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Christmas : Non- Indigenes Laud Zulum For Free Transportation , Donation To Widows
Christmas : Non- Indigenes Laud Zulum For Free Transportation , Donation To Widows
By Francis Okoye
Non- indigenes resident in Borno have lauded the State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum for providing free transport for them to go and celebrate Christmas and new year with their loved ones, as well as donation of cash to widows for the Christmas celebration.
Over 645 persons from 10 communities comprising the Igbo, yoruba, Hausa, Tiv, Tangele, Ngas, Eggon , Igala, Ibra and Niger Delta Peoples Forum benefitted from the Zulum’s Christmas free transport scheme.
Speaking on Friday in Maiduguri, the Zonal Coordinator of Ohanaeze APC Support Group, Chief Emmanuel Ugochukwu Egwudike (Go-Easy), said the Governor’s gesture is coming at a time when many had lost hope of travelling to celebrate the Christmas with their loved ones due economic realities facing the State and the country at large.
Chief Egwudike who is also the zonal Coordinator Northeast of Omaluegwuoku , a support group promoting the election of the All Progressives Congress ( APC ) presidential Candidate in the 2023 presidential election, Sen. Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his Vice presidential running mate , Sen. Kashim Shettima, assured that the votes of all non-indigenous ethnic groups in the state will go for Zulum and other APC candidates to the upcoming election.
He noted that since the assumption of office of Governor, he has been providing free transport to non- indigenes every Christmas to travel home and at the same time giving palliative to widows who are not travelling for the celebration of the Christmas and new year.
“Come 2023 , we will support the APC from top to bottom. We urge other Governors to emulate Zulum. About 10 communities of non- indigenes in the State benefitted from this transport scheme while 645 persons travelled with feeding allowance and return given to them. The 645 travellers began the journey to their respective homes from 20th to 23rd of this month,” Chief Egwudike said.
Also, the President of the Niger Delta Peoples Forum in Borno State, Chief John Azimeye , described Governor Zulum as a detribalised man who is doing his best to ensure that everyone is carried along in his administration.
“Despite the meagre resources at his disposal, he still go out of his way to provide free transport to the non- indigenes in the State to ensure that they celebrate Christmas with their loved ones. It is a wonderful gesture, we are indeed going to give him every support for him to continue the good work he is doing,” Azimeye said.
Hon. Asiwaju Olusegun Alabi, the Secretary General Ohanaeze APC support group appreciated Governor Zulum for the wonderful gesture, noting that it is a gesture that the Governor has been providing since 2020 to date.
Alabi said the gesture is a clear evidence that Zulum projects are not paper projects and his promises not paper promises but reality.
In his remarks, the President Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Borno State Chapter, Chief Sunday Okonkwo, thanked God for Governor Zulum for providing free transport to the lesprivilleged who wouldn’t have travelled if not for the gesture.
He assured that non- indigenes in the State will work to ensure that the Governor returned for the second time to continue his good work.
Abraham Kaanti, the President of Tiv community in the State , said the Governor has exhibited his love for the downtrodden and less privileged by this gesture.
“So we the internal diasporas have resolved that we are going to throw our full support to Governor Zulum’s second term bid,” he said.
Christmas : Non- Indigenes Laud Zulum For Free Transportation , Donation To Widows
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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