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Marte: Zulum orders construction of mega school

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Marte: Zulum orders construction of mega school

.. Meets security chiefs, wants Garade, Ala, Kaje resettled

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Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved a new mega High Islamic College to be cited at New Marte, a community in Marte Local Government Area.

The governor gave the order on Sunday when he visited the town located along the shores of Lake Chad Basin.

Zulum, since 2019, freshly built over 34 mega primary and secondary schools with hundreds of classrooms destroyed by Boko Haram insurgents. The blocks of classrooms have either been reconstructed or rehabilitated.

… Meets security chiefs, wants Garade, Ala, Kaje resettled

While in Marte, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum assessed the level of destruction by Boko Haram in the communities of Ala, Garade and Kaje in order to begin reconstruction and enable people to return.

The governor also met with the military commanders in Marte where modalities for the return of people to the three communities were discussed.

At most places he visited, Governor Zulum regularly held meetings with military commanders, volunteers, council chairmen, resident traditional heads and community leaders to review security situations and deploy strengthening measures where necessary.

Speaking in Ala town, the governor noted that the state government will provide logistics and cash support to the people for each to individually rebuild their houses.

The governor also reiterates commitment to reactivating the South Chad irrigation scheme which covers parts of the communities in Marte, Kukawa and Ngala local government areas.

While commending the military for the sacrifices made, Zulum urged them to put efforts for the internally displaced persons to return to their ancestral homelands.

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Troops rescue three abducted victims, recover ammunition in Borno

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Troops rescue three abducted victims, recover ammunition in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have rescued three abducted civilians and recovered ammunition during an operation in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.

Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 10:00 a.m. on March 30 by troops of 202 Battalion in collaboration with volunteer forces at BOCOBS.

According to the sources, the troops responded to credible intelligence indicating that suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province and Boko Haram had abducted three locals in the area.

The sources said the troops made contact with the insurgents and successfully rescued all three victims during the operation.

Items recovered from the scene include one AK-47 rifle magazine loaded with 30 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.

The sources added that the rescued victims are safe, while troops have continued to dominate the general area to prevent further incidents.

They said the operation is part of sustained efforts to protect civilians and dismantle terrorist activities across the North-East theatre.

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Troops repel terrorist attack in Yobe

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By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled an attack by suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province and Boko Haram on a Forward Operating Base in Yunusari Local Government Area of Yobe State.

Security sources said the incident occurred at about 10:05 p.m. on March 30 at Forward Operating Base Bukarti.

According to the sources, the terrorists launched an attack on the troops’ position, prompting a fierce engagement during which the troops successfully repelled the assailants.

During the encounter, one soldier sustained injuries and has since been stabilised and is responding to treatment.

The sources added that the attackers carted away a gun truck mounted with a QJC gun, a Civilian Joint Task Force vehicle, two motorcycles, a PKT machine gun and a Baofeng radio.

They said troops have continued to maintain operational presence in the area, while efforts are ongoing to recover the stolen equipment and further degrade the capabilities of the insurgents.

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CJTF member accidentally shot by colleague in Borno

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CJTF member accidentally shot by colleague in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

A member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) has been injured in an accidental shooting incident in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State.

Security sources said the incident occurred at about 3:50 a.m. on March 31 at the location of 162 Amphibious Battalion in Mandara-Girau.

According to the sources, the CJTF member was on duty when he was mistakenly shot in the left leg by a colleague.

The victim was immediately evacuated to the battalion’s medical facility, where he is currently receiving treatment.

Sources said the injured personnel are responding to treatment, while further details surrounding the incident are being awaited.

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