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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
Boko Haram Terrorists Ambush Vigilantes in Borno, One Killed
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have ambushed members of a vigilante group on routine patrol along the Warave–Gwoza Road in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, killing one member.
Sources said the attack occurred at about 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday when the gunmen opened fire on members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and local hunters conducting patrol in the area.
A member of the CJTF in Warave, Bello Adamu, 50, sustained fatal injuries during the ambush. He was evacuated to the General Hospital in Gwoza, where he was certified dead on arrival. His remains were later released to his family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI were deployed to the scene following the incident, while monitoring and patrols have been intensified along the axis to prevent further attacks.
Boko Haram Terrorists Ambush Vigilantes in Borno, One Killed
Troops Neutralise Four Terrorists in Offensive Operation in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Operation HADIN KAI in conjunction with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have neutralised Four suspected Boko Haram terrorists during an offensive operation in Shehuri area of Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.
Sources told Zagazola that the operation, conducted at about 9:15 a.m. on Feb. 25 under Operation Desert Sanity IV, led to the interception and engagement of the terrorists.
Following the encounter, troops carried out exploitation of the area, during which four insurgents were neutralised.
Items recovered from the scene included AKSM automatic rifle and pump-action rifle with cartridges and magazines.
Sources added that troops’ morale and fighting efficiency remain high as clearance operations continue across parts of the state.
Troops Neutralise Four Terrorists in Offensive Operation in Borno
Lakurawa Terrorists on revenge Mission Kill Four Worshippers in Kebbi Mosque, Five Injured
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected Lakurawa terrorists on a revenge mission have attacked Dadinkowa village in Maiyama Local Government Area of Kebbi State, killing four worshippers and injuring five others after storming a mosque.
Sources said the attackers invaded the community and opened fire on worshippers, leaving four persons dead and five others with varying degrees of injuries. The injured victims were rushed to a medical facility for treatment.
The latest attack is believed to be a reprisal following a failed ambush on the convoy of the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division, Maj.-Gen. Bemgha Koughna, during an operational tour in the state.
On Wednesday, troops of Operation Fansan Yamma reportedly foiled the ambush near Mayama Hill, neutralising five suspected terrorists. Weapons and other items recovered during the operation included one OJC gun, one PKT gun, two AK-47 rifles, four AK-47 magazines, a bandolier of PKT ammunition, several rounds of 12.7mm ammunition, a camel bag containing N840,000, two mobile phones and five motorcycles.
Security sources said the terrorists were suspected to have launched the mosque attack in retaliation for the heavy losses recorded during the failed ambush.
Operation FANSAN YANMA have assured that efforts were ongoing to track down those responsible for the latest assault.
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