Troops Monitor IMN Annual Procession Along Kano–Zaria Highway

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of the 4 Demonstration Battalion have commenced close monitoring of members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) participating in their annual religious procession along the Kano–Zaria highway in Kaduna State.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that at about 7:30 a.m. on Aug. 2, personnel observed a large group of IMN members moving along the Kano–Kaduna Expressway within Makarfi Local Government Area, heading towards Zaria.

According to the sources, about 1,000 participants were seen trekking on the left side of the highway while carrying their personal luggage.

The annual procession is expected to continue until Aug. 9, with security agencies maintaining surveillance and deploying personnel along the route to ensure public safety, facilitate traffic management and prevent any breakdown of law and order.

As of the time of filing this report, the procession was progressing peacefully without any reported security incident.

Troops Monitor IMN Annual Procession Along Kano–Zaria Highway

Troops Discover, Destroy Two Improvised Explosive Devices Along Gwoza–Wala Road

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of the 26 Task Force Brigade Garrison have discovered and safely destroyed two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted along the Gwoza–Wala Road in Borno State.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the explosives were detected at about 8:50 a.m. on Aug. 2 during routine operations between Golf Bravo and Papa 2 locations along the road.

The sources said the troops immediately secured the area before an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team was deployed to the scene.

The EOD specialists successfully recovered and carried out a controlled in-situ detonation of the two IEDs, eliminating the threat without any casualties or damage.

Military sources said the operation prevented a potential attack on security personnel and civilian road users, noting that clearance and route-sanitisation operations remain ongoing across the North-East to deny terrorists the ability to emplace explosive devices on major supply routes.

Troops Discover, Destroy Two Improvised Explosive Devices Along Gwoza–Wala Road

Thousands in Southern Borno Welcome Gubio and Abdullahi during thank you tour

By: Our Reporter

Thousands of residents across Southern Borno trooped out last week to receive the APC governorship candidate, Engr. Mustapha Gubio, and his running mate, Hon. Ali Abdullahi Isa, as the party took its appreciation tour to the zone.

The tour, described by the Southern Borno Concerned Citizens Forum (SBCC) as a “historic homecoming,” covered the five Emirates and four Local Government Areas in the South Senatorial District.

In a statement issued on Monday and signed by SBCC National Chairman, Hon. Bulama Sawa, the Forum said the receptions were a demonstration of the people’s confidence in the APC and in Abdullahi Isa’s record of service.

“Everywhere the delegation went, the message remained consistent: appreciation to the APC for selecting a humble, compassionate and humanitarian son of the soil whose years of dedicated public service have earned him the respect and admiration of the people,” Sawa said.

The high point of the tour was in Biu Emirate, the maternal home of Hon. Ali Abdullahi Isa. The Emir of Biu received the delegation and publicly affirmed the candidate’s roots.

“His Royal Highness affirmed before the delegation that Hon. Ali Abdullahi Isa is indeed a true son of the soil,” the statement read.

The Emir also spoke on the candidate’s family, describing his father, Mallam Abdullahi Alkali Isa Miringa, as “a highly respected elder statesman whose integrity, wisdom and selfless contributions to public service have earned him lasting honour throughout Biu Emirate and Borno State.”

The SBCC said the turnout across communities reflected unity in Southern Borno and gratitude to the APC for zoning the Deputy Governorship slot to the area.

“The Appreciation Tour demonstrated the unity and solidarity of Southern Borno. Community after community expressed gratitude to the APC leadership for giving the zone the opportunity to produce the Deputy Governorship Candidate and pledged their unwavering support for the success of the APC in the forthcoming elections,” Sawa stated.

The Forum recalled that Abdullahi Isa began public service in 1991 as an Audit Assistant. He later served as Chief Administrative Officer (Audit), Assistant Director of Administration at Government House, Director of Research and Statistics at SEMA, and Acting Director General of the agency.

“Throughout the most challenging periods of insurgency and humanitarian crises, he played critical roles in coordinating relief interventions, supporting internally displaced persons, and assisting vulnerable communities across the state,” the statement noted.

The SBCC said Abdullahi Isa comes from the Miringa family of Biu, “renowned for producing distinguished public servants, administrators, scholars and community leaders.”

It commended the APC for what it called “a decision that has resonated positively with the people of Southern Borno,” and thanked traditional rulers, council chairmen, religious leaders, women, youths and party stakeholders for the hospitality accorded the delegation.

“As the political journey towards 2027 continues, the Forum remains confident that the partnership of Engr. Mustapha Gubio and Hon. Ali Abdullahi Isa represents a combination of visionary leadership, administrative experience, humanitarian service and grassroots connection capable of advancing the peace, unity and sustainable development of Borno State,” Sawa said.

Thousands in Southern Borno Welcome Gubio and Abdullahi during thank you tour