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Zulum Flags Off Rep Talba’s Palliative for 3,000 Constituents

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Zulum Flags Off Rep Talba’s Palliative for 3,000 Constituents

By: Our Reporter

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has flagged off the distribution of palliatives provided by the House of Representatives member for Marte, Monguno, and Nganzai Constituency, Engr. Bukar Talba.

About 3,000 constituents benefited from the distribution, with each receiving food items and cash donations.

Zulum, who was represented at the occasion by the Secretary to the Borno State Government, Alhaji Bukar Tijjani, commended the lawmaker for providing succor to his constituents, many of whom have been devastated by over a decade of insurgency.

Each of the three local government areas had 1,000 beneficiaries, with each person receiving a bag of rice, a bag of maize grain, and ₦20,000 in cash.

In his address, Engr. Bukar Talba recalled that in his two years in office, he has constructed classrooms, provided farm implements, and supported thousands of his constituents through livelihood programs and skills acquisition training.

The event was attended by the Deputy Chief of Staff, Dr. Babagana Mallumbe; a member representing Monguno at the State House of Assembly, Maina Garbu; commissioners; local government chairmen; party stakeholders; and senior government officials.

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Man Killed in Accidental Shooting During Joint Security Operation in Adamawa

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Man Killed in Accidental Shooting During Joint Security Operation in Adamawa

By: Zagazola Makama

A tragic incident occurred on April 3, 2025, during a joint security operation in Girei Local Government Area (LGA) of Adamawa State.

The operation, which involved personnel from the Police, Military, Department of State Security Services (DSS), and Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), aimed to raid criminal hideouts in the area.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that during the operation, one of the security personnel accidentally discharged their firearm, striking 21-year-old Bara Adamu of Wuro Bulama, Girei LGA.

The victim was immediately rushed to Specialist Hospital for medical attention but was sadly confirmed dead by the doctor on duty.

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Armed Bandits Kill One in Attack on Commercial Vehicle in Sokoto

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Armed Bandits Kill One in Attack on Commercial Vehicle in Sokoto

By: Zagazola Makama

On April 3, 2025, at approximately 1130 hours, a group of armed bandits riding motorcycles, opened fire on a commercial vehicle traveling from Kebbi to Sokoto.

The attack resulted in the death of one Dan Gande Usman, who was shot in the head. The victim succumbed to his injuries while being transported to the hospital.

In response to the attack, troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA were deployed to the area to ensure sanity.

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Bandits Attack Rijiya Village in Zamfara, Kill Eight, Set School Ablaze

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Bandits Attack Rijiya Village in Zamfara, Kill Eight, Set School Ablaze

By: Zagazola Makama

A deadly bandit attack on Rijiya Village in Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State has left eight people dead and a primary school set on fire.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that at approximately 1600 hours, on April 3, a group of armed bandits, heavily armed with AK-47 rifles and other dangerous weapons, invaded the village.

The assailants opened fire indiscriminately, resulting in the deaths of two members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CPG) and six civilians.

In addition to the loss of lives, the bandits set fire to a primary school that was being occupied by the CPG members.

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