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Zulum leads delegation at Waziri of Borno’s funeral in Maiduguri
Zulum leads delegation at Waziri of Borno’s funeral in Maiduguri
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Saturday led a government delegation for the funeral prayer of the Waziri of Borno, Yerima Mustapha Muktar, in Maiduguri on Saturday.
Zulum’s delegation included the Deputy Governor, Umar Usman Kadafur, Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari among other government officials.
Others on the entourage of the governor are members of the House of Representatives, State Assembly members, the Head of Service and some members of the State Executive Council.
Imam Idaini of Borno, Shettima Mamman Saleh, led the funeral prayer conducted at the Shehu of Borno’s Palace.
Waziri in the traditional hierarchy serves as the prime minister of Borno’s Elkanemi dynasty and Chief Adviser to His Royal Highness, the Shehu of Borno.
Waziri Mustapha Muktar died in the early hours of Saturday after a protracted illness at the age of 50. He left behind an aged mother, four wives, 19 children, brothers and sisters.
He was appointed as the Waziri of Borno on 16 July, 2007, by the then Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Mustapha Umar El-Kanemi, after the demise of his father, Alhaji Yerima Muktar Mustapha.
Zulum extended his condolences to the Shehu of Borno, Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai Al-Amin Elkanemi, describing the death as a huge loss not only to the Shehu and his immediate family but to all the people of Borno.
Shehus of Dikwa, Ibrahim Ibn Umar Ibrahim, Bama, Umar Ibn Shehu Kyari, and the Emirs of Damaturu Shehu Hashimi II El-Kanemi and Gazargamu, Tijjani Ibn Saleh Gaidam, were also in attendance.
Zulum leads delegation at Waziri of Borno’s funeral in Maiduguri
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.
Bandits kill seven, abduct three in Sabon Birni border attack in Sokoto
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.
Five injured in suspected IED blast on Bukuyum road in Zamfara
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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