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Zulum flags off Senator Kaka Shehu’s empowerment to 1,720 people
Zulum flags off Senator Kaka Shehu’s empowerment to 1,720 people
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum has flagged off Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan’s empowerment package for 1,720 people.
The flag-up was held on Monday at the multi-purpose hall of the Government House in Maiduguri.
The beneficiaries were selected from the eight local government areas that comprise the Borno Central Senatorial district.
About 500 beneficiaries got a sewing machine, 500 received a grinding machine, 250 received deep freezers, 100 received generators, 50 received block-making machines, 250 received agricultural tools, 50 received refrigerators, and another 20 got a tricycle (Keke Napep).
Meanwhile, each of the 1,720 beneficiaries received N20,000 cash.
Governor Zulum commended the Senator for distributing the empowerment package, which he said would promote development at the grassroots level.
“Let me commend Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan for donating an empowerment package to his constituents. This would go a long way in addressing the needs of the people, particularly in challenging times like this,” Zulum said.
Delivering his remarks, Senator Kala Shehu said the distribution was part of the campaign promise he made to his constituents. He assured that more such support would be provided to the people.
In their separate goodwill messages, Deputy National Chairman (North) of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Hon. Ali Bukar Dalori, Chairman of APC Borno State, Hon. Bello Ayuba and the member representing Maiduguri at the House of Representatives, Abdulkadir Rahis commended Senator Kaka Shehu on the distribution of the empowerment package.
Zulum flags off Senator Kaka Shehu’s empowerment to 1,720 people
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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