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Yobe approved the retification on the ongoing construction of modern markets in Ngalda
Yobe approved the retification on the ongoing construction of modern markets in Ngalda
By: Yahaya Wakili
Yobe State Executive Council meeting under the leadership of His Excellency, Governor Mai Mala Buni CON, has approved the retification on the ongoing construction of modern markets in Ngalda and Yunusari towns.
Yobe State Commissioner of Commerce, Tourism, and Industry, Alhaji Kaigama Umar, disclosed this while briefing the newsmen shortly after the state executive council meeting held at the Government House, Damaturu.
He said, in addition to this, the contract for the sesame seeds was awarded in the four major towns of Machina, Nguru, Potiskum, and Damaturu, adding that there is some work that was omitted, like the drainages and culverts, which will be difficult for lorries to maneuver during the lodding and offloading. His Excellency gave the approval, and we retified it.
Alhaji Umar assured that all the ongoing projects under the ministry of commerce will be completed, and His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Yobe State, Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON, will be commissioned in the first quarter of 2025.
Also briefing the journalists on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting, the Commissioner of Works, Engr. Umar Wakil Duddaye, said the ministry of works is working with the ministry of agriculture to provide rural roads, which will help the agricultural reformation program.
The state executive council approved construction of roads from Fika to Maluri and then from Gashua to Masaba. It noted that these roads were already awarded, but due to constraints, the governor said we should revisit these projects because of their importance.
Engr. Duddaye maintained that Maluri in Fika local government area is an agricrarian area, and Masaba, a part from the rainy season, is also from Dumburi, Tabawa. There are a lot of villages that engage in irrigation programs, so today we reviewed these projects; they were approved by the executive council, and before the end of the year, these projects will be completed 100%, inshallah.
Yobe approved the retification on the ongoing construction of modern markets in Ngalda
Troops nutrialised several Boko Haram terrorists in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army have nutrialised several Boko Haram terrorists after it successfully repelled a terrorist ambush along the Longlari–Kanama road in Yunusari Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 5:23 p.m. on March 14 when troops of the 159 Battalion Nigerian Army, B Company, stationed in Kanama, were returning from a routine patrol.
.According to the sources, the troops were ambushed by suspected terrorists along the Longlari–Kanama road near Mairari village.
The troops engaged the terrorists with heavy fire and neutralized several of them forcing many of them fo flee.
Following the encounter, the soldiers conducted exploitation of the general area to track the fleeing insurgents.
Troops nutrialised several Boko Haram terrorists in Yobe
Zulum Condemns Maiduguri Explosion, Calls for Calm, Vigilance in Worship, Public Places
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has condemned in the strongest terms the explosion that occurred in some parts of the metropolis on Monday evening.
Zulum, who is currently in Saudi Arabia for the Lesser Hajj, described the attack as despicable, cruel, and cowardly, targeting innocent people in the holy month of Ramadan.
In a statement, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Dauda Iliya, called for increased vigilance and heightened security measures, particularly in places of worship, as the festive period beckons.
“I am deeply saddened by the explosions that occurred in parts of the metropolis on Monday evening.
My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims and those injured as a result of the blast. The act is utterly condemnable, barbaric, and inhumane,” said Zulum.
He added, “The recent surge in attacks is not unconnected with intense military operations in the Sambisa forest and other hideouts of the insurgents.
The Governor, therefore, assured people of the state that the military and other security agencies are on top of the situation, as adequate measures have been taken to forestall any security breach in Maiduguri and the entire state.
He called on residents to remain calm, go about their usual activities, and report any suspicious movement or activity to security agencies.
Zulum Condemns Maiduguri Explosion, Calls for Calm, Vigilance in Worship, Public Places
GOC 8 Division visits troops in Kebbi, urges vigilance in operations
By: Zagazola Makama
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Sector 2 of Operation Fansan Yamma, Maj. Gen. PB Koughna, has conducted a familiarisation visit to troops deployed in parts of Kebbi State.
During the visit on March 15, the GOC inspected troops of CSI Battalion III at the Forward Operating Base Dirin Daji in Sakaba area of Zuru Local Government Area, as well as personnel of 223 Light Tank Battalion in the state.
The GOC was received by the Commanding Officers of the units, who briefed him on their operational activities and security situation within their areas of responsibility.
Addressing the troops, Maj. Gen. Koughna urged them to remain vigilant, committed and professional in the discharge of their duties.
He also held an operational meeting with the unit commanders, during which issues relating to ongoing operations and prevailing security challenges within their areas of responsibility were discussed.
The visit ended without incident.
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