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Monguno: Zulum shares N275m, food to 95,000 residents 

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Monguno: Zulum shares N275m, food to 95,000 residents 

… Thanks Tinubu, Shettima for rice donation 

By: Michael Mike

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Tuesday and Wednesday supervised the distribution of N275m cash, food items and wrappers to 95,000 residents in Monguno town of Monguno Local Government Area in the northern part of the state. 

During the distribution, 55,000 women were each given N5,000 cash and a wrapper, while 40,000 male heads of household received 25kg of rice and 10kg of beans. 

Monguno was displaced by Boko Haram insurgents about eight years ago before it was recaptured by the Nigerian military. Monguno hosts IDPs from four Local Government areas: Kukawa, Guzamala, Nganzai and Marte. 

“Monguno is one of the Local Government areas severely devastated by Boko Haram insurgents. The population here is huge and they have limited access to agricultural land. For this reason, we decided to provide palliatives to all residents living in Monguno”, Zulum said. 

The Governor said palliative distribution will continue throughout his tenure, in order to support communities severely affected by Boko Haram insurgency.  

Zulum expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima for supporting Borno State Government with rice through the Northeast Development Commission (NEDC). 

The Governor also acknowledged support from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Nigerian Customs Service. 

Present during the distribution were the member house of representatives for Marte, Monguno and Nganzai, Engr Bukar Talba, MD Chad Basin Development Authority, Engr Abba Garba, commissioners of Local Government and Emirate Affairs, Sugun Mai Mele and Agriculture and Natural Resources, Engr Bawu Musami. 

Others include the Director General of SEMA, Dr. Barkindo Aliyu Muhammed,
the Special Adviser to the Governor on monitoring, Engr Baba Bukar Gujibawu, General Manager of Borno State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency, Engr Mohammed Musa Aliyu and Chairman of Monguno Local Government, Mohammed Kyari.

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21 villagers abducted in kano communities as Security forces intensify search operation

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21 villagers abducted in kano communities as Security forces intensify search operation

By: Zagazola Makama

Twenty-one persons have been abducted by suspected bandits in three villages of Tsanyawa Local Government Area of Kano State.

Zagazola Makama learnt that the coordinated attacks occurred in Sundu, Biresawa and Masaurari villages.

According to community members, two women were taken from Sundu, while five women and two children were abducted at Biresawa.

In Masaurari, nine men and one woman were reportedly seized, bringing the total number of abducted persons to 21 comprising nine men, eight women and two children.

The Police Command in Kano confirmed the attack noting that efforts had been intensified to rescue all victims unhurt.

The sources added that additional operatives had been deployed to the affected axis, while the area was being combed in collaboration with local vigilance groups and other security agencies.

The command assured residents of its commitment to restoring peace and urged the public to provide credible information that could aid ongoing operations.

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Ammunition falls from moving vehicle near ABU Zaria, eyewitnesses suspect supplies for bandits

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Ammunition falls from moving vehicle near ABU Zaria, eyewitnesses suspect supplies for bandits

By: Zagazola Makama

Passersby and students of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria were startled on Tuesday when several rounds of ammunition reportedly fell from a moving passenger bus along the Zaria–Katsina highway.

Zagazola Makama understand that the incident occurred directly in front of ABU Zaria’s main gate, causing brief panic among pedestrians and motorists.

One of the witnesses, who simply identified himself as Musa, said the ammunition fell from a commercial vehicle heading towards Katsina.

“We suddenly saw the bullets drop from the bus as it sped past the gate. Before people could understand what happened, the vehicle had already disappeared,” he said.

He added that some bystanders quickly gathered the ammunition and alerted security operatives stationed around the area.

Another eyewitness, a student who preferred not to be named, described the incident as “strange and frightening,” noting that many feared the ammunition could be linked to supplies to armed groups operating in parts of Kaduna and Katsina States.

Security personnel later arrived at the scene and recovered the ammunition.

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Security forces arrest “Gwandara” notorious kidnap kingpin, logistics supplier in Bwari Abuja

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Security forces arrest “Gwandara” notorious kidnap kingpin, logistics supplier in Bwari Abuja

By: Zagazola Makama

Security forces have arrested a notorious kidnapper and major logistics supplier to bandits identified as Y’au Ibrahim Dauda, popularly known as “Gwandara 01”.

Zagazola Makama gathered that the suspect was apprehended by the Scorpion Squad at about 5:40 p.m. on Thursday in Bwari following actionable intelligence.

According to sources , Dauda has been on the wanted list of security agencies for his alleged role in several coordinated kidnapping operations within the FCT, particularly across the Bwari axis, from 2024 to date.

Investigations further linked him to multiple abductions around the Garam area of Tafa LGA in Niger State and Bwari, including the kidnapping of a pastor in 2024 at the El-Rufai Estate, near the Nigerian Law School, Bwari.

The sources said that efforts are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing members of the gang and recover their weapons.

Security forces arrest “Gwandara” notorious kidnap kingpin, logistics supplier in Bwari Abuja

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