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NISMA honours Zulum’s aides with fellowship, 7 others as members
NISMA honours Zulum’s aides with fellowship, 7 others as members
… BSF, BCW, APC New media reps amongst honourees
By: Our Reporter
The Senior Special Assistant to Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on New Media, Abdurrahman Ahmed Bundi, was on Wednesday conferred with a Fellowship award by the Nigerian Institute of Social Media Analysts (NISMA).
Seven of the Governor’s Social Media associates were also honoured.
The induction ceremony was performed at Usman Baba Alkali Hall located in the Nigerian Police School of Public Relations in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
Seven other social media associates of the governor were also inducted as members of the institute.
They include the SA on Photography to Governor Zulum, Mohammed Alhaji Gana (who is a key member of the Borno Community Watch, BCW), the Coordinator of Borno Social Media Frontiers, BSF, Habu Kale Tijjani, and coordinator of Borno APC New Media, Mohammed Sheriff.
Others included Dogo Mohammed Shettima from BSF, Mohammed Jidda from BCW, Bulama Mohammed Bukar from APC New Media and Aisha Sanusi Mafindi.
NISMA is a Professional, Academic and examination body for social media experts and media practitioners who aim to advance their career and education in social media management and its regulation.
Speaking at the maiden ceremony, the president of the institute, represented by Professor Suleiman Mande said a total of 38 members comprising 5 senior fellows, 7 fellows, 23 full members and 3 associate members were inducted.
He charged the newly inducted members to imbibe professionalism in all their social media activities and be good ambassadors of the Nigerian Institute of Social Media Analysts.
NISMA honours Zulum’s aides with fellowship, 7 others as members
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
Army troops arrest two suspected Boko Haram logistics suppliers in borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, in collaboration with operatives of the Joint Intelligence Fusion Centre (JIFC), have arrested two suspected logistics suppliers to Boko Haram terrorists in Gubio town, Borno State.
A military source disclosed that the suspects, identified as Mal Bunu Gojemi and Zanna Alhaji Mallam, were apprehended at about 11:30 a.m. on Saturday during a joint logistics strangulation operation conducted by troops in the area.
According to the source, the suspects confessed during preliminary interrogation to being long-time suppliers of logistics to the Boko Haram.
Items recovered from them include three mobile phones, a traditional cap, and the sum of N40,000.
“The suspects have since been handed over to operatives of the Joint Intelligence Fusion Centre for further investigation,” the source said.
He added that the operation was carried out without any incident.
The Nigerian Army and other security agencies have continued to intensify operations aimed at cutting off logistics supply chains to insurgents as part of ongoing counter-terrorism efforts in the North-East.
Army troops arrest two suspected Boko Haram logistics suppliers in borno
Troops arrest suspected kidnapper in Damboa LGA of Borno
Troops arrest 58 illegal miners in Edo state
Army troops arrest two suspected Boko Haram logistics suppliers in borno
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