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Fuel Subsidy: Zulum gives 2,000 households palliatives in Maiduguri’s Ward
Fuel Subsidy: Zulum gives 2,000 households palliatives in Maiduguri’s Ward
By: Michael Mike
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has distributed food and other palliatives to 2,000 residents of Feezan ward in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council (MMC).
The distribution which took place on Wednesday at the Mohammed Goni College of Legal and Islamic Studies is part of ongoing efforts to reduce hardship caused by rising cost of living as a result of the withdrawal of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government.
Zulum had in July launched the distribution of palliatives targeted at over 300,000 households with about six persons per household to reach one million and eight hundred thousand persons in need.
According to a statement by the governor’s spokesman, Isa Gusau, under the programme, each eligible resident in Feezan received a palliative voucher that entitled them to get food items in order to reduce the hardship due to the rising prices of commodities.
Gusau said at the latest distribution in Feezan, the 2,000 households comprising 1,000 heads of male households and 1,000 heads of female households each received one bag of rice and a bag of beans.
He noted that in order to ensure transparency and accountability in the selection process, Borno State Government engaged the civil society to be part of the palliative distribution committee.
Speaking at the event, Governor Zulum represented by the Commissioner for Local Government and Emirates Affairs, Hon. Sugun Mai Mele, said 15 wards in Maiduguri Metropolis will benefit with each ward receiving 2,000 bags of rice and 2,000 bags of beans.
Fuel Subsidy: Zulum gives 2,000 households palliatives in Maiduguri’s Ward
Police arrest suspected bandit in Kaduna over suspicious financial transaction
By: Zagazola Makama
The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Rabiu Usman, on suspicion of being a bandit associate following a report of suspicious financial activity in Giwa Local Government Area of the state.
A police sources confirmed the arrest on Tuesday, stating that the suspect was apprehended on April 28 by operatives of the Kidandan Division.
The arrest followed a complaint lodged by Kabiru Abdullahi, a 27-year-old Point of Sale (POS) operator in Galadimawa, who reported that the suspect had requested his account details on April 26 to enable a relative, identified as Ibrahim Bature, to send money to him.
Upon receiving intelligence that Ibrahim Bature is a suspected bandit, the complainant promptly alerted the police. Rabiu Usman was arrested when he arrived to collect the said funds.
The suspect is currently in custody and has provided useful information to investigators. Efforts are underway to track and apprehend Ibrahim Bature, who remains at large.
Police arrest suspected bandit in Kaduna over suspicious financial transaction
Four die in fatal crash involving Sokoto State government transport vehicle in Zaria
By: Zagazola Makama
Tragedy struck in Zaria, Kaduna State, as one of the transport vehicles provided by the Sokoto State Government was involved in a fatal accident that claimed the lives of four passengers.
The ill-fated vehicle, which bore the registration details of Isa Local Government Area, was reportedly on transit when the accident occurred in Zaria.
Eyewitnesses said the crash was severe, resulting in multiple casualties. Emergency responders and concerned residents were seen assisting the victims at the scene.
Authorities have yet to release official details regarding the cause of the accident or the total number of passengers on board.
Four die in fatal crash involving Sokoto State government transport vehicle in Zaria
Bandits kill community guard, steal firearm in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits have killed a member of the Community Protection Guard (CPG) in Dutsin Wake Village, Birnin Magaji Local Government Area of Zamfara State, carting away his firearm.
Zagazola confirmed that the incident on Tuesday, stating that it occurred at about 8:45 p.m. on April 28.
The victim, identified as Faruk Suleman, was attacked by the assailants while on duty. He was fatally shot and his pump-action rifle was taken away by the attackers.
Security forces recovered body was recovered and taken to a hospital for autopsy.
Bandits kill community guard, steal firearm in Zamfara
Police arrest suspected bandit in Kaduna over suspicious financial transaction
Four die in fatal crash involving Sokoto State government transport vehicle in Zaria
Bandits kill community guard, steal firearm in Zamfara
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