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Governor Buni, Senate President, Lawan commissions Gashua Ultramodern Market in Yobe
Governor Buni, Senate President, Lawan commissions Gashua Ultramodern Market in Yobe
By Yahaya Wakili
The Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni and the Senate President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan has commissioned the Gashua Ultra modern market yesterday.
Speaking at the occasion, Governor Buni said the Gashua Ultra modern market is a 505 shops of different sizes, administratives blocks, mosques, drainages, water facilities, provision for banks, fire station and police out Post.
“The market is expected to stimulate increased economic activities that will enhance job opportunities and income generation for our people and promote internally generated revenues.” Buni said.
According to him, the market was registered as a limited liability company with a full fledged board of directors to be supported by management staff.
He urged the board and management of the market to work to ensure good utilization of all facilities towards the realisation of collective goals.
Governor Mai Mala Buni named the market after Senate President, Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan being the first ever president of the Senate from Yobe state and the entire North East geo political zone.
Speaking at the commisioning of the project, Senate President, Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan announced on behalf of his SAIL Foundation donated the sum of #200million to traders in Bade local Government Council.
He said a total of 400 traders are to be benefit the sum of #500,000 each as start up capital, adding that, the foundation under his leadership will over see the disbursement of the funds to local traders.
“In particular, the ultra modern markets in the four local governments are signs of efforts by your administration to create employment opportunities, generate wealth and ensure sustainable economic development for our state.” Ahmed said.
He commend Governor Mai Mala Buni for what you have been able to do in the line of developing our state in the last three and half years and assure him that those of us representing Yobe state in the National Assembly will continue to give our maximum support to you.
In his address, the state Commissioner ministry of Commerce, Tourism and Industries, Alhaji Barma Shattima revealed that the new market project as standard and the quality of the product is in conformity with the global standard that will provide a conducive environment for business activities.
In his welcome address, the Executive Chairman of Bade local government council, Alhaji Sanda Kara Bade thanked Governor Mai Mala Buni for the execution of various people oriented project in the area. Noted that, the people of the area are highly appreciative of the project.
Troops rescue two kidnapped victims in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1 under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have rescued two kidnapped victims in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 3:50 a.m. on April 15 when troops deployed at Kyado responded to a distress call on kidnapping activities in the area.
According to the sources, the troops swiftly moved to the scene, prompting the kidnappers to abandon their victims and flee.
The sources added that the troops successfully rescued the two victims and reunited them with their families.
Security operations have been intensified in the area to track down the fleeing suspects and prevent further incidents.
Troops rescue two kidnapped victims in Benue
Troops arrest bandit kingpin’s Deputy, wife in Gombe following intelligence operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops have arrested the second-in-command to a notorious bandit kingpin, Kachalla Auta, alongside his wife in Gombe State following an intelligence-led tracking operation across multiple locations.
Sources said the suspects, identified as Bala, popularly known as “Pakapaka,” and his wife, Zulaha Bala, were intercepted after fleeing from Dajin Madam Forest in Plateau State.
According to the sources, the arrests were the result of sustained intelligence surveillance and coordinated ground tracking by security operatives targeting fleeing members of the criminal network.
The suspects are currently in custody and undergoing interrogation to determine their level of involvement in the group’s activities and possible connections with other cells operating within and outside the region.
In a related development, troops conducted follow-up patrols around Bayar village in the Duguri axis after intelligence indicated that the main bandit kingpin had fled into the area.
However, no contact was made during the search operation.
Security sources said troops have continued to dominate the general area with sustained patrols aimed at denying criminal elements freedom of movement and disrupting their operational networks across Plateau, Taraba, and adjoining states.
Troops arrest bandit kingpin’s Deputy, wife in Gombe following intelligence operation
Troops rescue 12 kidnapped victims, arrest kingpin’s aides in Plateau–Taraba forest operations
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops conducting ongoing clearance operations under Operation Wutan Daji have rescued 12 kidnapped victims and arrested key associates of a fleeing bandit leader during coordinated offensives across forested areas linking Plateau and Taraba States.
A military source said the operations, carried out on April 15 and 16, involved troops of the 33 Artillery Brigade in conjunction with an Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) tactical team.
According to the source, the operations were conducted in the Dajin Madam and Kumbodoro forest axis, spanning parts of Plateau and Taraba States.
The source said the sustained offensive led to the recovery of 12 kidnapped victims who escaped from their captors during the pressure mounted by troops.
The victims were subsequently taken into custody for profiling before being moved to an Internally Displaced Persons facility in Fukuk.
Troops also recovered a Dane gun, a fabricated AK-47 rifle and a power bank during the operation.
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