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Security has been beefed up on our main campus with the near completion of the fence against boko haram – Sugaba
Security has been beefed up on our main campus with the near completion of the fence against boko haram – Sugaba
By: Bodunrin Kayode
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Maiduguri Prof Aliyu Shugaba has said that security against the boko haram insurgents has been beefed up with the near completion of the massive fence around the main campus to protect the community.
The VC who responded to questions from reporters in a valedictory briefing Friday said that the fence project of the University which was commenced in 2021 to stop insurgents from killing people in the community would have been completed but for the challenges of the insurgents who keeps pulling down the built up areas of the facility.
So instead of the three years journey of building being ended by now, it has been one step forward and two backwards because of the torments of the insurgents who do not want a particular area closed so that they will continue to have access to the campus.
“So the problem of closure of that area now stands with the military and their ability to ward off the intruders and secure the space for the work to go on. As soon as the military can give a go ahead for the work to commence, it would be completed” said Shugaba.
The VC regretted that the delay in the completion of the fence had lingered because while the project was going on, the boko haram insurgents kept tormenting the workers and pulling down the fence at the same time.
So to avoid further casualties, and the fear of being slaughtered while building, management is waiting for the military to stabilize the area before risking the lives of the workers on sight at all.
Shugaba said that at least 95 percent of the fence has been completed with all the security gadgets installed on them as designed from inception in 2021.
At least eighty percent of the University land is located inside the Sambisa forest area which has been a strong hold of the insurgent Boko Haram who have vowed to fight western education which the university of Maiduguri stands for.
However, there is a massive presence of soldiers at the fence area to ensure that the over 40,000 students population and the entire community is safe
Security has been beefed up on our main campus with the near completion of the fence against boko haram – Sugaba
Troops rescue three abducted victims, recover ammunition in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have rescued three abducted civilians and recovered ammunition during an operation in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 10:00 a.m. on March 30 by troops of 202 Battalion in collaboration with volunteer forces at BOCOBS.
According to the sources, the troops responded to credible intelligence indicating that suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province and Boko Haram had abducted three locals in the area.
The sources said the troops made contact with the insurgents and successfully rescued all three victims during the operation.
Items recovered from the scene include one AK-47 rifle magazine loaded with 30 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
The sources added that the rescued victims are safe, while troops have continued to dominate the general area to prevent further incidents.
They said the operation is part of sustained efforts to protect civilians and dismantle terrorist activities across the North-East theatre.
Troops rescue three abducted victims, recover ammunition in Borno
Troops repel terrorist attack in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled an attack by suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province and Boko Haram on a Forward Operating Base in Yunusari Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 10:05 p.m. on March 30 at Forward Operating Base Bukarti.
According to the sources, the terrorists launched an attack on the troops’ position, prompting a fierce engagement during which the troops successfully repelled the assailants.
During the encounter, one soldier sustained injuries and has since been stabilised and is responding to treatment.
The sources added that the attackers carted away a gun truck mounted with a QJC gun, a Civilian Joint Task Force vehicle, two motorcycles, a PKT machine gun and a Baofeng radio.
They said troops have continued to maintain operational presence in the area, while efforts are ongoing to recover the stolen equipment and further degrade the capabilities of the insurgents.
Troops repel terrorist attack in Yobe
CJTF member accidentally shot by colleague in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
A member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) has been injured in an accidental shooting incident in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 3:50 a.m. on March 31 at the location of 162 Amphibious Battalion in Mandara-Girau.
According to the sources, the CJTF member was on duty when he was mistakenly shot in the left leg by a colleague.
The victim was immediately evacuated to the battalion’s medical facility, where he is currently receiving treatment.
Sources said the injured personnel are responding to treatment, while further details surrounding the incident are being awaited.
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