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Buni flag off 4km road construction in Yobe
Buni flag off 4km road construction in Yobe
By: Yahaya Wakili
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe state has today flagging off the construction of the 4 kilometers Nguru-Gashua Federal Highway to Karasuwa Galu in the state.
Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Buni said the construction of the road is in continuation of his administration drive to provide infrastructure to open up communities for socio-economic growth and prosperity in the state.
“When completed it would enhance easy transportation of goods and services to and from the benefitting communities especially farm produce such as Millet, Guinea corn, Beans, Sesame and Melon Seeds among others which are produced in large commercial quantities.” Buni said.
The project is awarded to GREYLAND Multiple Investment Ltd, the company has a track record of good work and strict compliance with contractual specifications as well as completion of projects within the agreed time frame.
The project is awarded to a total sum of #1,350,292,445.89 with a completion period of six monthly and call on the company to strictly abide by the contractual terms signed with the government of Yobe state.
He directed the state Ministry of Works to carry out adequate supervision for the government to have value for its money.
The governor condole and commiserate with the good people of Karasuwa local government over the sad loss of the late council chairman, Hon. Lawan Gana Karasuwa who has made selfless sacrifices and contributions to this community Karasuwa local government council and Yobe state in general.
Governor Buni revealed that, this project will no doubt fulfill the dream of the late chairman and indeed, all sons and daughters of Karasuwa Galu as well as other neighbouring communities who will benefit from this project.
He urged the communities to support the government and the contractor to execute this road project successfully and also call on our people to pray to Almighty Allah to bless us with good rainfall that is suitable for a bountiful cropping season and to protect us from flood.
Buni flag off 4km road construction in Yobe
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forced have neutralised two suspected notorious bandits during a clearance operation in Ukum Local Government Area of the state.
Sources told Zagazola that the operation followed credible intelligence received on Tuesday at about 1:00 p.m.
The report indicated that a criminal gang led by one Senen Hemen, also known as Orpa, was sighted along the pipeline axis between Gbeji and Igbongom communities in Ukum.
According to the sources, security forces were promptly mobilised to the location, where the gang engaged the operatives in a gun duel.
During the exchange, Hemen and another gang member identified as Mzungweve Ichur, both from Igbongom, were shot dead, while others fled the scene with gunshot injuries.
The sources confirmed that the corpses of the two suspects had been recovered and deposited at a private mortuary in Gbeji, while a manhunt had been launched in the surrounding bushes to track the fleeing accomplices.
The sources assured residents that the operation was part of ongoing efforts to rid Ukum and adjoining areas of violent criminal gangs.
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
By: Zagazola Makama
Gunmen have abducted a worshipper from a mosque in Gbonkan Village, Ipapo, Itesiwaju Local Government Area.
Sources said that the victim, identified as Amadu Usman, was kidnapped on Monday night while praying at the mosque alongside his elder brother, Adamu Usman.
The sources said seven armed men invaded the mosque at about 9 p.m. and whisked the victim away to an unknown destination.
The sources said that a joint team of security forces, Amotekun Corps, vigilantes and local hunters had since launched a search-and-rescue operation, combing surrounding bushes to track down the suspects and rescue the victim.
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with the Police, Community Watch Corps and local vigilantes, have repelled a bandit attack in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Sources said that the incident happened on Tuesday evening when armed bandits launched an attack on a hunters’ camp in Naalma village.
According to the sources, the troops and other security operatives responded swiftly to a distress call and engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle, forcing them to withdraw.
“During the operation, Usman Lawal, 35, the Commander of the Hunters’ group, sustained fatal injuries. One of the bandits was neutralised while the rifle earlier seized from the hunters’ commander was recovered.
“Other fleeing bandits are suspected to have escaped with gunshot wounds. Troops are currently conducting cordon-and-search operations within the area,”said the sources.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
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