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Flood: Borno Rep, Jaha condoles Chibok community over deaths of identical twins, others while returning from father’s burial
Flood: Borno Rep, Jaha condoles Chibok community over deaths of identical twins, others while returning from father’s burial
By Salihu Inusa
Member representing Gwoza/Damboa/Chibok in Borno at the national assembly, Rt. Hon. Ahmed Usman Jaha a.k.a Babawo has visited Chibok town to sympathise with the families of those who died as a result of flood disaster while returning back to Maiduguri after attending the burial of their patriarch late Hon. Dauda Pona.
Pona who was former Chairman of Chibok local government area died last week after protracted illness, unfortunately, two of his twin grown -up sons, a daughter and grand child were among the flood victims who died at the spot, and were also buried according to Christian rites in Chibok, while three Passengers were rescued in the Volkswagen Sharon Bus they were using for travelling.
While consoling with families, relations and people of Chibok community over the unfortunate incident where ten (10) lives were lost, the Lawmaker commended Good Samaritans, especially Youths who made extra ordinary sacrifices to recover the remains of the victims.
He then proceeded to Damboa Local Government Area and also condole with family of one of the rescuers who coincidentally lost his life in trying to rescue the victims.
He then pray to Allah (God) to grant eternal rest to the souls of the deceased and the families bear the irreparable loss, even as he took the advantage and interacted with the communities and offer support financially to cushion their immediate hardships as a result of flood disaster.
It was gathered that, before visiting Chibok and Damboa, Hon. Babawo distributed food and non-food items to over 2,000 vulnerable people of Gwoza and other communities in his constituency.
Flood: Borno Rep, Jaha condoles Chibok community over deaths of identical twins, others while returning from father’s burial
Troops arrest terrorist informants, logistics suppliers in Sokoto
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have arrested two suspected terrorist informants and logistics suppliers in Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects were apprehended on Sept. 4 during a fighting patrol to Yaka village by a quick response team.
The suspects, according to the source, are in troop custody for further investigation and action.
Troops arrest terrorist informants, logistics suppliers in Sokoto
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Troops repel terrorist attacks in Sokoto, rescue driver, as locals accosted 7 terrorists, killed 4
Troops repel terrorist attacks in Sokoto, rescue driver, as locals accosted 7 terrorists, killed 4
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have repelled terrorist attacks in parts of Sokoto State, rescuing a driver and preventing further abductions.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that on Sept. 3, at about 6:12 p.m., troops of 8 Division, while on a fighting patrol along Sabon Birnin–Isa Road, engaged terrorists who attempted to block the route.
“The terrorists were forced to flee after a fierce exchange of fire. Troops rescued a driver conveying frozen fish and assisted in towing his vehicle to Sabon Birnin,” he said.
The source added that later, on the same day at about 11:30 p.m., terrorists invaded Tungar Makera village in Wurno Local Government Area and kidnapped four locals before fleeing.
“Troops pursued the terrorists but could not make contact. However, on Sept. 4, at about 8:55 a.m., locals accosted seven suspected terrorists in Kaura village, Shagari Local Government Area.
“Unfortunately, four of the suspects were lynched by a mob led by Yansakai vigilantes before troops arrived. Troops rescued the remaining three suspects and handed them over to security authorities for further action,” the source said.
Troops repel terrorist attacks in Sokoto, rescue driver, as locals accosted 7 terrorists, killed 4
Troops arrest 3 suspected kidnappers in Niger State
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have arrested three suspected kidnappers in Rijau Local Government Area of Niger State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects were apprehended on Sept. 4 when local vigilantes in Dukku town handed them over to troops on routine patrol along the Rijau–Duku axis.
The suspects were identified as Mohammed Mohammed, 30, Babe Sanda, 25, and Buba Matilo, 25.
According to the sources, the suspects confessed to abducting two locals from Dukku town and taking them to a terrorist hideout in Duku Forest.
The suspects are currently in troop custody for further investigation and action.
Troops arrest 3 suspected kidnappers in Niger State
Troops arrest terrorist informants, logistics suppliers in Sokoto
Troops repel terrorist attacks in Sokoto, rescue driver, as locals accosted 7 terrorists, killed 4
Troops arrest 3 suspected kidnappers in Niger State
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