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Zulum delivers grains donated by FG to 10,000 residents in Pulka
Zulum delivers grains donated by FG to 10,000 residents in Pulka
… Borno Govt shares N220m to vulnerable women, widows
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has delivered part of the 36,000 50kg bags of assorted grain donated by the Federal Government to Borno State Government to support resettled communities and other vulnerable families.
The distribution took place Monday in a large open field in Pulka town, with 10,000 residents each receiving a 50kg bag of assorted grain.
Zulum expressed gratitude to the federal government for the donation, noting that it came when such a gesture was most needed.
Addressing the beneficiaries, Zulum said, “We are here to launch the distribution of relief materials from the Federal Government of Nigeria under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The total sum of about thirty-six thousand 50kg bags of assorted grains comprising maize grain and millet was given to the Government of Borno State by the Federal Government of Nigeria.”
He added, “Let me express my sincere appreciation on behalf of the government and people of Borno State to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for this great gesture. This is not the only support that we received from him. We have received tremendous support from the President in the last one year.”
Zulum also stated that the federal government has donated rice to Borno, which the state government is receiving.
“In addition to this grain, the federal government is also providing some rice; we have started receiving it, but they are yet to complete the delivery of the rice to the state government,” Zulum said.
… Borno Govt shares N220m to vulnerable women, widows
Meanwhile, Governor Zulum also supervised the distribution of N220m cash to 22,000 vulnerable women and widows in the Pulka ward of Gwoza Local Government Area on Monday.
Zulum noted that each of the 22,000 women received N10,000 cash support and one wrapper.
“In addition to the food items donated by the federal government, on our part, Borno State government is also distributing N10,000 cash and a wrapper to each of the 22,000 women here, Zulum said.
“The beneficiaries were drawn from Pulka, Ngoshe, Warabe and Kirawa communities of Gwoza Local Government Area,” Zulum added.
Governor Zulum was accompanied by the member representing Gwoza, Damboa and Chibok at the House of Representatives, Hon Ahmed Jaha; the member representing Gwoza at the State House of Assembly, Hon. Abdullahi Buba Abatcha; Northeast Zonal Coordinator of NEMA, Ahmed Sirajo and other officials of the Borno State Government.
Zulum delivers grains donated by FG to 10,000 residents in Pulka
Army, DSS arrest notorious cultist, gunrunner in Cross River, recover weapons
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 13 Brigade, in collaboration with the Department of State Services (DSS), have arrested a suspected cultist and gunrunner during a raid operation in Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River State.
Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 1:10 a.m. on April 3 along Effangha Spring Road in Ikom.
The sources disclosed that the suspect, who hails from Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, was apprehended during the coordinated raid.
According to the sources, troops recovered one revolver pistol, one sword, two laptops, four mobile phones, one digital camera, one wristwatch, three identity cards, and a sack of garri allegedly used to conceal the weapon.
The suspect and recovered items have since been handed over to the DSS for further investigation and possible prosecution.
Security authorities said the operation is part of ongoing efforts to curb cult-related violence and illegal arms circulation in the South-South region.
Army, DSS arrest notorious cultist, gunrunner in Cross River, recover weapons
Gunmen kill village head, wife in Adamawa, son hospitalised
By: Zagazola Makama
Unknown gunmen have killed a village head and his wife in Tunga Waja community, Lamurde Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 8:50 p.m. on April 2, when the assailants attacked the residence of the village head and opened fire on him, his wife and their son.
The sources disclosed that the village head died on the spot, while his wife and son sustained gunshot wounds and were evacuated to a medical facility in Tingno for treatment.
According to the sources, the wife later died at the hospital, while the son is currently receiving treatment.
The motive behind the attack remains unclear, while efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend the perpetrators.
The incident has heightened concerns among residents, as security agencies intensify efforts to restore calm and prevent further attacks in the area.
Gunmen kill village head, wife in Adamawa, son hospitalised
Three soldiers injured in road accident during pursuit of bandits in Kaduna
By: Zagazola Makama
Three soldiers have sustained injuries following a road traffic accident during an encounter with suspected armed bandits in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 3:00 p.m. on April 2, when troops of 2 Battalion deployed at Forward Operating Base Dogon Dawa were returning from an administrative patrol.
The sources explained that the troops reportedly sighted a group of armed bandits attempting to block the road at Ngede Allah and engaged them, forcing the criminals to flee.
During the pursuit, however, three soldiers fell off a military gun truck and sustained varying degrees of injuries, including fractures to the hand and leg.
The injured personnel were immediately evacuated to the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital in Kaduna, where they are currently receiving treatment and responding positively.
Security operations in the area have continued as troops maintain pressure on criminal elements within the axis.
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