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NALDA DG to Zulum: You are committed to achieving Tinubu’s agricultural agenda
NALDA DG to Zulum: You are committed to achieving Tinubu’s agricultural agenda
By: Babagana Wakil
The Executive Secretary of the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA), Prince Paul Ikonne, has urged other stakeholders to emulate the efforts of the Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, in reviving agriculture, which he said is in line with President Tinubu’s agricultural agenda for food security.
Mr. Ikonne said, “I want to call on all other stakeholders to quickly key into this agricultural revolution of Mr. President by adopting the method of the Governor of Borno State, the method of unconditional land donation, and the method of total commitment.”
He added, “This is the mission and mindset of the President, and you are worthy of our commendation, Mr. Governor.”
Mr Ikonne made the call on Thursday during the inauguration of projects executed by NALDA in Jere Local Government Area in Central Borno.
The ES expressed gratitude to Governor Zulum for the support he has been rendering to NALDA and assured continuous partnership with the Government of Borno State.
“I thank you, Mr. Governor, for your support for agriculture, your support for development. Borno is a catchment area because of your disposition. NALDA will continue to partner with Borno State because Borno has the potential that is required to develop food production and achieve food security in Nigeria,” Mr. Ikonne said.
Speaking after inaugurating NALDA’s rural housing scheme, Zulum commended Mr. Ikonne for choosing Borno to execute such projects, noting that it will contribute to the economic development of the state.
“Let me use this opportunity to commend the hardworking Executive Secretary of NALDA for all his initiatives that are geared towards creating employment and means of livelihood for the people,” Zulum said.
The housing scheme comprises 120 housing units and livelihood support for the beneficiaries selected from among those affected by the insurgency.
About 120 heads of households benefitted, and each received a house, mattresses, other household materials, 2 she-goats, and a buck each.
Delivering the opening remarks, Borno State Commissioner of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Engr. Bawu Musami, urged Governor Zulum to consider the establishment of a drip irrigation system to encourage communities around the facillity on water management methods in farming.
He further called on the beneficiaries to make good use of the facilities to develop themselves and their families, and contribute to the economic development of the state.
NALDA DG to Zulum: You are committed to achieving Tinubu’s agricultural agenda
Police arrest 18 ESN suspects, recover arms and ammunition in Imo
By: Zagazola Makama
The Police Command in Imo has arrested 18 suspected members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN), including male and female accomplices, and recovered arms, ammunition and other exhibits in Oguta Local Government Area of the state.
Zagazola learnt that the arrests followed the routine dislodgement of terrorist camps in Umuaka, Njaba LGA, and Ezioha, Mbaitoli LGA, on Sept. 17, which forced fleeing kingpins into hiding in Agwa, Oguta LGA.
Sources said operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit trailed the suspects to Obudi and Ubah communities in Agwa, where 18 suspects were arrested.
They were identified as Okeabia Onyiyechi, 38; Ndukwe Ebube, 19; Mmadubueze Promise, 20; Raphael Echefu, 19; Ibaku Chigemezu, 19; Chika Augustine, 22; Ibuku Pascal, 22; Mbojisochukwu Odueze, 18; Obioma Emenyionu, 21; Christopher Ugonna, 28; Ozioma Onwatugws, 17; Mathew Chibuenyi, 16; Orusakwe Favour, 19; Uzochi Nkiruka, 45; Uzochi Adaeze, 20; Akubuome Chialuka, 20; Ibuaku Caroline, 50; and Godwin Okechukwu Uzochi, 22, all from Oguta LGA and its environs.
Items recovered from the suspects included one AK-47 rifle, three AK-47 magazines, one pump action gun, 90 rounds of live cartridges, two Biafra flags, and various criminal charms.
The sources added that two suspects sustained gunshot injuries during the raid and are undergoing treatment at the Police Clinic.
The sources noted that some of the arrested suspects confessed to several killings within the state, while others were identified in viral videos with terrorist commanders.
“The command is intensifying efforts to track down other fleeing terrorist kingpins, many of whom escaped with bullet wounds during the encounter,”the sources said.
Police arrest 18 ESN suspects, recover arms and ammunition in Imo
Borno: Suspected robbers injure hunter in Gubio attack
By: Zagazola Makama
A Grasshopper’s hunter sustained serious injuries after he was attacked by suspected armed robbers at Jatori village in Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State.
Sources said the attack occurred on Sept. 16, 2025, at about 10:30 p.m., when Dauda Modu Tela, 35, and his colleague, Bulama Adam, 20, were returning from a hunting expedition. They were accosted by three unknown men armed with machetes, bow and arrow.
“During the encounter, Dauda Modu Tela attempted to flee but was shot with an arrow on the neck, sustaining serious injuries,” the sources said.
Security sources immediately visited the scene, documented the incident, and ensured the victim received medical attention at PHCC Gubio before he was referred to University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital for further treatment.
The sources said that efforts are being intensified to apprehend the culprits in collaboration with members of the community,” the statement added.
Borno: Suspected robbers injure hunter in Gubio attack
Two die, 12 injured in Katsina road accident
By: Zagazola Makama
Two persons have been confirmed dead and 12 others injured in a road accident in Musawa Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Sources said the accident occurred on Sept. 17 at about 8:45 p.m. in Jikamshi village when a Mitsubishi Canter, with registration number TSF-243-XF, loaded with sugarcane, lost control and rammed into a public gathering.
“The driver of the vehicle, who is currently at large, lost control and collided with a public gathering, leading to multiple casualties,” the sources said.
The sources said police operatives from Musawa Division immediately moved to the scene, secured the area, and evacuated the victims to the General Hospital, Musawa.
According to the sources, two of the victims, Mustapha Umar, 38, and Mani Salisu, 34, were confirmed dead by a medical doctor, while 12 others were admitted for treatment.
It added that some victims who sustained minor injuries were treated and discharged, while efforts were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing driver.
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