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Zulum mourns death of ex-NLC President, Ali Chiroma
Zulum mourns death of ex-NLC President, Ali Chiroma
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum expressed grief over the death of the ex-President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Ali Chiroma.
Comrade Ali Chiroma died on Tuesday night at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital after a brief illness at the age of 91.
Zulum’s message was released in a statement by his SSA on New Media, Abdurrahman Ahmed Bundi, on Wednesday.
“I sympathise with the family and relatives of late comrade Ali Chiroma; no doubt the death of a loved one is painful, but as Muslims, we all believe every soul shall taste death. I, therefore, urge you to take solace in Almighty Allah,” Zulum said.
The Governor added, “Ali Chiroma was a true champion of the working class, a fearless leader who dedicated his life to the welfare of Nigerian workers across the nation. He shall be remembered for his doggedness and dedication to the cause of Nigerian workers.”
The late Ali Chiroma served as the President of the Nigerian Labour Congress between 1984 and 1988.
He was the President of the defunct Rural Health Workers of Nigeria, now known as the Medical and Health Workers Association, in 1960.
Governor Zulum prayed for the repose of the soul of the former unionist and an elder statesman. Also, he prayed that Allah gives the family of the deceased the strength to bear the irreparable loss.
Zulum also commiserated with the Borno Elders Forum over the loss of one of their dedicated member.
Zulum mourns death of ex-NLC President, Ali Chiroma
14-year-old killed, others injured in communal attack in Pindiga
By: Zagazola Makama
A 14-year-old boy, Rabiu Muhammad, was killed while several others were injured during a violent attack in Garin Rigiya, Pindiga, Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State.
Zagazola gathered that the incident occurred at about 10:00 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 30, when a group of men allegedly conspired and attacked Rabiu Muhammad and Malla Yayaji with machetes.
The victims were rushed to the General Hospital, Kashere, where Rabiu Muhammad was pronounced dead, while others received medical attention.
Following the attack, a reprisal incident was reported in which Ibrahim Galadima, Babangida Abubakar, and Mohammed Abubakar allegedly set fire to corn stalks in the village, causing property damage.
Three suspects have been arrested by the Police in connection with the incidents, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining perpetrators.
Police said the area has since returned to relative calm.
14-year-old killed, others injured in communal attack in Pindiga
Two killed in bandit attack on Funtua community, in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Two persons, including a soldier, were killed when armed bandits attacked Unguwar Dahiru village in Funtua Local Government Area of Katsina State in the early hours of Friday.
Sources said the attack occurred at about 1:20 a.m. on Jan. 31, prompting security patrol teams to engage the assailants in a sustained gunfight, forcing them to flee the community.
The victims were identified as Shamsu Rilwan, 22, and Abubakar Mohammed, 22, a soldier attached to the Military Super Camp in Faskari who was returning from leave. Their bodies were taken to the General Hospital, Funtua, where they were certified dead by a medical doctor.
Efforts are ongoing to track and apprehend the perpetrators of the attack.
Residents have been urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities to enhance security in the area.
Two killed in bandit attack on Funtua community, in Katsina
Ifelodun LG imposes 24 hour curfew across Oro-Ago District for clearance operation
By: Bodunrin Kayode
A 24 hour curfew has been imposed on the entire Oro- ago District of Ifelodun council Area, Chairman Abdulrasheed Yusuf said in a statement recently.
The curfew which took effect from 6 am on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, was imposed in a coordinated effort by the council in conjunction with security agencies to put terrorists in disarray, take them out by combing the area and protecting lives and property of residents.
The statement signed by Abdulquadri Jimba who is the Chief Press Secretary to the Chairman, Ifelodun council area noted that “Within this period, there will be no human or vehicular traffic in the entire district.
“This is in support of the ongoing security clearance operation in the area. Further reviews of this measure will be communicated,” the statement noted.
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