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Zulum visits Baga, addresses ISWAP threat, Says Terrorist weak, seeking cheap popularity.
Zulum visits Baga, addresses ISWAP threat, Says Terrorist weak, seeking cheap popularity.
…boosts transport unions and farmers Association with operational vehicles
….visits farms, supports South Chad Irrigation Revival Initiative
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, visited Baga town in Kukawa Local Government Area on Sunday to address a reported threat by Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) terrorists against residents.
The governor met with military officials to discuss strategies to prevent further displacement of communities and build resilience against ISWAP’s propaganda, calling for residents to flee Kukawa or face attack in the past week.
“No community has been displaced in the last four years and under no circumstances will we allow Boko Haram to displace anyone again,” Governor Zulum declared after the meeting. He downplayed the terrorists’ strength, calling them “weak and seeking cheap popularity.”
Governor Zulum expressed confidence in the military’s ability to handle the situation, citing the strong presence in Baga and Cross-Kauwa, where he confirmed discussions with the Theatre Commander, Brigade Commander, and Sector Commander.
The governor further said that “I’m here to discuss the matter with the military on ways to abort the situation of displacement so that it does not reoccur. They are very weak and are seeking cheap popularity. But I believe we have military strength here in Baga and Cross to address the issue of Kukawa. I have spoken with the theatre commander, brigade commander and sector commander.”
…boosts transport unions and farmers Association with operational vehicles
Besides the security concerns, Governor Zulum boosted various associations by presenting vehicles during his visit to Baga town. The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) received vehicles to facilitate transportation.
The vehicles presented included 7 golf saloon cars and 10 units of tricycles to NURTW, 3 golf saloon cars and 5 units of tricycles to RTEAN. Farmers and fish buyers also received 15 units of vehicles to assist with transporting produce and goods to markets.
Leaders of the benefiting associations expressed gratitude to the governor for his continued support, acknowledging its positive impact on the local economy.
…visits farms, supports South Chad Irrigation Revival Initiative
Meanwhile, the governor also visited farms to support the revival of the South Chad irrigation scheme with initiatives that include subsidising fuel sales and providing farm inputs to encourage irrigation farming.
The governor directed the Kukawa Local Government Chairman to compile a list of farmers for further support through the World Bank’s ACReSAL project.
The governor was accompanied on the trip by Hon. Usman Jaha Babawo, Member of the House of Representatives representing Chibok, Damboa and Gwoza Federal constituencies; Hon. Karta Maina Maaji Lawan, Member of the State House of Assembly representing Kukawa LGA; Hon. Sugun Mai Mele, Commissioner for Local Government and Emirate Affairs; and Hon. Bawu Bamusami, Commissioner for Agriculture.
Also present were Hon. Aliyu Muhammad Buba Lawan, Commissioner of Transport and Energy; Barrister Mustapha Busuguma, Permanent Secretary, Government House, former Chief of Staff; and elders of Kukawa Local Government Area.
Zulum visits Baga, addresses ISWAP threat, Says Terrorist weak, seeking cheap popularity.
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forced have neutralised two suspected notorious bandits during a clearance operation in Ukum Local Government Area of the state.
Sources told Zagazola that the operation followed credible intelligence received on Tuesday at about 1:00 p.m.
The report indicated that a criminal gang led by one Senen Hemen, also known as Orpa, was sighted along the pipeline axis between Gbeji and Igbongom communities in Ukum.
According to the sources, security forces were promptly mobilised to the location, where the gang engaged the operatives in a gun duel.
During the exchange, Hemen and another gang member identified as Mzungweve Ichur, both from Igbongom, were shot dead, while others fled the scene with gunshot injuries.
The sources confirmed that the corpses of the two suspects had been recovered and deposited at a private mortuary in Gbeji, while a manhunt had been launched in the surrounding bushes to track the fleeing accomplices.
The sources assured residents that the operation was part of ongoing efforts to rid Ukum and adjoining areas of violent criminal gangs.
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
By: Zagazola Makama
Gunmen have abducted a worshipper from a mosque in Gbonkan Village, Ipapo, Itesiwaju Local Government Area.
Sources said that the victim, identified as Amadu Usman, was kidnapped on Monday night while praying at the mosque alongside his elder brother, Adamu Usman.
The sources said seven armed men invaded the mosque at about 9 p.m. and whisked the victim away to an unknown destination.
The sources said that a joint team of security forces, Amotekun Corps, vigilantes and local hunters had since launched a search-and-rescue operation, combing surrounding bushes to track down the suspects and rescue the victim.
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with the Police, Community Watch Corps and local vigilantes, have repelled a bandit attack in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Sources said that the incident happened on Tuesday evening when armed bandits launched an attack on a hunters’ camp in Naalma village.
According to the sources, the troops and other security operatives responded swiftly to a distress call and engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle, forcing them to withdraw.
“During the operation, Usman Lawal, 35, the Commander of the Hunters’ group, sustained fatal injuries. One of the bandits was neutralised while the rifle earlier seized from the hunters’ commander was recovered.
“Other fleeing bandits are suspected to have escaped with gunshot wounds. Troops are currently conducting cordon-and-search operations within the area,”said the sources.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
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