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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 repel multi-front terrorist attack in Borno, killed several terrorists and recover arms
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled a coordinated attack by suspected terrorists on a Forward Operating Base in Biu Local Government Area of Borno, recovering weapons and inflicting losses on the attackers.
A military source said the incident occurred at about 12:28 a.m. on March 28, when insurgents launched a multi-front assault on troops at Forward Operating Base Mandaragirau.
The source disclosed that the troops, already positioned in ambush, engaged the attackers in a fierce exchange, killing several of them and forcing others to retreat.
“Troops effectively engaged the terrorists from their ambush positions, compelling them to flee in disarray,” the source said.
He added that troops pursued the fleeing insurgents along their withdrawal routes, during which additional casualties were inflicted on them.
“During exploitation, troops discovered the bodies of four neutralised terrorists and recovered five AK-47 rifles, eight magazines, two rocket-propelled grenade bombs and quantities of ammunition,” he said.
The source noted that visible blood stains along the escape routes indicated that more casualties were inflicted on the fleeing insurgents.
He, however, said the troops also recorded casualties during the encounter.
“Some soldiers sustained injuries in action, while two members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) lost their lives and two others are currently missing in action,” he said.
The sources added that the wounded personnel had been evacuated to the Cantonment Medical Centre in Biu for treatment, while exploitation operations are ongoing to track down the fleeing insurgents.
Troops repel multi-front terrorist attack in Borno, killed several terrorists and recover arms
Troops arrest suspected ISWAP collaborator in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected collaborator of ISWAP/JAS terrorists in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.
A military source said the suspect was apprehended at about 5:35 p.m. on March 27 by troops of 25 Brigade and 19 Battalion (Mobile), in conjunction with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF).
The source disclosed that the suspect, a native of Gwalki village in Kafa area of Damboa LGA, resides at Hausari Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Maiduguri.
“The suspect is alleged to have been collaborating with ISWAP/JAS elements operating within the Damboa general area,” the source said.
He added that during preliminary investigation, the suspect claimed to be part of a hybrid force and a repentant terrorist.
“However, he confessed to being involved in the sale of ammunition to terrorist elements at the Timbuktu Triangle through an accomplice identified as Konto Fatima, said to be residing at Aburi IDP camp,” the source said.
According to him, the suspect is currently in military custody and undergoing further investigation.
Troops arrest suspected ISWAP collaborator in Borno
Troops foil attack on farmers, one injured in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have foiled an attempted attack by suspected ISWAP/JAS terrorists on farmers and herders in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
A military source said the incident occurred at about 11:50 a.m. on March 28, when insurgents believed to have emerged from the Mandara Mountains attempted to attack, kidnap farmers and rustle cattle around Hudugum village in the Hambagda axis.
The source disclosed that troops of 192 Battalion, deployed for piqueting duties along the Gwoza–Limankara road, swiftly responded to the distress call.
“On arrival, troops made contact with the terrorists and engaged them in a firefight, forcing them to abandon their mission and flee towards the foothills of the Mandara Mountains,” the source said.
He added that troops pursued the fleeing insurgents along their withdrawal route but did not make further contact.
The source, however, said one civilian was accidentally hit by a stray bullet during the exchange.
“The victim sustained injury on her left thigh and was evacuated to General Hospital Gwoza, where she has been stabilised and is currently receiving treatment,” he said.
Troops foil attack on farmers, one injured in Borno
Troops repel multi-front terrorist attack in Borno, killed several terrorists and recover arms
Troops arrest suspected ISWAP collaborator in Borno
Troops foil attack on farmers, one injured in Borno
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