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MSF Builds Emergency Hospital To Combat Child Mortality In Borno
MSF Builds Emergency Hospital To Combat Child Mortality In Borno
By Francis Okoye
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has commissioned an emergency hospital in Kushari, in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital to tackle the rising rate of child mortality and challenges faced by pregnant women in the state .
Speaking yesterday in Maiduguri , MSF Chief Medical Director, Catherine Overloop stated that the hospital’s primary objective is to ensure no child or pregnant woman dies from preventable causes.
She said MSF goal is to provide timely and quality medical care to children and newborns in emergency situations, thereby reducing the high mortality rate in the state.
She explained that the emergency hospital, equipped with a neonatal intensive care unit, will operate 24/7 to cater to the medical needs of pregnant women, newborns, and children under 15.
The Secretary to the State Government, Bukar Tijjani, representing acting Governor Umar Kadafur, commended the significant role played by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in providing sustainable healthcare solutions to the people of Borno State.
“We believe this hospital aims to address emergency situations concerning pregnant mothers, newborns, and nursing mothers in Borno State.”
“We also acknowledged the MSF’s efforts in building hospitals and healthcare centers in the state, including the one in Kushari.
Commissioner of Health and Human Resources , Prof. Baba Malum Gana stated that MSF’s intervention has significantly impacted the healthcare sector in Borno State. He commended MSF for building the Kushari hospital, which provides 24/7 emergency services for pregnant mothers, newborns, and nursing mothers.
He said the hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit has reduced neonatal mortality rates in Borno, which has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the North East region.
The Commissioner expressed appreciation for MSF’s partnership with the state government, leading to the allocation of land for additional healthcare facilities. He urged traditional leaders to create awareness about seeking medical care during and after pregnancy, preventing health problems and preventable deaths. This initiative improves healthcare outcomes in Borno State, where over 400,000 pregnant women need quality medical care. MSF reaffirms its commitment to reducing child mortality and newborn deaths, saving countless lives and improving vulnerable communities’ well-being.
MSF Medical Deputy Coordinator of Operations, Ximena Andrea Compos reiterated that saving children and mothers is the major priority encouraging MSF to build the hospital facility in Kushari ward.
“Building the hospital realizes the organization’s agenda to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality in the region,” she said.
MSF Builds Emergency Hospital To Combat Child Mortality In Borno
Troops Arrest Three Suspected Cattle Rustlers in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 212 Battalion deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Tuba have arrested three suspected cattle rustlers during an operation in Karnuwa general area of Borno State.
Security sources said the operation followed intelligence provided by a local resident, Malam Muhammadu Ardo, concerning alleged cattle rustling activities within the area.
The troops reportedly mobilised to Karnuwa at about 12:30 p.m. on May 4, 2026, where they apprehended the suspects identified as Mallam Mohammad Abatcha, 28; Mallam Mamman Bukar, 18; and Malam Modu Hassan, 30.
According to the sources, the suspects were intercepted while using a pickup vehicle with registration number WW 806 GZ Delta, allegedly employed in transporting stolen cattle.
The rustled cattle were recovered and immediately handed over to their rightful owners at the scene of the arrest.
Items recovered from the suspects included a bow and arrow, three mobile phones, five national identity cards and the sum of N20,650.
Preliminary investigation reportedly revealed that the suspects admitted to repeatedly stealing and selling rustled cattle to buyers in Maiduguri.
Security sources further disclosed that investigators suspect possible links between the suspects and members of the Islamic State West Africa Province or Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad due to alleged inconsistencies observed in their statements during interrogation.
Troops Arrest Three Suspected Cattle Rustlers in Borno
Troops Discover Illegal Refinery Site, Recover 600 Litres of Stolen Crude in Rivers
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 29 Battalion operating under the Joint Task Force South-South, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), have uncovered an illegal refining site and recovered about 600 litres of suspected stolen crude oil in Oyigbo Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Security sources said the discovery was made at about 10:00 a.m. on May 12, 2026, during ongoing anti-illegal bunkering operations in the Niger Delta region.
The troops reportedly discovered the illegal refining site around Asa community, where a large cooking pot loaded with stolen crude oil was found stockpiled in sacks.
Military authorities said the recovered products and equipment were handled in accordance with operational directives guiding anti-crude oil theft operations under Operation Delta Safe.
The operation was conducted without any confrontation or security incident.
The Nigerian military has continued to intensify operations against crude oil theft, illegal refining and other forms of economic sabotage across the Niger Delta region.
Troops Discover Illegal Refinery Site, Recover 600 Litres of Stolen Crude in Rivers
Troops, NDLEA Raid Drug Hideout in Katsina, Arrest Suspected Supplier to Terrorists
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Malumfashi at Kafur, in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, have raided a suspected drug peddlers’ hideout in Kafur Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 12:30 p.m. on May 12, 2026, at Huguma village following intelligence on illicit drug activities within the area.
During the raid, troops apprehended one suspect identified as a major supplier of illicit drugs and other substances to terrorists and criminal elements operating within Kafur Local Government Area and surrounding communities.
Items recovered during the operation included 146 grams of suspected cannabis and 16.5 grams of a substance identified as Exol-5.
The suspect and the recovered drugs have since been handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for further investigation and necessary legal action.
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