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Sokoto: Tambuwal executes 78 major projects in Yabo LGA- Official
Sokoto: Tambuwal executes 78 major projects in Yabo LGA- Official
Alhaji Halliru Kilgori, Chairman, Yabo Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Tuesday said no fewer than 78 major projects were executed by the Gov. Aminu Tambuwal-led administration for the area.
Kilgori stated this during an assessment tour of projects and activities of government by journalists in the state.
According to him, the projects executed in the LGA had greatly improved the peoples well-being and were of great benefits to the development of the area.
“We have truly experienced the real democratic dividends in our domain and we witnessed the giant strides of the state government’s presence across the area.
“This commitment has been turned into reality in spite of the global economic challenges, COVID-19 pandemic and insecurity,” he said.
The chairman, while going round with the team of journalists, led by the Secretary of Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Sokoto State Council, Mr Nasir Bello, explained that the projects have direct benefits to the people.
“These projects included the upgraded general hospital Yabo, provision of befitting teaching and learning environment through expansion and total renovation of both primary and secondary schools across the LGA.
”Others included 1.5 million litres daily semi urban water supply project, rural road networks, district head’s palace and N20,000 disbursed to each of 100 youth as empowerment support, among others, ” Kigori said.
Also speaking, Alhaji Muhammad Maiturare II, the District Head of Yabo appreciated the state government’s commitment in executing legacy projects across the state.
Maiturare said that the Government’s dedication to youth empowerment, health, education and employment was of great importance to human capital development.
He urged journalists to continue to work in accordance with the ethics and guidelines enshrined in the profession.
In Shagari LGA, Alhaji Aliyu Dantanin, the Chairman, while addressing newsmen described the projects executed by the present administration in the state as the best ever witnessed for human development.
“The government had identified the real sectors needed for human development.
“As I am taking to you, the legacy projects executed by the present administration cut across all the 23 LGAs of the state.
“In Shagari, the government is constructing 80 km link road that will ease movement from the LGA to other parts of northern states, which is at 70 per cent level of completion, among many others,” he said.B
In Bodinga LGA, Alhaji Abdurra’uf Labbo, the Secretary of the council, explained that the government had executed projects of great value to societal development.
Labbo said the projects comprised electrification projects, construction of a new council secreterat, schools’ renovation and expansion, among others.
Sokoto: Tambuwal executes 78 major projects in Yabo LGA- Official
15 Arrested as Clash Between Nomadic Fulani and Hausa Community Leads to Fatality in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
A deadly clash broke out between members of the nomadic Fulani and Hausa communities at Dan Sokoto Model Primary School in Bungudu Township, Zamfara State, during the celebration of Eid-El-Fitr on April 1, 2025.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the altercation resulted in the death of 17-year-old Abbas Sani, a resident of Kuga Village.
He was found in a pool of blood and was rushed to General Hospital Bungudu, where he was confirmed dead by medical personnel. The body was subsequently deposited at the hospital morgue.
In response to the incident, security forces launched an intensive raid in the area, leading to the arrest of 15 suspects.
15 Arrested as Clash Between Nomadic Fulani and Hausa Community Leads to Fatality in Zamfara
One Killed, Three Injured in Bandit Attack in Safana, Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
A bandit attack in Bajat and Dole villages, located in Zakka Safana Local Government Area, left one person dead and three others injured on the evening of April 1, 2025.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack occurred at approximately 6:30 PM when a group of armed assailants opened fire on the villages.
Nura Baushe, a local vigilante commander, was killed, while three others, Amadu Dole, Surajo Shehu, and Shafiu Sulaiman, sustained gunshot wounds. The injured victims were rushed to the Federal Teaching Hospital in Katsina for medical treatment.
The body of the deceased was handed over to his family for burial.
One Killed, Three Injured in Bandit Attack in Safana, Katsina
Two Soldiers Attacked by Gunmen in Kaduna
By: Zagazola Makama
Two soldiers from the 312 Battalion Kalapanzi Barracks in Kaduna were attacked by armed assailants on April 2, 2025, at Babar Saura around 4:41 PM.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makaka that three attackers, armed with sophisticated weapons, shot the soldiers, leaving one, Corporal James (surname unknown), dead, and Private Ibrahim Bazalla injured. The assailants stole two AK-47 rifles from the soldiers before fleeing the scene.
The victims were rushed to the 44 Army Reference Hospital, where Corporal James was confirmed dead, while Private Bazalla is receiving medical treatment for his injuries.
Following a coordinated operation by the military, police and vigilante groups, the assailants were tracked to Degel2, Kaduna, where they abandoned a silver Toyota Corolla. As they attempted to escape, the attackers snatched a white Toyota Venza from a civilian, Abdullahi Mohammed, of Badarawa, Kaduna.
Efforts to arrest the suspects and recover the stolen vehicle are ongoing.
Two Soldiers Attacked by Gunmen in Kaduna
15 Arrested as Clash Between Nomadic Fulani and Hausa Community Leads to Fatality in Zamfara
One Killed, Three Injured in Bandit Attack in Safana, Katsina
Two Soldiers Attacked by Gunmen in Kaduna
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