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Food Security: Zulum announces 7 pilot irrigation schemes in Borno
Food Security: Zulum announces 7 pilot irrigation schemes in Borno
…Assesses Mafa water works, orders reticulation
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has announced seven pilot communities for his administration’s irrigation plan that aims to key into the national food security initiatives of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The seven irrigation schemes are to be sited at Gajibo in Dikwa, Jafi in Kwaya Kusar, Baga in Kukawa, Logumani in Ngala, Damasak in Mobbar, Dadin Kowa in Bayo and Mafa Local Government Areas.
Governor Zulum made the announcement on Wednesday in Mafa, stating that the initiative was to key into President Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” agenda to ensure food security in Nigeria.
“You can see the establishment of the Mafa irrigation scheme has started; we have so far identified a number of farmers and we have provided them with agricultural inputs. We intend to engage at least 10% of the communities, especially in the dry season farming,” Zulum said.
He also said, “Our focus is to drive into President Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” agenda, we will engage in wheat farming among other valuable crops. Most importantly, we want to see how we can improve the livelihoods of members of the communities.”
During the visit to Mafa, Zulum inspected facilities including fully solar-powered free-flow deep aquifer boreholes with a 30 litres per second discharge capacity and about 2.4 million litres capacity earth dam.
… Governor assesses Mafa water works, orders reticulation
Meanwhile, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum also assessed Mafa water works aimed at addressing the problems of the shortage of potable water in the town.
The Mafa mega water works have a combined 400,000-litre capacity surface and overhead tanks.
Zulum ordered the reticulation to provide easy access for residents who hitherto travelled far distances to fetch water.
Food Security: Zulum announces 7 pilot irrigation schemes in Borno
Troops Arrest Two Militias, Recover Arms in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Safe Haven have arrested two suspected militias and recovered firearms in Angwan Mata, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation, conducted on Tuesday at about 11:10 AM by troops of Sector 8, followed credible intelligence on the activities of armed groups of Mwaghavul origin in the area.
The arrested suspects, identified as Innocent Nanpan (20) and Sebastine Samuel (20), were found in possession of a fabricated rifle and four cartridges.
According to security sources, the suspects and the recovered arms and ammunition are in custody for further investigation.
Troops Arrest Two Militias, Recover Arms in Plateau
Troops Arrest Security Guard, Recover Weapons in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Safe Haven, Sector 3, have arrested a security guard, Mr. John Bala, for alleged possession of illegal firearms in Miango Village, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama the arrest was made at about 9:18 PM on Monday during a special operation codenamed Golden Peace, following credible intelligence.
Items recovered from the suspect included a fabricated rifle, seven rounds of 7.62mm (NATO) ammunition, five mobile phones, and a cash sum of N120,000.
The suspect, a 43-year-old security guard at Anan School of Accountancy, is currently in the custody of the troops for further investigation.
Troops Arrest Security Guard, Recover Weapons in Plateau
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Interior Minister Orders Investigation into Alleged Criminal Activities in Okere Correctional Centre
Interior Minister Orders Investigation into Alleged Criminal Activities in Okere Correctional Centre
By: Michael Mike
The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has directed the immediate and comprehensive investigation into allegations of criminal activities within the Okere Correctional Centre, Warri, Delta State, which have recently been reported in the media.
The Minister, in a statement signed by his spokesman, Babatunde Alao on Tuesday strongly condemned the alleged reprehensible behaviour and emphasizes that any form of indiscipline and misconduct will be met with severe consequences.
The Minister was quoted to have said: “I will not allow indiscipline to fester under my nose. Any officer found wanting will face the full weight of the law. The leadership of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) must provide explanations.”
He reiterated his commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in the administration of justice within correctional service system.
He said: “We take these allegations seriously and will not tolerate any form of misconduct within our correctional facilities.”
The Minister however called on the general public to provide any relevant information that may aid in the investigation.
Interior Minister Orders Investigation into Alleged Criminal Activities in Okere Correctional Centre
Troops Arrest Two Militias, Recover Arms in Plateau
Troops Arrest Security Guard, Recover Weapons in Plateau
Interior Minister Orders Investigation into Alleged Criminal Activities in Okere Correctional Centre
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