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Yobe committed to complete ongoing road projects—Buni
Yobe committed to complete ongoing road projects—Buni
By: Yahaya Wakili
Yobe state government is committed to the completion of the seventeen ongoing road projects as well as to embark on new ones.
Governor Mai Mala Buni CON disclosed this while presenting a proposed budget of $328.8 billion to the State House of Assembly for the 2025 fiscal year.
He said the government will also complete the township roads and drainages in five local government areas, and work for the construction of the Damaturu flyover will soon commence.
“We would provide funds for the completion of modern markets in Potiskum, Geidam, Yunusari, and Ngalda, as well as the Damaturu mega shopping mall, Governor Buni said.
According to the governor, more buses would be procured to add to the fleet of the Yobe Line mass transport to provide cheaper transportation to our people.
He maintained that the government would improve facilities and open up various opportunities for the inflow of domestic and foreign investment in this sector.
“In its effort on improving education, the government would rehabilitation GSS Daura, GDSS Damaturu, GSS Jakusko, GSS Geidam, GSTC Nguru, GGSS Gadaka, and construction of school structures, as well as payment of scholarship, tuition, and examination fees at the NTIC schools in Mamudo, Kano, and Abuja and all government-owned schools.
Governor Buni said the government proposed to construct an additional maternity and child health complex at the state specialist hospital Damaturu, a pediatric ward at the specialist hospital in Potiskum, and a baby care unit at the state specialist hospital in Buni Yadi.
“All this is aimed at achieving the Sustainable Development Goals of reducing morbidity and mortality rates among our populace.
Yobe committed to complete ongoing road projects—Buni
Security forces foil rustling, recover 22 animals in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Security operatives in Katsina State have foiled a livestock rustling attempt and recovered 22 stolen animals in Jibia Local Government Area.
Police sources said the incident occurred in the early hours of April 12 following a distress call received at about 12:45 a.m. that suspected armed bandits had rustled livestock from neighbouring Niger Republic.
According to the sources, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Jibia swiftly mobilised a joint team comprising police, military and community watch personnel to the area.
They added that the operatives strategically blocked the escape routes of the suspects and engaged them in a gun duel.
“The superior firepower of the security team forced the bandits to abandon the rustled animals and flee into the bush,” the sources said.
The sources disclosed that all 22 sheep and goats were recovered intact during the operation.
They noted that the area has been cordoned off, while aggressive clearance operations are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
Further developments will be communicated as investigations continue, the sources added.
Security forces foil rustling, recover 22 animals in Katsina
Troops neutralise several terrorists in ambush operation in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Joint Task Force, North-East, Operation Hadin Kai, have neutralised several Boko Haram terrorists during an ambush operation in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 2:33 a.m. on April 13 when an ambush team of 202 Battalion deployed at Bravo Kilo sighted a terrorist crossing the parapet at a defensive company location.
According to the sources, the troops engaged and neutralised five of the suspect on sight.
The sources added that the operation is part of ongoing clearance and ambush missions aimed at denying terrorists freedom of movement in the North-East theatre.
Troops neutralise several terrorists in ambush operation in Borno
Troops arrest suspected Boko Haram member in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 233 Battalion have arrested a suspected ISWAP/JAS member within the Damaturu Military Cantonment in Yobe State.
Security sources said the suspect was apprehended at about 11:00 p.m. on April 12 between Charlie 2 and Charlie 3 areas of the cantonment in Damaturu Local Government Area.
According to the sources, troops recovered a bag containing clothes and a SIM card from the suspect.
They added that during preliminary investigation, the suspect claimed he was heading to Potiskum and identified himself as an almajiri from the 1000 Area of Maiduguri.
The sources, however, noted that his statements were incoherent, while further physical examination reportedly revealed a rifle sling mark on his shoulder, raising further suspicion.
They said the suspect is currently in custody for further investigation and necessary action.
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