Connect with us

News

FG To Build Houses, Clinics, Schools, Others In Tudun Biri

Published

on

FG To Build Houses, Clinics, Schools, Others In Tudun Biri

  • VP Shettima visits victims of drone misfire in Kaduna, Directs NEMA to provide adequate support

By: Our Reporter

Vice President Kashim Shettima has hinted at plans by the Federal Government to rebuild Tudun Biri village in Igabi local government area of Kaduna State which was hit by a misfire from drones belonging to the Nigerian military.

According to the VP, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed that the Pullako Initiative should be kick-started in Kaduna State, with a complete package, including houses, clinics, schools, veterinary clinics, empowerment initiatives and solar energy, among others, in Tudun Biri community as a way of compensation for the destruction caused by the drone misfire.

The Vice President disclosed this on Thursday after visiting the victims of the drone misfire at the Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital in Kaduna State where some of the casualties, most of whom are women and children, are receiving treatment.

Senator Shettima also directed the Management of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to mobilise and provide adequate support to the victims of the tragedy in Tudun Biri village.

Announcing President Tinubu’s decision to rebuild the community, VP Shettima who spoke at a meeting with leaders and other stakeholders of the community said, “Most importantly, the President approved the commencement of the Pullako Initiative by next month. The Pullako Initiative is the President’s unique response as a non-kinetic approach to the challenges in the North West.

“Beneficiary states are Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Katsina, Kaduna, and for the purpose of equity and justice, we deliberately included Niger and Benue States.

“Actually, our intent was to kick off the programme in Sokoto, but in the light of recent development, the President directed that the Pullako Initiative should be kick-started here in Kaduna State. And Tudun Biri will be the first beneficiary of that scheme. We are going to build houses that will complement the efforts of the Right Honorable Speaker.

“But ours is a complete package as well, including houses, clinics, schools, veterinary clinics, empowerment initiatives and solar energy. It’s a complete package of solutions as a non-kinetic response to the problems of banditry and kidnapping in the North West.”

The Vice President also noted that President Tinubu is worried about the tragic incident, just as he pointed out that away from the number of casualties, it is gruesome to lose even one life.

Taking a leaf from the late Dele Giwa, VP Shettima said, “I am here because the President is deeply concerned. He was deeply touched by what happened. As the late Dele Giwa rightly said, let’s not talk about the numbers; ‘one life taken in cold blood is as gruesome as millions lost in a pogrom’.

“The heart of the President is with the bereaved families. We were in the hospital to sympathise with the victims and be rest assured that the federal government stands by the community affected, the government and the people of Kaduna State on this unfortunate incident.

“It is already directed by Mr President and an investigation is being conducted, to prevent a recurrence of the incident and we expect a report to be submitted in the shortest possible time,” said the Vice President.

Senator Shettima thanked religious leaders and elders of the community for not yielding to what he described as a plot to politicise the incident in an attempt to inflame passions.

“I want to register our profound gratitude to our religious leaders, to our community leaders, who have served as stabilizing forces in this trying moment. Efforts were made to politicise, to inflame passions, but our leaders chose to err on the part of decency, on the part of moderation, on the part of maturity, and I cannot but thank you most profoundly.

“Incidentally, among them are two of my friends, Dr. Imam Tukur and Sheikh Al-Misri. They are my very good friends and I want to thank you,” he noted.

Earlier at the hospital, the Chief Medical Director, Dr. Shuaibu Musa, told Vice President Shettima who was at the health facility to commiserate with victims of the drone misfire, that the hospital received 71 victims with different degrees of injuries.

He said some of the casualties have been referred to 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital, Kaduna.

The Vice President, in the company of Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas; the state Governor, Uba Sani; APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje; Minister of Defence, Ibrahim Badaru and other senior government officials, moved from bed to bed consoling victims of the attack, while receiving briefings on the health condition of each of the patients on their hospital bed.

Shettima, who battled to hold back tears from rolling out of his eyes, directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to ensure that the victims get adequate relief materials.

FG To Build Houses, Clinics, Schools, Others In Tudun Biri

Continue Reading
Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

News

NA CAT Week: Army Flags Off Free Medical Outreach in Kaduna Community

Published

on

NA CAT Week: Army Flags Off Free Medical Outreach in Kaduna Community

By Zagazola Makama

The Nigerian Army has commenced pre-event activities for its Combat Arms Training (CAT) Week 2026 with a free medical outreach for residents of Birnin Yaro community in Kaduna State.

Security sources said the outreach, which held on May 2, was flagged off by the Chief of Integrated Combat Arms, Maj.-Gen. G.M. Mutkut, as part of preparations for the CAT Week scheduled to take place at Jaji Military Cantonment from May 4 to May 8, 2026.

The sources disclosed that the programme provided free medical consultations and treatment for members of the host community, as well as personnel and their family members.

According to the sources, the initiative was designed to strengthen civil-military relations while improving access to basic healthcare services for underserved communities.

They added that senior officers, including the Principal Staff Officer from Headquarters Infantry Corps Centre and members of the Central Organising Committee for the CAT Week, were in attendance.

The sources noted that the event was conducted peacefully and without any incident.

NA CAT Week: Army Flags Off Free Medical Outreach in Kaduna Community

Continue Reading

News

Troops Arrest Two Suspected Terrorists in Borno, Recover Phones and Charms

Published

on

Troops Arrest Two Suspected Terrorists in Borno, Recover Phones and Charms

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested two suspected terrorists during a patrol operation in Ngamdu town, Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State.

Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 5:35 p.m. on May 2 by troops of 154 Battalion while on routine patrol within the area.

The sources disclosed that the suspects were intercepted and arrested during the patrol.

According to the sources, items recovered from them include one mobile phone, one keypad phone, a power bank, charms and other sundry items.

They added that the suspects are currently in military custody for further interrogation and investigation.

The sources noted that further action will be taken after profiling, while patrols in the area have been intensified to maintain security dominance.

Troops Arrest Two Suspected Terrorists in Borno, Recover Phones and Charms

Continue Reading

News

Four Killed, Three Injured in Attack on Illegal Mining Site in Plateau

Published

on

Four Killed, Three Injured in Attack on Illegal Mining Site in Plateau

By Zagazola Makama

Four persons have been killed and three others injured following an attack by unknown gunmen at an illegal mining site in Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources said the incident occurred at about 1:30 p.m. on May 2 at Mazat mining site, where the victims were reportedly engaged in unauthorised mining activities.

The sources disclosed that the assailants opened fire on the victims, killing four on the spot while three others sustained varying degrees of gunshot injuries.

According to the sources, the injured victims—two females and one male—were rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention and are currently receiving treatment.

They added that the corpses of the deceased have been deposited at the hospital morgue for autopsy.

The sources further noted that security operatives were mobilised to the scene, while additional deployments have been made to track down the perpetrators.

They reiterated that night mining activities remain prohibited in the state, stressing that investigations into the incident are ongoing.

Four Killed, Three Injured in Attack on Illegal Mining Site in Plateau

Continue Reading

Trending

Verified by MonsterInsights