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Yobe: Works highlights achievements in 2024
Yobe: Works highlights achievements in 2024
By: Yahaya Wakili
Yobe State Ministry of Works, under the able leadership of Commissioner Engr. Umar Wakil Duddaye, is proud to highlight its achievements in infrastructural development and other services right from January to December, 2024.
The commissioner disclosed this in a press release signed by him made available to newsmen in Damaturu, the state capital.
He maintained that the administration of Governor Mai Mala Buni, CON, COMN, has demonstrated exceptional commitment to the state’s growth, earning widespread acclaim from its citizens.
The commissioner further revealed that the ministry in the year 2024 has successfully completed projects, which include a 25-kilometer road constructed as a Damaturu-Kalallawa dual carriageway at a cost of #1,519,787.27. A vital road connecting Jajimaji to Karasuwa at a cost of #2,025,349,864.95, Road and drainage systems were constructed in Damagum town, Fune LGA, at a cost of #530,362,211.96; the ministry also constructed a 10-kilometer road from Chumbusko to Tagali at a cost of #3,372,110,570.75.
Other roads and drainages were completed by the ministry of works in the year 2024, constructed of 2.6 kilometers of roads and drainage systems in Potiskum town at a cost of #582,939,420.91 and 2.3 kilometers of roads and drainage systems in Jajimaji town, the headquarters of Karasuwa LGA, at a cost of #788,087,605.52. Rehabilitation of the road from Biriri to Babbangida along Damaturu road to Gashua road in Tarmuwa LGA at a cost of #98,600,000.00; rehabilitation of the road from Katarko to Goniri, including stratification, earthworks, and construction of culverts in Gujba LGA at a cost of #62,814,252.50.
Engr. Duddaye maintained that the ministry repairs carried out on the road from Buni Yadi to Buni Gari in Gujba LGA also at a cost of #69,853,752.48, and earthworks constructed to approach Kayayya Bridge in Geidam LGA at a cost of #294,901,307.31, A triple box culvert was constructed at Kayayya Bridge in Geidam LGA, also at a cost of #32,854,054.70, and asphalting of the entrance to Bukar Abba Ibrahim Estate along Potiskum Road at a cost of #93,121,151.75.
He explained that the ministry is currently working on the rehabilitation of the road from Geidam to Bukarti at a cost of #1,149,115,135.94. Rehabilitation of Kanamma junction in Yunusari LGA at a cost of #2,635,696,348.32, Construction of the road from Nguru to Balanguwa at a cost of #1,074,014,000, Construction of a 25.5-kilometer earth road from Gashua to Masaba at a cost of #4,461,806,746.76, Construction of a 22.5-kilometer road from Fika to Maluri in Fika LGA at a cost of #2,244,186,388.35.
Other projects under the year review include the construction of the road from Kukuri to Chukuriwa up to Dawasa in the Nangere LGA at a cost of #1,245,440,640.00, the construction of the Damaturu city gate to the capital city at a cost of #860,386,655.27, the construction of 4.2 kilometers of road and 8.4 kilometers of line drains in Potiskum town at a cost of #1,181,422,495.56, and the construction of a 4-kilometer road from Nguru to the highway to Karasuwa.
The Commissioner used the forum to commend Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, CON, COMN, Chiroman Gujba, for the support that enabled the success of the ministry in the outgoing year 2024.
Yobe: Works highlights achievements in 2024
Troops Arrest Suspected Military Impostor in Katsina
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 17 Brigade have arrested a suspected military impostor during a fighting patrol in Malumfashi Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect was apprehended at about 1:30 p.m. on July 4 by troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Malumfashi while conducting routine patrols within Malumfashi town.
According to the sources, the suspect was intercepted while wearing a woodland camouflage three-quarter short, raising suspicion among the troops.
A search conducted on the suspect led to the recovery of a fake Nigerian Army identity card, four Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards, one woodland camouflage three-quarter short, a wristwatch and the sum of ₦17,000.
The suspect and the recovered exhibits are currently in military custody pending further investigation.
Military sources said the arrest forms part of ongoing efforts to curb impersonation of security personnel and other criminal activities within the area.
Troops Arrest Suspected Military Impostor in Katsina
Troops Recover 50 Rustled Cattle, Repel Suspected Rustlers in Kaduna
By Zagazola Makama
Troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kankomi have recovered 50 rustled cattle after repelling suspected cattle rustlers during an ambush operation in Chikun Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops responded to a distress call at about 9:55 a.m. on July 4 over the activities of suspected rustlers at Ungwan Gontu community.
According to the sources, the troops swiftly laid an ambush and made contact with the fleeing suspects, forcing them to abandon the stolen livestock and escape into the surrounding area.
During the operation, the troops recovered 50 rustled cattle, which were subsequently identified and handed over to their rightful owner.
Military sources said efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects as security operations continue to combat cattle rustling and other criminal activities across Kaduna State.
Troops Recover 50 Rustled Cattle, Repel Suspected Rustlers in Kaduna
Troops Arrest Suspected Terrorist in Kogi, Suspect Confesses to Group Membership
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 12 Brigade, in collaboration with Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) Hybrid Forces, have arrested a suspected terrorist during an operation in Lokoja Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops responded at about 1:00 p.m. on July 4 to reports of a confrontation between local residents and a suspected terrorist at a Ruga settlement behind Obajana community.
According to the sources, the troops swiftly intervened and arrested one suspect at the scene.
During preliminary interrogation, the suspect reportedly confessed to being a member of a terrorist group led by an individual identified as Haruna, which allegedly operates within the Okene general area.
The suspect is currently in military custody and is undergoing further investigation to establish the extent of his involvement and identify other members of the group.
Military sources said the arrest forms part of ongoing security operations aimed at dismantling terrorist and criminal networks across Kogi State.
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