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Yobe Pilgrims Receive N179.8m Subsidy Support from State Govt

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Yobe Pilgrims Receive N179.8m Subsidy Support from State Govt

By: Mamman Mohammed

The Yobe state Pilgrims Commission said it has paid N179.8m subsidy approved by Governor Mai Mala Buni to 1,332 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for this year’s hajj pilgrmage.

The Chairman of the Commission, Alh. Mai Aliyu, stated this while briefing the governor with the update on the airlift of the Pilgrims.

He said every pilgrim received the sum of N135,000 Basic Travelling Allowance subsidy as approved by the governor.

According to the chairman, all the 1332 pilgrims and officials of the commission have been airlifted to Saudi Arabia.

“They landed in Medina the second holy city to perform religious obligations and visitations in Medina, and have now proceeded to Makkah, except for the very few still in Medina” Aliyu said.

The Chairman explained that the commission secured hotel accomodation of trekkable distance to the holy mosques in Medina and Makkah, to encourage the pilgrims concentrate on the religious obligations.

He said all the Pilgrims are in good condition and praying for the governor, and government of Yobe state, peace and prosperity of Yobe state and Nigeria.

Governor Buni commended the commission and airliners for ensuring successful airlifing of the Pilgrims in good time.

He called on the commission to always consider the welfare of the Pilgrims: “The commission is there to serve the Pilgrims, you should execute your duties and responsibilities to serve the Pilgrims better”.

The governor also called on the Pilgrims to conduct themselves peacefully to perform the Hajj in accordance with the tradition of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW).

Buni prayed Allah “to accept this religious obligation, the individual and collective prayers of our Pilgrims, and their safe return home.”

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Troops neutralise 2 ISWAP insurgents planting IEDs on Borno highway

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Troops neutralise 2 ISWAP insurgents planting IEDs on Borno highway

By: Zagazola Makama

The Nigerian Army troops of Sector 2, Operation Hadin Kai, have neutralised two suspected fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) attempting to plant Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) along a critical highway in Borno State.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama on Monday that the ambush operation occurred along the strategic Trans-Timbuktu (TT) corridor, extending towards the Katarko–Goniri axis.

The sources said that the operation was conducted following credible intelligence on the movement of a terrorist IED-laying party along the route.

“During the encounter, troops engaged the terrorists in a brief but decisive firefight, killing two insurgents and forcing others to flee.

“Items recovered at the scene included two AK-47 rifles, several magazines, a motorcycle, and materials intended for constructing IEDs. Equipment designed to cut through tarred roads for the concealment of explosives was also found.

“The swift response by the troops not only thwarted a potential attack on military and civilian vehicles but also helped to secure a major supply route frequently targeted by terrorists,” a security source said.

The military has since intensified patrols and route clearance operations in the general area to prevent further attempts by the insurgents.

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Bandits kill two, abduct four in Katsina community

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Bandits kill two, abduct four in Katsina community

By: Zagazola Makama

Armed bandits have killed two persons and abducted four others in a late-night attack on Gidan Tamba village in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State.

Zagazola Makama learnt that the incident, which occurred on June 29 at about 10:45 p.m., threw the quiet rural community into panic as the gunmen stormed the area and opened fire indiscriminately.

One of the victims, Ashiru Shafiu, aged 60, was reportedly shot dead on the spot, while another resident, Suleiman Yusuf, also 60, collapsed during the raid and later died of cardiac arrest. Both were rushed to the General Hospital in Kankara, where they were confirmed dead.

In addition to the fatalities, four residents were abducted during the attack. They have been identified as: Kazeem Nuhu, Shafiu Aliyu, Rama Dan Mallam and Ummah Abdulwahab.

The attackers reportedly arrived on motorcycles and disappeared into the surrounding forest with the kidnapped victims.

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11 kidnapped Benue Links passengers rescued in Okpokwu

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11 kidnapped Benue Links passengers rescued in Okpokwu

By: Zagazola Makama

Eleven passengers abducted from a Benue Links commercial bus have been safely rescued in a forest near Ondo village in Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State.

Zagazola Makama recalls that the passengers were kidnapped on June 22 while travelling along the Otukpo–Enugu highway in a Benue Links Hummer bus.

Security sources reliably confirmed that the victims were freed on June 29 following sustained search operations by the security forced supported by local vigilance groups and the Benue State Civil Protection Guard.

Credible intelligence reportedly indicated that the kidnappers were moving the captives through a bush path around Ondo village in Ugbokolo. In response, the rescue teams swiftly mobilised and launched a coordinated search operation in the area.

After several hours of intense combing of the forest, the victims were found alive and safely evacuated to Ugbokolo town, where they were provided immediate care.

The rescued individuals were identified as Bam Joseph, Doom Terhile, Uju Mercy, Ashika Linda, Atule Ladi, Undia Iveren, Terfa Kwshdoo, Akume Hembadoon, Ikpeen Msendoo, Mlumun Hurt, and Philip Igbuan.

One of the victims, Philip Igbuan, suffered a deep machete wound to the head inflicted by the kidnappers and was immediately taken to the General Hospital in Ugbokolo for medical treatment.

The freed passengers have since been debriefed by the Police and Benue Links has arranged transportation to help them reach their original destinations and reunite with their families.

According to accounts from the victims, their abductors were heavily armed and are suspected to be Fulani herdsmen.

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