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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
Troops Repel Bandit Attack, Rescue Lower Sharia Court Judge in Katsina State
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops have successfully repelled a bandit attack in Mahuta Village, Dandume Local Government Area (LGA), Katsina State, and rescued a prominent local judge, Mr. Rabiu Tukur, following the abduction of six residents on April 8, 2025.
Zagazola Makama informed by security sources that three attack occurred around 11:55 p.m. when armed bandits stormed the village, kidnapping six individuals, including Mr. Tukur, a 49-year-old judge with the Lower Sharia Court, Dandume.
The troops engaged the bandits in a fierce confrontation, successfully rescuing Mr. Tukur without any harm.
Efforts to locate and rescue the remaining five victims are ongoing, with security forces intensifying search and rescue operations in the surrounding areas.
Troops Repel Bandit Attack, Rescue Lower Sharia Court Judge in Katsina State
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Clash Between Commuters and Customs Officers Leads to Accident and Mob Violence in Maiadua, Kastina
Clash Between Commuters and Customs Officers Leads to Accident and Mob Violence in Maiadua, Kastina
By: Zagazola Makama
A clash between a Customs patrol team and commuters resulted in a serious accident at Koza Village, Maiadua Local Government Area (LGA), on April 8, 2025, at around 8:35 p.m.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the Customs team was in pursuit of a commuter vehicle when the incident occurred.
In the aftermath, an angry mob set fire to the Customs camp in retaliation for the accident. The situation escalated, but the Division Police Officer (DPO) quickly mobilized police personnel to the scene to restore order.
As of now, the situation has been brought under control, and an investigation is underway to ascertain the details surrounding the incident.
Clash Between Commuters and Customs Officers Leads to Accident and Mob Violence in Maiadua, Kastina
Bandit Attack Foiled in Musawa LGA Kastina As Nine Kidnapped Victims Rescued
By: Zagazola Makama
In a daring rescue operation, the security forces successfully foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued nine victims from armed bandits on April 9, 2025, at approximately 1:25 a.m.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspected armed bandits, riding motorcycles, stormed Farin Dutse in Dangani, Musawa Local Government Area, and abducted several individuals.
However, the timely response from the Division Police Officer (DPO), who mobilized a Joint APC Patrol to the scene, led to a fierce gun battle with the bandits.
In the aftermath of the engagement, six females and three males were rescued and swiftly transported to the General Hospital Musawa for medical attention.
The victims are reported to be in stable condition.
Bandit Attack Foiled in Musawa LGA Kastina As Nine Kidnapped Victims Rescued
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Clash Between Commuters and Customs Officers Leads to Accident and Mob Violence in Maiadua, Kastina
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