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Zulum Pledges Enhanced Trade and Business Cooperation with Chad

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Zulum Pledges Enhanced Trade and Business Cooperation with Chad

By: Bodunrin Kayode

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has expressed commitment to the strengthening of economic ties with the Republic of Chad in a bid to revive trade and socio-economic activities disrupted by the lingering Boko Haram insurgency.

The Governor made the announcement while hosting a Chadian delegation led by General Abdulkarim Idris Derby Itno, who visited to express sympathy over the recent flood disaster in Maiduguri.

During the visit, Zulum assured that he would pay a reciprocal visit to Chad to meet with President Mahamat Idris Derby Itno to discuss regional economic and trade issues.

“I will soon pay a visit to Chad to discuss matters of mutual interest, particularly the restoration of waterway transport between Baga town and Chad to facilitate commerce,” Zulum stated.

In addition to trade, Zulum said he would coordinate with the chambers of commerce of Chad and northeastern Nigeria to bolster economic partnership between the two countries.

In a statement signed by his spokesman Dauda Ilya, the Governor hinted that he intends to fast track the planned repatriation of Nigerian citizens currently taking refuge in Baga Sola, Chad.

Zulum commended President Derby’s leadership in the fight against Boko Haram and extended his condolences over the recent loss of Chadian troops ambushed and killed by daredevil insurgents at the fringes of the lake Chad.

Responding, General Abdelkarim Idris Derby Itno conveyed President Derby’s sympathy to the people of Borno following the recent flooding.

He described people of Borno and Chad as one who share similar cultures and traditions.

According to him, the President is personally leading the war against Boko Haram following the brutal killing of over 40 soldiers by insurgents.

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Borno police arrest 15-year-old over infanticide in Monguno IDP camp

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Borno police arrest 15-year-old over infanticide in Monguno IDP camp

By: Zagazola Makama

The Borno State Police Command has arrested a 15-year-old girl for allegedly dumping a newborn infant’s body in a pit toilet within the Charamari Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp in Monguno.

According to a Police source on May 22, 2025, at about 9:15 a.m., it was reported that earlier the same day at around 6:00 a.m., the body of a newly born infant was found abandoned in one of the camp’s pit toilets.

The sources said that the suspect, identified as Yafalmata Alhaji Mustapha, aged 15 years, and a resident of the camp, is currently in police custody for investigation.

“Police and medical experts visited the scene where photographs were taken, and the infant’s body was evacuated to General Hospital Monguno. The medical doctor confirmed the infant dead upon arrival, and the corpse was deposited at the hospital for autopsy,”said the sources.

Following the autopsy, the body was released to the Camp Chairman of Charamari IDP Camp for burial according to Islamic rites.

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Angry villagers killed two Armed robbers in Gubio, Borno

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Angry villagers killed two Armed robbers in Gubio, Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

Two armed robbers were fatally injured by angry villagers following an attack at Charimeleri Bush in Gubio Local Government Area, Borno State.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred occurred on May 21, 2025, at about 5:30 p.m., when two unknown armed men armed with machetes, knives, bow and arrow pursued two young boys, Abdu Ali and Abba Ali who were grazing a flock of 25 sheep in Charimeleri Bush.

The suspects stole the entire flock and fled, but the boys ran home to alert their father, Bukar Umara. Villagers quickly mobilized and followed the rustlers’ footprints, eventually intercepting them and recovering the stolen sheep.

A violent confrontation ensued during which one of the robbers stabbed a villager, Fannami Bukar, in the chest. The villagers retaliated, fatally injuring both suspects, leading to their death.

Security forces promptly visited the scene, documented the incident with photographs, and recovered exhibits including a bow and arrow, a sheath knife, and two head veils.

The two injured robbers were rushed to Gubio General Hospital where they were certified dead by the attending doctor.

The stabbed victim was taken to the Primary Health Care Centre (PHCC) Gubio for treatment and is reportedly responding well to medical care.

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Police officer arrested over alleged Cybercrime, Fraud in Ogun

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Police officer arrested over alleged Cybercrime, Fraud in Ogun

By: Zagazola Makama

The Nigerian Police Force in Ogun has arrested one of its officers, Police Constable Idris Oloyede, over alleged involvement in conspiracy, stealing, cybercrime and other related offences.

Zagazola was reliably informed that the arrest was carried out on Wednesday by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, Abeokuta.

A police sources told Zagazola that Oloyede, who bears Force Number 537972, is attached to the patrol team at Odeda Divisional Headquarters.

According to the police sources, the arrest followed credible intelligence and investigation that linked the officer to the suspected crimes.

The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Odeda Division immediately released the officer for further interrogation upon the arrival of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit. The suspect has been transferred to the SCID for detailed investigation.

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