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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
Police recover 15 rustled cows in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
The Police Command in Zamfara says its operatives have recovered 15 cows rustled by armed bandits during an attack on Gidan Kwagiri village in Damba District of Gusau Local Government Area.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 1:30 a.m. on Feb. 15 when the bandits invaded the community and carted away cows and sheep belonging to residents.
According to the sources, upon receiving the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Damba Division mobilised personnel alongside patrol teams from the Department of Operations to pursue the attackers.
The team was said to have successfully recovered 15 cows, which were subsequently handed over to their owners.
Efforts, however, are ongoing to track down the suspects and recover the remaining rustled animals, while security patrols have been intensified in the area to forestall further attacks.
Police recover 15 rustled cows in Zamfara
Operation Whirl Stroke arrests cow rustling suspects fuelling violence in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation WHIRL STROKE have arrested suspects linked to cattle rustling in Benue State, following two separate security incidents in Guma Local Government Area.
Security sources said that on Feb. 15, troops responded to an attack on herders at Amua Village, located between Daudu and Umenger/Ukpiam. The attack left one herder dead, while another sustained gunshot wounds and was evacuated to Keana in neighbouring Nasarawa State for urgent medical attention. The remains of the deceased were handed over to community representatives for burial according to local customs.
In a related operation on the same day, troops stationed at Ukpiam acted on intelligence provided by vigilant youths concerning suspected cattle rustling. The troops arrested a 23-year-old suspect, Terngu Aondohemba, who reportedly confessed to killing two cattle belonging to Fulani herders. He also implicated two accomplices, Akpehe and Ashinge, who are still at large.
Further investigation led security operatives to Korje Village in Daudu, where Mrs. Mercy Onban, wife of the alleged buyer of the stolen meat, was apprehended along with the recovered meat exhibits. Both suspects remain in custody pending further investigation.
The Force Commander of the Joint Task Force, Major General Moses Gara, condemned the attacks and criminality, affirming the commitment of Operation WHIRL STROKE to halting killings and cattle rustling in the Joint Operations Area.
He urged community leaders to strengthen collaboration with security agencies, stressing that timely intelligence sharing is critical to restoring lasting peace. Major General Gara also reassured law-abiding residents of the strong resolve of the Joint Task Force to protect lives and property across the region.
Operation Whirl Stroke arrests cow rustling suspects fuelling violence in Benue
Federal Government arraigns Nasir El-Rufai over alleged phone interception
By: Zagazola Makama
The Federal Government has charged former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, before the Federal High Court, Abuja, over alleged unlawful interception of phone communications belonging to the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.
Court documents showed that El-Rufai, 65, appeared as a guest on Arise TV’s Prime Time Programme on Feb. 13, 2026, where he reportedly admitted to involvement in the interception and to knowing individuals who carried out the act without reporting them to security agencies.
The charges, filed under TABU DET CR/99/2026, include: Count One, Allegedly admitting during the television interview that he and his associates unlawfully intercepted the phone communications of the National Security Adviser, contrary to Section 12 (1) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Amendment Act, 2024.
Count Two, Allegedly stating that he knew individuals who unlawfully intercepted the same communications but failed to report them, in violation of Section 27(b) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Amendment Act, 2024. Count Three, Allegedly using technical systems to compromise public safety and national security, and instilling apprehension among Nigerians, in breach of Section 131(2) of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003.
The case, filed by a team of Federal Government lawyers led by ME Ernest, OM Owan, UM Bulla, CS Eze, and VE G. Orubor, is set to proceed with investigations and trial proceedings.
Authorities said the matter falls under the jurisdiction of the Abuja Judicial Division of the Federal High Court, where the accused will be required to respond to the charges.
The trial is expected to attract significant public attention given the high-profile nature of the accused and the sensitive security issues involved.
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