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I Will Build on the successes of my predecessors-New CMD, FMC Nguru
I Will Build on the successes of my predecessors-New CMD, FMC Nguru
By Our Reporter
The newly appointed Chief Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre, Nguru in Yobe state, Professor Hadiza Usman has expressed her commitment to work with all staff as well pledged to upgrade the standard of the centre by building on the successes of her predecessors.
Professor Usman disclosed immediately she took over the mantle of leadership from the acting Chief Medical Director, Doctor Adamu Abdullahi who doubles as the Head of Clinical Services and Training of the centre.
In a press statement made available to journalists, by Ms Giwa Oyindamola Toyin, the Acting Head of Information and Public Relations unit of the FMC Nguru, indicated the new CMD has vast experience in Gynecology Oncology.
The New CMD, who is a Professor of Reproductive Health and Gynecology Oncology, Professor Hadiza Usman was born on October 9, 1966. Until her appointment she was a Professor with the University of Maiduguri, Borno State and a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist at University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital. She is the immediate past Head of Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital.
Professor Usman is a Fellow of the West African College of Surgeons (FWAS) and a Fellow of the World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons (WLS). She has fellowship and membership of several other professional bodies and has served in various capacities during her professional career that has spanned almost three decades.
She is a renowned physician, a promoter of reproductive health and an erudite scholar with over 40 publications to her credit. Professor Usman is happily married with children.
With her new appointment, the residents of the area are optimistic the rate of mortality and morbidity experienced in the area would be reduced to its barest minimum.
I Will Build on the successes of my predecessors-New CMD, FMC Nguru
Six Arrested as Farmers, Herders Clash in Adamawa
By: Zagazola Makama
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested six suspects following a clash between farmers and herders in Waduku, Lamurde Local Government Area, which resulted in injuries to a villager and 11 cattle.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. on April 2 when some herders allegedly trespassed into a rice farm and caused damage to the crops.
In retaliation, angry youths from the village attacked the herders, injuring their cattle and wounding one person identified as Righteous Boti from Nzumoso Village.
Security personnel visited the scene and held an emergency meeting with local stakeholders to prevent further escalation of violence.
The arrested suspects include Rabo Buba, 31; Ahmadu Adamu, 20; Stephen Pwagwadi, 17; Shadrach Simon, 19; Lot Gad, 20; and Righteous Boti, 27.
The injured individuals received treatment at the Tingno Primary Health Care Clinic and have since been discharged.
Six Arrested as Farmers, Herders Clash in Adamawa
Suspected Thief Dies After Being Beaten by Man O’ War officer, in FCT
By: Zagazola Makama
A suspected thief in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has died after being beaten by a security officer following his apprehension on April 2.
A Police sources said that a distress call was received at Karu Division about a suspected thief seen around Supreme Quarters in Karu at approximately 1:00 p.m.
The suspect was approached by security personnel who believed him to be involved in theft. When questioned, the suspect attempted to flee but was quickly chased and apprehended by civilian security personnel.
Kola Oba, a Man O’ War officer, then reportedly took the suspect into custody and subjected him to severe physical abuse. The suspect later succumbed to the injuries sustained during the beating and passed away.
The sources said that the Police detectives were dispatched to the scene, and photographs were taken. The body was subsequently transported to the hospital mortuary for preservation.
The suspect’s identity remains unknown, and efforts are underway to locate his family. The officer involved has been arrested.
Suspected Thief Dies After Being Beaten by Man O’ War officer, in FCT
Sokoto: Man Arrested for Killing Woman in Domestic Dispute
By: Zagazola Makama
A domestic dispute in Sagera Ango Village, Gada LGA, turned deadly on April 2, 2025, when Ali Garba, during a heated argument with A’isha Araga, attacked her with a cutlass.
The altercation, which escalated quickly, resulted in Ali Garba inflicting severe injuries on A’isha’s neck and other parts of her body.
Security personnel, responded promptly to the scene and rushed A’isha to General Hospital Gada for medical treatment. However, she succumbed to her injuries while receiving care.
Ali Garba was immediately apprehended by the police and is in custody.
The case has been handed over to the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Criminal Investigation Department (DC CID), for further discreet investigation.
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