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Zulum names Wanori as ES for new ICT development agency

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Zulum names Wanori as ES for new ICT development agency

By: Our Reporter

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the appointment of Engr Mohammed Kabir Wanori as the Executive Secretary of the newly established Borno State Information and Communication Development Agency.

Engr Wanori, a seasoned politician, served as the Commissioner for Environment and later Intergovernmental and special duties between 2019 and 2023.

Wanori also served as a special adviser to the governor from 2011 to 2014 and 2015 to 2019. He served as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Sky Network Communications from 1998 to 2003, as well as General Manager of ABG Communications Limited’s northern zone from 1990 to 1994.

Engr Wanori holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical/electronic engineering from the University of Maiduguri. He received more than 15 awards and honours, including the Presidential Award for Excellent Service to the Society, Nigerian Society of Engineers (2022) and Icon of Humanitarian Services for Immense contribution to societal transformation and support to youth and students by the ECOWAS Youth Parliament.

Zulum stated that the appointment was based on merit and an excellent work record in developing ICT.

Governor Zulum, while congratulating the new appointee, looks forward to his contributions with absolute dedication to the selfless service to Borno people.

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Young farm labourer shot dead while fleeing Amotekun in Osun

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Young farm labourer shot dead while fleeing Amotekun in Osun

By: Zagazola Makama

A 20-year-old farm labourer identified as Solomon (surname yet unknown) has been found dead with gunshot wounds after he was allegedly shot by a member of the Western Nigeria Security Network, also known as Amotekun, along the Ilesa/Iperindo Road in Osun State.

The incident, which occurred on June 29, followed the reported confrontation between a local security operative and a group of five farm labourers on their way to a farmland.

According to Temidayo Olowookere, the employer of the deceased, the labourers were accosted around 11:00 a.m. by an Amotekun operative, one Ajayi Ibukun, who accused them of extorting money from passersby. Two members of the group were apprehended, while the remaining three fled into the bush.

Olowookere said the detained workers were later released to him in the afternoon. However, later in the evening, when two of the three fleeing labourers returned, Solomon remained missing.

A search party was immediately organised. His body was discovered in the bush with gunshot wounds on his back, raising suspicions that he may have been shot during the initial confrontation.

His remains were evacuated to Wesley Guild Hospital, Ilesa, where he was confirmed dead and deposited at the morgue for autopsy.

Police say efforts are currently underway to trace and apprehend the security operative allegedly involved in the shooting, while the community continues to call for justice.

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Mining site worker dies after rock collapse in Kabusa

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Mining site worker dies after rock collapse in Kabusa

By: Zagazola Makama

A mining site worker identified as Adam Bahago, also known as Peter, has died following a rock collapse at a site operated by Inhui Mining Company in the Kabusa area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The incident occurred on June 29 at about 3:20 p.m., while the deceased was carrying out routine work at the site. Bahago, a native of Kaduna State and a member of the Koro ethnic group, was reportedly struck by a large falling rock.

According to the site manager, Brown Ekelechi John, the victim sustained critical injuries during the collapse and was immediately rushed to Asokoro General Hospital for medical attention. He was, however, confirmed dead on arrival by medical personnel.

His remains have since been deposited at the hospital’s mortuary, and his family has been duly notified.

Preliminary findings indicate the incident may be linked to structural weaknesses in the rock face, prompting renewed calls for stricter adherence to safety protocols in artisanal and commercial mining operations across the FCT.

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Police Officer wounded while repelling bandit attack on security camp in Katsina

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Police Officer wounded while repelling bandit attack on security camp in Katsina

By: Zagazola Makama

Security forces have successfully repelled an attempted armed bandit attack on C Watch Camp in Rimaye Village, Kankia Local Government Area.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 12:30 a.m. on June 30 when suspected armed bandits stormed the location in an attempt to overrun the camp.

Security sources swiftly mobilised a team to the scene, where they engaged the assailants in a gun duel.

The bandits were forced to retreat and flee the scene with unspecified casualties on their side.

During the exchange of gunfire, the Officer-in-Charge of Rimaye Police Outpost, ASP Shola Odenkule, sustained gunshot wounds on his right leg, as well as bruises to his head and right hand.

He was immediately rushed to Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC), Rimaye, where he received medical treatment and was admitted for further observation.

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