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Zulum Says I am happy FG responded swiftly to our plea to push Boko Haram back
Zulum Says I am happy FG responded swiftly to our plea to push Boko Haram back
By: Michael Mike
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has returned to Marte on Thursday, after spending a night in the community last Saturday.
The visit was part of the ongoing efforts to restore peace, rebuild trust and foster sustainable development in the Lake Chad region, which is infested by members of the Boko Haram terrorist group.
Zulum, who left Maiduguri last week, has been coordinating security logistics and building resilience among residents affected by the recent surge in Boko Haram attacks.
According to a statement by the governor’s press team, Zulum has since last Saturday visited nine communities of Marte, Kala-Balge, Wulgo, Ngala, Lugumani, Gajibo, Koibe, Dikwa and Ajiri.
The governor was said to have during the visit held closed door meeting with military commanders aimed at receiving proper briefings on modalities for restoring peace in Marte and the surrounding communities.
The governor was quoted to have said during his return to Marte that: “I am here to monitor the efficacy of our ‘re-resettlement’ of the residents we conducted a few days ago. I am very happy to note that the community is fully back, and soldiers are on ground. Normal economic activities have resumed in Marte.”
He added, “I am very happy, and insha Allah, normalcy will be restored soon.”
The governor was accompanied by members representing Marte, Monguno and Nganzai constituencies at the House of Representatives, Engr Bukar Talba; Commissioner for Local Government and Emirate Affairs, Sugun Mai Mele; Commissioner for Agriculture, Engr Bawu Musami; Permanent Secretary of Government House, and Barr. Mustapha Ali Busuguma, among many senior officials.
Meanwhile, Governor Babagana Zulum has commended the federal government and the military for responding to his call for the protection of Marte from falling to the insurgents.
Zulum made the commendation on Thursday in Marte town while speaking to journalists. He said, “The federal government and the Nigerian Armed Forces have responded positively to our request to enhance security in the affected communities. We have seen many troops deployed and many pieces of equipment deployed.
“I want to commend the Nigerian Armed Forces for the cooperation they have been giving us; without their support, we couldn’t have done much. I want, once again, to commend all stakeholders that have contributed to our search for peace and the restoration of normalcy.”
Zulum Says I am happy FG responded swiftly to our plea to push Boko Haram back
Elephant kills farmer in Ijebu East, Ogun community seeks government intervention
By: Zagazola Makama
A wild elephant has killed a farmer, identified as Mr. Kalamu, in Itasin-Imobi community, Ijebu East Local Government Area of Ogun State.
The incident occurred on Monday, July 28, when the elephant reportedly invaded the victim’s farm and attacked him, leading to his death.
Residents told Zagazola Makama that the elephant had been a persistent threat in the area for over four years, frequently destroying farmlands and fishing equipment.
“This elephant keeps coming into our community to destroy our crops, damage our fishing nets, and now it has taken a life,” a resident said.
The community has since appealed to the Ogun State Government and relevant wildlife authorities to intervene urgently and prevent further loss of life and property.
As of the time of filing this report, there was no official response from the Ogun State Ministry of Forestry or Environment.
Elephant kills farmer in Ijebu East, Ogun community seeks government intervention
Troops neutralise terrorists, recover logistics items in Bama, Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised two Boko Haram terrorists and recovered large quantities of logistics items following a successful ambush operation in Bula Daburu village, Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.
Zagazola Makama learnt that the operation was part of Operation Desert Sanity IV aimed at disrupting terrorist supply networks.
Sources said that the operation was carried out at about 6:00 p.m. on Monday at a suspected Boko Haram crossing point
During the engagement, contact was made with terrorist logistics elements. The troops responded with superior firepower, forcing the insurgents to flee in disarray, abandoning their supplies.
Two terrorists were neutralised during the exchange, while others escaped with possible gunshot wounds.
After the area was exploited, troops recovered eight bicycles, two 50kg bags of rice, 60 pieces of macaroni, 60 pairs of rubber shoes, 10 welding filing machines, and 12 mats.
Operation Desert Sanity IV is a renewed offensive by the Joint Task Force (North East) aimed at denying terrorists freedom of action and cutting off their logistics corridors across the North East theatre.
Troops neutralise terrorists, recover logistics items in Bama, Borno
Troops foil IED-laying attempt by terrorists along Marte–Dikwa road
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have foiled an attempt by Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists to plant improvised explosive devices (IEDs) along the Marte–Dikwa road in Borno State.
Zagazola Makama learnt from sources that the operation was part of renewed and sustained offensives directed by the military high command to deny terrorists freedom of action in the North East theatre.
The incident occurred at about 2:01 a.m. on Tuesday, when troops of Operation HADIN KAI positioned in an ambush along the strategic route, sighted a group of terrorists attempting to lay mines on a bridge.
The troops immediately engaged the terrorists with superior firepower, forcing them to abandon their equipment and flee into the surrounding bush in disarray.
Two IEDs were recovered at the scene, while there were no casualties recorded among the troops.
Troops foil IED-laying attempt by terrorists along Marte–Dikwa road
Elephant kills farmer in Ijebu East, Ogun community seeks government intervention
Troops neutralise terrorists, recover logistics items in Bama, Borno
Troops foil IED-laying attempt by terrorists along Marte–Dikwa road
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