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Buni empowers 500 youths in rural communities in Yobe
Buni empowers 500 youths in rural communities in Yobe
By: Yahaya WakiliIn its effort towards driving employment generation and wealth creation, Yobe state government has inaugurate the distribution of empowerment materials provided by the Ministry of Wealth Creation in collaboration with the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA).
Flagging-off the distribution, Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe state has said that our drive in the various empowerment packages would speed up our post-insurgency recovery and wealth creation for stability and prosperity.
According to him, today we are distributing 1,900 irrigation water pumps and accessories, 125 commercial pick-up Tricycles also known as JEGA and 125 commercial or KEKE NAPEP.
“In addition about 500 youth from rural communities would be empowered and supported with skill acquisition materials such as sewing machines, barbing salon kits, pasta-making machines and hairdressing materials.” He added.
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Governor Buni urged the beneficiaries to ensure they put the items to proper use avoid selling them and appreciate government efforts and be on the same page with us in the right against poverty, adding that, government has set some machineries in place to monitor the beneficiaries in their various trades.
He said, this is in conformity with the maxim of teaching the people “how to catch fish” rather than making them depend on a “fish handout.”
The governor also call on the good people of Yobe state to pray for a very successful inauguration here at home and at the national level as well as pray for a bumper harvest and the prosperity of our dear state and country at large.
Speaking earlier, the state Commissioner, Ministry of Wealth Creation, Empowerment and Employment Generation, Alhaji Abdullahi Bego said giving the empowerment support to the people of Yobe state is an integral part of Governor Mai Mala Buni’s administration socio economic agenda.
He maintained that the empowerment is largely to support small scale businesses and small business individuals.
Bego also called on the beneficiaries to make good use of the empowerment materials giving to them for the purpose intended.
Buni empowers 500 youths in rural communities in Yobe
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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