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GM, Yobe Flour and Feed Mills Commends Buni’s Revival Efforts
GM, Yobe Flour and Feed Mills Commends Buni’s Revival Efforts
By: Yahaya Wakili
The General Manager, Yobe State Flour and Feed Mills company, Potiskum, Alhaji Abdu Shuaibu, CNA has commended the state governor Hon. Mai Mala Buni, CON for the various interventions he provided to ensure that the company is revived and bounced back to optimal functioning capacity.
The General Manager, who spoke to NEWSng in his office said several measures put in place to re-invigorate the company is in line with Governor Buni’s strive to create job opportunities, reduce idleness and avert restiveness among youths in the state.
“We thank His Excellence for all the bail outs he provided to company, and entrusting me and my team with the task of reviving the company. I am optimistic that when become fully functional will contribute in immense ways toward socio-economic development of our state,” Shuaibu said.
The General Manager revealed that the Governor’ s supports have almost come to fruition as the factories’ mega machines that were grounded are now active, while staffers are now refreshed for bigger task. “The only challenge is now the working capital, ” he added.
Shuaibu said the company was able to record this success because of the Governor’s prompt response to any requests put forward by the company, citing as example the award of contract for the urgent rebuild of the company’s perimeter fencing destroyed by hoodlums during the last nationwide protests.
The General Manager applauded the foresight of the governor in trying to attract investors to augment the company’s working capital.”Plans by the state government in that direction are already in top gear, from our side we were also encouraged to invite investors and partners, the moment this is actualised the company will rebounce back to full activities with minimal challenges,” Shuaibu said.
The General Manager said with his coming as the spearhead of the company he has injected some noble ideas, re-activated the grounded equipment, and reorganized his team, affirming that they will justify the confidence reposed in the by the state governor.
GM, Yobe Flour and Feed Mills Commends Buni’s Revival Efforts
Troops rescue 31 kidnapped passengers in Kogi, search ongoing for others
By; Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Army troops in collaboration with police and local hunters rescued 31 kidnapped passengers along the Apata-Obajana road on Thursday night.
Zagazola Makama informed reliably that the incident occurred on May8, at about 11:50 p.m. when two Toyota Hiace buses travelling from Lagos to Kano and Katsina respectively were attacked by armed hoodlums.
The first bus with registration number DTF 773 XA driven by Saminu Yahaya was heading to Kano with 17 passengers, while the second, with registration number KNA 170 XA, driven by Bashir Dahiru, was en route to Katsina with another 17 passengers.
A distress alert was received from a local hunter, prompting a swift response by the troops who engaged the assailants in a fierce gun duel, which forced the attackers to abandon 31 of the 38 victims and flee into the forest.
Four of the rescued passengers sustained machete injuries, while one victim was hit by a bullet in the left thigh. All injured victims were immediately evacuated to a hospital for medical treatment.
Efforts are ongoing to rescue the remaining seven abducted persons have been intensified.
Troops rescue 31 kidnapped passengers in Kogi, search ongoing for others
Troops of Operation Safe Haven arrest notorious gunrunners, recover arms in Kaduna
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have arrested three suspected notorious gunrunners and recovered arms and ammunition in Golgokofa village under Godogodo Chiefdom, Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The operation, which was conducted on May 8, followed credible intelligence that led the troops to the suspects’ hideout.
The suspects were identified as Adamu Musa, 65; Lukman Isah, 35; and Umar Jammo, 25.
Items recovered from the operation include one AK-47 rifle, one fabricated gun, one AK-47 magazine, a round of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition, and three motorcycles.
The suspects are currently in custody and making useful confessions to aid further operations aimed at arresting other members of the criminal network and recovering additional arms.
OPSH reiterated its commitment to working with the public and utilizing actionable intelligence to rid the region of criminal elements and ensure a safe and secure environment.
Troops of Operation Safe Haven arrest notorious gunrunners, recover arms in Kaduna
Cattle Herder Survives ISWAP Terrorists Attack in Monguno LGA, Borno
By Hamza Suleiman
On May 7, 2025, at approximately 2030hrs, a cattle herder, Hassan Bukar, 55, was attacked by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists while grazing his cattle in Wulo bush, Monguno Local Government Area, Borno State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the assailants used a knife to cut him at the nape of his neck, but the victim, despite the severity of the injury, managed to survive.
The victim was immediately rushed to Monguno General Hospital by a patrol team from Monguno Division, where he was admitted and is currently receiving treatment.
Troops of Sector 3 MNJTF and Operational Hadin Kai have intensified efforts to track and nutrialised the terrorists.
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