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Zulum emerges New Telegraph’s Governor of the Year
Zulum emerges New Telegraph’s Governor of the Year
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has emerged as the New Telegraph’s Governor of the Year for his outstanding achievements in 2024.
Zulum will be honoured alongside seven other governors who will receive awards in education, infrastructure, health, projects, good governance, rural development, and the economy.
The Awards Ceremony was slated for Friday, February 21, 2025, at the Grand Ballroom, Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Zulum’s nomination was contained in a letter addressed to him which was signed by the Managing Director /Editor-in-Chief of Daily Telegraph Publishing Company Limited, Ayodele Aminu.
Mr Ayodele was quoted as saying “We have followed closely your activities since May 29, 2019, when you were sworn in as the Governor of Borno State and are of the firm belief that your utterances, activities and actions in the service of your people have fully justified the confidence reposed in you by the people of Borno State.”
“We recall that upon assumption of office, you inherited a state bogged down by insecurity, occasioned by the activities of Boko Haram. You took the great risk of visiting the war ravaged communities to ascertain the
true state of their infrastructure. You also took a tour of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camps across the state to empathise with the victims of the conflict, provide succour and renew their hopes of returning to
their ancestral communities as soon as possible.”
“Today, you have not only rebuilt public infrastructure in the communities destroyed by Boko Haram insurgents, you have built complete new homes for the victims. As a result, the economic and social landscapes of Borno State have become positively transformed as the average citizen can now go about their normal business without any fear of intimidation.”
“The fact that you achieved this feat without blowing your trumpet is an eloquent testimony to your administrative acumen, humility and love for the people of Borno State.”
“In view of the above, we are pleased to honour you with the award of GOVERNOR OF THE YEAR.”
Zulum emerges New Telegraph’s Governor of the Year
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.
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
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.
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
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.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
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