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Zulum in Damboa, Garjang; orders new hospital, 3 schools, more teachers
Zulum in Damboa, Garjang; orders new hospital, 3 schools, more teachers
By: Our Reporter
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on Thursday paid a visit to Damboa town and Garjang community, both in Damboa Local Government Area in the southern part of Borno State.
During the visit, Zulum ordered the construction of a new General Hospital for Damboa township, because internally displaced persons (IDPs) currently occupy the existing hospital since their spontaneous takeover in search of shelter.
The new general hospital, which will be a modern one, will be, in addition to the existing facility, with the aim of increasing public access to quality and affordable medical services.
“As you can see, the hospital premises is occupied by internally displaced persons. Therefore, we will construct a new hospital complex around the existing one, where, even after the IDPs leave, it will serve as an extension to provide medical services for the increasing needs of the growing population.” Zulum said.
… Remodeled School for Damboa
Zulum also approved the reconstruction and remodeling of the Government Secondary School in Damboa which was destroyed by Boko Haram insurgents.
… Two schools, more teachers for Garjang
After visiting Damboa town, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum was at Garjang community, also in Damboa Local Government Area.
The Governor approved the reconstruction and fencing of two primary schools.
The schools are, Garjang Community Integrated Primary School and Garjang Central Primary and Junior Secondary School.
Zulum assessed student performances and approved the recruitment of more teachers to be recruited from residents with requisite qualifications.
The Governor visited Garjang alongside a UK-based Urological Surgeon, Professor Baba Mallam Gana, who hails from Garjang town.
Others in the Governor’s entourage included Engr Ibrahim Idriss, immediate past Special Adviser on Monitoring and Evaluation and Dr. Ali Umar Bashir, a project coordinator at the Multi Crises Recovery Project (MCRP) of the World Bank.
Zulum in Damboa, Garjang; orders new hospital, 3 schools, more teachers
Police arrested four suspected kidnappers arrested, identified accomplices
By: Zagazola Makama
The Police have reportedly arrested four suspected kidnappers and their informants following the abduction of ten persons between Koso Likoro and Soba villages in Mashegu Local Government Area, Niger State.
Sources said the suspects were traced to a hideout around Ibbi Forest, where a joint operation led to the arrest of Sanda Dan, Mallam Wantau, and Atiku.
During interrogation, the suspects reportedly confessed and implicated Buba Maiyara, Mantile Alh Majo, and Bilya Musa Baushe, all from Koso village, as their accomplices.
In a subsequent operation, Manu Malami Shehu Maiyara was also arrested and admitted that his son, Buba Maiyara, together with his associates, were responsible for the abductions and cattle rustling in the area.
Sources said that the case remains under investigation.
Police arrested four suspected kidnappers arrested, identified accomplices
Armed bandits attack Kwandawa village in Sokoto, most kidnapped victims rescued
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits attacked Kwandawa village in Sokoto State in the early hours of November 26, kidnapping several residents, but most of the victims were rescued unharmed.
Zagazola report that the assailants, described as numerous and carrying sophisticated weapons, invaded the village around 2:30 a.m., firing sporadically and abducting an unspecified number of people.
A coordinated response engaged the attackers in a prolonged gun duel, forcing them to flee into nearby bushes with apparent gunshot injuries.
While the majority of the kidnapped villagers were rescued unhurt, two victims remain unaccounted for. No casualties were reported among the villagers or the responding security personnel.
Security forces are combing the surrounding area to rescue the remaining victims and apprehend the bandits, with neighboring districts alerted to block potential escape routes.
Armed bandits attack Kwandawa village in Sokoto, most kidnapped victims rescued
Boko Haram attack kills vigilante in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
A vigilante member was shot dead on Wednesday during an attack by suspected Boko Haram fighters at a vigilante camp in Kanamma town, Yusufari Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Zagazola learnt that the incident occurred at about 1839 hours when the assailants stormed the camp, opening fire on the victims.
The deceased, identified as Dauda Bamai, 35, of Kanamma, was pronounced dead by a medical doctor in Kanamma.
Security forces have intensified monitoring and patrols in the area to track down the attackers.
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