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Yobe State, a growing hub of science and research – Group
Yobe State, a growing hub of science and research – Group
By: Yahaya Wakili
A group of international scientists from renowned institutions on a summer school training visit to Yobe State have described the state as a growing hub of science and research, not only in Nigeria but also in Africa.
The scholars who came from the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, South Africa, Algeria, Senegal, and Ghana for the summer school training commended Governor Mai Mala Buni CON for establishing and supporting the Biomedical Training and Research Center at the state university in Damaturu.
Dr. Mahmoud Bukar Maina, Director of the Research Center, said, “This is the third summer school training since the establishment of the center, with accomplished scholars in attendance.
“We had three workshops on artificial intelligence, malaria research, and brain disease research with 450 medical doctors, scientists, researchers, and academicians from across Africa in attendance and trained by seasoned professors.
In their separate goodwill messages, Professor Sharon USA, Amadi South Africa, Sadiq ABU Zaria, and Yaw Ghana said Yobe State will soon be a science and research tourism site because of the political will of Governor Buni in promoting science and research.
“I am assuring you that soon people will be coming to Yobe State from all over the world because Your Excellency the Governor has practically demonstrated science and neurodiplomacy that would attract scientists and researchers to your state” Prof. Amadi said.
The Vice Chancellor of Yobe State University, Professor Mala Daura, expressed appreciation to the governor for the continuous support towards making the university a center of excellence.
Governor Buni assured the continuous support of the government for the center to become a center of excellence in research and training.
“Last year I was at some renowned research institutes, including the Crick Research Institute, York University, the London School of Hygiene, and the University College London in the United Kingdom, for partnerships in research and training, especially on kidney disease affecting some parts of the state.
“As your team is scheduled to visit Gashua, one of the most affected areas, I urge you to deepen your research on the cause of the disease in the area” Buni urged the scentists.
Yobe State, a growing hub of science and research – Group
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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