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Governor Buni commends new HOS, 17 LGAs Caretakers
Governor Buni commends new HOS, 17 LGAs Caretakers
By: Yahaya Wakili
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe state has said that the substantive Head of Civil Service, Alhaji Garba Bilal has exhibited uncommon loyalty, high sense of responsibility and determination in piloting the state civil service to improve productivity while he was acting since 12th April, 2022.
Governor Buni stated this while swears-in substantive Head of Service, Alhaji Garba Bilal and 17 local government caretaker committee Chairmen at Banquet Hall, Government House, Damaturu.
According to him, these factors along with other personal traits of simplicity and good leadership earned him the government’s confidence in his ability to carry on with the good work of spearheading the activities of the state civil service towards improved service delivery to great development.
Similarly, Governor Mai Mala Buni administered the oath of office on 17 Local Government Caretaker Management Committee.
Buni revealed that their appointment were necessitated by the expiration of the tenure of the last elected local government chairmen on 3rd November 2022, adding that, we considered the Constitution of the Caretaker committee as a “child of necessity” in order to fill the vaccum.
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He further said the appointees are to run the affairs of the councils for the period of six months before the end of which we expect to conduct election into the councils.
Buni also said their appointment were made on the bases of their hard work, loyalty, experience and zeal to deliver more selfless service to the people of the grassroots.
He advised the chairmen of the 17 local government councils to ensure prudent management of the councils resources and also urged them to intensify efforts on local revenue generation.
Those swore-in as local government caretaker committee chairmen are, Alhaji Baba Goni Mustapha Bade Fune, Alhaji Salisu Yarima Nangere, Alhaji Lawan Bukar Bursari, Alhaji Bukar Adamu Damaturu, Hajiya Halima Kyari Joda Fika, Alhaji Ali Kolo Kachalla Geidam, Alhaji Dala Malah Gujba, Alhaji Dayyabu Ilu Gulani and Alhaji Ibrahim Babagana Bade.
Others are, Alhaji Abdullahi Ahmed Garba Jakusko, Lawan Alhaji Gana Karasuwa, Bukar A Bukar Machina, Alhaji Modu Kachalla Nguru, Alhaji Salisu Muktari Potiskum, Alhaji Mohammed Lamido Musa Tarmuwa, Alhaji Waziri Ibrahim Yusufari and Alhaji Dauda Bukar Yunusari local government.
Governor Buni commends new HOS, 17 LGAs Caretakers
Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunner in Taraba State
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), in collaboration with Defence Intelligence Agency operatives and local vigilantes, have arrested a suspected gunrunner in Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State.
Security sources said the arrest was made at about 7:45 a.m. on May 13 during an intelligence-led operation at Iware community in the area.
The suspect was reportedly apprehended following credible intelligence linking him to arms trafficking activities within the Amaseyo general area.
Preliminary interrogation revealed that the suspect was allegedly involved in illegal arms dealing, prompting his immediate arrest by the joint security team.
The suspect is currently in custody and undergoing further investigation, while security agencies say efforts are ongoing to dismantle arms trafficking networks operating within the state and surrounding areas.
Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunner in Taraba State
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim During Patrol in Kogi
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation MESA have rescued a kidnap victim abandoned by suspected terrorists along the Obajana–Jakura–Tajimi axis in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State.
Security sources said the rescue operation was carried out at about 9:00 a.m. on May 13 by troops of 12 Brigade during a fighting patrol along the old Obajana–Jakura–Tajimi road.
According to the report, the troops discovered the victim after suspected kidnappers abandoned him while fleeing from the advancing security personnel.
The rescued victim was subsequently reunited with his family after the operation.
Security patrols and clearance operations have continued along the route and adjoining communities as part of ongoing efforts to combat kidnapping and other criminal activities in the area.
Troops Neutralise Terrorist During Operation Savannah Shield in Niger State
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Savannah Shield have neutralised a suspected terrorist during an offensive operation in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.
Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 2:45 p.m. on May 13 by troops of 221 Battalion alongside personnel of CSIB XVI deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Babanna.
The troops reportedly carried out the offensive raid on Masaka Village following intelligence on terrorist activities within the area.
During the operation, the troops made contact with the suspected terrorists, leading to an exchange of fire.
According to the report, one of the fleeing terrorists accidentally triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), which detonated and resulted in his death.
Troops subsequently recovered one magazine loaded with 12 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition from the scene.
Security forces have continued exploitation and clearance operations in the area aimed at dismantling terrorist hideouts and preventing further attacks within the operational environment.
Troops Neutralise Terrorist During Operation Savannah Shield in Niger State
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