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Governor Buni commends security agencies for maintaining peace in Yobe
Governor Buni commends security agencies for maintaining peace in Yobe
By: Yahaya Wakili
Governor Mai Mala Buni CON of Yobe State has commended the security agencies for their efforts in ensuring peace, law, and order, as well as ensuring security and peace during the farming season in the state.
Governor Buni gave the commendation today during a routine joint security meeting with the heads of security agencies held at the Government House, Damaturu.
Ably represented by His Deputy. Hon. Idi Barde Gubana (Wazirin Fune) said it’s important to review the security situation in the state.
Governor Buni assured that security is continuously improving in and around Yobe State and that farmers are now free and safe to continue their farming activities without any fear of danger, and their property will be appropriately protected.
He pointed out that the purpose of the meeting was to review the security situation as the rainy season approaches, adding that there is a need for maximum security collaboration for synergy to ensure a peaceful farming season between the farmers and headers.
The meeting equally appreciated and noted the efforts of the traditional rulers and community leaders in conflict resolution in their various domains.
The commissioner of police, Yobe State Command, C.P. Ahmad Garba, briefed the press on the outcome of the meeting and assured that security agencies would intensify surveillance and patrol activities in their areas to stop the menace of header clashes and other criminal activities.
C. P. Ahmad Garba appealed to the people of the state to continue supporting the security agencies and providing necessary information so as to continue enjoying the relative peace in the state.
The Secretary to the State Government, Baba Malam Wali Mni, and the Special Adviser on Security Matters, General. Dahiru Abdusalam (Rtd), also attended the meeting.
Also, other heads of security agencies attended the meeting, including Sector 2 Commandant Operation Lafiya Dole, the Commissioner of Police, Yobe State Command, Director of Security Services, Commandant Nigeria Security, and Civil Defense Corp.
Others include the Commandant of the of the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), the Comptroller Nigeria Immigration Services, and the Deputy Director of the Cabinet and Security Governor’s Office.
The meeting prayed to Almighty Allah (SWT) to bring sustainable peace to the state and the country as a whole.
Governor Buni commends security agencies for maintaining peace in Yobe
Boko Haram Terrorists Ambush Vigilantes in Borno, One Killed
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have ambushed members of a vigilante group on routine patrol along the Warave–Gwoza Road in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, killing one member.
Sources said the attack occurred at about 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday when the gunmen opened fire on members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and local hunters conducting patrol in the area.
A member of the CJTF in Warave, Bello Adamu, 50, sustained fatal injuries during the ambush. He was evacuated to the General Hospital in Gwoza, where he was certified dead on arrival. His remains were later released to his family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI were deployed to the scene following the incident, while monitoring and patrols have been intensified along the axis to prevent further attacks.
Boko Haram Terrorists Ambush Vigilantes in Borno, One Killed
Troops Neutralise Four Terrorists in Offensive Operation in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Operation HADIN KAI in conjunction with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have neutralised Four suspected Boko Haram terrorists during an offensive operation in Shehuri area of Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.
Sources told Zagazola that the operation, conducted at about 9:15 a.m. on Feb. 25 under Operation Desert Sanity IV, led to the interception and engagement of the terrorists.
Following the encounter, troops carried out exploitation of the area, during which four insurgents were neutralised.
Items recovered from the scene included AKSM automatic rifle and pump-action rifle with cartridges and magazines.
Sources added that troops’ morale and fighting efficiency remain high as clearance operations continue across parts of the state.
Troops Neutralise Four Terrorists in Offensive Operation in Borno
Lakurawa Terrorists on revenge Mission Kill Four Worshippers in Kebbi Mosque, Five Injured
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected Lakurawa terrorists on a revenge mission have attacked Dadinkowa village in Maiyama Local Government Area of Kebbi State, killing four worshippers and injuring five others after storming a mosque.
Sources said the attackers invaded the community and opened fire on worshippers, leaving four persons dead and five others with varying degrees of injuries. The injured victims were rushed to a medical facility for treatment.
The latest attack is believed to be a reprisal following a failed ambush on the convoy of the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division, Maj.-Gen. Bemgha Koughna, during an operational tour in the state.
On Wednesday, troops of Operation Fansan Yamma reportedly foiled the ambush near Mayama Hill, neutralising five suspected terrorists. Weapons and other items recovered during the operation included one OJC gun, one PKT gun, two AK-47 rifles, four AK-47 magazines, a bandolier of PKT ammunition, several rounds of 12.7mm ammunition, a camel bag containing N840,000, two mobile phones and five motorcycles.
Security sources said the terrorists were suspected to have launched the mosque attack in retaliation for the heavy losses recorded during the failed ambush.
Operation FANSAN YANMA have assured that efforts were ongoing to track down those responsible for the latest assault.
Lakurawa Terrorists on revenge Mission Kill Four Worshippers in Kebbi Mosque, Five Injured
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Lakurawa Terrorists on revenge Mission Kill Four Worshippers in Kebbi Mosque, Five Injured
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