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Zulum: College of Nursing Gwoza to Commence Academic Activities
Zulum: College of Nursing Gwoza to Commence Academic Activities
… Provides Support to Bolster Community Resilience
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Friday, announced that the College of Nursing, Gwoza, will begin academic activities before the end of the year. The governor made the declaration during an interview with journalists shortly after an inspection of completed and ongoing projects in Gwoza as part of his working visit to the area.
Zulum’s administration has established two colleges of nursing with the aim of training qualified professionals to address the shortage of healthcare personnel in medical facilities across the state.
The governor revealed that an executive bill is currently before the State Assembly to provide legal backing for the institutions.
“A bill to establish the College of Nursing in Gwoza and Monguno is receiving attention before the State Assembly. As soon as the bill is passed, I will immediately assent to it. It is my sincere hope that the College of Nursing will take effect this year,” Governor Zulum stated.
The governor also directed the immediate recruitment of additional medical doctors, nurses and midwives for the newly renovated Gwoza General Hospital.
“I have inspected the General Hospital, Gwoza, and the renovation work has been completed which is quite impressive. I have also met medical personnel on the ground, and I have directed the Chief Medical Director to recruit more staff to meet the anticipated demands of the hospital,” he said.
“This General Hospital will serve as a training ground for the College of Nursing. Without adequate human resources, the college will not function effectively.
Governor Zulum also inspected 500 housing units under construction in Wala, which are expected to be completed by the end of September.
… Provides Support to Bolster Community Resilience
As part of his resilience-building tour, Governor Zulum visited Warabe community, where he assured residents of continued government support. He donated two operational vehicles and motorcycles to members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) in the area.
“The time of displacement is over. Communities must be resilient. The military, with the support of the Federal Government, has deployed additional hardware to further protect our communities,” the governor affirmed.
The governor was accompanied by the member representing Gwoza, Hon. Abdullahi Buba Abatcha; commissioner ministry for Transport and Energy, Hon. Mohammed Lawan Buba; Chief Adviser and Coordinator for Sustainable Development, Partnerships and Humanitarian Support, Dr. Mairo Mandara, APC stalwarts and other stakeholders of the local government.
Zulum: College of Nursing Gwoza to Commence Academic Activities
Fourteen Abducted Victims Released in Maru, Zamfara State; Two Killed in Captivity
By: Zagazola Makama
Fourteen victims abducted in December 2025, including six family members of Inspector Hussaini Abubakar of Maru Police Division, have been released by their captors.
Zagazola reliably gathered that the release occurred at about 1:00 p.m. on Feb. 26, 2026. Unfortunately, two of the victims, identified as Bashir Marafa, aged 45, and Halliru Kabiru, aged 50, were killed while in captivity.
Sources added that a pregnant woman among the abductees delivered a baby girl while in captivity. The victims are currently receiving medical attention at the General Hospital, Maru.
Fourteen Abducted Victims Released in Maru, Zamfara State; Two Killed in Captivity
Two Abducted Victims Rescued in Tsafe, Zamfara; One Killed in Bandit Attack at Talata Mafara
By: Zagazola Makama
Two persons abducted earlier this month in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State have been rescued, while a separate bandit attack in Talata Mafara LGA left one person dead and others missing.
Sources confirmed that Bashir Adamu Iyatawa, 42, and Kenneth Allahmagani, 35, both from Zaria City, Kaduna State, were abducted at Unguwar Chida Village in Tsafe on Feb. 16, 2026.
They were rescued on Feb. 26, debriefed, and later taken to a hospital for medical attention before being handed over to their relatives.
In a separate incident, armed bandits loyal to a local bandit leader, Na Sanda, attacked the outskirts of Jangebe town in Talata Mafara LGA on Feb. 27 at about 2:00 a.m.
The attack resulted in the death of Misbawu Aminu, 30, and the abduction of an unspecified number of persons to an undisclosed location.
Joint troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA and local vigilante groups are reported to be pursuing the fleeing bandits. Authorities have assured that efforts to rescue the abducted victims and apprehend the culprits are ongoing.
Two Abducted Victims Rescued in Tsafe, Zamfara; One Killed in Bandit Attack at Talata Mafara
Boko Haram Attack on CJTF Leaves One Dead in Gwoza, Borno state
By: Zagazola Makama
One member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) was killed following an ambush by suspected ISWAP terrorists along the Warave–Gwoza Road in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
Sources said the incident occurred on February 25 at about 7:30 a.m. when gunmen attacked members of the CJTF and hunters on routine patrol. Fifty-year-old Bello Adamu, a member of the CJTF, was fatally injured in the attack.
Army troops of Operation HADIN KAI, Police Tactical Units, and CJTF personnel visited the scene, documented the incident, and evacuated the victim to Gwoza General Hospital, where he was certified dead on arrival. His body was released to his family for burial according to Islamic rites.
Monitoring of the area continues to prevent further attacks.
Boko Haram Attack on CJTF Leaves One Dead in Gwoza, Borno state
Fourteen Abducted Victims Released in Maru, Zamfara State; Two Killed in Captivity
Two Abducted Victims Rescued in Tsafe, Zamfara; One Killed in Bandit Attack at Talata Mafara
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