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National Orthopaedic Hospital Azare-Hawul, Borno State, Gets New Medical Director
National Orthopaedic Hospital Azare-Hawul, Borno State, Gets New Medical Director
By: Balami Lazarus
The recent appointment of Dr. Ali Mohammed Ramat as the pioneer medical director (M.D.) of the newly established National Orthopaedic Hospital in Azare Hawul Local Government Area of Borno State was greeted with joy by the citizens of the state, including the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital community (UMTH).
During the occasion of the presentation of his appointment letter at the Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) in Abuja, the Minister of Health, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, charged Dr. Mohammed Ali Ramat to register the presence of the federal government in providing better health care services.
His words: “You are to provide quality health care to the people in the cause of discharging your duties.”
The minister, further said that this is another milestone of health care for the people of Borno State by the administration of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu. He urged him to deliver the mandate and dividend of democracy in health care services.
In his response, Dr. Ramat Ali thanked and appreciated the minister and the Federal Ministry of Health for finding him capable for this appointment.
“I appreciate and thank His Excellency President Ahmed Bola Tinubu, the staff of the Federal Ministry of Health, Abuja, and my colleagues who gave me their support.” Dr. Ramat further said that he will do his best to provide better healthcare services at the National Orthopaedic Hospital Azare, Borno State.
Dr. Ali Mohammed Ramat was with the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital as a consultant orthopedic/spine surgeon. He is a trained surgeon in Nigeria and Turkey who specialized in orthopedic and spine surgeries.
Dr. Ramat is an expert in trauma and degenerative spine injuries. A member of the West African College of Surgeons, among other medical professional bodies. He was born some 35 years ago. Married with children and hail from Ngala in Borno State. Dr. Ramat enjoys reading, jogging, and watching movies.
National Orthopaedic Hospital Azare-Hawul, Borno State, Gets New Medical Director
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forced have neutralised two suspected notorious bandits during a clearance operation in Ukum Local Government Area of the state.
Sources told Zagazola that the operation followed credible intelligence received on Tuesday at about 1:00 p.m.
The report indicated that a criminal gang led by one Senen Hemen, also known as Orpa, was sighted along the pipeline axis between Gbeji and Igbongom communities in Ukum.
According to the sources, security forces were promptly mobilised to the location, where the gang engaged the operatives in a gun duel.
During the exchange, Hemen and another gang member identified as Mzungweve Ichur, both from Igbongom, were shot dead, while others fled the scene with gunshot injuries.
The sources confirmed that the corpses of the two suspects had been recovered and deposited at a private mortuary in Gbeji, while a manhunt had been launched in the surrounding bushes to track the fleeing accomplices.
The sources assured residents that the operation was part of ongoing efforts to rid Ukum and adjoining areas of violent criminal gangs.
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
By: Zagazola Makama
Gunmen have abducted a worshipper from a mosque in Gbonkan Village, Ipapo, Itesiwaju Local Government Area.
Sources said that the victim, identified as Amadu Usman, was kidnapped on Monday night while praying at the mosque alongside his elder brother, Adamu Usman.
The sources said seven armed men invaded the mosque at about 9 p.m. and whisked the victim away to an unknown destination.
The sources said that a joint team of security forces, Amotekun Corps, vigilantes and local hunters had since launched a search-and-rescue operation, combing surrounding bushes to track down the suspects and rescue the victim.
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with the Police, Community Watch Corps and local vigilantes, have repelled a bandit attack in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Sources said that the incident happened on Tuesday evening when armed bandits launched an attack on a hunters’ camp in Naalma village.
According to the sources, the troops and other security operatives responded swiftly to a distress call and engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle, forcing them to withdraw.
“During the operation, Usman Lawal, 35, the Commander of the Hunters’ group, sustained fatal injuries. One of the bandits was neutralised while the rifle earlier seized from the hunters’ commander was recovered.
“Other fleeing bandits are suspected to have escaped with gunshot wounds. Troops are currently conducting cordon-and-search operations within the area,”said the sources.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
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