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Zulum commissions projects by Maiduguri Metropolitan Council
Zulum commissions projects by Maiduguri Metropolitan Council
By: Our Reporter
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.
Zulum commissions projects by Maiduguri Metropolitan Council
Gombe police launch investigation after clash at wedding leaves one dead
By: Zagazola Makama
Police in Gombe State have commenced investigation following a deadly clash during a wedding send-off party in Tulmi, Akko Local Government Area, which left one person dead and others injured.
According to a sources, the incident occurred on Feb. 1, 2026, at about 10:30 p.m., when a group of men identified as Wada Hussaini, Ganji Alhaji Idi, Yaya Hussaini, Mohammed Maikudi, Bello Alhaji Idi, and one Tijjani, all from Garin Ardo Usman village, reportedly clashed with Abubakar Usman, 35, and Bello Adamu, 19, at the wedding organized by Godiya Mai Rai.
The confrontation resulted in serious injuries to Abubakar Usman, Bello Adamu, and Wada Hussaini. The injured were rushed to Cottage Hospital Tumu for treatment, but Abubakar Usman was confirmed dead. His corpse has been deposited at the hospital’s mortuary.
The suspects fled the scene following the incident, and police said efforts are ongoing to apprehend them. Investigation into the case has commenced.
Gombe police launch investigation after clash at wedding leaves one dead
Two children drown in Bauchi river, police investigate
By: Zagazola Makama
Two children drowned while swimming in a river on the outskirts of Bauchi metropolis, Bauchi State, police said.
According to sources, the victims, Saminu Mohammed, 12, and Tanimu Danladi, 11, both of Gudum Sayawa, went to a river in the area on Feb. 2, 2026, at about 4:30 p.m., when the incident occurred.
Police personnel swiftly moved to the scene, evacuated the children, and conveyed them to the Specialist Hospital, Bauchi, where they were certified dead by a medical practitioner.
Their remains were later released to their relatives for burial, while investigation into the incident continues.
Two children drown in Bauchi river, police investigate
Sokoto police arrest suspected bandits’ informants, financiers, recover rustled cows
By: Zagazola Makama
Sokoto State Police Command, in collaboration with the Community Guard, has arrested suspected bandits’ informants and financiers and recovered seven rustled cows along with a motorcycle.
Sources said that on Feb. 2, 2026, at about 1:00 a.m., operatives acting on credible intelligence swooped on Sarma Village in Tangaza Local Government Area, arresting two suspects, Nura Dan Haruna, 20, and Buhari Salah, 18, found in possession of seven stolen cows and a motorcycle without registration number.
The suspects reportedly confessed that they had been sent by Abdullahi Gulum and Dan Iko, both at large, to deliver the cows to Hamza Ibrahim, 56, of Kara Area, Illela, who has also been arrested.
Hamza reportedly admitted that he sold two of the cows last month to Abubakar Muhammad, 31, of Gwadabawa LGA, who was subsequently taken into custody.
Police confirmed that investigation is ongoing, and efforts are being intensified to apprehend the remaining suspects.
Sokoto police arrest suspected bandits’ informants, financiers, recover rustled cows
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