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We’re Commited to Preserve Railway Infrastructure, Borno state Government Assures

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We’re Commited to Preserve Railway Infrastructure, Borno state Government Assures

By: Babagana Bukar Wakil

Borno State Deputy Governor, Usman Umar Kadafur has assured People of railway Quarters Community in Maiduguri of government’s commitment to preserve Railway infrastructure.

Deputy Usman Umar Usman Kadafur stated this when he visited the site this morning to inspected the railway coaches intercepted by Security agencies as it is been diverted and on it way out of the State for an unknown destination.

He explained that Governor Baba Gana Umara Zulum led administration is a people centred government which respond to yearning of people at any time, hence the need to support the Community in preserving their facilities.

Usman Umar Kadafur assured the residence that the Borno State Government will not allow such things to happens again by ensuring surveillance on governent properties and commended the People of the Community for their prompt notice to Security agencies and also urged to always report such to the authority concern.

He noted that the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was working to restore railway system in the Country to ease transportation and create job, which will not support any act of vandalism on its facilities.

The Deputy Governor also assured to look into the issue raised by the railway Quarters Community especially about some of the lodgings and residence which turn into a rendezvous of prostitution and other anti social behavior.

Earlier speaking, the Village head of railway Quarters Community also known as (Goni Damgari) Lawan Mala Modu Gaji appeal to the Government of Borno State to intervene into the issues of thief of railway coaches which will safeguard the development of the area.

Similarly, Coordinator Community Child Protection Committee of the railway Quarters Progressive Organization, Goni Baba Dikwa says teenage and adolescence Girls were at risk of developing into the ill vices if government do not expediate action on the stoppage or demolition of these structures.

It could be recall that Borno State Police Command on Saturday averted the theft of some train coaches owned by the Nigerian Railway Corporation

Earlier on Saturday, a source confided in our correspondent that police officers, acting on a tip-off by good samaritans in the area, apprehended alleged thieves who tried to steal some train coaches at the Maiduguri Railway Terminus.

The source said, “A suspected theft of train coaches of the Nigerian Railway Corporation was foiled at the Maiduguri Railway Terminus following a tip-off by good samaritans. The suspects were also apprehended by the police.

When contacted for confirmation, the spokesperson for the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Mahmood Yakubu, denied knowledge of the incident but asked our correspondent to reach the regional manager for details.

The incident was however confirmed by the spokesperson for the Borno state police command, Sami Kamilu.

Police arraign six men for alleged burglary, theft.

He added that six suspects had been arrested.

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Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA foil banditry, search for kidnapped woman in Kankara

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Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA foil banditry, search for kidnapped woman in Kankara

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA in collaboration with police and Civilian Watch (Cwatch) patrols, are conducting a manhunt for suspected bandits who kidnapped a woman and rustled livestock in Tsauni Village, Kankara LGA in Katsina.

The troops responded when armed bandits had invaded the village, abducted Asiya Ghali, 28, and stole several sheep.

Troops and joint security teams quickly mobilized, blocked all escape routes, and launched a sustained search operation.

Efforts are ongoing to track down the perpetrators, rescue the kidnapped woman, and recover the stolen livestock.

Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA foil banditry, search for kidnapped woman in Kankara

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JTF repel bandits’ attack in Benue, arrest two suspects

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JTF repel bandits’ attack in Benue, arrest two suspects

By: Zagazola Makama

OPS Zenda Joint Task Force (JTF), has repelled an attack by suspected armed bandits in Yonov Ward, Logo Local Government Area, arresting two suspects and recovering a motorcycle.

Sources said the incident occurred at about 10:20 a.m. on Feb. 23, when the Commander, OPS Zenda Joint Task Force (JTF), alongside personnel on special duty and the Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU), responded to a distress call that armed bandit herdsmen were destroying farms and advancing towards the community.

The team reportedly moved to the area to effect arrests but came under gunfire from the bandits, leading to a gun duel. The police, however, overpowered the attackers with superior firepower, forcing them to flee into the bush and abandon a Honda motorcycle, which was recovered at the scene.

Two suspects were arrested during the operation. According to police, the suspects claimed they had purchased the disputed land from a notorious bandit identified as Abagu at an undisclosed sum.

Efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects, while investigation into the incident continues.

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One killed, four injured as bandits attack traders in Katsina-Ala in Benue

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One killed, four injured as bandits attack traders in Katsina-Ala in Benue

By: Zagazola Makama

Armed bandits on motorcycles on Tuesday attacked traders along Tavachan on their way to Tor-Donga Market in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue, killing one person and injuring four others.

Sources said that at about 8:00 a.m. that the assailants had opened fire on the traders, injuring some and robbing others of their money.

Security forces were swiftly mobilized to the scene, while the injured victims were rushed to General Hospital, Katsina-Ala, for treatment. One of the victims, Sunday Kwaghkaa, 40, was confirmed dead while receiving treatment. His corpse has been deposited at the hospital mortuary.

Police recovered 12 expended machine gun shells and 12 expended AK-47 rifle shells from the scene of the attack.

Efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects and bring them to justice, while investigation into the incident continues.

One killed, four injured as bandits attack traders in Katsina-Ala in Benue

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