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Yobe: Education secretary urges parents to enroll their children in school
Yobe: Education secretary urges parents to enroll their children in school
By: Yahaya Wakili
The Education Secretary, Nguru Local Education Authority in Yobe State, Alhaji Hamisu Ado, has called on parents and guardians to see to the enrollment of their wards, especially those that do not attend both formal and non-formal schools.
Alhaji Hamisu Ado made the call today when he flagged off the 2024–2025 education enrollment drive campaign in the Hausari community of Nguru town.
The annual event was sponsored by the Yobe State Universal Basic Education Board in collaboration with the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF).
“Yobe state government is doing all it can to improve the teaching and learning environment at both primary, secondary, and tertiary levels,” Ado said.
According to him, the occasion was conducted last year in the Ajiyari community of Nguru local government, but this year’s campaign was planned to take place at the heart of the Hausari community.
Ado further revealed that the next year’s campaign, God willing, is going to be observed in another community as dictated by tradition.
He added that education is one of the fundamental human rights recognized globally.
“I enjoyed all and sundary to allow their children to be enrolled in our primary schools and other basic education” he said.
He urged parents and guardians to support all government policies geared towards eradicating poverty through the provision of sound and quality education at all levels.
In his remarks, a representative from UNICEF, Mallam Garba Umar, said education is a business for all; therefore, all hands must be on deck to promote education irrespective of tribe, religion, and ethical affiliation.
He said, “We thanked the Yobe state government for what it has been doing all this while.
The occasion witnessed mass turnout by the critical stakeholders, including the NUT, SBMC, and PTA, among others.
Yobe: Education secretary urges parents to enroll their children in school
Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunner in Taraba State
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), in collaboration with Defence Intelligence Agency operatives and local vigilantes, have arrested a suspected gunrunner in Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State.
Security sources said the arrest was made at about 7:45 a.m. on May 13 during an intelligence-led operation at Iware community in the area.
The suspect was reportedly apprehended following credible intelligence linking him to arms trafficking activities within the Amaseyo general area.
Preliminary interrogation revealed that the suspect was allegedly involved in illegal arms dealing, prompting his immediate arrest by the joint security team.
The suspect is currently in custody and undergoing further investigation, while security agencies say efforts are ongoing to dismantle arms trafficking networks operating within the state and surrounding areas.
Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunner in Taraba State
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim During Patrol in Kogi
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation MESA have rescued a kidnap victim abandoned by suspected terrorists along the Obajana–Jakura–Tajimi axis in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State.
Security sources said the rescue operation was carried out at about 9:00 a.m. on May 13 by troops of 12 Brigade during a fighting patrol along the old Obajana–Jakura–Tajimi road.
According to the report, the troops discovered the victim after suspected kidnappers abandoned him while fleeing from the advancing security personnel.
The rescued victim was subsequently reunited with his family after the operation.
Security patrols and clearance operations have continued along the route and adjoining communities as part of ongoing efforts to combat kidnapping and other criminal activities in the area.
Troops Neutralise Terrorist During Operation Savannah Shield in Niger State
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Savannah Shield have neutralised a suspected terrorist during an offensive operation in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.
Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 2:45 p.m. on May 13 by troops of 221 Battalion alongside personnel of CSIB XVI deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Babanna.
The troops reportedly carried out the offensive raid on Masaka Village following intelligence on terrorist activities within the area.
During the operation, the troops made contact with the suspected terrorists, leading to an exchange of fire.
According to the report, one of the fleeing terrorists accidentally triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), which detonated and resulted in his death.
Troops subsequently recovered one magazine loaded with 12 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition from the scene.
Security forces have continued exploitation and clearance operations in the area aimed at dismantling terrorist hideouts and preventing further attacks within the operational environment.
Troops Neutralise Terrorist During Operation Savannah Shield in Niger State
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