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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
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Police officer dies, 17 injured in auto crash along Potiskum–Bauchi road
Police officer dies, 17 injured in auto crash along Potiskum–Bauchi road
By: Zagazola Makama
A senior police officer has died while 17 other passengers sustained injuries following a road accident along the Potiskum–Bauchi highway in Yobe State.
Sources said the crash occurred at about 3:15 p.m. on Feb. 21 near the bye-pass roundabout area of PKM on the outskirts of Potiskum.
The vehicle, a Toyota Hummer Bus belonging to Borno Express and conveying 18 passengers from Kaduna to Maiduguri, reportedly lost control after the rear tyre rim on the passenger side suddenly detached.
According to the sources , the driver veered off the road into a bush, resulting in fatal and multiple injuries.
One of the passengers, ACP Abubakar Ibrahim Balteh, 45, attached to the Borno State Police Command, sustained a severe head injury and died on the spot.
Two male and two female passengers escaped unhurt, while 13 others suffered serious injuries of varying degrees.
The injured victims and the deceased were evacuated to the General Hospital Potiskum for treatment and autopsy.
Police officer dies, 17 injured in auto crash along Potiskum–Bauchi road
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Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA humiliate Lakurawa terrorists
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA humiliate Lakurawa terrorists
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have neutralised several of suspected Lakurawa terrorist elements following a failed attack on Dadinkowa community in Kebbi State.
Local intelligence sources said the armed group attempted to raid a local market in the early hours of Sunday and blocked a major access road into the community to facilitate the operation.
The sources disclosed that security forces responded swiftly after receiving distress alerts and engaged the attackers in a fierce gun battle, forcing them to retreat.
According to the sources, several of the assailants were neutralised during the encounter, while others escaped with suspected gunshot wounds.
The attempted market raid was successfully foiled, preventing potential civilian casualties and destruction of property.
Troops have since intensified patrols and clearance operations around Dadinkowa and adjoining areas to track fleeing elements and stabilise the security environment.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA humiliate Lakurawa terrorists
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One killed as suspected IPOB/ESN militants attack Ogbakoba Market in Anambra
One killed as suspected IPOB/ESN militants attack Ogbakoba Market in Anambra
By: Zagazola Makama
A 15-year-old boy was killed while security operatives repelled an attack by suspected members of the proscribed IPOB/ESN militia at Ogbakoba Market Arena in Anambra State.
Sources said the incident occurred on Feb. 21 at about 1:40 p.m., when a group of armed hoodlums emerged from a dense forest camp at Amiyi and opened sporadic fire at market-goers, apparently attempting to kidnap or rob residents.

A joint task force patrol team stationed at Amiyi responded swiftly, engaging the attackers in a fierce gun duel that forced them to retreat into the forest with bullet wounds. The injured boy was rushed to the village hospital but was confirmed dead on arrival. His body was deposited in the morgue for autopsy and preservation.
The sources added that later the same day at about 8:30 p.m., the armed group resurfaced near the community, snatching a shuttle bus with registration number HAL 987 XA and a GSM phone belonging to one Mr. Kinsley Iwunze of Okpotuno Odekpe, Ogbaru LGA.
Security operatives immediately dispatched teams to the scene, but the hoodlums had fled. Authorities said an aggressive manhunt was ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
One killed as suspected IPOB/ESN militants attack Ogbakoba Market in Anambra
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