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Chairman Fune charges new councilors in Yobe
Chairman Fune charges new councilors in Yobe
By: Yahaya Wakili
The Executive Chairman of Fune local government area in Yobe state, Hon. Baba Goni Mustapha Bade, has charged the newly appointed supervisory councilors to abide by the law and order of the nation, of our state, and of our community.
Baba Goni Bade disclosed this today at Damagum, the council headquarters, while swearing in the newly appointed councilors.
He thanks His Excellency, Governor Mai Mala Buni CON, and his cabinet, Rt. Hon. Speaker of the Yobe State House of Assembly, for the opportunity given to swear in our new supervisory councilors.
“Fune local government has new supervisory councillors today; now we are full camp; elected councillors are here; vice chairman, council secretary, supervisory councillors, and Chairman Fune are completed full.” Baba Goni said:.
“I am just remaining with you; you know, I know you know what you are doing, but I just want you to pray to Almighty Allah to guide you, to protect you, and to join hands with you to move our local government forward. One hand cannot wash very white; you must use left and right.”
The chairman charged the security agents in the area to remain loyal, and they should go ahead with their normal duties of protecting the lives and properties of our citizens.
The chairman also called on the people of the local government to stay in camp and continue to pray to Almighty Allah (SWT) to guide and protect both our city and our rural areas to get peace, adding that without peace, there is no progress.
Those swearing-in are Musa Yusuf Bala.
Vice Chairman and Supervisory Councillor for Admin and Health, and Abdu Yakubu Gira, Supervisor Councillor for Works.
Others are Hon. Abubakar Mohammed Kolere, Supervisory Councillor for Agriculture and Natural Resources; Hon. Goroma Lawan, Supervisory Councillor for Finance and Economic Planning; Yusuf Dan Wurwa, Supervisory Councillor for Education; and Hajiya Fatima Adam Kyari, Supervisory Councillor for Budget, Youth, and Women Empowerment.
Chairman Fune charges new councilors in Yobe
Troops arrest suspected kidnapper in Damboa LGA of Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected kidnapper in Azir community, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.
Sources told Zagazola Malama that the suspect was apprehended at about 5:00 p.m. on March 28 by troops of 25 Brigade and 19 Battalion (Mechanised) deployed at a Forward Operating Base in Azir.
The source disclosed that the suspect was alleged to have been involved in kidnapping activities within the Damboa and Azir general areas.
“During preliminary investigation, the suspect claimed to be a cattle courier operating within Damboa and its environs,” the source said.
He added that one bicycle was recovered from the suspect at the point of arrest.
The suspect and the recovered item are currently in troops’ custody for further investigation and necessary action.
Troops arrest suspected kidnapper in Damboa LGA of Borno
Troops arrest 58 illegal miners in Edo state
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation MESA have arrested 58 suspected illegal miners at an illegal gold mining site in Ososo general area, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State.
A security source disclosed that the suspects were apprehended at about 1:00 p.m. on March 28 during a fighting patrol conducted by troops of 195 Battalion (Rear).
According to the source, the troops stormed the mining site and arrested the suspects without resistance.
“The suspects are currently in troops’ custody for further action,” the source said.
He noted that the operation forms part of ongoing efforts to curb illegal mining activities and other criminal enterprises within Edo State and its environs.
Troops arrest 58 illegal miners in Edo state
Army troops arrest two suspected Boko Haram logistics suppliers in borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, in collaboration with operatives of the Joint Intelligence Fusion Centre (JIFC), have arrested two suspected logistics suppliers to Boko Haram terrorists in Gubio town, Borno State.
A military source disclosed that the suspects, identified as Mal Bunu Gojemi and Zanna Alhaji Mallam, were apprehended at about 11:30 a.m. on Saturday during a joint logistics strangulation operation conducted by troops in the area.
According to the source, the suspects confessed during preliminary interrogation to being long-time suppliers of logistics to the Boko Haram.
Items recovered from them include three mobile phones, a traditional cap, and the sum of N40,000.
“The suspects have since been handed over to operatives of the Joint Intelligence Fusion Centre for further investigation,” the source said.
He added that the operation was carried out without any incident.
The Nigerian Army and other security agencies have continued to intensify operations aimed at cutting off logistics supply chains to insurgents as part of ongoing counter-terrorism efforts in the North-East.
Army troops arrest two suspected Boko Haram logistics suppliers in borno
Troops arrest suspected kidnapper in Damboa LGA of Borno
Troops arrest 58 illegal miners in Edo state
Army troops arrest two suspected Boko Haram logistics suppliers in borno
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