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Kefas condoles family, colleagues of teacher killed by student
Kefas condoles family, colleagues of teacher killed by student
By: Bodunrin Kayode
Governor Agbu Kefas has sent a special condolence message to the family and colleagues of Bassey Nkuphee who was stabbed by a student in Jalingo.
This was contained in a statement issued over the weekend by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Digital Communications, Emmanuel Bello.
Bello said recently that the Governor strongly condemned the action of the erring student insisting that a thorough investigation be carried out to ascertain the cause of the action.
Governor Kefas decried the use of drugs by young people in the state adding that it had dangerous consequences on their psyche.
While praying for the repose of the soul of the deceased teacher, Kefas said that no teacher ought to lose their lives while imparting knowledge to students describing the occurrence as highly regrettable.
The Governor said that the free education policy in the state is aimed at securing the future of the youths and ensuring the welfare and well-being of both the teachers and students.
Kefas further noted that the stabbing incidence was an indication of the rot in the society and a wake up call for parents and all stakeholders to intensify their supervisory roles of their wards at home and in the schools.
The deceased, Nkuphee was a teacher with the Government Day Secondary School, Jalingo.
Asuss react to murder of their member
Secondary School Teachers ASUSS Withdraw Services over Death Of Colleague in Taraba
Meanwhile, the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools, ASUSS, Taraba State Chapter, has announced the withdrawal of the services of its members from all government Secondary schools in the state after the stabbing incident that led to the death of their colleague.
The State Secretary of ASUSS, Dr. Kazon Ishaku, who announced the directive said they have monitored compliance across the 16 local government areas of the state and the feedback has been positive.
He noted that teachers are moulders and builders of future generations, but the latest happening to one of their own has shown that they are now endangered species.
According to him, what happened recently was shocking to them adding that the teacher left home very healthy but by the close of work he had became a corpse
“For us we do not have a better way to express our pain other than to tell our members to suspend academic activities because an injury to one is an injury to all. Today he is the one, we do not know who it will be tomorrow. ” said ishiaku.
Meanwhile, kinsmen of the deceased teacher, Jenjo Community Development Association, JCDA, also called on Taraba State Government to award scholarship to children of the late teacher.
Spokesman of the group, Ezekiel Nemuel, who addressed the press last Friday, said the deceased left behind three children within the ages of 10, 8 and 5 years old.
According to him, ” We condemn in strong terms all forms of violence in schools and communities and thereby call on all security agencies to be proactive in stemming these acts.
“We also call on Taraba State Government to take responsibility for the sustenance and sponsorship of the children of the deceased up to the highest level of education.
Bassey of the Model primary and secondary school in Jalingo was stabbed to death by former students of the school he was teaching.
As at the time of writing this report, the entire school had become a big crime scene as police operatives swarmed the premises following the fatal stabbing of the Teacher by alleged students of the school.
Habibu Dodo, the head teacher of the Model primary school who was a witness of the incident recounts that the school is in shock and will take necessary steps to ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice.
The police Public relation officer Abdullahi Usman confirmed the arrest of the Prime suspect Jesse Williams involved in the killing of the teacher.
He called on the public to exercise patience as the police conduct its investigations.
Although normalcy has been restored to the general area, the incident has negatively affected the academic community in Jalingo.
Kefas condoles family, colleagues of teacher killed by student
Troops ambush terrorist group, recover bicycles in Marte–Dikwa axis
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under the Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai, have repelled suspected terrorists during an ambush operation along the Marte–Dikwa axis of Borno.
Security sources said the encounter occurred late on March 13 when troops of the 50 Task Force Battalion under the 24 Task Force Brigade, in conjunction with personnel of the 134 Special Forces Battalion and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, laid an ambush along the main supply route between Marte and Dikwa in Borno State.
According to the sources, the troops made contact with a group of terrorists moving on bicycles at about 10:15 p.m.
The troops immediately engaged the insurgents forcing them to withdraw into nearby bushes.
During exploitation of the area, the troops recovered the corpse of one suspected terrorist, four bicycles and other sundry items believed to have been abandoned by the fleeing insurgents.
Troops ambush terrorist group, recover bicycles in Marte–Dikwa axis
Oshodi will represent Africa’s interest at WTT, says Mailantarki
The Vice President of the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF), Hon. Khamisu Ahmed Mailantarki, has hailed the appointment of Nigeria’s foremost table tennis administrator, Wahid Oshodi to the Board of World Table Tennis (WTT).
Hon. Mailantarki described the appointment as a “round peg in a round hole,” noting that Oshodi’s elevation to the game’s apex commercial body is a testament to his track record of excellence.
Oshodi, who is the current President of the African Table Tennis Federation (ATTF) and Executive Vice President of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), was appointed as a Director to represent the ITTF on the WTT Board alongside ITTF President Petra Sörling.
“This is a proud moment for Nigeria and a victory for the African continent,” Mailantarki stated.
“Barrister Oshodi has risen through the ranks from the national level to the continental stage with a vision that has transformed the sport.
“Having him as a decision-maker at the highest level of World Table Tennis ensures that African interests are well-represented.”
The NTTF Vice President further congratulated the Nigerian sports community, emphasizing that Oshodi’s presence in the WTT inner circle will serve as a catalyst for the continued growth and commercialization of the game globally.
Oshodi will represent Africa’s interest at WTT, says Mailantarki
Troops rescue six kidnapped victims after gun battle with terrorists in Kaduna
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the 1 Division Nigerian Army under Operation FANSAN YANMA have rescued six kidnapped victims after engaging suspected terrorists in a gun battle in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the rescue operation followed credible intelligence on the movement of armed terrorists suspected to be transporting abducted victims through forest routes in the area.
According to the sources, troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Gurara, under Sub-Sector 4 of Operation FANSAN YANMA, responded swiftly to the intelligence at about 7 a.m. on March 14.
The troops subsequently laid an ambush at a suspected crossing point used by the terrorists around Sabon Kurutu Village in Kachia LGA.
“During the operation, troops made contact with the terrorists and engaged them in a fierce gun battle. The criminals, overwhelmed by the superior firepower of the troops, fled into the surrounding bush, abandoning some items,” the source said.
Following the engagement, troops combed the general area and successfully rescued six kidnapped victims. However, a seventh victim, a minor, was reported to have died during the crossfire between the troops and the fleeing terrorists.
Troops also recovered three motorcycles believed to have been used by the terrorists during the movement of the abducted victims.
Preliminary interrogation of the rescued victims revealed that they were abducted earlier on March 14 from Janjala Village in Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The victims said they had been moved through forest routes by the terrorists before the troops intercepted them.
The rescued victims and the body of the deceased minor were evacuated to Katari Hospital for medical attention and other necessary procedures.
Military sources said families of the rescued victims had been contacted.
The Military said the troops 1 Division Operation FANSAN YANMA and other task force has continued sustained offensives and intelligence-driven operations aimed at dismantling terrorist and bandit networks across the North-West region.
Troops rescue six kidnapped victims after gun battle with terrorists in Kaduna
Troops ambush terrorist group, recover bicycles in Marte–Dikwa axis
Oshodi will represent Africa’s interest at WTT, says Mailantarki
Troops rescue six kidnapped victims after gun battle with terrorists in Kaduna
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