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UMTH: Zulum to build 24 houses for Doctors, gives N100m support
UMTH: Zulum to build 24 houses for Doctors, gives N100m support
By: James Bwala
The Borno state governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum on Friday lays a foundation for the construction of 24 housing for medical doctors at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital in Borno state.
The governor, also presented a cheque of one hundred million naira to the hospital to cushion the cost of running such a hospital, which did not only served the state but the northeast region on general.
Governor Zulum, who had always identify with the management of the UMTH said many people may not understand the pains of running institutions such as the UMTH, adding that on his part he will continue to pray and identify with the hospital as it did not only served the people of Borno state but the northeast and Nigeria as a whole.
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“We shall continue to give support in any way we can do as to ensure that our people get the services they deserve. ” Governor Zulum said.
Earlier, the Chief Medical Director, Professor Ahmed Ahidjo commended the governor for the numerous role he played in supporting the hospital.
He recalled that during the Covid-19 experience the Borno state government is the first to give support to the hospital in a move to cushioning the effect of the covid-19 cases.
“Many times when the governor show up he is always the first to ask about the challenges we are facing before we even start to mention them. He has supported us with twenty million naira during the Covid-19 pendemic and today he is here to take the burden of having a building to house our doctors.
” We really appreciated the governor for his foresight and continuing support to our hospital as this goes to show the kind of a leader we have in him. We shall continue to commend and support him in all his undertaking.” Professor Ahidjo said.
UMTH: Zulum to build 24 houses for Doctors, gives N100m support
Security forces foil kidnapping attempt at Government Girls’ College in Bauchi
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forces have foiled an attempted kidnapping at Government Girls’ College in Bauchi, Bauchi State, in the early hours of Saturday, sources said.
The incident reportedly occurred at about 4:42 a.m. on March 15 when unidentified persons attempted to gain entry into the school premises through the fence near the staff quarters.
Security personnel on guard duty, supported by a patrol team, responded swiftly to the situation. On sighting the approaching officers, the suspected kidnappers abandoned their mission and fled the area.
The development caused brief panic within the school as students raised alarm and ran within the premises. However, no student was harmed or molested during the incident.
Police said the situation has been brought under control, while the school premises remain under close surveillance. Investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend the suspects.
Security forces foil kidnapping attempt at Government Girls’ College in Bauchi
Man rescued by security forced after abduction in Fika, suspects flee
By: Zagazola Makama
A 35-year-old man, Haruna Abdul, was rescued unhurt after being abducted from his residence in Fali Village, Gashinge, Fika Local Government Area of Yobe State, security sources confirmed on Monday.
The incident, which occurred on March 14, involved unknown assailants armed with bows, arrows, and matches, who reportedly invaded Abdul’s home and forcibly abducted him.
During the attempted transport of the victim to an undisclosed location, police and vigilante groups promptly pursued the kidnappers to Gubana in Fune LGA, Yobe State.
The kidnappers reportedly abandoned Abdul along with a seized motorcycle, described as kasere red in color without registration number, before fleeing into the bush.
The victim has since been reunited with his family, while authorities continue efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspects for prosecution.
Man rescued by security forced after abduction in Fika, suspects flee
Stray bullet injures man in Tsafe following dispute involving military personnel
By: Zagazola Makama
A 38-year-old man sustained gunshot injuries in Tsafe Township, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, after a misunderstanding involving a military personnel attached to Operation FANSAN YANMA.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 8:45 p.m. on March 14 in the Sahara area when the military personnel, who was in possession of a serviceable rifle, attempted to apprehend one of several youths from Sabon Fegi area.
According to sources , the youths resisted and overpowered the soldier, who reportedly fired his rifle to escape. A stray bullet hit a passerby, identified as Abdulrazak Abdullahi Kayode, in the stomach.
The injured man was initially taken to General Hospital Tsafe before being referred to Federal Medical Centre, Gusau, for further treatment.
Sources said the situation has been brought under control, and investigations into the incident are ongoing.
Residents have been urged to remain calm while authorities look into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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