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Kidney Diseases: Zulum approves N50m for UMTH’s research on prevalence in Borno
Kidney Diseases: Zulum approves N50m for UMTH’s research on prevalence in Borno
Governor Babagana Zulum has approved the sum of N50 million as grant for the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, UMTH, to research into the prevalence of Kidney diseases in Borno state.
Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the UMTH, Prof. Ahmed Ahidjo, disclosed Zulum’s intervention to the hospital’s kidney centre, during an interview with journalists in Maiduguri on Wednesday.
This was according to a report from the News Agency of Nigeria, published March 23, 2022 by Daily Nigerian online news.
“Recently, His Excellency, the Governor of Borno approved a research grant of N50 million for our kidney centre so that we can conduct research in kidney diseases that are prevalent in this society. Research is part of our work here and we are conducting it. Cancer research is also our priority,” Mr Ahidjo was quoted in the report.
The CMD, added the report, urged other organisations and kind-hearted individuals to emulate the state government’s kind gesture, explaining that the UMTH’s mandate included the provision of clinical services as well as training and research that would help in containing prevalent diseases.
“We are professionals in the academic field. So, the clinical services, training and research are incorporated in every aspect of the hospital’s operations,” he said.
Mr Ahidjo assured that the hospital would continue to remain committed to ensuring that patients in the North-East zone got the best services.
Meanwhile, a ministerial committee, under the leadership of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Mamuda Mamman, which concluded an on-the-spot assessment of projects and special interventions in the hospital, has expressed satisfaction which what was on the ground, the NAN report said.
“From what we have seen, I can testify that UMTH is really a centre of excellence. I can assure you that if we maintain this trend, medical tourism in Nigeria will be a thing of the past,” Mr Mamman was quoted by the report.
Two villagers ambushed, killed in Plateau’s Riyom LGA
By: Zagazola Makama
At least two person were attacked and killed in an ambush by unidentified assailants in Dachidom Village, Riyom Local Government Area of the state.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the victims, identified as Linus Davou and Tunde Daylop, were ambushed and killed while returning from Hwot Village on Tuesday night.
The sources disclosed said that a distress call was received at about 10:30 p.m. from the Commander of the local Hunters Association, reporting that the victims were attacked at about 9:48 p.m.
The Nigerian army troops along with other combined troops were promptly deployed to the scene.
The lifeless bodies of the two men were recovered and evacuated to the General Hospital, Riyom, for documentation and further investigation.
Two villagers ambushed, killed in Plateau’s Riyom LGA
Army, NAF Troops repel ISWAP attack on military base in Kala-Balge, Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army, supported by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), have repelled an attack by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists on the Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Rann, the administrative headquarters of Kala-Balge Local Government Area of Borno State.
Zagazola report that the incident occurred in the early hours of May 13, when the terrorists, disguised as Fulani herdsmen, launched a coordinated assault on the military base.
A reliable security source Zagazola Makama that the troops engaged the attackers in a fierce gun duel, at about 12:15 am, prompting the intervention of a NAF fighter jet which arrived at the scene during the firefight.
On sighting the air platform, the terrorists reportedly attempted to flee in different directions to avoid attack.
However, the NAF pilot tracked and engaged a group of the fleeing terrorists escaping in a Hilux truck, neutralising several of them and destroying the vehicle.
The number of casualties on the side of the terrorists could not be independently verified, but the military confirmed that normalcy has been restored to the area following the encounter.
Army, NAF Troops repel ISWAP attack on military base in Kala-Balge, Borno
Yobe Police Command speaks on fighting crime and arrests
By: Yahaya Wakili
In a bid to combat the criminal activities in the state, the Yobe State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in the fight against crime, arresting suspects involved in heinous crimes.
This was contained in a press release issue and signed by SP Dungus Abdulkarim MNIPPR, Police Public Relations Officer, today.
He said on 10th May, 2025, Idriss Yakubu, a commercial tricycle rider from Shengele village in the Fune local government area, was arrested for allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl.
According to release, the suspect lured the victim into the bush and forcefully raped her, and suspect confessed to the crime during the police interrogation. In addition to that, four suspects were arrested and apprehended by the A. Division Police Headquarters for criminal conspiracy, theft, and other related vices.
He revealed that the four suspects identified as Abubakar Barnawa, 28; Mohd Modu, 20; Umaru Mustapha, 18; and Musa Hassan, 18, allegedly used a tricycle with a falsified registration number to conceal their identity and evade arrest.
“The investigation is ongoing, and the suspects will face prosecution upon completion,” the release further added.
The Yobe State Commissioner of Police, CP Emmanuel Ado, psc, fdc, drawn, condemned these nefarious acts and urged the community members to report any unscrupulous elements among commercial drivers and tricycle riders to the police.
CP Ado assured the public that the command is committed to ensuring justice is served and that all untoward acts against the community will face stiff resistance.
The command also urges citizens to report any form of abuse or crime to the police and assures the public of its commitment to protecting the lives and property of the citizens of the state.
Yobe Police Command speaks on fighting crime and arrests
Two villagers ambushed, killed in Plateau’s Riyom LGA
Army, NAF Troops repel ISWAP attack on military base in Kala-Balge, Borno
Yobe Police Command speaks on fighting crime and arrests
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