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Government to complete all projects in Yobe
Government to complete all projects in Yobe
By: Yahaya Wakili
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has pledged to complete all ongoing projects once they have been started and commissioned, as well as the new projects, for the benefit of the people of Yobe State.
Briefing the journalists shortly after the EXCO, the state Commissioner of Home Affairs, Information, and Culture, Hon. Abdullahi Bego, said the second term inaugural State Executive Council meeting was presided over by Governor Mai Mala Buni at the council chambers of the Government House, Damaturu.
Governor Mai Mala Buni charged the commissioners to work as a team and add value to government activities, knowing that every ministry is an integral part of the administration’s system of governance.
Abdullahi Bego said the Yobe state government will pay more attention to the provision of palliatives to the people across the state in view of the removal of subsidies on petrol products, adding that this is something that happened across the country from the federal government to the state and down to the local government.
“Over the last four years, His Excellency, Governor Mai Mala Buni, has done significant work in all areas of human development, such as the supply of roads, development in health care delivery, infrastructure, and the provision of humanitarian support to small businesses through the ministry of empowerment, to name a few.
Bego further revealed that His Excellency underscored the need for the executive council to work together to sustain all the gains of the last four years and build on them.
According to Commissioner Buni, Governor Buni has rolled out the priority areas of his administration in the next four years to include health care delivery, education, infrastructural development, security, agriculture, wealth creation, and employment, among others.
Governor Mai Mala Buni also confirmed the appointments of the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Baba Mallam Wali, and the Chief of Staff, Alhaji Abdullahi Gashu’a, as substantive SSG and COS, respectively.
Government to complete all projects in Yobe
Troops rescue three abducted victims, recover ammunition in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have rescued three abducted civilians and recovered ammunition during an operation in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 10:00 a.m. on March 30 by troops of 202 Battalion in collaboration with volunteer forces at BOCOBS.
According to the sources, the troops responded to credible intelligence indicating that suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province and Boko Haram had abducted three locals in the area.
The sources said the troops made contact with the insurgents and successfully rescued all three victims during the operation.
Items recovered from the scene include one AK-47 rifle magazine loaded with 30 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
The sources added that the rescued victims are safe, while troops have continued to dominate the general area to prevent further incidents.
They said the operation is part of sustained efforts to protect civilians and dismantle terrorist activities across the North-East theatre.
Troops rescue three abducted victims, recover ammunition in Borno
Troops repel terrorist attack in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled an attack by suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province and Boko Haram on a Forward Operating Base in Yunusari Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 10:05 p.m. on March 30 at Forward Operating Base Bukarti.
According to the sources, the terrorists launched an attack on the troops’ position, prompting a fierce engagement during which the troops successfully repelled the assailants.
During the encounter, one soldier sustained injuries and has since been stabilised and is responding to treatment.
The sources added that the attackers carted away a gun truck mounted with a QJC gun, a Civilian Joint Task Force vehicle, two motorcycles, a PKT machine gun and a Baofeng radio.
They said troops have continued to maintain operational presence in the area, while efforts are ongoing to recover the stolen equipment and further degrade the capabilities of the insurgents.
Troops repel terrorist attack in Yobe
CJTF member accidentally shot by colleague in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
A member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) has been injured in an accidental shooting incident in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 3:50 a.m. on March 31 at the location of 162 Amphibious Battalion in Mandara-Girau.
According to the sources, the CJTF member was on duty when he was mistakenly shot in the left leg by a colleague.
The victim was immediately evacuated to the battalion’s medical facility, where he is currently receiving treatment.
Sources said the injured personnel are responding to treatment, while further details surrounding the incident are being awaited.
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