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Mothers in Gombe laud campaign to reduce maternal, infant mortality
Mothers in Gombe laud campaign to reduce maternal, infant mortality
Some mothers in Gombe have commended the state government and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on the inauguration of integrated health campaign to reduce maternal and infant mortality in the state.
They gave the commendation in interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday during an inspection visit by journalists to various healthcare facilities within Gombe metropolis.
NAN reports that recently, the Gombe State Government inaugurated a five-day National Immunisation Plus Days campaign in collaboration with the Federal Government and UNICEF, with support from other donors.
The event, inaugurated in Swa community and Balanga Local Government Area, also marked the launch of the Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week (MNCHW), targetting 832,427 children and 214,126 pregnant women in the state.
A mother of two, Mrs Hauwa Gambo, said the campaign made it possible for her to access healthcare together with her children, who were also going to be vaccinated for polio.
Gambo said that visiting Gidan Magani Health Facility, once for their health needs, had saved her transportation cost and the stress of going to the facility more than once.
“I commend the state government, UNICEF and all partners for integrating the campaign; its impact will help to reduce maternal and infant death, as well as under-five deaths, ‘’ she said.
An expectant mother at Madaki Health Facility, Aisha Ibrahim, worried over high cost of the needed nutrients and requirements for babies to grow healthy during pregnancy, expressed gratitude over the supplements provided by UNICEF in partnership with the state government.
Ibrahim said “the supplements are good for the health of pregnant women. Before now, I have been wanting to get the supplements which contain all the required nutrients for a healthy pregnancy, but I could not get them because they are expensive.
“Thank God we got the supplement free and the money saved from buying some of these essential nutrients can now be used to buy more food.”
Another mother of three and expecting her fourth, Aisha Muhammad, said she had been accessing free healthcare at the Madaki facility and she never had complications when giving birth or after birth.
She said all her children were taking their routine immunisation and had not been falling ill like their peers in the community.
“I encourage mothers and pregnant women to come out with their children and take advantage of the ongoing campaign toward improving the health of women and children in the state”, she said.
Other mothers who shared similar sentiments called for more awareness on the importance of embracing such campaign on the health of mothers and their children.
Mothers in Gombe laud campaign to reduce maternal, infant mortality
Troops Ambush Terrorist Logistics Suppliers, Recover Items in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have foiled an attempt by suspected terrorist logistics suppliers along the Ngoshe–Ashigashiya road in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the troops of 82 Division Task Force Battalion, deployed at Ngoshe, laid an ambush at a known crossing point along the route at about 2:20 a.m. on April 24.
The sources said the troops made contact with suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP logistics suppliers conveying items to terrorist elements and engaged them with disciplined fire.
The suspects were forced to abandon the items and fled in disarray.
Items recovered during exploitation of the area include 10 pairs of women’s slippers, 28 sachets of 500g salt, 39 sachets of powdered milk, a motorcycle tube, a pair of joggers, two pieces of clothing materials measuring 10 yards each, two one-litre containers of engine oil and a black shirt.
The sources said no casualty was recorded on the side of the troops, while casualties on the part of the fleeing suspects could not be immediately ascertained.
They added that the troops returned to base at about 6:00 a.m. after completing the operation.
According to the sources, the general security situation across the theatre remains calm but unpredictable, while troops’ morale and combat efficiency remain high.
Troops Ambush Terrorist Logistics Suppliers, Recover Items in Borno
Troops Repel Terrorist Infiltration in Kanama, Neutralise Four Insurgents
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have repelled a Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorist infiltration into Kanama town, neutralising four insurgents during a swift response operation in Borno State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 6:00 p.m. on April 22 when troops of 159 Battalion, deployed in Kanama, responded to sounds of gunfire within the town.
On arrival, the troops reportedly discovered that terrorists had infiltrated parts of the community.
The troops immediately made contact and engaged the attackers with disciplined fire, forcing them to retreat in disarray.
Subsequent exploitation of the general area led to the neutralisation of four terrorists.
One member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) sustained injuries during the encounter and has been evacuated for medical attention.
No military equipment was lost during the operation.
Items recovered from the terrorists include two torchlight mobile phones and the sum of ₦21,000.
Security sources said the general situation across the theatre remains calm but unpredictable, while troops’ morale and fighting efficiency remain high.
Troops Repel Terrorist Infiltration in Kanama, Neutralise Four Insurgents
Troops Neutralise ISWAP Shura Member Abu Jirir in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have neutralised a prominent member of the ISWAP Shura Council during an operation in Yobe State.
Security sources said the development was confirmed at about 6:12 p.m. on April 22 following intelligence reports that the senior terrorist figure, identified as Abu Jarir, was eliminated by troops in the Babangida area.
According to the sources, the neutralisation is considered a significant blow to the terrorist leadership structure in the Lake Chad region.
The sources further disclosed that the overall ISWAP commander in the Lake Chad axis, identified as Ba Shuwa, reportedly dispatched a team to recover the body of the slain commander on the same day.
The search party was said to have been sighted moving on about 12 motorcycles around the Aljanna Jaule area.
Further details on the operation are expected as exploitation continues.
Troops Neutralise ISWAP Shura Member Abu Jirir in Yobe
Troops Ambush Terrorist Logistics Suppliers, Recover Items in Borno
Troops Repel Terrorist Infiltration in Kanama, Neutralise Four Insurgents
Troops Neutralise ISWAP Shura Member Abu Jirir in Yobe
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