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Zulum names housing estates after Buni
Zulum names housing estates after Buni
By: Sam Kayode
Governor Babagana Zulum has named the 500 housing units commissioned today at Njimtilo after Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State.
Professor Zulum said he was excited that Governor Buni of Yobe State agreed to commission the housing project named after him and a couple of other projects meant for the well being of the residents of Borno.
On the brand new metro estate commissioned and named after the Vice President of Nigeria Kashim Shettima, Zulum stated that the estate of 72 flats inside will be used to support the zonal officers of federal agencies attached to work in the state.
The Governor noted that the five projects commissioned today were designed to enhance the life of the people and ease traffic flow in the city in the case of the fly over and the Shehu Garbai connect.
Responding to the gesture, Yobe Governor who described Zulum as “my dear dependable brother,” for allowing him to commission some projects executed by the state government said it was a great honor for him to flag off such achievements.
“This reflects the excellent age-long brotherhood that exists between our dear states and people. I deeply appreciate this recognition and honour. As we are all aware, Borno and Yobe states have always been one. We are a people binded by the same culture and tradition that are simply demarcated for administrative convenience.
“We have always identified with one another, shared the good and the challenging moments together. We have also shared the sad and unfortunate insurgency security challenge which claimed many precious lives, displaced millions of our people, and destroyed critical infrastructures, drawing us many years backwards.” Said Buni.
The visiting Governor stated that both Borno and Yobe states are both striving to emerge out of the insecurity challenge by adopting the Rehabilitation, Reconstruction and Recovery programme for the benefit of residents.
The Governor who was the guest of honour in the commissioning of projects today stated that he was indeed glad to see that both sister states were moving so fast to improve the conditions of their respective people to live in dignity.
” On our part, we have invested heavily in education, Healthcare delivery, agriculture, and empowerment for sustainable means of livelihood to give the state and its people a promising future.
“This year, we launched a multi billion Naira agricultural empowerment programme which redefined agricultural production at the end of the harvest season. We equally supported flood victims, vulnerable persons, small and medium scale entrepreneurs with N2.93 billion to stimulate economic growth.
“I am happy to state the interventions made by the two states are giving our states a solid foundation for a prosperous future.
Let me specially congratulate your Excellency for assembling a fine team with excellent working synergy to execute these projects. There is no doubt that your team work has paid off with very fruitful results.” He hinted.
Let me use this opportunity to call on the good people of Borno state to continue to extend hands of fellowship and cooperation to the state government.
Your support to the policies and programmes of the government would no doubt provide the conducive atmosphere to initiate and execute more positive policies, projects and programmes to serve you better. There are more and better opportunities that lie ahead for our people to live their lives with dignity.
“Before I end this address, I wish to extend our profound gratitude to the federal government under the able leadership of His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR and his loyal Vice President, His Excellency Kashim Shettima GCON, for the various support extended to our states,
I would also like to appreciate the security forces, para military agencies, Civilian JTF and vigilantes for their commitment to instituting security across our states and the country.
“The support provided by both local and International Non-Governmental Organization is highly appreciated and worthy of mention.
“Finally, l am extending my warm invitation to Your Excellency, my dear brother, to the commissioning ceremony of some legacy projects executed by our administration to improve the lives of our people, soon.” Said Buni.
Zulum names housing estates after Buni
Nine injured in farmers–herders clash in Nasarawa
By: Zagazola Makama
No fewer than nine persons were injured on Monday following a clash between farmers and herders in Loko community, Nasarawa State.
Zagazola report that the incident occurred at about noon on Dec. 15 in Bakono village, Loko area, after a dispute over alleged damage to farmland.
The source said the farmland involved belonged to one Bako Usman.
According to the source, the clash resulted in injuries to five farmers and four herders.
Security forces stormed the scene to restore order, while the injured persons were rushed to the General Hospital, Loko, where they were admitted and are responding to treatment.
Sources said that a stakeholders’ meeting had been convened in the community to prevent further escalation of the crisis.
According to the sources, confidence-building patrols are ongoing, the situation is being closely monitored and the area remains relatively calm.
Nine injured in farmers–herders clash in Nasarawa
Soldier killed as troops clash with suspected militia in Taraba
By: Zagazola Makama
A soldier has been killed, while two others are missing following an attack on troops escorting farmers in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State.
Zagazola gathered that the incident occurred on Monday during a security operation in a bush area of Takum, which has been prone to clashes involving militia elements.
The source said soldiers from a special forces unit along with police, NSCDC were deployed to provide security for Tiv farmers harvesting their farm produce when they were attacked by hoodlums suspected to be local militia in Taraba state.
According to the source, one soldiers was killed during the attack.
The source further disclosed that following the incident, soldiers cordoned off the venue of the Miyetti Allah executives’ election at the FGR Samsokwa Hall, in Takum, and arrested male executives of the association present at the venue. Though it was yet to establish if they were involved in the attack.
Another sources pointed accusing finger at the Taraba state special adviser on security allegedly to be behind the Militia. Though, Zagazola cannot independently verify the claim.
Meanwhile, security forces have arrested a group of suspected armed bandits in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. The suspects were caught with AK-47 rifles during an operation carried out on Friday.
After their arrest, the suspects were taken into custody. In a video that later surfaced online, the men were seen lying face down with their hands tied while security operatives questioned them about where they got the weapons.
One of the suspects alleged that some officials of the Kwara State government gave them both the vehicle and the rifles. He claimed they had been operating in the area under the cover of patrol duties.
According to him, the weapons did not belong to them personally. He said their leader collected the rifles and that they often went on patrol together with some individuals he mentioned by name. He insisted that the guns belonged to those officials.
Soldier killed as troops clash with suspected militia in Taraba
Gunmen abduct five workers at construction site in Kwara
By: Zagazola Makama
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have abducted five workers at a construction site along the Sabaja/Owa-Onire Road in Kwara State.
Zagazola report that the incident was reported at about 4:30 p.m. on Monday by Alhaji Suleiman Abdullah Olanrewaju, manager of Fix Contracting Engineering Company.
The source said Olanrewaju reported that the abduction occurred earlier in the day at about 11:40 a.m. while the workers were on site when the gunmen attacked and whisked them away.
Those abducted were identified as Engr. Ademola Afolabi, Engr. Umar Lade, Fatai and Akin, both labourers, as well as a driver identified as Yusuf.
According to the source, the complainant said he had earlier reported the incident to the military before notifying the police.
Upon receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Oreke mobilised a team of police operatives who linked up with the military and local vigilantes to comb the surrounding bushes in a bid to rescue the victims and arrest the perpetrators.
Investigation into the incident is ongoing, while security agencies said further developments would be communicated.
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Gunmen abduct five workers at construction site in Kwara
Nine injured in farmers–herders clash in Nasarawa
Soldier killed as troops clash with suspected militia in Taraba
Gunmen abduct five workers at construction site in Kwara
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