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Zulum leads Borno delegation to the funeral of his spokesperson

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Zulum leads Borno delegation to the funeral of his spokesperson

… Borno grieves, governor says after interment

By: Our Reporter

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Sunday, led a delegation of Borno people to attend the funeral prayer of his spokesperson, Malam Isa Umar Gusau, which was held at the National Mosque in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

The delegation comprises the senators representing Borno Central, Barrister Kaka Shehu Lawan, Borno North, Barr. Mohammed Tahir Monguno, members of the House of Representatives from Borno, Secretary to the State Government, Hon. Bukar Tijjani and the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC, Mele Kolo Kyari.

Before the prayers, accompanied by the Vice President President, Kashim Shettima, Zulum personally conveyed the remains of his late spokesperson from Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport to the National Mosque in Abuja where the funeral prayer was observed.

Isa Gusau died on Thursday evening at a hospital in India after a protracted illness.

Until his death, Gusau served as Special Adviser on Public Relations and Strategy to the incumbent Governor Babagana Umara Zulum. He also served in the same capacity to the then Governor of Borno State, now Vice President, Kashim Shettima.

Malam Isa died at the age of 47 and is survived by two wives, three children, and many brothers and sisters.

The governor’s delegation also has Borno’s Head of Service, Barrister Mallam Fannami, commissioners, and several heads of government agencies and parastatals.

… Borno grieves, governor says after interment

Meanwhile, in a message after the funeral prayers, Zulum noted that the death of Malam Isa Gusau has thrown the entire Borno State into grief.

While praying for the repose of the soul of his late spokesperson, Zulum expressed gratitude to all those that have sent messages of condolence and prayed for the soul of the deceased.

“Inna lillahi wa Inna ilaihi raji’un, it’s a very sad moment, indeed every soul shall taste death. May Almighty Allah admit him into Jannatul Firdaus. The demise of Alhaji Isa Gusau has created a very big vacuum in the annals of Borno State, the entire people of Borno State are in grief and we pray for Almighty Allah to forgive him,” Zulum.

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Bandits kill seven, abduct three in Sabon Birni border attack in Sokoto

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Bandits kill seven, abduct three in Sabon Birni border attack in Sokoto

By: Zagazola Makama

At least seven persons were killed and three others abducted when armed bandits attacked Kyara village, a remote border community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, in the early hours of Thursday.

Sources said the attack occurred at about 4:00 a.m. in the village, which lies close to the Niger Republic border and has no mobile phone network coverage.

The bandits, who were said to be in large numbers and armed with sophisticated weapons, stormed the community, shooting sporadically and causing panic among residents.

During the attack, seven persons were shot dead, while two others sustained gunshot injuries. Three villagers were also kidnapped, and an unspecified number of domestic animals were rustled.

Joint security forces were immediately deployed to the area after the incident was reported. On arrival, they evacuated the corpses and the injured victims to a hospital for autopsy and medical treatment.

Troops have since launched a manhunt for the attackers with a view to rescuing the abducted victims, recovering the rustled livestock and arresting those responsible.

Confidence-building patrols are currently ongoing in and around Kyara village to reassure residents and prevent further attacks.

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Five injured in suspected IED blast on Bukuyum road in Zamfara

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Five injured in suspected IED blast on Bukuyum road in Zamfara

By: Zagazola Makama

Five persons have been seriously injured following a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) explosion along the Takalafiya–Gadar Zaima Road in Bukkuyum Local Government Area (LGA) of Zamfara State.

Sources said the incident occurred at about 11:30 a.m. on Thursday when a motorcycle conveying five passengers ran into an explosive device believed to have been planted by armed bandits targeting security patrols in the area.

The device detonated on contact, causing a loud explosion that severely damaged the motorcycle and left all five occupants with serious injuries.

Following the incident, security operatives immediately closed the road to traffic and advised residents to stay away from the area pending a thorough safety assessment.

The injured victims were evacuated to the General Hospital, Gummi, where they are currently receiving medical treatment.

Movement along the Takalafiya–Gadar Zaima axis remains restricted as security agencies continue to monitor the situation and clear the area of any further threats.

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Three killed in fatal road accident at gaggaba village in Borno

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Three killed in fatal road accident at gaggaba village in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

At least three persons were killed in a fatal motor vehicle accident at Gaggaba Village, Fune Local Government Area of Borno State, early Wednesday morning.

Sources said the accident occurred around 1:20 a.m. when a Daf trailer with registration number DAL 964 YY, driven by Mal. Abubakar, 35, of Maiduguri, traveling from Lagos to Maiduguri, was involved in a collision with a Mitsubishi Canter truck, registration XA 437 NNR, driven by Salisu Ibrahim of Dirra Village, Fune LGA.

The Canter reportedly veered at full speed from its lane and rammed into the Daf trailer, causing the trailer driver and two passengers to fall unconscious. They were immediately rushed to General Hospital Damagum, where the driver and two passengers were pronounced dead by medical personnel.

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