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Despite Massive Fund on Security, Borno Remains Committed to Welfare of Citizens- Pensioners
Despite Massive Fund on Security, Borno Remains Committed to Welfare of Citizens- Pensioners
By: Michael Mike
The National Union of Pensioners (NUP), Borno State chapter has said despite the massive fund expended on security in the state, the governor, Professor Babagana Zulum has remained focused and committed to the welfare of citizens, particularly in the prompt payment of pensions, salaries, and gratuities.
The commendation was given by the Chairman of the NUP in the state, Comrade Musa Alhaji Bukar, during a meeting in Maiduguri with executives from 30 branches, including those from the 27 local government areas.
Comrade Bukar noted that the governor’s directive to increase the monthly fund for outstanding gratuities for state retirees from one hundred million (N100 million) to two hundred million (N200 million) has significantly improved the lives and families of many, contributing to economic development.
The NUP Chairman also mentioned that Governor Zulum had paid 50% pension arrears to 1,115 state retirees for the years 2021 to 2022 last year, in addition to clearing pension outstanding arrears of 534 retirees across the 27 local government areas.
He highlighted that the payment of 25% gratuity to 500 Primary School Teachers, the settlement of gratuities for Local Government Retirees, the continuous payment of monthly pensions without delay, the resolution of 25% payments to late cases in the state, and the clearance of 399 outstanding pension arrears to the primary school board represent significant progress. He applauded the swift approval and release of billions of naira and encouraged the government to continue its support by reviewing pensions to help retirees cope with the rising cost of goods and services in the state.
“Let me use this opportunity to thank you all for honoring this invitation. It is an occasion for us to meet and discuss our achievements and the way forward,” said Comrade Bukar. “On behalf of the NUP in Borno, I commend Governor Babagana Zulum for his dedication to improving the retirees’ plight through prompt payment of pensions and gratuities.”
He added that: “We greatly appreciate Governor Zulum for the increased payments of outstanding gratuities to our state retirees, which has transformed many lives and families towards economic development.”
Bukar urged the government to not rest on its laurels but to come to the aid of pensioners by adjusting pensions to help those with minimal funds withstand the inflation of goods and services in the state.
Meanwhile, among the communiqués issued at the end of the NUP meeting was a strong call on other state governors to emulate Zulum in addressing the plight of the citizenry, particularly retired and serving civil servants, and to foster unity among its members.
Despite Massive Fund on Security, Borno Remains Committed to Welfare of Citizens- Pensioners
Troops foil another attack on locals in Plateau, two persons injured
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 9, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have foiled an attack on locals by suspected terrorists in Shendam Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 7:30 a.m. on April 3 along Yelwa cattle market axis, following a distress call over sporadic shooting in the area.
The sources explained that troops swiftly mobilised to the scene, upon which the suspected gunmen fled into nearby bushes on sighting the advancing troops.
According to the sources, troops conducted a follow-up exploitation of the area and discovered two locals who sustained gunshot wounds during the attack.
The injured victims were immediately evacuated to a nearby hospital for medical attention.
The sources added that troops have dominated the general area to deny the criminals freedom of action, while efforts are ongoing to track and apprehend the fleeing suspects.
Troops foil another attack on locals in Plateau, two persons injured
Troops respond to isolated killing in Plateau, victim buried by family
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 6, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have responded to an isolated killing incident in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 6:30 a.m. on April 3 along the JOL–Tanjol village road, following reports of an attack on a Hausa youths by suspected hoodlums.
The sources explained that troops of Sector 6, stationed at Dokku, immediately moved to the scene upon receiving the information.
According to the sources, the corpse of the victim was discovered to have already been evacuated by family members for burial before the arrival of the troops.
They added that efforts are ongoing to identify and arrest the assailants, while security surveillance has been intensified in the area to prevent further incidents.
Zagazola report that despite efforts of security agencies to restore normalcy in Plateau there have been reports of silents killings orchestrated by the youths in Plateau against other ethnic communities.
Troops respond to isolated killing in Plateau, victim buried by family
Troops neutralise suspected armed robber in Kaduna, recover weapons
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops have neutralised a suspected armed robber and recovered weapons during a clearance operation in Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Security sources said the operation was carried out in the early hours of Saturday following a distress call from a motorist over the activities of armed robbers along the Mallagum–Kagoro–Kaura checkpoint axis.
According to the sources, troops swiftly mobilised and conducted a route clearance operation, during which they made contact with the suspects and engaged them with superior firepower.
“During the engagement, one of the armed robbers was neutralised, while others fled into nearby bushes with suspected gunshot wounds,” the source said.
He added that troops subsequently exploited the area and recovered one locally fabricated gun, a cutlass and a knife, among other items.
The source further disclosed that the troops expended six rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition during the encounter.
Efforts are ongoing to track and apprehend the fleeing suspects, while normalcy has been restored along the affected route.
Troops neutralise suspected armed robber in Kaduna, recover weapons
Troops foil another attack on locals in Plateau, two persons injured
Troops respond to isolated killing in Plateau, victim buried by family
Troops neutralise suspected armed robber in Kaduna, recover weapons
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