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Zulum orders introduction of vocational skills in 3,226 Almajiri schools
Zulum orders introduction of vocational skills in 3,226 Almajiri schools
By Michael Mike
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has ordered the integration of vocational skills in 3,226 Almajiri schools in the state.
The instruction was given for the introduction of the skills in over 2,775 Sangaya centres and 451 Islamiyya Schools across the State, schools
widely known in the northern part of the country as Almajiri schools.
The governor gave the order on Tuesday at the Government House, Maiduguri, when he received an update on the validation and registration of Sangaya Schools in Borno State presented by the Governing Council of Arabic and Sangaya Education Board.
The Governor while noting that with the introduction of vocational education, numeracy and literacy skills, said Borno State Government intend to streamline the informal and formal education system to qualify Sangaya schools products to get admitted into colleges and universities.
He also observed that the integration of vocational education will help to reduce the number of the out of school children and Almajiri’s roaming the streets in all parts of the State.
Speaking earlier, the Chairman of the Arabic and Sangaya Education Board, Khalifa Ahmad Abulfatahi presented the findings of the validation and registration of Sangaya schools conducted across the 27 local government areas of the state with exception of Kala-Balge, Guzamala and Abadam.
He said the board has registered 2,775 Sanjaya centres with 12,309 teachers and 224,068 pupils. Of the 224,068 pupils, 128,789 are day learners while 97,279 are boarding learners.
He added that the board also identified 451 Islamiyya schools operating across the state.
Zulum orders introduction of vocational skills in 3,226 Almajiri schools
Police arrest three among deadly gangs over killing of passenger in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
The police in Plateau have arrested three notorious suspects in connection with the killing of a female passenger during an attack on a commercial motorcycle in Butura Kampani village, Bokkos Local Government Area.
Zagazola Makama report that the incident occurred on Aug. 26 when gunmen attacked a motorcyclist, Mangut Matthew, and two of his female passengers, resulting in the death of one of the women.
“Following credible intelligence, three suspects have been arrested. They are Benjamin Daniel, a.k.a Allamis; Jerry Reuben; and Monday Darah, a.k.a Terror, all of Bokkos town.
“The suspects have made useful statements to the police, and efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the gang and recover their operational arms,”said sources.
The sources assured that the command remained committed to ensuring the perpetrators of violent crimes in the state faced justice.
Police arrest three among deadly gangs over killing of passenger in Plateau
Farmer shot dead on his farm in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
A farmer, Oryiman Kwagher, has been shot dead while working on his farm in Logo Local Government Area of Benue.
Zagazola learnt that the incident, which occurred on Thursday morning at about 10:30 a.m., happened in Akwanna, a border community between Benue and Taraba states.
Eyewitnesses said the farmer was attacked by yet-to-be-identified assailants while tending to his crops.
His body was later evacuated and deposited at Ayilamo mortuary.
Residents of the area described the killing as shocking and called for urgent measures to improve security in the border communities.
Police say investigation into the circumstances surrounding the killing is ongoing.
Farmer shot dead on his farm in Benue
Boko Haram attack passenger bus in Borno, five injured
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected Boko Boko Haram terrorists on Thursday ambushed a commercial bus along Maiduguri–Banki road, injuring five passengers.
The incident occurred at about 2:30 p.m. in Wudila, a deserted village near Banki, according to security sources.
The sources said the attackers opened fire on a Toyota Hiace bus with registration number ASU-255-XA, driven by Mustapha Adam, 50, of Wajare, Banki. The driver sustained a gunshot wound on his back.
Other injured passengers include Musa Mohammed, 41, of Taradal Banki, who sustained bullet wounds on his left hand; Mohammed Bukar Gaji, 61, of Wajare, who fractured his hand after falling from the vehicle; Modu Usman, 35, of Amchide in Cameroon, who sustained gunshot injuries on his neck; and Mohammed Adam, 32, of Bama, who suffered internal injuries on his ribs.
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI were mobilised to the scene for rescue operations. The insurgents fled the area before security reinforcements arrived.
Sources said all victims were evacuated to the FHI 360 Clinic in Banki, where three were treated and discharged, while two others remain hospitalised and are responding to treatment.
No death or loss of property was recorded in the attack, while additional troops have been deployed to reinforce safety along the route.
Boko Haram attack passenger bus in Borno, five injured
Police arrest three among deadly gangs over killing of passenger in Plateau
Farmer shot dead on his farm in Benue
Boko Haram attack passenger bus in Borno, five injured
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