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NBA: Lawyers with Disabilities Forum Honors Governor Zulum for Commitment to Disability Rights
NBA: Lawyers with Disabilities Forum Honors Governor Zulum for Commitment to Disability Rights
By: Our Reporter
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Lawyers with Disabilities Forum has honored His Excellency, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, Governor of Borno State, with an Award of Excellence in recognition of his unwavering dedication to protecting the rights and welfare of persons living with disabilities.
The prestigious award was presented at the conclusion of the Forum’s Zonal Stakeholders Summit on Disability Inclusion, held recently in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.
Themed “The Criminality of Disability Discrimination: Evaluating the Preparedness of Law Enforcement Agencies and Relevant Stakeholders,” the summit convened key actors within and outside the region’s criminal justice system to assess efforts in combating discrimination against persons with disabilities (PWDs).
Receiving the award on behalf of Governor Zulum, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Hauwa Abubakar, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to promoting disability inclusion and ensuring the protection of PWDs’ rights.
“I assure you that the Ministry of Justice will collaborate closely with the NBA Lawyers with Disabilities Forum to advance disability inclusion and eliminate discrimination against persons with disabilities. They deserve our full support, and we are committed to making a difference,” Barrister Abubakar stated.
Speaking on behalf of the Forum, Patience Etumudon expressed gratitude for the warm reception in Borno State and commended the government’s ongoing efforts to uplift and support people with disabilities.
She emphasized that the summit provided an opportunity for stakeholders to evaluate the preparedness of law enforcement agencies and other relevant institutions in addressing disability discrimination.
The Forum expressed optimism that Borno State’s initiatives will serve as a model for other leaders across Nigeria, encouraging them to prioritize the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.
The summit was made possible through the support of the Borno State Government, the Honourable Attorney General of the State, the Nigerian Bar Association, and the NBA Maiduguri Branch.
A key highlight of the event was the official presentation of the Award of Excellence to Governor Zulum, received on his behalf by Attorney General Hauwa Abubakar.
NBA: Lawyers with Disabilities Forum Honors Governor Zulum for Commitment to Disability Rights
Massive Bandit Attack in Kwara Police station, Leaves Police ASP Dead, Market Looted
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits numbering about 200 stormed Babanla town in Kwara state on motorbikes at around 1:00 p.m. on Friday, killing a police officer and looting a local market.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the assailants, who fired sporadically, attacked the Babanla Police Station, where ASP Adejumo Wasiu attached to the ACPOL Offa was shot dead. His AK-47 rifle was taken by the attackers.
Sources said that the station was ransacked, though no additional arms were lost, as all other weapons were on charge at the time.
After the assault on the police facility, the gunmen moved to the town’s market, seizing large quantities of foodstuffs.
A joint force comprising military, police, vigilantes, and local hunters mobilized swiftly, repelling the attack and restoring order.
The number of civilian casualties remains unknown as at the time of filling this report
Massive Bandit Attack in Kwara Police station, Leaves Police ASP Dead, Market Looted
Eight Suspects Escape from Police Custody in Gona in Bauchi One Rearrested
By: Zagazola Makama
Police in Gona in Bauchi state are on a manhunt after eight suspects in custody for various offences escaped from their cell in the early hours of August 8, 2025.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 12:20 a.m. on Saturday when the detainees broke out of their cell and forcefully opened the nearby exit door before fleeing to an unknown destination.
It was gathered that a rapid response patrol and divisional surveillance teams were deployed immediately. One of the escapees, identified as Abdullahi Haliru, has since been rearrested.
The sources said that authorities have circulated alerts to aid in the capture of the remaining fugitives
Eight Suspects Escape from Police Custody in Gona in Bauchi One Rearrested
Zulum Approves Establishment of Equipment Maintenance Unit
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the establishment of a dedicated Equipment Maintenance Unit to ensure the optimal use and maintenance of heavy equipment.
The Unit, which will be domiciled under the Governor’s Office, is designed to provide proper oversight and coordination of all heavy machinery owned by the state government.
This initiative aims to enhance operational efficiency, extend the lifespan of critical assets, and achieve significant cost savings.
In a statement, the Secretary to the State Government, Bukar Tijani, emphasised that the creation of the Unit aligns with the state’s ongoing development projects and recent procurement of heavy equipment.
“In line with ongoing development projects and the procurement of heavy equipment by Borno State Government, the Executive Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the establishment of a dedicated Equipment Maintenance Unit placed directly under the Governor’s Office to ensure proper oversight and coordination, Tijani states.
“The creation of the unit is a strategic step toward effective management of the government’s heavy equipment assets which aligns with the governor’s commitment to transparency, efficiency, and sustainable development,” the statement adds.
The newly established Unit would be headed by a qualified engineer with relevant experience in heavy equipment maintenance and management.
Zulum Approves Establishment of Equipment Maintenance Unit
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