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Zulum Orders Rehabilitation of Hospitals, School
Zulum Orders Rehabilitation of Hospitals, School
By: Michael Mike
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has ordered the immediate rehabilitation of Baga General Hospital and a Primary Healthcare Centre in Doron Baga, both in Kukawa Local Government Area.
The governor also directed the rehabilitation of a primary school in Doron Baga.
Baga is a commercial town, in the northern part of Borno state capital,
while Doron Baga is located nearby the town.
Baga General Hospital, established by the Kashim Shettima administration was at an advanced stage of completion before Boko Haram insurgents attacked.
Zulum, speaking on Monday in the town, said: “This is one of the General Hospitals that was constructed by my predecessor, it was on the verge of completion before the insurgents took over the town. As you can see, it has been vandalized by the insurgents. Therefore, Borno State Government will rehabilitate it and ensure doctors and nurses are recruited so that the community will have quality and affordable healthcare services.”,
The governor, had before issuing directives for rehabilitation of two hospitals and a school, conducted staff roll call at all the health facilities visited to ensure workers are on ground providing services to the people.
The governor also approved the procurement and release of additional drugs and medical consumables for proper diagnosis of patients.
Prior to these, he had also in Baga supervised the distribution of food and non-food palliative provided by Borno State Government to about 23,000 households in three communities.
The governor had while in Baga, held strategy meetings with the military commanding officers in Doro Baga, Cross Kauwa and Baga town.
Discussions focused on how to accommodate a large number of residents returning to their ancestral lands.
The governor was accompanied to Baga by House of Representatives member for Kukawa, Abadam, Guzamala and Mobbar constituency, Mallam Bukar Gana Kareto, member representing Marte, Monguno and Nganzai constituency, Engr Bukar Talba, and member representing Kukawa at the State Assembly, Karta Maina Ma’aji Lawan.
Others were the Special Adviser on Monitoring and Evaluation, Engr. Baba Bukar Gujubawu, the Executive Secretary of Borno Geographic Information Services (BOGIS), Engr. Adam Bababe, the Executive Secretary, Borno State Primary Healthcare Agency, Professor Mohammed Arab Alhaji and the Director General of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Dr Barkindo Muhammad Saidu.
Zulum Orders Rehabilitation of Hospitals, School
NA CAT Week: Army Flags Off Free Medical Outreach in Kaduna Community
By Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Army has commenced pre-event activities for its Combat Arms Training (CAT) Week 2026 with a free medical outreach for residents of Birnin Yaro community in Kaduna State.
Security sources said the outreach, which held on May 2, was flagged off by the Chief of Integrated Combat Arms, Maj.-Gen. G.M. Mutkut, as part of preparations for the CAT Week scheduled to take place at Jaji Military Cantonment from May 4 to May 8, 2026.
The sources disclosed that the programme provided free medical consultations and treatment for members of the host community, as well as personnel and their family members.
According to the sources, the initiative was designed to strengthen civil-military relations while improving access to basic healthcare services for underserved communities.
They added that senior officers, including the Principal Staff Officer from Headquarters Infantry Corps Centre and members of the Central Organising Committee for the CAT Week, were in attendance.
The sources noted that the event was conducted peacefully and without any incident.
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Troops Arrest Two Suspected Terrorists in Borno, Recover Phones and Charms
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested two suspected terrorists during a patrol operation in Ngamdu town, Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 5:35 p.m. on May 2 by troops of 154 Battalion while on routine patrol within the area.
The sources disclosed that the suspects were intercepted and arrested during the patrol.
According to the sources, items recovered from them include one mobile phone, one keypad phone, a power bank, charms and other sundry items.
They added that the suspects are currently in military custody for further interrogation and investigation.
The sources noted that further action will be taken after profiling, while patrols in the area have been intensified to maintain security dominance.
Troops Arrest Two Suspected Terrorists in Borno, Recover Phones and Charms
Four Killed, Three Injured in Attack on Illegal Mining Site in Plateau
By Zagazola Makama
Four persons have been killed and three others injured following an attack by unknown gunmen at an illegal mining site in Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 1:30 p.m. on May 2 at Mazat mining site, where the victims were reportedly engaged in unauthorised mining activities.
The sources disclosed that the assailants opened fire on the victims, killing four on the spot while three others sustained varying degrees of gunshot injuries.
According to the sources, the injured victims—two females and one male—were rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention and are currently receiving treatment.
They added that the corpses of the deceased have been deposited at the hospital morgue for autopsy.
The sources further noted that security operatives were mobilised to the scene, while additional deployments have been made to track down the perpetrators.
They reiterated that night mining activities remain prohibited in the state, stressing that investigations into the incident are ongoing.
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