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Former Senate president distributes food items in Yobe
Former Senate president distributes food items in Yobe
By: Yahaya Wakili
President of the 9th Senate, Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, Ph.D., GCON, Sardaunan Bade, Yobe North Senatorial District, has donated over 10,000 bags of food items to his constituents in preparation for the upcoming Ramadan fast.
In a press statement issued and signed by Dr. Ezrel Tabiowo, FAI, FIMC, FCP, and Fsca, media adviser to Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, Ph.D., GCON, which was made available to newsmen in Damaturu, Yobe state capital.
The food items, distributed through the Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan (SAIL) Foundation, are intended to provide support for members of his senatorial district and Muslims in some other states, including the Federal Capital Territory, during the fasting period.
Among the food items to be distributed are over 4,000 bags of rice, 4,000 bags of sugar, 2,400 bags of millet, and vegetable oil.
According to the statement, the food items will be distributed across the six local government areas of Yobe North Senatorial District. They are Bade, Nguru, Machina, Yusufari, Karasuwa, and Jakusko, respectively.
Also accommodated are beneficiaries captured in centers in Abuja, Kaduna, Kano, and Damaturu. Similarly, feeding centers where cooked foods are served to people for breaking fasts have been established within the senatorial district.
The president of the 9th Senate, Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, expresses his commitment to the well-being of his constituents. Adding that, “Ramadan is a holy month of service, sacrifice, and sharing, and he prays that these items will complement the efforts of others in assisting those that need support.”
“These food items are a humble gesture to ease the burden on our families during this holy month. I pray that they bring sustenance, joy, and blessings to all who receive them.” Senator Ahmad Lawan said.
The statement revealed that the distribution of the food items is part of Senator Lawan’s ongoing effort to provide assistance and support to his constituents in the face of harsh economic conditions.
In the past, Senator Ahmad Lawan has donated food, medical supplies, and infrastructure to beneficiaries within and beyond his Senatorial District.
Former Senate president distributes food items in Yobe
Gunmen kill eight in Nasarawa village attack
By: Zagazola Makama
At least eight persons have been confirmed dead following an armed attack on Nindama village in Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
Sources said that the attack occurred in the early hours of Oct. 10.
The sources said that unknown gunmen invaded the village around 3:30 a.m., shooting sporadically and killing eight residents.
“Two other persons sustained critical injuries and are currently receiving treatment, while six others are still missing,” the sources said.
He said that at about 3:30 p.m., a combined team of security agencies including army, police, Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) visited the scene along with the Executive Chairman of Kokona LGA, Hon. Agbawu M. Agbawu.
According to the sources, the corpses have been evacuated to the mortuary, while efforts are ongoing to locate the missing persons and apprehend the attackers.
Preliminary investigation, sources said, indicated that the attack may have been connected to a lingering land dispute in the area.
The security forces assured residents of intensified security patrols and urged anyone with useful information to assist the ongoing investigation.
Gunmen kill eight in Nasarawa village attack
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Bandit abduct road construction worker in Katsina as security forces intensify search and rescue
Bandit abduct road construction worker in Katsina as security forces intensify search and rescue
By: Zagazola Makama
A search-and-rescue operation has been launched to secure the release of a road construction worker abducted by gunmen in Charanchi Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Zagazola learnt that the incident occurred at about 7:14 p.m. on Thursday along the Kunduru–Kadanya feeder road, when unknown assailants reportedly laid an ambush and kidnapped one Kabiru Bature, a 35-year-old driver attached to Stantech Road Construction Company.
The sources said that security forces were immediately mobilised to the area, blocked all potential escape routes, and initiated a cordon-and-search operation aimed at rescuing the victim and apprehending the perpetrators.
The troops have been deployed to track the movements of the kidnappers, believed to have fled into the surrounding forest.
Efforts were ongoing as of the time of filing this report to rescue the victim safely and bring the abductors to justice.
Bandit abduct road construction worker in Katsina as security forces intensify search and rescue
Troops repel Boko Haram attack in Konduga
By: Zagazola Makama
The Troops of Operation HADIN KAI , in collaboration with police tactical teams and local hunters, have repelled a Boko Haram/ISWAP attack on Goni Dinari village in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.
Sources said the attack occurred at about 5:56 a.m. on Friday when suspected Boko Haram terrorists invaded the village and set some houses ablaze.
The troops immediately alerted, leading to a swift joint response by troops, police tactical teams, the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), and local hunters.
“The attack was successfully repelled and normalcy has since been restored to the area,”sources said.
Troops had deployed to the village for confidence-building patrols, while monitoring and surveillance operations continued.
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