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Zulum busts vendors trapping water for commercial gain
Zulum busts vendors trapping water for commercial gain
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Thursday, busted an illegal water vendor who had constructed specialised dams manipulating the distribution network to trap water pumped for public use to gain commercial benefits.
Zulum, during a surprise visit to communities in Jere and Maiduguri Metropolis, discovered that certain vendors have constructed specialised water dams blocking and diverting water flow in order to create artificial shortage.
The vendors were artificially creating water shortages to inflate prices and maximize their profits while citizens suffer.
“It is unfortunate to notice that while the government spend millions to provide water to the people, few individuals have constructed a specialised dams, most with multiple layers of reservoirs. Some of them can store more than one million litres of water”, Zulum said.
He added, “Every day, our treatment plant process and distribute about 40 million litres of water; these criminals trap the larger amount of those supplies for commercial gain.”
Expressing his anger, Zulum vowed to take swift and decisive action against those responsible. He said, “It is unacceptable that some individuals would exploit the suffering of our people for their own selfish gains. We will not tolerate such criminal activities that jeopardize the lives of our citizens.”
Zulum busts vendors trapping water for commercial gain
Troops arrest three suspected terrorists’ informants in Bassa, Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested three suspected terrorists’ informants in Agingi area of Bassa Local Government Area in Plateau State.
Security sources said the suspects, Yusuf Hussaini, 18; Saleh Mohammed, 18; and Muazu Yunusa, 19, were apprehended at about 10:30 p.m. on March 25 with three dagger knives in their possession.
The suspects are currently in custody and undergoing investigation, the sources added.
The arrests form part of ongoing intelligence led operations by the troops of Operation Enduring Peace to safeguard communities, curb criminal activities, and ensure the safety of residents across the state.
Troops arrest three suspected terrorists’ informants in Bassa, Plateau
Troops restore calm after clash at Iware market in Taraba
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 114 Battalion, in collaboration with personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and local hunters, have restored calm following a clash at Iware market in Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State.
Security sources said the troops responded to a distress call at about 2:45 p.m. on March 24 over a fight involving suspected armed Fulani men celebrating Sallah at the market.
According to the sources, the situation escalated into a disturbance before the arrival of security operatives.
“On arrival, troops discovered one person with injuries and immediately evacuated the victim for medical attention,” the source said.
The sources added that troops, alongside other security personnel, have since dominated the area with aggressive patrols to reassure residents and prevent further breakdown of law and order.
The incident illustrated ongoing efforts by security agencies to maintain peace and respond swiftly to emerging threats in communities across the state.
Residents have been urged to remain law-abiding and cooperate with security agencies to sustain peace.
Troops restore calm after clash at Iware market in Taraba
One soldier killed, three injured in road accident in wukari, taraba
By: Zagazola Makama
One soldier has been confirmed dead while three others sustained injuries following a road traffic accident involving troops on routine patrol in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on March 24 along the Kente–Ikyaior–Wukari road when troops from Forward Operating Base (FOB) Wukari were on patrol.
According to the sources, the accident resulted in injuries to several personnel, who were immediately evacuated to the Federal University Teaching Hospital, Wukari.
“The injured soldiers were rushed to the hospital for medical attention, where one of them was later confirmed dead, while three others are currently receiving treatment,” the source said.
The remains of the deceased soldier have been deposited at the hospital’s morgue.
One soldier killed, three injured in road accident in wukari, taraba
Troops arrest three suspected terrorists’ informants in Bassa, Plateau
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace repel terrorists’ attack in Plateau
Troops restore calm after clash at Iware market in Taraba
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