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Zulum commissions projects by Maiduguri Metropolitan Council

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Zulum commissions projects by Maiduguri Metropolitan Council

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Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Friday, commissioned two projects executed by Maiduguri Metropolitan Local Council.

The projects include a 20-bed capacity maternity clinic and a computer center to enhance digital literacy.

The digital center, named after Governor Zulum, was equipped with 100 sets of computers to train youth in 13 different trades.

The trades include a Certificate in Computer Application, a Diploma in Computer Application, a Diploma in Computer Programming, a Diploma in Computer Networking, a Diploma in Computer Engineering, a Diploma in Webpage Design and Development, a Diploma in Database Management System, a Certificate in Internet Application, a Certificate in AutoCAD Application, Graphic and Multimedia Design, Database Management System Development, Software Development, and Mobile Application Development.

Speaking after commissioning the projects, Zulum commended the MMC council Chairman, Ali Bolori, for the different projects during his tenure.

Earlier in his welcome address, the Borno State commissioner for health, Professor Baba Mallam Gana, noted that while Maiduguri Metropolis executed the construction work, the State Ministry of Health provided the clinic with necessary medical facilities.

Zulum was accompanied by the Governor of Gombe, Mohammed Inuwa Yahaya, the Deputy Governor of Borno, Umar Usman Kadafur, Member of the House of Representatives, Engr Bukar Talba and other senior government officials.

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Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation

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Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation

By: Zagazola Makama

Security forced have neutralised two suspected notorious bandits during a clearance operation in Ukum Local Government Area of the state.

Sources told Zagazola that the operation followed credible intelligence received on Tuesday at about 1:00 p.m.

The report indicated that a criminal gang led by one Senen Hemen, also known as Orpa, was sighted along the pipeline axis between Gbeji and Igbongom communities in Ukum.

According to the sources, security forces were promptly mobilised to the location, where the gang engaged the operatives in a gun duel.

During the exchange, Hemen and another gang member identified as Mzungweve Ichur, both from Igbongom, were shot dead, while others fled the scene with gunshot injuries.

The sources confirmed that the corpses of the two suspects had been recovered and deposited at a private mortuary in Gbeji, while a manhunt had been launched in the surrounding bushes to track the fleeing accomplices.

The sources assured residents that the operation was part of ongoing efforts to rid Ukum and adjoining areas of violent criminal gangs.

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Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community

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Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community

By: Zagazola Makama

Gunmen have abducted a worshipper from a mosque in Gbonkan Village, Ipapo, Itesiwaju Local Government Area.

Sources said that the victim, identified as Amadu Usman, was kidnapped on Monday night while praying at the mosque alongside his elder brother, Adamu Usman.

The sources said seven armed men invaded the mosque at about 9 p.m. and whisked the victim away to an unknown destination.

The sources said that a joint team of security forces, Amotekun Corps, vigilantes and local hunters had since launched a search-and-rescue operation, combing surrounding bushes to track down the suspects and rescue the victim.

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Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina

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Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with the Police, Community Watch Corps and local vigilantes, have repelled a bandit attack in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State.

Sources said that the incident happened on Tuesday evening when armed bandits launched an attack on a hunters’ camp in Naalma village.

According to the sources, the troops and other security operatives responded swiftly to a distress call and engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle, forcing them to withdraw.

“During the operation, Usman Lawal, 35, the Commander of the Hunters’ group, sustained fatal injuries. One of the bandits was neutralised while the rifle earlier seized from the hunters’ commander was recovered.

“Other fleeing bandits are suspected to have escaped with gunshot wounds. Troops are currently conducting cordon-and-search operations within the area,”said the sources.

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