Four bandits neutralized, one civilian killed in Zamfara attack

By: Zagazola Makama

At least four armed bandits killed during a clash between local vigilantes and bandits in Garagin Mayanchi village, Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on Jan. 4 at about 11:00 p.m., when armed bandits ambushed villagers returning from escorting a groom in Mayanchi town.

According to the sources, a serious exchange of gunfire ensued between the bandits and local vigilantes. One villager was shot dead during the attack, while the vigilantes reportedly killed four of the attackers.

The sources added that by the time authorities arrived at the scene, the bandits’ corpses had been removed by their colleagues, while the villager’s body was taken to a hospital and later released to his family for burial.

Four bandits neutralized, one civilian killed in Zamfara attack

Zulum inaugurates 2 schools, flags off High Islamic College project 

.Orders digitalisation of all secondary schools

By: Our Reporter

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Tuesday inaugurated the newly constructed Government Secondary Schools (GSSs) Fikiyel and Balbaya. 

The governor also flagged off the construction of a new High Islamic College in Fikiyel Bayo Local Government Area.

Speaking during the brief ceremony, Governor Zulum said the High Islamic College was designed to integrate out-of-school children, particularly Almajirai, into a formal and modern educational system. 

The college will run a hybrid curriculum based on the National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS), combining core Islamic education with contemporary science, technology and humanities.

“it is our sincere hope that the people of Fikayel will benefit from this school because we are targeting the enrollment of out-of-school children into this school so that learners can learn Arabic, and then we shall streamline the non-formal educational (Sangaya System) into the formal educational system by introducing intensive literacy, intensive numeracy, digital literacy and above all, vocational training,” Zulum said.

Briefing the governor, the Commissioner for  Education, Engr Lawan Abba Wakilbe, stated that High Islamic Colleges were already built in 20 local government areas of the state 

In a related development, Prof. Zulum has directed the State Ministry of Education to the complete digitalisation of all public secondary schools across the state. 

The directive is for integration of digital tools, e-learning platforms and smart classroom technologies with a view to enhancing teaching and learning outcomes.

The two newly inaugurated secondary schools, Fikiyel and Balbaya, are located in Bayo Local Government Area. They comprise 20 modern classrooms, laboratories, a library and sporting facilities each.

Governor Zulum was assisted by the senator representing Southern Borno, Mohammed Ali Ndume; APC state chairman, Bello Ayuba; House of Representatives member, Engr Bukar Talba; the Commissioner for Education, Engr Lawan Abba Wakilbe; the Commissioner for  Works, Engr Mustapha Gubio; the Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, President Usman Tar; Commissioner for Local Government and Emirates Affairs, Sugun Mai Mele and other senior officials of the Borno State Government.

Zulum inaugurates 2 schools, flags off High Islamic College project 

Police officer killed, others abducted as bandits seize firearms in Zamfara

By: Zagazola Makama

A police officer was killed and another abducted, along with ten villagers, after bandits attacked Farin Ruwa village in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, seizing serviceable firearms in the process.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the corpse of ASP Samaila Sule, along with five villagers, was recovered at the scene following the attack reported earlier on Jan. 4.

The sources said the officer’s AK-47 rifle, and 30 rounds of live ammunition, was carted away by the attackers.

Insp. Aliyu Ibrahim, also abducted with his AK-47 rifle loaded with 30 rounds, remains missing, along with ten villagers who were taken during the incident.

Efforts are ongoing to trace the missing officer and civilians, as well as to recover the stolen firearms.

Police officer killed, others abducted as bandits seize firearms in Zamfara