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Nysc resumes orientation in maiduguri twelve years after closure of camp.
Nysc resumes orientation in maiduguri twelve years after closure of camp.
By: Bodunrin Kayode
The National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) has resumed orientation services in maiduguri the Borno State capital 12 years after the campwas shut down due to boko haram insurgency.
The NYSC Orientation camp located along kano road was shut down in 2012 during the height of Boko Haram insurgency due to fears expressed by Nigerians over the safety of their wards.
Due to years of inactivity, the NYSC camp was later converted to an internally displaced persons (IDPS) camp, where IDPs from Damboa, Gwoza and Konduga took refuge.
With the return of peace camping activities have resumed to the full this time with over one thousand one hundred Corps members deployed to Borno state for the one year mandatory service.
Governor Babagana Zulum described the batch B Stream two orientation course as historic and special having marked the end of perennial dislodgement of Corps members to the state.
The Governor noted that the absence of Corps members have denied people of the state the right to enjoy auxiliary services from the scheme and the opportunity to share different norms, customs and cultures across the country.
Governor Zulum promised to engage the Corp members especially medical doctors and other frontline health workers to contribute in critical areas of the state.
He also promised to reconstruct the NYSC permanent orientation camp which has become a shadow of itself due to long stay of idps overstretching the facility.
State Coordinator Comrade Mohammed Adamu said a total of 1,125 prospective Corps members have so far registered, comprising 629 males and 496 females, adding that non have reported any form of security threat in the course of their journey to the state.
The Coordinator commended the military and other security agencies for ensuring that the camp and its environs were safe and secure.
Chairman NYSC Governing Board, Alhaji Mohammed Bukar remarked that the state has been prompt in payment of allowances to the members, urging them not to relocate to other states for any reason at all.
High points of the ceremony was the swearing in ceremony of Corps members administered by the representative of the State Chief Judge, Justice Bukar Malgwi.
Nysc resumes orientation in maiduguri twelve years after closure of camp.
Troops arrest terrorist informants, logistics suppliers in Sokoto
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have arrested two suspected terrorist informants and logistics suppliers in Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects were apprehended on Sept. 4 during a fighting patrol to Yaka village by a quick response team.
The suspects, according to the source, are in troop custody for further investigation and action.
Troops arrest terrorist informants, logistics suppliers in Sokoto
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Troops repel terrorist attacks in Sokoto, rescue driver, as locals accosted 7 terrorists, killed 4
Troops repel terrorist attacks in Sokoto, rescue driver, as locals accosted 7 terrorists, killed 4
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have repelled terrorist attacks in parts of Sokoto State, rescuing a driver and preventing further abductions.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that on Sept. 3, at about 6:12 p.m., troops of 8 Division, while on a fighting patrol along Sabon Birnin–Isa Road, engaged terrorists who attempted to block the route.
“The terrorists were forced to flee after a fierce exchange of fire. Troops rescued a driver conveying frozen fish and assisted in towing his vehicle to Sabon Birnin,” he said.
The source added that later, on the same day at about 11:30 p.m., terrorists invaded Tungar Makera village in Wurno Local Government Area and kidnapped four locals before fleeing.
“Troops pursued the terrorists but could not make contact. However, on Sept. 4, at about 8:55 a.m., locals accosted seven suspected terrorists in Kaura village, Shagari Local Government Area.
“Unfortunately, four of the suspects were lynched by a mob led by Yansakai vigilantes before troops arrived. Troops rescued the remaining three suspects and handed them over to security authorities for further action,” the source said.
Troops repel terrorist attacks in Sokoto, rescue driver, as locals accosted 7 terrorists, killed 4
Troops arrest 3 suspected kidnappers in Niger State
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have arrested three suspected kidnappers in Rijau Local Government Area of Niger State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects were apprehended on Sept. 4 when local vigilantes in Dukku town handed them over to troops on routine patrol along the Rijau–Duku axis.
The suspects were identified as Mohammed Mohammed, 30, Babe Sanda, 25, and Buba Matilo, 25.
According to the sources, the suspects confessed to abducting two locals from Dukku town and taking them to a terrorist hideout in Duku Forest.
The suspects are currently in troop custody for further investigation and action.
Troops arrest 3 suspected kidnappers in Niger State
Troops arrest terrorist informants, logistics suppliers in Sokoto
Troops repel terrorist attacks in Sokoto, rescue driver, as locals accosted 7 terrorists, killed 4
Troops arrest 3 suspected kidnappers in Niger State
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