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We’re Commited to Preserve Railway Infrastructure, Borno state Government Assures
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.
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He added that six suspects had been arrested.
We’re Commited to Preserve Railway Infrastructure, Borno state Government Assures
Bandits kill seven, abduct three in Sabon Birni border attack in Sokoto
By: Zagazola Makama
At least seven persons were killed and three others abducted when armed bandits attacked Kyara village, a remote border community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, in the early hours of Thursday.
Sources said the attack occurred at about 4:00 a.m. in the village, which lies close to the Niger Republic border and has no mobile phone network coverage.
The bandits, who were said to be in large numbers and armed with sophisticated weapons, stormed the community, shooting sporadically and causing panic among residents.
During the attack, seven persons were shot dead, while two others sustained gunshot injuries. Three villagers were also kidnapped, and an unspecified number of domestic animals were rustled.
Joint security forces were immediately deployed to the area after the incident was reported. On arrival, they evacuated the corpses and the injured victims to a hospital for autopsy and medical treatment.
Troops have since launched a manhunt for the attackers with a view to rescuing the abducted victims, recovering the rustled livestock and arresting those responsible.
Confidence-building patrols are currently ongoing in and around Kyara village to reassure residents and prevent further attacks.
Bandits kill seven, abduct three in Sabon Birni border attack in Sokoto
Five injured in suspected IED blast on Bukuyum road in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Five persons have been seriously injured following a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) explosion along the Takalafiya–Gadar Zaima Road in Bukkuyum Local Government Area (LGA) of Zamfara State.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 11:30 a.m. on Thursday when a motorcycle conveying five passengers ran into an explosive device believed to have been planted by armed bandits targeting security patrols in the area.
The device detonated on contact, causing a loud explosion that severely damaged the motorcycle and left all five occupants with serious injuries.
Following the incident, security operatives immediately closed the road to traffic and advised residents to stay away from the area pending a thorough safety assessment.
The injured victims were evacuated to the General Hospital, Gummi, where they are currently receiving medical treatment.
Movement along the Takalafiya–Gadar Zaima axis remains restricted as security agencies continue to monitor the situation and clear the area of any further threats.
Five injured in suspected IED blast on Bukuyum road in Zamfara
Three killed in fatal road accident at gaggaba village in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
At least three persons were killed in a fatal motor vehicle accident at Gaggaba Village, Fune Local Government Area of Borno State, early Wednesday morning.
Sources said the accident occurred around 1:20 a.m. when a Daf trailer with registration number DAL 964 YY, driven by Mal. Abubakar, 35, of Maiduguri, traveling from Lagos to Maiduguri, was involved in a collision with a Mitsubishi Canter truck, registration XA 437 NNR, driven by Salisu Ibrahim of Dirra Village, Fune LGA.
The Canter reportedly veered at full speed from its lane and rammed into the Daf trailer, causing the trailer driver and two passengers to fall unconscious. They were immediately rushed to General Hospital Damagum, where the driver and two passengers were pronounced dead by medical personnel.
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