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Zulum at IITA, NSPRI, NCAM; seeks partnership on food security, agriculture
Zulum at IITA, NSPRI, NCAM; seeks partnership on food security, agriculture
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Tuesday, paid visits to the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Ibadan, the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) and the National Centre for Agricultural Mechanization (NCAM) in Ilorin Kwara State.
Governor Zulum’s visit was to forge strategic partnerships with the three agricultural research institutions and technology providers to address the challenges faced by the agricultural sector affected by the over one decade of insurgency in Borno State.
The Governor led a high-level delegation that comprised of Professors of agricultural engineering, technical staff from the Borno State Ministry of Agriculture and members of the Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineering.
With the visit, Borno State Government intends to harness innovation, improve productivity, support livelihood and ensure food sufficiency for the state’s population through sustainable agricultural practices.
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a leading research institution which is known for its expertise in enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability.
The Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) is an institution that focuses primarily on providing effective technologies for mitigating post-harvest losses of all crop categories in Nigeria, while the National Centre for Agricultural Mechanization (NCAM) provides intervention to advance mechanization of the agricultural sector.
Zulum noted that the collaborations will foster knowledge transfer, as experts from IITA, NSPRI, and NCAM will engage with local farmers, extension workers, and policymakers.
“Our visit was to know exactly what these institutions are doing and see how the Government and people of Borno State will benefit from the outcome of the research conducted by these institutions,” Zulum said.
Zulum took a tour of the facilities in all the institutions.
At IITA, the Governor was conducted round by the Director General, Dr Simeon Ehui, the Executive Director, Professor Lateef Oladimeji Sanni, at the NSPRI and at NCAM by the Executive Director, Dr. Abdulgafar Rasheed Kamaldeen.
Zulum at IITA, NSPRI, NCAM; seeks partnership on food security, agriculture
Troops arrest suspected kidnapper in Damboa LGA of Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected kidnapper in Azir community, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.
Sources told Zagazola Malama that the suspect was apprehended at about 5:00 p.m. on March 28 by troops of 25 Brigade and 19 Battalion (Mechanised) deployed at a Forward Operating Base in Azir.
The source disclosed that the suspect was alleged to have been involved in kidnapping activities within the Damboa and Azir general areas.
“During preliminary investigation, the suspect claimed to be a cattle courier operating within Damboa and its environs,” the source said.
He added that one bicycle was recovered from the suspect at the point of arrest.
The suspect and the recovered item are currently in troops’ custody for further investigation and necessary action.
Troops arrest suspected kidnapper in Damboa LGA of Borno
Troops arrest 58 illegal miners in Edo state
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation MESA have arrested 58 suspected illegal miners at an illegal gold mining site in Ososo general area, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State.
A security source disclosed that the suspects were apprehended at about 1:00 p.m. on March 28 during a fighting patrol conducted by troops of 195 Battalion (Rear).
According to the source, the troops stormed the mining site and arrested the suspects without resistance.
“The suspects are currently in troops’ custody for further action,” the source said.
He noted that the operation forms part of ongoing efforts to curb illegal mining activities and other criminal enterprises within Edo State and its environs.
Troops arrest 58 illegal miners in Edo state
Army troops arrest two suspected Boko Haram logistics suppliers in borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, in collaboration with operatives of the Joint Intelligence Fusion Centre (JIFC), have arrested two suspected logistics suppliers to Boko Haram terrorists in Gubio town, Borno State.
A military source disclosed that the suspects, identified as Mal Bunu Gojemi and Zanna Alhaji Mallam, were apprehended at about 11:30 a.m. on Saturday during a joint logistics strangulation operation conducted by troops in the area.
According to the source, the suspects confessed during preliminary interrogation to being long-time suppliers of logistics to the Boko Haram.
Items recovered from them include three mobile phones, a traditional cap, and the sum of N40,000.
“The suspects have since been handed over to operatives of the Joint Intelligence Fusion Centre for further investigation,” the source said.
He added that the operation was carried out without any incident.
The Nigerian Army and other security agencies have continued to intensify operations aimed at cutting off logistics supply chains to insurgents as part of ongoing counter-terrorism efforts in the North-East.
Army troops arrest two suspected Boko Haram logistics suppliers in borno
Troops arrest suspected kidnapper in Damboa LGA of Borno
Troops arrest 58 illegal miners in Edo state
Army troops arrest two suspected Boko Haram logistics suppliers in borno
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