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Buni Says Nigeria Now Close to End of Security Challenge
Buni Says Nigeria Now Close to End of Security Challenge
By: Michael Mike
Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni has said with the careful selection of new security chiefs by President Bola Tinubu, Nigeria’s security challenges is closer to the end.
The governor, in a statement by his spokesman, Mamman Mohammed, on Saturday noted that the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, would put his wealth of experience to use in the fight against insecurity.
The governor said: “The security chiefs also have the wealth of experience and confidence of Nigerians to lead the fight against insecurity in Nigeria.
“As people from the frontline states, we commend the federal government and the security agencies for the tremendous achievements recorded in the states.
“We are optimistic that as active players who played key roles in the relative peace enjoyed in the states, the new service chiefs would add value to bring the insecurity challenge to a total halt.
“They have at different times proved their worth and competence in various national assignments.” Buni stressed.
He added that: “The President made the right choice and we will continue to support all security operations in our domain.
“Malam Nuhu Ribadu is an excellent team player who would work in synergy with the security chiefs to achieve the set goals”
The governor however called on Nigerians to support the new team to succeed.
He also commended the Buhari regime for improving on equipment and building a new spirit in the nation’s security personnel to see their assignment as a call to national duty.
“These great efforts boosted the morale of the security forces to fight the insecurity scourge effectively, efficiently and with dexterity” Buni said.
Buni Says Nigeria Now Close to End of Security Challenge
Troops neutralise 16 terrorists, recover cache in Borno ambush
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Joint Task Force North-East (JTF-NE) under Operation Hadin Kai and Operation Desert Sanity V have neutralised 16 suspected terrorists during an ambush in Borno State.
Zagazola learnt that the operation was carried out by troops of Sector 1 in conjunction with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), Hybrid Forces and local hunters.
According to the sources, the ambush was sprung at about 8:10 p.m. on Sunday at Komala Exchange Point, following a failed attack on Auno and credible intelligence on the movement of the same terrorist logistics elements.
“The troops, working with CJTF and other local components, successfully neutralised 16 terrorists and recovered a cache of arms, ammunition and logistics items,” the source said.
Items recovered from the scene included 62 wrappers, 76 pairs of shoes and slippers, 18 bicycles, 275 sachets of detergent, 50 packs of sweets, assorted local fragrances, milk sachets, vaseline, washing soap, groundnuts, seasoning, fruit drinks, palm oil and groundnut oil, mats, spaghetti, thread, matches, cups and spoons, sieves, flour, salt, bicycle tyres and equipment, sugar, cosmetics, local herbs and a cooler, among other items.
The sources said the recovered items were believed to be logistics supplies meant to sustain terrorist elements operating in the area.
Troops neutralise 16 terrorists, recover cache in Borno ambush
Bandits injure four in Maradun, Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Four people have been injured following an armed bandits’ attack on Kaya Faru Village in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Sources said that the incident occurred on Feb. 10 at about 6:00 p.m.
According to the sources, the attackers shot and injured one Bello Yari and three others before fleeing to their hideouts.
“On receipt of the report, operatives visited the scene, and the injured victims were rushed to the General Hospital, Talata Mafara, for medical treatment,” the sources said.
Bandits injure four in Maradun, Zamfara
Armed hoodlums abduct five in Alkaleri, Bauchi
By: Zagazola Makama
Unknown armed hoodlums have abducted five persons, including one man and four women, from a residence in Unguwan Nasarawa, Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
Sources said that the incident occurred in the early hours of Feb. 11 at about 2:30 a.m., when sporadic gunfire was heard in the Mansur axis of Alkaleri.
According to the sources the attackers broke into the house of one Alti Alh. Musa and abducted Usman Musa, Maryam Musa, and three other women of the same household, before fleeing to an unknown destination.
“Upon discovery, joint operatives consisting of the Army, ORP, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, men from Bauchi Metro Area Command,, and professional hunters immediately launched a search-and-rescue operation with a view to rescuing the hostages and arresting the hoodlums,” the sources said.
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