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Romania Donates Educational Tools to Nigerian Army School
Romania Donates Educational Tools to Nigerian Army School
By: Michael Mike
The Romanian government as part of efforts to deepen relations with the Nigeria, has presented dozens of laptops and printers to the army day secondary school, Mambila barracks Maitama.
This intervention in aimed at supporting the education effort of the Nigerian government to families of those in the armed forces.
The Romanian ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Florin Talipam and the Honorary Consul to Nigeria, Mr. Emeka Obianozie presented the ROAID, Agenția de Cooperare Internațională Pentru Dezvoltare (Romania’s International Development Cooperation Agency) donation on behalf of the Romanian government in Abuja.
The Romanian ambassador to Nigeria, Florin Talipam in his speech said that the ROAID donation was part of the Romanian government’s effort to support countries that need some intervention in selected areas of human endeavor and the presentation of laptops and printers to the army day secondary school supports and justifies the vision of the government.
Obianozie, the Honorary Consul to Nigeria during the presentation to the Army Day Secondary School Mambila Barracks said the school was selected in the Federal Capital Territory, primarily to honour, and appreciate the sacrifices of the members of the Nigerian Armed Forces in the defense of the nation.
He added that: “The idea is to ensure that the school where the children of these officers and men of the Nigerian Armed Forces who put their life on the line for the nation are equipped with the necessary ICT facilities to enable them compete in a fast-developing digital world.”
The principal of the school, Hajia Sadat Yahaya noted that it is a dream come true for the students and staff as the presentation of laptops and printers will significantly enhance the schools’ educational resources, and students ICT exposure.
She expressed, in her address, appreciation of the gesture of goodwill by the Romanian government and announced that the Army Day Secondary’s Computer Room will be renamed “the Romanian ICT lab” with the school ready to welcome Romanian arts and other materials which will be equally displayed in the lab.
The principal added that government alone cannot shoulder everything in education and what the Romanian government has done for the school showed it is a believer in the education of the Nigerian child and that it effort geared towards supporting the Nigerian government and the future of the young school children could not but be commended.
One of the highlights of the event is a dramatic presentation of Gbagyi and Igbo traditional dances by the students in their beautiful cultural attires.
Romania Donates Educational Tools to Nigerian Army School
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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