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Buni engages 2, 670 graduates, others for Yobe service delivery
Buni engages 2, 670 graduates, others for Yobe service delivery
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe state has engaged 2, 670 University, Diploma and National Certificate of Education (NCE) graduates for effective service delivery in the State.
The employed graduates are to deliver various services in the education, health, environment and agricultural sectors of the economy.
The Director General, of press and media affairs, Mamman Mohammed, disclosed on Thursday, in a statement in Damaturu that the Governor approved the immediate employment of Degree, Diploma and NCE graduates.
According to Buni, the engagement of the graduates to be done by the Ministry of Wealth Creation, Employment and Employment Generation (MWEG) are to be implemented by Alhaji Abdullahi Bego.
“The engagement exercise was to fill the existing gaps of providing effective and efficient service delivery to the people in various communities,” he said.
In a breakdown of the massive employment, he disclosed: “Out of the 2, 670 candidates, 890 each are for University degrees, Higher National Diploma (HND) and NCE holders in the state.”
Buni, in the statement also explained that the graduate and diploma holders are selected from the 178 political wards in the 17 Local Councils.
He, therefore, charged them to justify their engagemenninenhe various sectors with a high sense of commitment and dedication to service delivery to the people.
According to him, the State government has provided equal job opportunities for the unemployed with a sense of belonging and ownership of governance.
He noted that with the massive engagements of youths niin ne various key sectors, economic growth and development could be fast-trackedaisehe the living conditions of people.
“Our administration will continue to provide opportunities in the various sectors to the teeming youths across the state,” he assured.
Buni engages 2, 670 graduates, others for Yobe service delivery
Security forces foil rustling, recover 22 animals in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Security operatives in Katsina State have foiled a livestock rustling attempt and recovered 22 stolen animals in Jibia Local Government Area.
Police sources said the incident occurred in the early hours of April 12 following a distress call received at about 12:45 a.m. that suspected armed bandits had rustled livestock from neighbouring Niger Republic.
According to the sources, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Jibia swiftly mobilised a joint team comprising police, military and community watch personnel to the area.
They added that the operatives strategically blocked the escape routes of the suspects and engaged them in a gun duel.
“The superior firepower of the security team forced the bandits to abandon the rustled animals and flee into the bush,” the sources said.
The sources disclosed that all 22 sheep and goats were recovered intact during the operation.
They noted that the area has been cordoned off, while aggressive clearance operations are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
Further developments will be communicated as investigations continue, the sources added.
Security forces foil rustling, recover 22 animals in Katsina
Troops neutralise several terrorists in ambush operation in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Joint Task Force, North-East, Operation Hadin Kai, have neutralised several Boko Haram terrorists during an ambush operation in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 2:33 a.m. on April 13 when an ambush team of 202 Battalion deployed at Bravo Kilo sighted a terrorist crossing the parapet at a defensive company location.
According to the sources, the troops engaged and neutralised five of the suspect on sight.
The sources added that the operation is part of ongoing clearance and ambush missions aimed at denying terrorists freedom of movement in the North-East theatre.
Troops neutralise several terrorists in ambush operation in Borno
Troops arrest suspected Boko Haram member in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 233 Battalion have arrested a suspected ISWAP/JAS member within the Damaturu Military Cantonment in Yobe State.
Security sources said the suspect was apprehended at about 11:00 p.m. on April 12 between Charlie 2 and Charlie 3 areas of the cantonment in Damaturu Local Government Area.
According to the sources, troops recovered a bag containing clothes and a SIM card from the suspect.
They added that during preliminary investigation, the suspect claimed he was heading to Potiskum and identified himself as an almajiri from the 1000 Area of Maiduguri.
The sources, however, noted that his statements were incoherent, while further physical examination reportedly revealed a rifle sling mark on his shoulder, raising further suspicion.
They said the suspect is currently in custody for further investigation and necessary action.
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