to medical care.
Angry villagers killed two Armed robbers in Gubio, Borno
Police officer arrested over alleged Cybercrime, Fraud in Ogun
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Police Force in Ogun has arrested one of its officers, Police Constable Idris Oloyede, over alleged involvement in conspiracy, stealing, cybercrime and other related offences.
Zagazola was reliably informed that the arrest was carried out on Wednesday by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, Abeokuta.
A police sources told Zagazola that Oloyede, who bears Force Number 537972, is attached to the patrol team at Odeda Divisional Headquarters.
According to the police sources, the arrest followed credible intelligence and investigation that linked the officer to the suspected crimes.
The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Odeda Division immediately released the officer for further interrogation upon the arrival of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit. The suspect has been transferred to the SCID for detailed investigation.
Police officer arrested over alleged Cybercrime, Fraud in Ogun
Borno police arrest 15-year-old over infanticide in Monguno IDP camp
Angry villagers killed two Armed robbers in Gubio, Borno
Police officer arrested over alleged Cybercrime, Fraud in Ogun
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