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Zulum’s Special Adviser Laid to Rest in Anambra State
Zulum’s Special Adviser Laid to Rest in Anambra State
…Governor Zulum Sends High-Powered Delegation to Burial
By: Our Reporter
The late Special Adviser on Community Relations to the Governor of Borno State, Hon. Chief Kester Kenechukwu Ogualili (Aguiyi), who passed away on May 9, 2024 in Maiduguri after a brief illness, was buried in his hometown of Umueze-Umudioka town in Anambra State on Friday. The burial was attended by a 5-man high-powered delegation representing Governor Babagana Umara Zulum.
Speaking on behalf of Governor Zulum at the burial, Tarpaya Asarya, leader of the delegation and Hon. Commissioner of Trade, Tourism and Investments, described Kester as a perfect gentleman, loyal, hard-working, and a dependable bridge builder between the government and the non-indigene community in Borno State.
Meanwhile, the delegation stopped in Abuja on their way back from Anambra State to also convey their condolences to Vice President Kashim Shettima over the demise of Kester, whom he had mentored, and the loss of his mother-in-law. The Vice President expressed gratitude to Governor Zulum for sending a delegation to attend Kester’s burial.
According to Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Kester was the longest-serving Special Adviser in the history of Borno State, having been first appointed in 2011 and reappointed in 2015 and 2019. Governor Zulum retained him as Special Adviser in 2023.
Other members of the delegation included Hon. Alhaji Hassan Alao Yusuf, Special Adviser on Community Relations; Hon. Christopher Godwin Akaba, Senior Technical Assistant on Jobs Creation and Youth Empowerment; Hon. Lanre Obadiah, Senior Special Assistant on Publicity; and Chief Udechukwu Oko Ike (Go Easy), Chairman of Ohaneze APC support group.
Zulum’s Special Adviser Laid to Rest in Anambra State
Troops arrest suspected cattle rustler in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have arrested a suspected cattle rustler in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State.
Security sources said the suspect was apprehended at about 4:20 p.m. on April 15, 2026, at Anule community.
According to the sources, troops of Sector 1 OPWS deployed in the area arrested the suspect during ongoing security operations.
The suspect is currently in custody, while further investigation is underway to determine possible links to cattle rustling activities in the area.
Troops arrest suspected cattle rustler in Benue
Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recover motorcycle in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have arrested a suspected terrorist during an operation in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State.
Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 5:19 p.m. on April 15, 2026, following intelligence on the presence of a suspected criminal hiding in Tse Atu community.
According to the sources, troops of Sector 1 OPWS deployed at Anguhah and Umbagbo swiftly responded and conducted a targeted operation in the area.
During the operation, one suspect was apprehended, while a motorcycle believed to be linked to the suspect was also recovered.
The suspect and the recovered item are currently in custody, while further investigation is ongoing to ascertain the suspect’s involvement in criminal activities.
Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recover motorcycle in Benue
Army distributes fertilisers to farmers in Benue to boost security, livelihoods
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Army has distributed fertilisers to farmers across various Local Government Areas of Benue State as part of its corporate social responsibility initiative aimed at enhancing food security and strengthening civil-military relations.
The event, held on April 15, 2026, was conducted by the Commander, Sector 1, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Brig.-Gen. K.O. Bukoye, under the Army Headquarters Corporate Responsibility Project.
The initiative, themed “Using Agricultural Support to Improve Farming for Sustained Security,” is designed to support local farmers while promoting stability within the Joint Operations Area.
Security sources said the programme brought together community leaders, farmers, and other key stakeholders, alongside representatives of the OPWS Commander.
They noted that the intervention is part of ongoing efforts to foster cooperation between security forces and local communities, while addressing underlying factors contributing to insecurity.
Army distributes fertilisers to farmers in Benue to boost security, livelihoods
Troops arrest suspected cattle rustler in Benue
Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recover motorcycle in Benue
Army distributes fertilisers to farmers in Benue to boost security, livelihoods
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