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Nigerian Army commissions, hands over 5 remodeled schools in JigawaSchools
Nigerian Army commissions, hands over 5 remodeled schools in Jigawa
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By: Our Reporter
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, on Friday commissioned and handed over five remodeled in Limawa Community in Dutse Local Government Area of Jigawa.
Lagbaja, represented by Chief of Military-Civil Affairs, Maj-Gen. N.C. Ugbo, said the exercise was conducted in the Chief of Army Staff’s Special Intervention Civil-Military Cooperation Projects.
He explained that the project is a unique initiative towards the fulfillment of the Nigerian Army’s drive for a community engagement in line with its non-kinetic efforts.
The COSA added that projects are designed to provide succor to communities of the Nigerian Army officers, who through their dedicated service to the nation have risen to the enviable rank of Major General.
“It gives me great pleasure to see that Jigawa state is blessed with one of such highly regarded senior officer in the person of Major General Abdulkadir Mohammed.
“It is pertinent to recall that just last month, we commissioned another critical project in Kazaure LGA as executed by Maj. General Kazaure and today we are here in Dutse to commission yet another project.
“Today, we are here to enveil the rebranded Limawa Model Primary School which is fully furnished and ready to serve the community,” the COAS said.
According to him, the execution of the project is an example of what can be achieved when passion, dedication and hard work are combined.
While calling for the schools to be well managed in order to contribute to the educational growth and prosperity of the benefiting community, Lagbaja acknowledged its commitment to providing timely and actionable information to the army and other security agencies in the state.
On his part, the Chief Executor of the project, Maj-Gen. Abdulkadir Muhammad, said initially only one dilapidated school, which was Limawa Model Primary School was proposed,
Muhammad, however explained when the project was about to be completed, four dilapidated schools were also considered and remodeled.
He gave the names of the schools as Dutse Model Primary School Limawa, Limawa Primary School, Junior Arabic Secondary School Limawa and Limawa Islamiyya School.
“This remodeling involved expanding of 11 blocks of 25 classrooms, where eight classes and office were renovated at Limawa primary school, two classes and two offices at Dutse model primary school limawa, nine classes at junior arabic secondary school limawa and single block of two classes at Limawa islamiyya school.
“Moreover, 10 toilets and one borehole were also renovated,” the chief executor said.
Sa’id said that the project comprised the renovation of 11 blocks of 24, classrooms , 10 toilet units, Water facilities and staff offices.
In his remarks, Gov Umar Namadi of the state, commended the COAs for the gesture, saying that it will complement the effort of the state government in providing an enabling environment for teaching and learning in the state.
Namadi also commended the executor of the project and described him as a proud son, who has concerns for the future of younger generations.
He assured that his administration, in collaboration with the benefiting community will effectively utilize and protect the facilities in order to achieve the desired goals of providing access to quality education.
On his part, the Emir of Dutse Hameem Nuhu-Sunusi extended the appreciation of the Limawa community and Dutse Emirate to the Chief of Army Staff for the gesture.
Nuhu-Sunusi also promised to promote good working relationships with military and other security agencies for maintaining peace and order in the state and Nigeria at large.
The educational materials, including school uniforms, were distributed for free to over 1,000 pupils in the area.
Nigerian Army commissions, hands over 5 remodeled schools in Jigawa
Schools
Suspected cultists kill 12 in attack on Jos community, Plateau govt imposes curfew
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected cultists on Sunday night attacked Angwan Rukuba community in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, leaving 12 persons dead, in a fresh outbreak of violence that has prompted authorities to impose a 48-hour curfew in the area.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 8:00 p.m. when residents of the community came under sporadic gunfire from unidentified armed men, suspected to be cultists, who stormed the area and shot indiscriminately.
Troops of Sector 1, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), were immediately mobilised to the scene following a distress call and moved to restore order and prevent further escalation.
A security report indicated that 12 persons were confirmed dead, while several others sustained varying degrees of injuries. The injured victims were said to have been evacuated to nearby medical facilities for treatment.
The troops subsequently cordoned off major access routes to the community and ordered residents to remain indoors while a coordinated search operation was launched to track down the attackers.
Military sources added that clearance operations were ongoing to apprehend the perpetrators and prevent further breakdown of law and order in the area.
In response to the attack, the Plateau State Government, in collaboration with security agencies, announced the imposition of a 48-hour curfew on Jos North Local Government Area with immediate effect.
The curfew, which took effect from midnight of March 29 to April 1, 2026, was aimed at restoring calm and enabling security agencies to carry out intensified operations.
In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Rt. Hon. Joyce Lohya Ramnap, the government condemned the attack, describing it as “barbaric and unprovoked.”
The statement assured residents that security agencies had been directed to ensure the arrest and prosecution of those responsible, while urging the public to remain calm and cooperate with ongoing investigations.
Security patrols were still ongoing across affected communities as authorities moved to forestall possible reprisal attacks and restore normalcy.
Suspected cultists kill 12 in attack on Jos community, Plateau govt imposes curfew
Troops arrest suspected kidnapper in Damboa LGA of Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected kidnapper in Azir community, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.
Sources told Zagazola Malama that the suspect was apprehended at about 5:00 p.m. on March 28 by troops of 25 Brigade and 19 Battalion (Mechanised) deployed at a Forward Operating Base in Azir.
The source disclosed that the suspect was alleged to have been involved in kidnapping activities within the Damboa and Azir general areas.
“During preliminary investigation, the suspect claimed to be a cattle courier operating within Damboa and its environs,” the source said.
He added that one bicycle was recovered from the suspect at the point of arrest.
The suspect and the recovered item are currently in troops’ custody for further investigation and necessary action.
Troops arrest suspected kidnapper in Damboa LGA of Borno
Troops arrest 58 illegal miners in Edo state
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation MESA have arrested 58 suspected illegal miners at an illegal gold mining site in Ososo general area, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State.
A security source disclosed that the suspects were apprehended at about 1:00 p.m. on March 28 during a fighting patrol conducted by troops of 195 Battalion (Rear).
According to the source, the troops stormed the mining site and arrested the suspects without resistance.
“The suspects are currently in troops’ custody for further action,” the source said.
He noted that the operation forms part of ongoing efforts to curb illegal mining activities and other criminal enterprises within Edo State and its environs.
Troops arrest 58 illegal miners in Edo state
Suspected cultists kill 12 in attack on Jos community, Plateau govt imposes curfew
Troops arrest suspected kidnapper in Damboa LGA of Borno
Troops arrest 58 illegal miners in Edo state
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