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Fuel Subsidy Palliative: Philanthropist Subsidises Petrol At N430 Per Litre In Borno
Fuel Subsidy Palliative: Philanthropist Subsidises Petrol At N430 Per Litre In Borno
By: Francis Okoye
A philanthropist and an indigene of Borno State, Ibrahim Jibrin Mohammed has subsidised petrol at 430 per litre as against N637 pump price at petrol stations in Maiduguri,
The palliative intervention which took place at two petrol stations on Friday witnessed unprecedented number of motorists and tricycle operators scrambling in turn to access the fuel.
Speaking at the NNPC filling station in Damboa , the donor, Jibrin Mohammed said the gesture is based on the first lady of the federation, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu’s directive to support others to cushion the effect of the fuel subsidy removal.
Mohammad who was represented by Abbas Kaka Hassan said, ” This is why I decided to help the people of Borno and the entire country because the excesise will be carried out in all the geopolitical zones of the country. “
He said about 10,000 litres of petrol have been provided to be dispensed to motorists and tricycle operators in the two designated filling stations in the capital city, adding that such will be replicated in other parts of the country.
Hajiya Yagumsu Bukar, a beneficiary of the palliative, commended the provider for coming to the aid of the masses at this crucial period when citizens are facing the brunt of the fuel subsidy removal.
” To be sincere, this is a very good effort from this good Samaritan and if this will continue it will go a long way in ameliorating the suffering of the masses, I appeal to other well to do individuals to emulate the gesture of this good Samaritan for betterment of the society,” Gumsu said.
For Ashaya Aklahyel another beneficiary, the intervention is a welcome development that would cushion the effect of removal of fuel subsidy which has shattered the economy and threw the masses to poverty.
” Such type of intervention will go a long way in reaching so many people even more than the government is doing because ,this type of intervention did not cut across party line but to everyone irrespective of religion or ethnicity, ” he said.
Fuel Subsidy Palliative: Philanthropist Subsidises Petrol At N430 Per Litre In Borno
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Mutiny: Presidential Guard Tightens Security Around Niger Presidency Amid Reports of Military Protest
Mutiny: Presidential Guard Tightens Security Around Niger Presidency Amid Reports of Military Protest
By Zagazola Makama
Security was significantly reinforced around Niger’s Presidential Palace in Niamey following reports of unrest involving elements of the country’s armed forces, security sources told Zagazola Makama.
According to multiple security sources, the heightened deployment of the Presidential Guard, supported by armoured vehicles around the Presidential Palace on the night of July 3 and into July 4, followed what was described as a limited protest by personnel of an armoured unit within the Niger Armed Forces (FAN).
The sources said some soldiers reportedly declined deployment to frontline positions in northern Tillabéri Region, particularly around Inatès and Chinagodrar, citing inadequate heavy equipment and insufficient operational resources to confront the growing security threats in the area.
The protest was described by one source as a “small mutiny,” although there has been no official confirmation from the Nigerien authorities.
Security sources said the development triggered concern within the country’s leadership, prompting the reinforcement of security around the Presidential Palace and temporary restrictions on movement in the surrounding area as a precautionary measure.
The Tillabéri Region remains one of Niger’s most volatile security zones, with recurrent attacks by armed extremist groups, including factions linked to the so-called Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS).
As of the time of filing this report, the Nigerien government and military authorities had not issued any official statement regarding the reported protest or the increased security presence around the Presidency.
The situation remains under close observation.
Mutiny: Presidential Guard Tightens Security Around Niger Presidency Amid Reports of Military Protest
Two suspected criminals arrested during patrol in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1 under Operation Enduring Peace have arrested two suspected criminals during a routine patrol in Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau.
Security sources disclosed that the suspects, identified as Azi Ezekiel, 21, and Ajiji Emmanuel, 19, were apprehended at about 10:30 a.m. on Saturday along the road leading to Forbur Village.
The sources said the suspects were intercepted by troops of Sector 1, Sub-Sector 12, while conducting a routine patrol in the area.
According to the sources, the two suspects have been handed over to the Keystone Police Station in Forbur for further investigation and possible prosecution.
The arrest forms part of ongoing security operations aimed at combating criminal activities and enhancing safety across Plateau State.
Two suspected criminals arrested during patrol in Plateau
Troops arrest suspected kidnapper in Plateau community
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 4 of Operation Enduring Peace have arrested a suspected kidnapper during a security operation in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau.
Security sources said the suspect, identified as Mohamdu Surajo, 29, was arrested at about 6:45 p.m. on Friday at Sabon Layi Village following sustained security operations in the area.
The sources disclosed that the suspect is currently in military custody and is undergoing preliminary interrogation to aid ongoing investigations.
They added that the arrest is part of continued efforts by security forces to dismantle criminal networks and enhance security across Plateau State.
Troops arrest suspected kidnapper in Plateau community
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