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DISCLAIMER: Zulum’s Compendium “5th Verdict” Not for Sale
DISCLAIMER: Zulum’s Compendium “5th Verdict” Not for Sale
By: Ahmed Bundi
It has come to the notice of the Media Team of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum that certain individuals and groups have been going round to defraud prominent personalities by using the Compendium to solicit for money or donations, while fraudulently claiming that they are associates of Zulum’s Media Team.
We completely disclaim these fraudulent characters and their dishonourable actions and hereby clarify that the “5th Verdict” is not for sale and is not to be used for any fundraising or financial solicitation. Any attempts to solicit financial contributions in whatever guise is unauthorised and should be promptly reported to the security agencies.
The general public will recall that the “5th Verdict,” a compendium of news reports, analyses, features, columns, commentaries, discourses, editorials, selected speeches, and scorecard of the fifth year of Prof. Zulum’s tenure as Governor of Borno State, from May 29, 2023 to May 29, 2024, was recently unveiled by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Bukar Tijani, and is currently being circulated to the general public at no cost.
Governor Zulum’s Media Team strongly advise the public to be cautious when approached by individuals, groups or organisations offering the “5th Verdict” in exchange for financial support.
DISCLAIMER: Zulum’s Compendium “5th Verdict” Not for Sale
Boko Haram: Zulum Meets Army, Naval, Air Force Chiefs in Abuja
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, held a crucial closed-door meeting with Nigeria’s top military leadership in Abuja on Thursday.
The meeting, which was held separately behind closed doors with the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede, the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, and the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, was to deploy a renewed push for coordinated action against the insurgents.
Sources from the meeting revealed that the discussions centred on strengthening military operations in the Northeast, improving intelligence sharing, and addressing the recent surge in attacks by the terror group.
Governor Zulum had on Tuesday, during an expanded security meeting held in Maiduguri, lamented the recent surge in attacks by the terrorists on civilian and military facilities, calling for decisive action to avert the situation from getting out of control.
Zulum was accompanied by the senators representing Borno South, Mohammed Ali Ndume, Borno North, Mohammed Tahir Monguno, and Borno Central, Barrister Kaka Shehu Lawan.
Others in the governor’s entourage include Mukhtar Betera Aliyu and Engr Bukar Talba, members of the House of Representatives, and Professor Usman Tar, Borno State Commissioner for Information and Internal Security.
Boko Haram: Zulum Meets Army, Naval, Air Force Chiefs in Abuja
Police Recover Rifle, Ammunition, Arrest Four in Plateau Raid
By: Zagazola Makama
The Plateau State Police has arrested four suspects and recovered a locally fabricated rifle, live ammunition, and other exhibits following a raid on a suspected criminal hideout in Jos South Local Government Area.
Police sources said that the operation was carried out on April 10 at about 8:30 a.m. by a Tactical Team acting on credible intelligence.
The raid was conducted at the residence of one Luka Ovey in the Dong Kassa area, leading to the arrest of Henry Patrick (31), James Chorbe (28), and Fredrick Peter (19).
Recovered from the scene were one locally fabricated rifle, three live rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, three spent shells, substances suspected to be cannabis, and charms.
The police sources said further investigation led to the arrest of Luka Ovey (28) in the early hours of the same day.
“All suspects are currently in custody, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the gang and recover additional weapons,”said the sources.
Police Recover Rifle, Ammunition, Arrest Four in Plateau Raid
Police Arrest 22 Suspected Cultists, Criminals in Benue Raid
By: Zagazola Makama
The Benue Police has arrested 22 suspected cultists and criminals during a targeted raid on flashpoints and criminal hideouts in the Wadata axis of Makurdi.
Sources said that the operation, which is part of the command’s renewed effort to rid the area of cult activities and related crimes, began on April 9 at about 10:30 p.m. and lasted until 3:10 a.m. the following day.
The raid covered several suspected cultist abodes and black spots within the area.
Police sources said the suspects are currently in custody and undergoing investigation.
Police Arrest 22 Suspected Cultists, Criminals in Benue Raid
Boko Haram: Zulum Meets Army, Naval, Air Force Chiefs in Abuja
Police Recover Rifle, Ammunition, Arrest Four in Plateau Raid
Police Arrest 22 Suspected Cultists, Criminals in Benue Raid
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