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Troops rescue kidnap victim, neutralise suspect in Bauchi
Troops rescue kidnap victim, neutralise suspect in Bauchi
By: Zagazola Makama
The Troops of 33 Artillery Brigade, under Operation Lafiyan Jama’a, have rescued a kidnap victim and neutralised one suspected kidnapper during a clearance operation in Mbulu community, Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops responded to a distress call at about 6:40 p.m. on June 19, following credible intelligence about a kidnapping syndicate operating in the area.
The sources stated that one of the kidnappers was intercepted at a market while attempting to purchase food items for his gang.
“Following preliminary interrogation, the suspect led troops to the criminal hideout,” he said.
However, upon arrival at the location, the remaining gang members opened fire on the troops, prompting a swift response.
“In the exchange of fire, one kidnapper was neutralised while the others fled into the surrounding bush,” he stated.
Troops rescued one kidnapped victim during the operation. Further exploitation of the area led to the recovery of one fabricated AK-47 rifle and one locally made Dane gun.
The rescued victim is currently undergoing debriefing and will be reunited with his family, while pursuit of the fleeing criminals is ongoing.
Troops rescue kidnap victim, neutralise suspect in Bauchi
Bandit ambush police in Kankara, killed Inspector and injured another officer
By: Zagazola Makama
At least one police officer killed and another injured following an ambush on its Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) patrol team by suspected armed bandits in Kankara Local Government Area in Katsina.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on June 19 at about 12:30 p.m. near Government Science Secondary School along the Kankara–Kafi Road, during a farm clearance operation by the police.
According to a Police sources, he bandits suddenly opened fire on the patrol team, leading to a gun duel.
“As a result of the exchange, Inspector Yahaya Bello, was fatally wounded and later confirmed dead at the General Hospital Kankara by a medical doctor.
Another officer, ASP Sani Suleiman, attached to 27 PMF Katsina, sustained gunshot injuries and is currently receiving treatment at the same hospital, where he is reported to be responding positively.
Bandit ambush police in Kankara, killed Inspector and injured another officer
Lake Chad Basin Commission Hosts Gov. Buni To A Dinner
By: Mamman Mohammed
The Lake Chad Basin Commission has organized a dinner in honour of His Excellency the Executive Governor of Yobe State and Chairman Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum, Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON, COMN.
Gov. Buni assured that the Forum would continue providing the political will to support the commission achieve its mandate of strengthening regional integration, security, stability and development of the region.
The Executive Secretary of Lake Chad Basin Commission, Amb. Nuhu Mamman, commended Gov. Buni for showing great commitment and support to the commission.
“This is a great indication of good things to come under your able leadership and, we appreciate this sense of inspiration your visit has provided us” he said.
Lake Chad Basin Commission Hosts Gov. Buni To A Dinner
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Borno State zero dose community of practice conducts final immunization scorecard validation round table
Borno State zero dose community of practice conducts final immunization scorecard validation round table
By: Bodunrin Kayode
The Borno State Zero dose learning hub (ZDLH), in conjunction with a section of the community of practice (CoP) chaired by Dr Ali Gambo of the State Primary Health Care Development Agency (BSPHCDA) recently conducted a media round table on the 2024 immunization budget.
The aim was to get inputs of partners and other stakeholders into the finalized immunization scorecard 2024 developed by the CoP with support of the Africa Health budget network (AFENET) in close collaboration with the Borno state primary Health Development Board BSPHDB and other partners in the state.
The 10 page scorecard was extensively discussed at the polio emergency operations centre (EOC) with stake holders making contributions based on their expertise towards a final document.
Such inputs from stakeholders towards a finalized document will be considered while tinkering the document that will be ready for public consumption when it would be used as an advocacy tool by CoP members in advocating for more support towards reducing the “zero dose” menace in the state.
While participants were pondering over expectations from participants especially on key findings from the AFENET which conducted Decentralised Immunization Monitoring (DIM), details were presented Dr Melton Musa who gave a lucid breakdown that watered the anxiety of participants.
Equally, a run down of CoP activities since inception to date was presented by the CoP Secretariat lead Adam Gujja who was equally supported by Dr Adamu of AHBN Borno.
Present at the occasion was the Borno state Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Comrade Abdulkarim Haruna alongside key media partners who are active members of the CoP.
Also present was the Executive Secretary of the BSPHCDB represented by the Director finance and accounts (DFA) Ndapaniya Joseph, the Director Planning, Research and Statistics of the agency Yerwama Tijjani, his deputy Aisha Othman, the State Immunization officer Maina Modu and key (BSPHCDB)
staff.
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