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French Govt to Support NDLEA in Training, Capacity Building, Logistics
French Govt to Support NDLEA in Training, Capacity Building, Logistics
By: Michael Mike
The French government has assured the leadership of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of more robust support in the areas of training, capacity building and logistics to further boost the operational capability of the anti-narcotics agency in its ongoing effort to curb the scourge of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking.
The assurance was given on Tuesday during a meeting between a French delegation led by the Director, Security and Defence Cooperation at the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Lt. Gen. Regis Colcombet, and the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd) at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja.
Colcombet said the meeting with the NDLEA Chairman and his team is a follow up to bilateral agreements reached between President Emmanuel Macron of France and President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria during his recent state visit to Paris.
He recalled that he had also met Marwa in a similar meeting in France about two years ago on areas of support for the NDLEA.
He said: “It’s important for us to be here, because it’s now three months after the very successful state visit of your president to France, which has a lot of developments. We’ve been requested to come, develop, follow up and see how we can go further on the development of this cooperation. It’s very important.”
Responding to requests on areas on more support for the agency, Lt. Gen. Colcombet assured that apart from the trainings to be provided for selected NDLEA officers across commands and formations on tactical operations, slots will be given for more personnel on cyber security at the French Regional Academy in Cote d’ Voire. He added that some logistics that will aid the practicability of the trainings will also be provided to the agency.
In his remarks, Marwa expressed delight in the advancement and growth of the relationship between Nigeria and France following the good rapport between President Tinubu and President Macron.
He added that this has provided a lot of leverage for NDLEA to deepen its relationship with its counterparts in France. He appreciated the support the French government has been providing the while listing more areas of need for assistance.
He requested for more manpower development and capacity building for NDLEA personnel at the French Regional Academy in Cote d’ Voire especially in tactical operations, cyber and crypto investigation, among others.
Others on the French delegation include: Lt Col Pierre Yves Dupe; Philippe Baurreau; Colonel Oliver Ductet, and Philippe Crespo.
French Govt to Support NDLEA in Training, Capacity Building, Logistics
Buni flagged off the distribution of Ramadan food in Yobe
By: Yahaya Wakili
Governor Mai Mala Buni CON of Yobe State has today flagged off the distribution of 35,000 bags of rice and condiments tagged Ramadan Food Basket to 30,000 vulnerable households and others.
“This is in addition to the annual Ramadan feeding centers that we have across the state, adding that the government is expending the sum of #297m to provide food to the less privileged at the Ramadan feeding centers.” Buni said.
He said the government has also increased the feeding centers from 35 to 102 this year, with the additional locations situated mostly in the health institutions.
According to Buni, other beneficiaries of the food basket include internally displaced persons (IDPs), 1,500 teachers and junior staff of the Teaching Service Board, SUBEB, Science and Technical Education Board, 500 resident doctors, flood victims, farmers affected by poor harvests, and other disadvantaged persons in the society.
“Our commitment to the welfare of the people of Yobe State goes beyond seasonal interventions, noted that we have always remained responsive to the plight of our people.
Governor Buni maintained that in the wake of the devastating 2024 floods, the state government, in strategic partnership with the federal government and development partners, provided emergency relief, including food and non-food items.
“As part of our administration’s continued commitment to resilience and economic empowerment, we launched two major initiatives in November 2024 to restore livelihoods and foster sustainable development across Yobe State.
Buni flagged off the distribution of Ramadan food in Yobe
Suspected ISWAP Terrorists Kill One in Borno Village Attack
By Zagazola Makama
Suspected fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) attacked Wovi Village in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State, killing one resident and causing panic among villagers.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Malama that he terrorists, armed with rifles, invaded the remote village on foot around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, firing sporadically as residents fled into the surrounding bushes for safety.
One Saleh Grema Yura, 30, was shot in the chest during the attack.
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai were dispatched to the area, where they recovered the victim’s body and transported it to the General Hospital in Damboa.
Medical personnel confirmed him dead, and his remains were later released to relatives for burial according to Islamic rites.
Suspected ISWAP Terrorists Kill One in Borno Village Attack
Suspected ISWAP Fighters Attack Policeman’s Residence, Kill Two of his Children in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters launched a deadly attack in Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State, killing two children and burning down the residence of a police inspector.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack occurred at 12:59 a.m. on March 3, 2025, when the assailants infiltrated the town and targeted the home of Inspector Jibrin Mohammed of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). Security sources confirmed that the terrorists set the house ablaze and killed two of the officer’s children before escaping.
Upon receiving intelligence on the attack, troops of 27 Task Force Brigade, Sector 2 Operation HADIN KAI swiftly mobilized to the scene. However, the terrorists fled upon sighting advancing troops, abandoning their bicycles in the process.
Suspected ISWAP Fighters Attack Policeman’s Residence, Kill Two of his Children in Yobe
Buni flagged off the distribution of Ramadan food in Yobe
Suspected ISWAP Terrorists Kill One in Borno Village Attack
Suspected ISWAP Fighters Attack Policeman’s Residence, Kill Two of his Children in Yobe
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