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Group Calls for Establishment of Federal Medical Centre in Southern Kaduna
Group Calls for Establishment of Federal Medical Centre in Southern Kaduna
By: Michael Mike
The Northern Christian Youth Professionals (NCYP) has appealed to the Federal Government to urgently prioritize the establishment of a Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Southern Kaduna, insisting that this crucial initiative will not only save countless lives but also significantly enhance healthcare delivery across the region.
The chairman of the group, Isaac Abrak, in a statement on Tuesday, said Southern Kaduna has every justification for hosting a Federal Medical Centre, noting that the region comprises 12 out of the 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Kaduna State, spanning parts of Zone 2 and the entire Zone 3, occupying 57% of Kaduna State’s landmass and accounts for 52.1% of the population, yet it has only one federal institution: the Federal School of Statistics in Manchok.
He lamented that currently individuals with severe medical conditions in Southern Kaduna face immense challenges traveling for about 300 Kilometres to access better healthcare services at the University of Jos Teaching Hospital or the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital in Shika, Zaria, insisting that the establishment of an FMC in Southern Kaduna will address this critical gap by providing advanced medical care closer to the people, stating that furthermore, it will bolster the efficiency of existing public hospitals in the region, attract health professionals, and improve overall healthcare delivery.
He said: “We also express our appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for consenting to the establishment of the Federal University in Southern Kaduna, specifically the Federal Univesrity of Applied Sciences Kachia via a bill sponsored by Senator Marshal Katung, the Senator representing Kaduna South. This decision is a significant step toward advancing education in a region known for its strong base of educators and academics.
“However, we wish to draw the President’s attention to the recent allocation of four federal institutions to Zaria, a single town that already boasts 12 federal institutions. The new institutions allocated to Zaria include: Federal College of Nursing and Midwifery; Federal College of Education; Federal Open University and Federal College of Legal Studies.
“These new allocations further centralize federal institutions in Zaria (Zone 1), which already hosts the following: Ahmadu Bello University (ABU); Federal College of Education (FCoE); Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology; Nigerian Leather Research Institute; Nigeria College of Aviation Technology; Division of Agricultural Colleges (DAC); Institute of Agricultural Research (IAR); National Research Institute for Chemical Technology; National Animal Production Research Institute; National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services; Nigerian Army School of Military Police and Nigeria Army School of Legal Services.”
This level of concentration of Federal Institutions in a single town (not to talk about the state-owned institutions in the town) risks marginalizing and underdeveloping other parts of the state.
“We, therefore, urge the President and relevant stakeholders, including the Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Uba Sani, the National and State Assemblies, traditional rulers, and religious leaders, to revisit and reconsider the allocation of these new institutions. A more equitable distribution will foster balanced development and ensure that no part of Kaduna State is left behind.”
Abrak insisted that: “The NCYP as an ardent supporter and campaigner of President Tinubu’s leadership style of inclusiviness and fairness for robust growth and development, we remain steadfast in advocating for initiatives that promote the equitable development and well-being of all Nigerians, especially in northern region.”
Group Calls for Establishment of Federal Medical Centre in Southern Kaduna
Fourteen Abducted Victims Released in Maru, Zamfara State; Two Killed in Captivity
By: Zagazola Makama
Fourteen victims abducted in December 2025, including six family members of Inspector Hussaini Abubakar of Maru Police Division, have been released by their captors.
Zagazola reliably gathered that the release occurred at about 1:00 p.m. on Feb. 26, 2026. Unfortunately, two of the victims, identified as Bashir Marafa, aged 45, and Halliru Kabiru, aged 50, were killed while in captivity.
Sources added that a pregnant woman among the abductees delivered a baby girl while in captivity. The victims are currently receiving medical attention at the General Hospital, Maru.
Fourteen Abducted Victims Released in Maru, Zamfara State; Two Killed in Captivity
Two Abducted Victims Rescued in Tsafe, Zamfara; One Killed in Bandit Attack at Talata Mafara
By: Zagazola Makama
Two persons abducted earlier this month in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State have been rescued, while a separate bandit attack in Talata Mafara LGA left one person dead and others missing.
Sources confirmed that Bashir Adamu Iyatawa, 42, and Kenneth Allahmagani, 35, both from Zaria City, Kaduna State, were abducted at Unguwar Chida Village in Tsafe on Feb. 16, 2026.
They were rescued on Feb. 26, debriefed, and later taken to a hospital for medical attention before being handed over to their relatives.
In a separate incident, armed bandits loyal to a local bandit leader, Na Sanda, attacked the outskirts of Jangebe town in Talata Mafara LGA on Feb. 27 at about 2:00 a.m.
The attack resulted in the death of Misbawu Aminu, 30, and the abduction of an unspecified number of persons to an undisclosed location.
Joint troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA and local vigilante groups are reported to be pursuing the fleeing bandits. Authorities have assured that efforts to rescue the abducted victims and apprehend the culprits are ongoing.
Two Abducted Victims Rescued in Tsafe, Zamfara; One Killed in Bandit Attack at Talata Mafara
Boko Haram Attack on CJTF Leaves One Dead in Gwoza, Borno state
By: Zagazola Makama
One member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) was killed following an ambush by suspected ISWAP terrorists along the Warave–Gwoza Road in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
Sources said the incident occurred on February 25 at about 7:30 a.m. when gunmen attacked members of the CJTF and hunters on routine patrol. Fifty-year-old Bello Adamu, a member of the CJTF, was fatally injured in the attack.
Army troops of Operation HADIN KAI, Police Tactical Units, and CJTF personnel visited the scene, documented the incident, and evacuated the victim to Gwoza General Hospital, where he was certified dead on arrival. His body was released to his family for burial according to Islamic rites.
Monitoring of the area continues to prevent further attacks.
Boko Haram Attack on CJTF Leaves One Dead in Gwoza, Borno state
Fourteen Abducted Victims Released in Maru, Zamfara State; Two Killed in Captivity
Two Abducted Victims Rescued in Tsafe, Zamfara; One Killed in Bandit Attack at Talata Mafara
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