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VP SHETTIMA RECEIVES BRIEFINGS FROM BPE, NDPHC
VP SHETTIMA RECEIVES BRIEFINGS FROM BPE, NDPHC
By: Our Reporter
Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima today received briefings on the operations of two agencies under his supervision – the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) and the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE).
The Vice President met the chief executives and management staff of the agencies in his office on Friday at the Presidential Villa where they made presentations on their mandate, especially challenges and contributions to the economy.
While assuring them of proactive leadership, the Vice President charged the BPE and NDPHC managements to remain focused in realizing the transformation agenda of the Tinubu administration.
Vice President Shettima is Chairman of the Board of NDPHC and also Chairman of the National Council on Privatization – the supervising authority for the BPE.
The delegation from the NDPHC was led by its Managing Director, Mr Chiedu Ugbo, while the group from the BPE was headed by its Director General, Mr Alex Okoh.
VP SHETTIMA RECEIVES BRIEFINGS FROM BPE, NDPHC
Man Killed in Accidental Shooting During Joint Security Operation in Adamawa
By: Zagazola Makama
A tragic incident occurred on April 3, 2025, during a joint security operation in Girei Local Government Area (LGA) of Adamawa State.
The operation, which involved personnel from the Police, Military, Department of State Security Services (DSS), and Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), aimed to raid criminal hideouts in the area.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that during the operation, one of the security personnel accidentally discharged their firearm, striking 21-year-old Bara Adamu of Wuro Bulama, Girei LGA.
The victim was immediately rushed to Specialist Hospital for medical attention but was sadly confirmed dead by the doctor on duty.
Man Killed in Accidental Shooting During Joint Security Operation in Adamawa
Armed Bandits Kill One in Attack on Commercial Vehicle in Sokoto
By: Zagazola Makama
On April 3, 2025, at approximately 1130 hours, a group of armed bandits riding motorcycles, opened fire on a commercial vehicle traveling from Kebbi to Sokoto.
The attack resulted in the death of one Dan Gande Usman, who was shot in the head. The victim succumbed to his injuries while being transported to the hospital.
In response to the attack, troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA were deployed to the area to ensure sanity.
Armed Bandits Kill One in Attack on Commercial Vehicle in Sokoto
Bandits Attack Rijiya Village in Zamfara, Kill Eight, Set School Ablaze
By: Zagazola Makama
A deadly bandit attack on Rijiya Village in Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State has left eight people dead and a primary school set on fire.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that at approximately 1600 hours, on April 3, a group of armed bandits, heavily armed with AK-47 rifles and other dangerous weapons, invaded the village.
The assailants opened fire indiscriminately, resulting in the deaths of two members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CPG) and six civilians.
In addition to the loss of lives, the bandits set fire to a primary school that was being occupied by the CPG members.
Bandits Attack Rijiya Village in Zamfara, Kill Eight, Set School Ablaze
Man Killed in Accidental Shooting During Joint Security Operation in Adamawa
Armed Bandits Kill One in Attack on Commercial Vehicle in Sokoto
Bandits Attack Rijiya Village in Zamfara, Kill Eight, Set School Ablaze
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