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Zulum returns after leading APC’s campaign in Southern Borno
Zulum returns after leading APC’s campaign in Southern Borno
.. Announces plan to establish “Mineral Resources Commission
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has returned to Maiduguri after leading stakeholders of the All Progressive Congress (APC) on tour of 3 local government areas in the southern part of Borno for the first phase of the APC’s campaign in the region.
The governor kicked off the rally on Monday at the stadium in Biu, the political headquarters of southern Borno. He stressed continuous commitment to securing all parts of the state.
Zulum assured that his government will focus on providing job opportunities to the youth, empowering women and the vulnerable and quality education.
On Tuesday after spending two nights in Hawul and Biu, Zulum was in Kwaya-Kusar and Bayo Local Government Areas. He addressed thousands of party supporters amidst cheers from the crowd.
Speaking at the occasion, Borno APC Chairman, Ali Bukar Dalori, expressed confidence that Zulum’s performance in the last three and half years will give APC an unprecedented win in the forthcoming elections.
Dalori noted that Governor Zulum has invested massively in education, with numerous schools renovated and new ones built. Instructional facilities were provided for effective teaching and learning.
In the area of healthcare delivery, Dalori noted that the present administration has constructed over 200 primary healthcare centres and the existing one was renovated and upgraded. Hundreds of health workers were employed to ensure affordable and quality healthcare services.
The party Chairman stressed that Governor Zulum has revitalised the healthcare sector which was destroyed by the insurgency. He said, people in rural communities no longer travel distances to seek medical care.
Dalori emphasises that Zulum has achieved remarkably during the last three and half years of his administration. He calls on the good people of Borno to elect all APC candidates in the state.
Critical stakeholders from the southern part of Borno including the Deputy Governor, Umar Usman Kadafur, members of the national and state assembly, commissioners, top government functionaries and party officials joined the governor during the two-day rally.
.. Zulum announces plan to establish “Mineral Resources Commission
Meanwhile, in Bayo Local Government, Zulum has announced a plan to establish the “Borno State Mineral Resources Commission” which will explore a number of minerals in Bayo and other parts of Borno State.
Zulum noted that there are thousands of minerals that the state could not explore over the years. He, therefore, assured that with the emerging peace, Borno will not relent until all opportunities are explored.
Zulum returns after leading APC’s campaign in Southern Borno
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
Troops Repel Bandit Attack, Rescue Lower Sharia Court Judge in Katsina State
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
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