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YOSG debunks the allegation of ₦3.8 billion expenditure on sitting allowance, presidential charlets
YOSG debunks the allegation of ₦3.8 billion expenditure on sitting allowance, presidential charlets
By: Yahaya Wakili
Yobe state government has debunked the alledged story published by Sahara Reporter that zero expenditure on basic education while $3.8bn was expended on sitting allowance and construction of presidential charlets in Yobe state.
In a press statement issued and signed by Alhaji Mamman Mohammed, Director General Press and Media Affairs, to Governor Mai Mala Buni CON, made available to newsmen in Damaturu.
Mamman said, Journalism is no doubt a noble profession that seeks to inform and educate the public objectively and, obviously, a veritable tool that promotes accountability in governance for the common good of the people. However, it becomes a poison when wrongly used to parade deliberate lies and falsehood with flagrant abuse to its laid-down ethics.
The statement further said, In an attempt to garnish the flask, a document was deliberately published in tiny and almost unreadable characters that are very unfriendly and discouraging for readers to read the content.
“For the avoidance of doubt, Yobe state government had in the last three quarters of the year expended over $3 billion on procurement of instructional materials and rehabilitation of classrooms and hostels in over 10 schools. Noted that the sum of over $1.5 billion was paid for tuition and registration fees, while another $3.5 billion was paid to UBEC as counterpart funds, to mention but a few.
Adding that, for those who took the pain to thoroughly scan the document, it showed the sitting allowance and construction expenditure reflected, while the alleged zero expenditure on basic education expenditure is conspicuously missing and not reflected for the reader to make an independent comparison, assessment, and judgement.
According to him, using one’s common sense of judgment, zero expenditure on basic education suggests that all schools in the state are closed. In contrast to the unholy suggestion by the publication, schools across Yobe State have indeed recorded an increase in enrolment generally and are running with great improvement.
YOSG debunks the allegation of ₦3.8 billion expenditure on sitting allowance, presidential charlets
Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recover rifle in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have arrested a suspected terrorist and recovered an AK-47 rifle during a routine patrol in Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Security sources said the arrest was made on April 3 at about 11:30 a.m. by troops of 1 Brigade Combat Team deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kurya.
The suspect was apprehended at Tungan Haki village and found in possession of one AK-47 rifle mounted with a magazine containing 13 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
The sources disclosed that the suspect and the recovered weapon are currently in custody for further investigation and necessary action.
They added that troops have continued to intensify patrols and surveillance operations across the area to curb criminal activities.
Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recover rifle in Zamfara
IED explosion injures two security personnel during patrol in Anambra
By: Zagazola Makama
Two security personnel have been injured following the detonation of an improvised explosive device (IED) during a fighting patrol in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State.
Security sources said the incident occurred on April 3 at about 12:30 p.m. when troops of Sector 5, Operation UDO KA, deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Lilu, conducted a patrol alongside Nigeria Police personnel.
It was gathered that the team sighted the IED within the Lilu general area and attempted to destroy it.
However, the explosive device detonated during the process, injuring an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel and a police officer.
The injured personnel were immediately administered first aid at the scene before being referred to a medical facility for further treatment.
Authorities said the situation has been brought under control, while operations continue in the area to ensure safety and prevent further incidents.
IED explosion injures two security personnel during patrol in Anambra
Troops neutralise two terrorists, destroy hideouts in Plateau clearance operations
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), under Operation Wutan Daji, have neutralised two suspected terrorists and destroyed several hideouts during clearance operations in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau.
Security sources said the operations were carried out in conjunction with local vigilantes across Babangida, Adua and Bokayi villages within the Dutsen Zaki forest.
It was gathered that troops made contact with the terrorists along the Babangida–Adua road, leading to a gun battle in which two of the suspects were neutralised, while others fled with possible gunshot wounds.
No casualties were recorded among the troops, and all equipment was accounted for.
During the operation, troops recovered one locally fabricated gun, a belt containing 105 rounds of 7.62mm PKT ammunition, 30 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and a cutlass.
In a related development, troops of CSI Battalion XIV, in collaboration with 332 Artillery Regiment and vigilantes, conducted further clearance and raid operations in Dadin-Kowa and Dada villages.
The operation involved 47 soldiers and four vigilantes, supported with motorcycles, gun trucks, a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle and an artillery gun.
The troops established a gun position and carried out fire missions on suspected terrorist locations in Madam Forest to deny them freedom of action.
Subsequent raid operations in Dadin-Kowa village led to the destruction of suspected terrorist hideouts, although no contact was made with the fleeing elements.
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