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Governor Buni Speaks On Government Efforts After Boko Haram Destroy Schools In Yobe
Governor Buni Speaks On Government Efforts After Boko Haram Destroy Schools In Yobe
By: Yahaya Wakili
Yobe state governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni has said that his administration in the last four years substantially achieved the set targets where government established new schools and reconstructed others distroyed by the insurgency.
He also said, government supplied books and employed new teachers which have all translated into massive improvement in the performance of our students.
Governor Mai Mala Buni disclosed this when the UNDP North-East Sub Office Team paid him a courtesy call at the Government House, Damaturu.
He appreciate the result-oriented partnership between the UNDP, the Government of Japan and the Yobe state government in the recovery, reconstruction and rehabilitation process of our communities especially those affected by the unfortunate insurgency.
“Our government at inception identified areas of priority which includes education, healthcare delivery, housing, water supply, roads, markets, youths and women empowerment among others to support the recovery process.” Buni said.
In addition, government established 138 functional primary health centers out of the proposed 178 for every political ward in the state, upgraded eight primary health care centers to General Hospitals and four General Hospitals to Specialist hospitals.
“Today, we proudly have one of the largest Maternity and Child Healthcare center in Nigeria to curb the menace of maternal and Child mortality in the state.”
According to the governor, his administration paid great attention to youth and women empowerment to provide them with employment opportunities and sustainable means of livelihood.
He revealed that, the beneficiaries of various empowerment Programmes of the government were provided with productive skills and set-up capital to set up their business ventures.
“The beneficiaries are not only gainfully employed and self reliant, but also employers of labour thereby complementing government efforts in job and wealth creation and fast tracking the recovery process.
The governor seize the opportunity to appreciate and commend your good efforts in the reconstruction and equipping of health facilities and vocational training to our youths among others.
“The effect of climate change on the state we are faced with the twin challenge of desert encroachment and floods the state is loosing sizeable of its part to desert encroachment and also recording huge loss to yearly floods.” he said.
Speaking earlier, the Head of the UNDP North-East Sub Office, Mr Moncef Kartas commended Yobe state government for the support and cooperation rendered to UNDP activities in the state.
Governor Buni Speaks On Government Efforts After Boko Haram Destroy Schools In Yobe
Police repel attack during attempt to arrest suspected bandit leader, one killed in Kano
By; Zagazola Makama
The Police Command in Kano State has repelled an attack on its personnel during an operation to arrest a suspected bandit leader in Bichi Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 6:30 p.m. on March 22, following a distress call from Tudun Wulli Outpost.
According to the sources, a team of the Anti-Kidnapping Squad, led by ASP Abubakar Musa, acted on credible intelligence and trailed a suspected bandit leader identified as Muhammad, also known as “Senator” or “Kirchi,” who had reportedly visited Tudun Wulli village for Sallah celebrations.
“The suspect was sighted in possession of an AK-47 rifle, but upon attempt to apprehend him, he fled into a crowd,” the source said.
The situation escalated when a mob allegedly attacked the police team with stones and other dangerous weapons, injuring ASP Lawali Hamidu and damaging the windscreen of a patrol vehicle.
“In the process of tactical withdrawal, four persons sustained gunshot injuries and were rushed to General Hospital, Bichi, for treatment,” the source added.
One of the victims, identified as Halima Saidu, was later confirmed dead by a medical doctor, while the others are responding to treatment.
The police personnel involved in the operation were safely evacuated, and additional security deployments have been made to the area to forestall further breakdown of law and order.
The command said the situation has been brought under control, adding that investigations are ongoing, while efforts are being intensified to apprehend the fleeing suspect.
Police repel attack during attempt to arrest suspected bandit leader, one killed in Kano
Two suspects arrested over killing of cows in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Security operatives have arrested two suspects over the killing of cows and recovery of suspected stolen meat in Guma LGA of Benue State.
Sources said the suspects, identified as Sylvester Kuman and Nyitor Akaangee, both of Udei Village, were arrested at about 1:00 p.m. on March 22 following credible intelligence.
Items suspected to be cow meat were recovered from the suspects during the operation.
Authorities said efforts were ongoing to track and arrest other accomplices, while investigations had commenced to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
Two suspects arrested over killing of cows in Benue
Police inspector dies from injuries after auto crash in Nasarawa
By: Zagazola Makama
A police inspector, Usman Zubairu, has died from injuries sustained in a motor accident in Nasarawa State.
The officer, attached to the Police Mobile Force (PMF) unit deployed at the Government House in Lafia, was initially involved in a serious road accident before being transferred to the University of Jos Teaching Hospital for treatment.
Sources said the officer died at about 2:00 a.m. on March 22 while receiving medical care at the hospital.
His remains have been deposited at the hospital mortuary, while burial arrangements are ongoing.
Police inspector dies from injuries after auto crash in Nasarawa
Police repel attack during attempt to arrest suspected bandit leader, one killed in Kano
Two suspects arrested over killing of cows in Benue
Police inspector dies from injuries after auto crash in Nasarawa
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