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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
Troops arrest suspected cattle rustler in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have arrested a suspected cattle rustler in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State.
Security sources said the suspect was apprehended at about 4:20 p.m. on April 15, 2026, at Anule community.
According to the sources, troops of Sector 1 OPWS deployed in the area arrested the suspect during ongoing security operations.
The suspect is currently in custody, while further investigation is underway to determine possible links to cattle rustling activities in the area.
Troops arrest suspected cattle rustler in Benue
Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recover motorcycle in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have arrested a suspected terrorist during an operation in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State.
Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 5:19 p.m. on April 15, 2026, following intelligence on the presence of a suspected criminal hiding in Tse Atu community.
According to the sources, troops of Sector 1 OPWS deployed at Anguhah and Umbagbo swiftly responded and conducted a targeted operation in the area.
During the operation, one suspect was apprehended, while a motorcycle believed to be linked to the suspect was also recovered.
The suspect and the recovered item are currently in custody, while further investigation is ongoing to ascertain the suspect’s involvement in criminal activities.
Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recover motorcycle in Benue
Army distributes fertilisers to farmers in Benue to boost security, livelihoods
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Army has distributed fertilisers to farmers across various Local Government Areas of Benue State as part of its corporate social responsibility initiative aimed at enhancing food security and strengthening civil-military relations.
The event, held on April 15, 2026, was conducted by the Commander, Sector 1, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Brig.-Gen. K.O. Bukoye, under the Army Headquarters Corporate Responsibility Project.
The initiative, themed “Using Agricultural Support to Improve Farming for Sustained Security,” is designed to support local farmers while promoting stability within the Joint Operations Area.
Security sources said the programme brought together community leaders, farmers, and other key stakeholders, alongside representatives of the OPWS Commander.
They noted that the intervention is part of ongoing efforts to foster cooperation between security forces and local communities, while addressing underlying factors contributing to insecurity.
Army distributes fertilisers to farmers in Benue to boost security, livelihoods
Troops arrest suspected cattle rustler in Benue
Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recover motorcycle in Benue
Army distributes fertilisers to farmers in Benue to boost security, livelihoods
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