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Rainstorm Wrecks Havoc In Hawul
Rainstorm Wrecks Havoc In Hawul
By: Ali Musa Biu
It was a black Wednesday for the people of Azare, Fuma. Ghuma, Hizhi and Yimirshika villages of Hawul Local Government Area in Borno state, as a midnight rainstorm tendered thousands homeless.
Reports from Azare the Local Government headquarters indicate that, no life was lost, except a few injuries but the heavy downpour, associated with strong windstorm led to the collapse of many structures in several villages and towns.
Transition Committee Chairman, Inuwa Bwala who cut short his journey to Maiduguri for a workshop told newsmen that, the damages could not be immediately quantified, but s committee is working out details.
According to him government structures were not also spared as the perimeter fences of the Local Government Secretariat and the Government lodge, including the roofs of ongoing projects and the council chambers of the local Government were also blown off.
Mr Bwala said they have experienced rainstorms in the past, but the magnitude of the dawn disaster was greater and completely beyond the capacity of the Local Government to handle.
“We have introduced remedial measures to cushion the effects of the disaster by providing some palliatives, but we shall approach the state Government through the State Emergency Management Agency and the Ministry For Local Government and Emirate Affairs, with the hope that our people could be assisted and some of the structures rehabilitated”, Bwala said.
He said on the part of the Local Government alone, the damages is in hundreds of millions, just as that of private citizens is being estimated.
The chairman explained that, from what he saw during the preliminary tour of the areas, there were first, second and third degree damages to property, but the Local Government secretariat suffered the worst damages.
He said he is at loss as to where he should start from, even as he directed for works on the central store which roof was blown off to continue before the council comes up with a holistic reconstruction plan.
Already, some households that suffered minimal damages have commenced the repairs of their roofs, through personal efforts, while the council has rolled out some financial assistance to those who have been completely displaced.
Ask at the time of filling this report, the Transition Council Chairman, Inuwa Bwala is said to have rushed down to Maiduguri to lodge formal report on the development.
Rainstorm Wrecks Havoc In Hawul
Troops intercept 11 youths with donkeys during patrol in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 68 Battalion have intercepted 11 youths during a routine patrol in Mallam Fatori area of Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the interception occurred along the Bulagana–Cheisa axis on April 2 during ongoing clearance operations in the area.
According to the sources, the individuals were found moving in the area with 12 donkeys when they were stopped and briefly interrogated by troops.
The sources added that the youths were later handed over, alongside the animals, to relevant authorities in a neighbouring country for further necessary action.
The military said the patrol was part of sustained efforts to maintain security dominance and prevent exploitation of border communities by criminal elements.
Troops intercept 11 youths with donkeys during patrol in Borno
Troops recover ammunition, logistics items in Kwara patrol operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under the 22 Brigade have recovered ammunition and other logistics items during a fighting patrol in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State.
A security source disclosed that the operation was conducted at about 4:00 p.m. on April 2 at Daban Lema, where troops of the brigade, operating from the Patrol Base, encountered signs of suspected terrorist activities in a deserted location.
According to the source, the troops immediately carried out exploitation of the area, leading to the recovery of four rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and one empty PKT ammunition belt link.
Other items recovered include four mobile phones, two head warmers, two small solar panels, and assorted repair tools believed to have been used by the suspected terrorists.
The source added that the recovery indicates the presence and movement of suspected criminal elements within the area, noting that troops have intensified surveillance and patrols to deny them freedom of action.
Troops recover ammunition, logistics items in Kwara patrol operation
Troops foil attack by Criminal Youths, rescue victims, arrest suspects in plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have foiled an attack on residents at Dutse Uku in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
A security source said the troops responded swiftly to a report of sporadic gunshots in the area at about 11:50 p.m. on April 2.
According to the source, upon arrival at the scene, the suspected criminals fled, abandoning their operation due to the prompt intervention of the troops.
He said the troops rescued two victims who sustained gunshot wounds during the incident and immediately evacuated them to a hospital for medical attention.
The source further disclosed that two suspects, dressed in black attire, were arrested at the scene.
Items recovered from the suspects include a cutlass and a knife.
He added that the suspects are currently in military custody and undergoing preliminary investigation, while efforts are ongoing to track down other fleeing members of the group.
Zagazola report that despite heightened security, there has been report of pocket of attacks in some communities.
The source reassured residents of the military’s commitment to protecting lives and property and urged the public to continue providing timely information to security agencies.
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