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NUJ Borno Council Congratulates newly appointed Media Aids to Governor Zulum, GM BRTV
NUJ Borno Council Congratulates newly appointed Media Aids to Governor Zulum, GM BRTV
By: Our Reporter
The Nigeria Union Journalists NUJ Borno State Council Congratulates Mallam Isa Umar Gusau and Hon Baba Sheik Haruna on their reappointment as Special Adviser SA and Senior Special Assistant SSA to his Execellency Governor Babagana Zulum.
The Chairman of the Council Comrade Dauda Iliya on behalf of entire practicing journalists in the state lauded the Governor for reappointing seasoned journalists who are still playing active role in programs of the union in the state.
Comrade Iliya adds that considering their pedigree and professional background, the appointees would no doubt bring their vast wealth of experience garnered over the years in projecting and promoting the image of the Governor as well as continue to bridge communication gap to avoid giving room for fake news and misinformation.
NUJ Borno State Council equally felicitates with it’s one-time Council Secretary Umar Mohammed Tijjani on his appointment as the General Manager of Borno Radio Television Corporation.
The Union recalls the role played by the new General Manager to the growth and development of Union in the state and urged him to work assiduously towards repositioning the station to enable it regain its lost glory.
The Union assured all the appointees of unflinching support and cooperation and wish them successful tenure of office.
NUJ Borno Council Congratulates newly appointed Media Aids to Governor Zulum, GM BRTV
Six killed, others injured, abducted in bandit attack on Tsafe community
By: Zagazola Makama
At least six persons were killed and several others injured when armed bandits attacked Kanbiri village via Kwaren Ganuwa in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara on Thursday afternoon.
Residents said the assailants stormed the community at about 2:50 p.m., shooting sporadically and causing panic among villagers.
“They shot many people. Six were confirmed dead on the spot, while others sustained gunshot injuries,” a local source said.
The attackers were also reported to have abducted an unspecified number of residents and taken them to an unknown destination.
Troops and other responders have since moved into the area to evacuate the corpses for burial and to begin efforts to locate and rescue the abducted victims.
Kanbiri and surrounding communities in Tsafe LGA have experienced repeated attacks in recent months, as bandit groups continue to target rural settlements in Zamfara.
Six killed, others injured, abducted in bandit attack on Tsafe community
Bandits burn houses, kill four in Bungudu attack
By: Zagazola Makama
Four persons were killed and several others injured when armed bandits attacked Karakkai village in Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Residents said the assailants stormed the community at about 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, firing sporadically and causing panic among villagers.
The villagers were said to have resisted the initial attack and forced the bandits to retreat from Karakkai. However, the attackers later moved to nearby Gwargwabe village in Nahuche District of the same LGA, where they set several houses on fire.
As a result of the arson, four persons were burnt to death, about 10 animals and no fewer than 50 grain silos were also destroyed.
Three other residents sustained gunshot injuries during the attacks.
On Friday morning, joint security and emergency responders visited the affected communities to assess the situation.
The injured victims were taken to a hospital in Nahuche for medical treatment, while efforts are ongoing to support the affected families and restore calm to the area.
Residents of Bungudu LGA appealed to the authorities to strengthen security presence in rural communities to prevent further attacks.
Bandits burn houses, kill four in Bungudu attack
Fulani herder injured in suspected gun attack in Komu, Oyo
By: Zagazola Makama
A 22-year-old Fulani herder, Bello Bokolo, was injured when unknown assailants allegedly opened fire on him and his companions at a ranch in the Oke-Oyan axis via Komu, Oyo State.
According to sources, the incident occurred at about 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29, while Bokolo and three others were attending to their cattle. Pellets from a gunshot struck the victim on his head, back, and left hand.
The victim was brought to authorities the following day by Alhaji Mohammed Dugu, Seriki Fulani of Ibise, for medical attention. He was subsequently taken to Praise Hospital, Otu, where he was treated and discharged.
Photographs of the victim were taken, and investigations into the incident have commenced to determine the circumstances surrounding the attack.
Police urged residents in the area to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to ensure the safety of lives and property.
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