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Yobe: Governor Mala donates N50m to troops
Yobe: Governor Mala donates N50m to troops
By: Yahaya Wakili
In bida bid encourage the Nigerian Army, Yobe staState Governor . Mai Mala Buni CON has today donated the sum of #50 million to be shared to amonge troops of the 27 Task Force Brigade Buni Gari, in addition to foofoodstuffsattresses, blankets, and other sundry items donated by the Yobe staStatevernment.
Governor Buni CON made the donation when he visited the Heaheadquarters the 27 Task Force Brigade Buni GarGari sympathize with the formation over the recent attack by insurgents.
He described as unfortunate the resurgence of insurgency and the attack on security formations.
The governor commiserated with the army and families of the deceased personnel, adding thathat e gallant officers did not die in veivain;ey died gallantly defending their fatherland.””
overnor Buni also donated the sum of #2 ₦2llion to each of the families of the fallen herheroes #1 ₦1llion to each of thothose whostained injuries.
“Government would also provide educational support to the children of the deceased solsoldiers,” added.
He assured the support of the government and people of the state to the army and other security agencies in the state to effectively fight and defeat the resurgence.
The governor directed fortheinforcement of security around the brigade, assuring govthe governmentsupport to the security.
“We will continue to complement your efforts to improve security around your forformation,”v. Buni said.
The Bribrigade commanderen. Usman AhmAhmed,o conducted the governor around the formation, andmended Governor Buni for the uncommon show of concern and care to fore solsoldiers.
Yobe: Governor Mala donates N50m to troops
Armed robbery foiled by Bauchi Police, three suspects arrested in Bauchi
By: Zagazola Makama
Three persons were arrested following a foiled armed robbery along the Bauchi–Gombe Federal Highway in Kirfi Local Government Area of Bauchi State on Jan. 26.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 12:16 a.m. when armed robbers blocked the road near Kalajanga Hamlet via Bara Village.
Officers on routine patrol responded promptly, engaging the hoodlums and forcing them to abandon their operation and flee into the surrounding bush.
The trail of the robbers led authorities to the house of one Nasiru Ibrahim of Saddiya Hamlet, where two of his children, Isya Nasiru, 20, and Umar Nasiru, 18, were also arrested in connection with the case.
Recovered items included two sticks, a touch light, three bags, a local bullet-proof shirt, face masks, two pairs of shoes, an Oppo android phone, and several local charms.
Sources say Investigations are ongoing.
Armed robbery foiled by Bauchi Police, three suspects arrested in Bauchi
Four killed, 15 injured in lone motor accident on Ibadan–Oyo Expressway
By: Zagazola Makama
Four people were killed and fifteen others injured in a lone motor accident involving a Glynlyon truck along the Ibadan–Oyo Expressway on Jan. 26.
Sources said the truck, with registration number LSD 221 YM, was coming from Kebbi State to Ogun State, carrying rocky stones as well as 23 passengers seated on the stones at the back of the vehicle.
The driver, identified as Muhammed Jibril of Adamawa State, reportedly lost control of the vehicle after hitting a pothole in the Fiditi area, causing the truck to overturn.
The heavy stones reportedly fell on the passengers, killing four instantly, while fifteen others sustained varying degrees of injuries.
The injured were rushed to General Hospital Oyo for treatment, and the bodies of the deceased were evacuated to the hospital mortuary for preservation and autopsy.
Four killed, 15 injured in lone motor accident on Ibadan–Oyo Expressway
Six people abducted by armed bandits in Maru, Zamfara State
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected armed bandits on Jan. 25 abducted six people at gunpoint in Tauji village, Kanoma District of Maru Local Government Area, Zamfara State, while the victims were observing Isha’i prayers.
Sources said one of the victims has been identified as Yahuza Mikailu, 40, while the identities of the remaining five are yet to be confirmed.
The abductors reportedly took the victims to an unknown location.
Efforts are ongoing by security operatives to track the bandits, rescue the victims, and apprehend the perpetrators.
Six people abducted by armed bandits in Maru, Zamfara State
Armed robbery foiled by Bauchi Police, three suspects arrested in Bauchi
Four killed, 15 injured in lone motor accident on Ibadan–Oyo Expressway
Six people abducted by armed bandits in Maru, Zamfara State
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