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Zulum leads Borno delegation to the funeral of his spokesperson
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.
Zulum leads Borno delegation to the funeral of his spokesperson
Troops storm bandit leader’s camp in Zamfara, neutralise 20, destroy stronghold
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the 8 Division, Nigerian Army, operating under Sector 2 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have stormed the camp of a notorious bandit leader, Gwaska Dan Karmi, in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, neutralising 20 terrorists and destroying the stronghold.
A military source told Zagazola Makama that the decisive, well-coordinated offensive followed credible intelligence that over 100 bandits had converged at the camp to plan coordinated attacks on communities and logistics movements.
According to the source, the troops, supported by the Nigerian Air Force, the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and local vigilantes, conducted week-long surveillance before moving to intercept the terrorists.
“Contact was established on Jan. 31, 2026, as the terrorists advanced. They engaged the troops in a fierce firefight and attempted a flanking manoeuvre, but this was repelled by superior firepower,” the source said.
He said 20 terrorists were neutralised in the encounter, while several others fled with gunshot wounds. Follow-up operations, the source added, were ongoing to assess further casualties and recover additional items.
The raid yielded significant recoveries, including assorted weapons and ammunition, bicycles, food supplies, medical drugs, clothing, detergents and other logistics materials.
“The Gwaska Dan Karmi camp was completely destroyed,” the source said.
He noted that troops remained highly motivated, with combat efficiency assessed as strong and unwavering.
Troops storm bandit leader’s camp in Zamfara, neutralise 20, destroy stronghold
Army troops, police rescue abducted victim in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Army troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, in collaboration with the Zamfara State Police Command, have rescued an abducted man in Tsafe Local Government Area of the state.
Sources said that the incident occurred on Jan. 29, when armed bandits invaded the residence of Abdullahi Isah Nagari on the outskirts of Tsafe town and abducted him to an unknown destination.
According to the source, troops under Operation FANSAN YAMMA, in collaboration with the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Tsafe Division promptly mobilised to launch a coordinated rescue operation.
“During a thorough search of the surrounding bushes, the victim was successfully located and rescued. He was found tied to a tree with a machete cut injury on his hand,” the source said.
The sources added that the victim was immediately taken to the General Hospital, Tsafe, where he was receiving medical attention.
The source said efforts were ongoing to track down and arrest the perpetrators, while security patrols had been intensified in the area to prevent further occurrences.
Army troops, police rescue abducted victim in Zamfara
U.S. official heads to Mali to reset ties, boost Sahel cooperation
By: Zagazola Makama
A senior official of the United States Government, Nick Checker, is travelling to Bamako to convey Washington’s respect for Mali’s sovereignty and explore a new course in bilateral relations between the two countries.
This is according to a statement issued by the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of African Affairs.
The statement said Checker, a Senior Bureau Official at the State Department, would engage Malian authorities on ways to move past previous policy missteps and rebuild cooperation.
It added that the United States was looking forward to discussing next steps for enhancing U.S.–Mali relations, particularly in the areas of security and economic development.
“The United States also plans to consult with other governments in the region, including Burkina Faso and Niger, on shared security and economic interests,” the statement said.
It noted that the visit underscored Washington’s desire to strengthen engagement with Sahelian countries amid ongoing regional security and political challenges.
The Bureau said the discussions would focus on practical ways to promote stability, respect for sovereignty and mutually beneficial cooperation across the Sahel.
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