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Gwoza Bomb Blast: Jaiz Bank PLC Donates N10 Million Naira To Victims….
Gwoza Bomb Blast: Jaiz Bank PLC Donates N10 Million Naira To Victims….
… Borno Acting Governor Assures Judicious Disbursement
By: Our Reporter
Jaiz Bank of Nigeria has donated 10 million Naira to provide medical support to the victims of Gwoza Bomb Blast. The bank presented the cheque worth millions of naira as part of its corporate social responsibility to the community.
Receiving the delegation at the Council Chamber Government House Maiduguri Dr. Kadafur received the cheque for onward disbursement to the victims of Gwoza Bomb Blast. He assured that the medical support will be channeled appropriately to the victims while thanking the bank’s board and management for their gesture and support to the people and government of Borno state.
Earlier, while presenting the donation to the Acting Governor Dr.Umar Usman Kadafur, the chairman Board of Directors of the bank, Alhaji Muhammed Mustapha Bintube said the board and management of the bank considered it necessary to contribute their quota and complement the efforts of the state government in supporting the victims in this trying times.
” This unfortunate and needless loss of lives is indeed a huge loss not only to the Gwoza community but also to Borno state and the county at large.
” we sincerely empathise with the affected families and extend our hands of affinity to the Gwoza Community and the entire people of the state,” Bintube said.
He commended the state governor and his deputy for the good work being done for the people and assured of the bank’s continuous support to the government and people of Borno State.
Malam Mustapha Bintube prayed to Allah to forestall future occurence of the mishap and quick return of peace to the state.
Present at the gathering include Secretary to the State Government Alhaji Bukar Tijjani, Acting Head of Service Dr.Abubakar Sadiq, Commissioner for Transport and Energy Hon. Aliyu Lawan Buba, Commissioner for Local Government And Emirate Affairs, Alhaji Sugun Mai Mele, Permanent Secretary Administration and General Services Governor’s Office Dr. Muhammed Ghuluze, APC Party chairman Gwoza local government, Abdullahi Danjatau, Council Secretary Hajiya Fatima Musa, Special Advisers among others.
Highlight of the session was the symbolic presentation of the cheque to the Acting Governor.
Gwoza Bomb Blast: Jaiz Bank PLC Donates N10 Million Naira To Victims….
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forced have neutralised two suspected notorious bandits during a clearance operation in Ukum Local Government Area of the state.
Sources told Zagazola that the operation followed credible intelligence received on Tuesday at about 1:00 p.m.
The report indicated that a criminal gang led by one Senen Hemen, also known as Orpa, was sighted along the pipeline axis between Gbeji and Igbongom communities in Ukum.
According to the sources, security forces were promptly mobilised to the location, where the gang engaged the operatives in a gun duel.
During the exchange, Hemen and another gang member identified as Mzungweve Ichur, both from Igbongom, were shot dead, while others fled the scene with gunshot injuries.
The sources confirmed that the corpses of the two suspects had been recovered and deposited at a private mortuary in Gbeji, while a manhunt had been launched in the surrounding bushes to track the fleeing accomplices.
The sources assured residents that the operation was part of ongoing efforts to rid Ukum and adjoining areas of violent criminal gangs.
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
By: Zagazola Makama
Gunmen have abducted a worshipper from a mosque in Gbonkan Village, Ipapo, Itesiwaju Local Government Area.
Sources said that the victim, identified as Amadu Usman, was kidnapped on Monday night while praying at the mosque alongside his elder brother, Adamu Usman.
The sources said seven armed men invaded the mosque at about 9 p.m. and whisked the victim away to an unknown destination.
The sources said that a joint team of security forces, Amotekun Corps, vigilantes and local hunters had since launched a search-and-rescue operation, combing surrounding bushes to track down the suspects and rescue the victim.
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with the Police, Community Watch Corps and local vigilantes, have repelled a bandit attack in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Sources said that the incident happened on Tuesday evening when armed bandits launched an attack on a hunters’ camp in Naalma village.
According to the sources, the troops and other security operatives responded swiftly to a distress call and engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle, forcing them to withdraw.
“During the operation, Usman Lawal, 35, the Commander of the Hunters’ group, sustained fatal injuries. One of the bandits was neutralised while the rifle earlier seized from the hunters’ commander was recovered.
“Other fleeing bandits are suspected to have escaped with gunshot wounds. Troops are currently conducting cordon-and-search operations within the area,”said the sources.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
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