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Yobe Government Sets to Launch Fresh Research on the Causes of Kidney Disease in Bade Emirate
Yobe Government Sets to Launch Fresh Research on the Causes of Kidney Disease in Bade Emirate
By: Kolo Gulani
The Governor of Yobe State, Hon. Mai Mala Buni has directed the Biomedical Science Research and Training Center (BioRTC) of Yobe State University and Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Science, Research and Innovation, Dr. Mahmoud Bukar Maina, to launch another research on the causes of kidney disease and other related ailments in Gashua and it environs.
This was disclosed today, 10th August 2024 during a courtesy call paid on the Emir of Bade, His Royal Highness, Alh. Umar Abubakar Suleiman in his palace in Gashua.
The delegation which was led by the Commissioner, Yobe State Ministry of Health and Human Services, Dr. Mohammed Lawan Gana, said they were at the palace with a group of International Scientists from renowned institutions across the globe mainly to notify the Emir on the fresh launching of another research on the kidney disease and other related ailments in the state.
Speaking during the visit, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Science, Research and Innovation, Dr. Mahmoud Bukar Maina who doubled as the Director, Biomedical Research Training Center (BioRTC), said the scholars came from the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Algeria, Senegal and Ghana.
Dr. Maina also informed the Emir that the team will deepen their research on the root causes of the kidney disease and find out the lasting solutions, stressing that last year the team were with the Governor of Yobe State, Hon. Mai Mala Buni where they visited renowned research institutes including Crick Institute London, University of York, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University College London and University of Sussex in the United Kingdom.
He then informed the Emir that BioRTC was established with the backing of His Excellency to address such local health challenges through Scientific research.
The Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Gashua, Prof. Maimuna Waziri, who was also there at the palace, said their University is ready to collaborate with the team so as to find a lasting solutions to the menace.
Prof. Waziri added that many have tried to find out the root causes of kidney disease in Gashua and it environs. But to date, the answer remains obscured
In his response, the Emir of Bade, His Royal Highness, Alh. Umar Abubakar Suleiman, said Gashua and it environs has been battling with kidney disease for years. He informed the team that his doors are always open for support in carrying out their assignments.
The Royal Father then thanked the Governor of Yobe State, Hon. Mai Mala Buni and the team for showing so much concern on Emirate, the state and the country in general.
In their separate remarks, the Deputy Speaker, Yobe State House of Assembly, Hon. Ya’u Usman Dachia, Chief Medical Director, Yobe State University Teaching Hospital, Dr. Baba Goni Waru and Dr. Yaw Aniweh from University in Ghana expressed their readiness in supporting the research.
Yobe Government Sets to Launch Fresh Research on the Causes of Kidney Disease in Bade Emirate
21 villagers abducted in kano communities as Security forces intensify search operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Twenty-one persons have been abducted by suspected bandits in three villages of Tsanyawa Local Government Area of Kano State.
Zagazola Makama learnt that the coordinated attacks occurred in Sundu, Biresawa and Masaurari villages.
According to community members, two women were taken from Sundu, while five women and two children were abducted at Biresawa.
In Masaurari, nine men and one woman were reportedly seized, bringing the total number of abducted persons to 21 comprising nine men, eight women and two children.
The Police Command in Kano confirmed the attack noting that efforts had been intensified to rescue all victims unhurt.
The sources added that additional operatives had been deployed to the affected axis, while the area was being combed in collaboration with local vigilance groups and other security agencies.
The command assured residents of its commitment to restoring peace and urged the public to provide credible information that could aid ongoing operations.
21 villagers abducted in kano communities as Security forces intensify search operation
Ammunition falls from moving vehicle near ABU Zaria, eyewitnesses suspect supplies for bandits
By: Zagazola Makama
Passersby and students of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria were startled on Tuesday when several rounds of ammunition reportedly fell from a moving passenger bus along the Zaria–Katsina highway.
Zagazola Makama understand that the incident occurred directly in front of ABU Zaria’s main gate, causing brief panic among pedestrians and motorists.
One of the witnesses, who simply identified himself as Musa, said the ammunition fell from a commercial vehicle heading towards Katsina.
“We suddenly saw the bullets drop from the bus as it sped past the gate. Before people could understand what happened, the vehicle had already disappeared,” he said.
He added that some bystanders quickly gathered the ammunition and alerted security operatives stationed around the area.
Another eyewitness, a student who preferred not to be named, described the incident as “strange and frightening,” noting that many feared the ammunition could be linked to supplies to armed groups operating in parts of Kaduna and Katsina States.
Security personnel later arrived at the scene and recovered the ammunition.
Ammunition falls from moving vehicle near ABU Zaria, eyewitnesses suspect supplies for bandits
Security forces arrest “Gwandara” notorious kidnap kingpin, logistics supplier in Bwari Abuja
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forces have arrested a notorious kidnapper and major logistics supplier to bandits identified as Y’au Ibrahim Dauda, popularly known as “Gwandara 01”.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the suspect was apprehended by the Scorpion Squad at about 5:40 p.m. on Thursday in Bwari following actionable intelligence.
According to sources , Dauda has been on the wanted list of security agencies for his alleged role in several coordinated kidnapping operations within the FCT, particularly across the Bwari axis, from 2024 to date.
Investigations further linked him to multiple abductions around the Garam area of Tafa LGA in Niger State and Bwari, including the kidnapping of a pastor in 2024 at the El-Rufai Estate, near the Nigerian Law School, Bwari.
The sources said that efforts are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing members of the gang and recover their weapons.
Security forces arrest “Gwandara” notorious kidnap kingpin, logistics supplier in Bwari Abuja
21 villagers abducted in kano communities as Security forces intensify search operation
Ammunition falls from moving vehicle near ABU Zaria, eyewitnesses suspect supplies for bandits
Security forces arrest “Gwandara” notorious kidnap kingpin, logistics supplier in Bwari Abuja
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