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UNDP Laud Gov. Buni on Development Agenda

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UNDP Laud Gov. Buni on Development Agenda

By: Mamman Mohammed

The United Nations Development Programme Resident Representative, Mohamed Yahya, has lauded Yobe state Governor Mai Mala Buni for developing health and education to move the state forward.

Yahya who led a high-powered delegation to the state today, stated this after a facility tour of the 375 bed capacity Maternity and Child healthcare complex.

“The two pillars of Governor Buni’s development agenda, investing in health and education are in line with the Sustainable Development Goals Programme.

“The investment in the health sector is pretty impressive and Yobe state is back on the path of development after the devastation by the insurgency” he said.

The Resident Representative said the state is catching up with the Sustainable Development Goals.

“I am quite impressed with the potential of the facilities dealing with maternal and child care challenges” Yahya said.

Earlier, Governor Buni said his administration embarked on massive reconstruction of the facilities to speedy up the reconstruction, rehabilitation and recovery programme following the destructions by the Boko Haram insurgency.

He said the reconstruction of the facilities had enhanced resettlement of the displaced communities.

“It is gratifying that as of today, all the displaced communities in the state, except Mallundunari community in Gujba local government area, have returned and resettled.

“This was facilitated by the reconstruction of infrastructure including the Local Government Secretariats, Police Stations, Hospitals, Schools, Water facilities, Markets and other public structures carried out by the State Government and supported by some development partners” Gov. Buni said.

He appreciated the federal government and the development partners for supporting the recovery programme of the state government and called for more support to resettle Mallundunari the only community that is yet to be resettled after its displacement by the Boko Haram insurgency.

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Herdsman loses two cows in suspected attack in Adamawa

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Herdsman loses two cows in suspected attack in Adamawa

By: Zagazola Makama

Suspected hoodlums from Bare community in Numan Local Government Area of Adamawa have allegedly attacked a herdsman and killed two of his cows in the bush near Labau, Wuroyanka District of Shelleng LGA.

The victim, identified as Shehu Alhaji Yakubu Babare, was said to be rearing his cattle when the assailants struck on Wednesday afternoon.

His father, Alhaji Yakubu Babare, reported the incident, saying the attackers fled before help could arrive.

In response, security operatives and local hunters visited the scene, while reinforcements from nearby areas were deployed to prevent further violence.

A stakeholders’ meeting has been scheduled for Oct. 26 to address the incident, as discreet investigations continue.

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Troops neutralize armed criminal in Benue, arrest suspect in Nasarawa

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Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have neutralized an armed criminal during an ambush operation in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State, and arrested another suspect in Nasarawa State.

The operation, conducted on Wednesday, took place east of Ayilamo in Tombo Council Ward, Logo LGA, where troops made contact with the criminal elements.

During the encounter, one of the suspects was neutralized, while others escaped with gunshot wounds. Items recovered from the scene included one AK-47 rifle, a magazine, and 14 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.

The troops maintained domination of the general area after the operation and continued patrols to reassure residents and bolster public confidence.

In a separate operation, troops of Sub-Sector 2 deployed at Maraba Udege Community in Nasarawa Local Government Area of Nasarawa State arrested a suspect found in possession of a locally fabricated pistol.

The suspect, identified as Mr. Ramanu Elizabeth, was apprehended at Maraba Market following a distress call from members of the community. The suspect and the recovered weapon are currently in custody for further investigation.

The Force Commander, Operation Whirl Stroke, Maj.-Gen. Moses Gara, commended the troops for their professionalism, discipline and tactical proficiency during the operations.

He urged them to sustain the tempo of operations to ensure a safe environment for law-abiding citizens to go about their businesses without fear.

Gara reiterated the commitment of the joint task force to protect innocent lives, disrupt criminal networks and restore peace and stability across the joint operations area.

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Bandits abduct passengers, villagers in Niger, set vehicle ablaze

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Bandits abduct passengers, villagers in Niger, set vehicle ablaze

By: Zagazola Makama

Armed bandits have reportedly abducted several passengers and villagers during attacks on communities in Magama Local Government Area of Niger State.

The incident occurred on Wednesday morning when a commercial Toyota Corolla vehicle conveying six passengers from Kontagora to Yauri, Kebbi State, ran into the assailants at Anaba village along the Kontagora–Yauri road.

All occupants of the vehicle were abducted, while the attackers moved on to raid Libale, Iteri and Isana villages, where they kidnapped two residents identified as Oro and Jamilu, set a vehicle ablaze, and rustled an unconfirmed number of cattle.

One person was said to have sustained gunshot injuries during the attack.

A combined team of troops and local vigilantes has been deployed to the area and are currently on the trail of the bandits to rescue the victims.

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