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Buni commiserates with Gashua Versity over fire incident

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Buni commiserates with Gashua Versity over fire incident

By: Yahaya Wakili

Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has commiserated with the management, staff, and students of the Federal University Gashu’a over the unfortunate fire disaster that claimed the life of a female student.

In a condolence message issued and signed by Alhaji Mamman Mohammed, Director General, Press and Media Affairs, to Governor Mai Mala Buni,.

The governor described the incident as sad, most unfortunate, and a great loss to the university and students.

“It is very sad we lost this young and promising lady. We pray to Allah to forgive her shortcomings and grant the family and the university the fortitude to bear the loss.”

He condoled with the family and the university community over the death of the young and promising student.

The governor, however, called on the university and all other institutions in the state to take proactive measures against possible fire outbreaks.

“It is becoming one fire too many, because not too long ago there was a fire disaster at the State University, and now at the Federal University Gashu’a, there is the need to take serious measures against future occurances.” Governor Mai Mala Buni said.

He directed the State Emergency Management Agency to provide relief materials to the affected students for their immediate use.

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Boko Haram Terrorists Ambush Vigilantes in Borno, One Killed

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Boko Haram Terrorists Ambush Vigilantes in Borno, One Killed

By: Zagazola Makama

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have ambushed members of a vigilante group on routine patrol along the Warave–Gwoza Road in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, killing one member.

Sources said the attack occurred at about 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday when the gunmen opened fire on members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and local hunters conducting patrol in the area.

A member of the CJTF in Warave, Bello Adamu, 50, sustained fatal injuries during the ambush. He was evacuated to the General Hospital in Gwoza, where he was certified dead on arrival. His remains were later released to his family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI were deployed to the scene following the incident, while monitoring and patrols have been intensified along the axis to prevent further attacks.

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Troops Neutralise Four Terrorists in Offensive Operation in Borno

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Troops Neutralise Four Terrorists in Offensive Operation in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 1, Operation HADIN KAI in conjunction with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have neutralised Four suspected Boko Haram terrorists during an offensive operation in Shehuri area of Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.

Sources told Zagazola that the operation, conducted at about 9:15 a.m. on Feb. 25 under Operation Desert Sanity IV, led to the interception and engagement of the terrorists.

Following the encounter, troops carried out exploitation of the area, during which four insurgents were neutralised.

Items recovered from the scene included AKSM automatic rifle and pump-action rifle with cartridges and magazines.

Sources added that troops’ morale and fighting efficiency remain high as clearance operations continue across parts of the state.

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Lakurawa Terrorists on revenge Mission Kill Four Worshippers in Kebbi Mosque, Five Injured

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Lakurawa Terrorists on revenge Mission Kill Four Worshippers in Kebbi Mosque, Five Injured

By: Zagazola Makama

Suspected Lakurawa terrorists on a revenge mission have attacked Dadinkowa village in Maiyama Local Government Area of Kebbi State, killing four worshippers and injuring five others after storming a mosque.

Sources said the attackers invaded the community and opened fire on worshippers, leaving four persons dead and five others with varying degrees of injuries. The injured victims were rushed to a medical facility for treatment.

The latest attack is believed to be a reprisal following a failed ambush on the convoy of the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division, Maj.-Gen. Bemgha Koughna, during an operational tour in the state.

On Wednesday, troops of Operation Fansan Yamma reportedly foiled the ambush near Mayama Hill, neutralising five suspected terrorists. Weapons and other items recovered during the operation included one OJC gun, one PKT gun, two AK-47 rifles, four AK-47 magazines, a bandolier of PKT ammunition, several rounds of 12.7mm ammunition, a camel bag containing N840,000, two mobile phones and five motorcycles.

Security sources said the terrorists were suspected to have launched the mosque attack in retaliation for the heavy losses recorded during the failed ambush.

Operation FANSAN YANMA have assured that efforts were ongoing to track down those responsible for the latest assault.

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