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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 Rescue Kidnap Victim in Edo During Search Operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation MESA, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police, local vigilantes and hunters, have rescued a kidnapped civilian in Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo State.
Security sources said the troops, deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Udomi, responded to credible intelligence at about 9:00 a.m. on April 21 regarding the abduction of a civilian in the Amendokhian general area.
The troops immediately launched a search-and-rescue operation and successfully secured the release of the victim.
The victim has since been reunited with family members, while efforts are ongoing to track down and apprehend the perpetrators.
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim in Edo During Search Operation
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS), have rescued a kidnapped victim following a swift response to a suspected terrorist attack in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State.
Security sources disclosed that the troops, deployed at Abaji, acted on a report at about 1:45 p.m. on April 21 regarding an attack at Tumataa community.
On arrival, the troops engaged the suspected terrorists in a gun duel, forcing them to abandon the victim and flee the scene.
The victim was successfully rescued and has since been reunited with family members.
The sources added that troops are sustaining operations in the area to track down the fleeing suspects and prevent further attacks.
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim in Benue
Troops Arrest Illegal Arms Manufacturers, Recover Weapons in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops have arrested two suspected illegal arms manufacturers during a raid on a criminal hideout in Langtang North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources disclosed that the operation was carried out at about 5:00 p.m. on April 22 at Gwandanu Village, following credible intelligence on illicit arms production in the area.
According to the sources, the suspects were apprehended while actively engaged in the fabrication of weapons.
Items recovered during the operation include two AK-47 rifles, one G3 rifle, two generating sets, a welding machine, a drilling machine, a hand filer and a toolbox, among other items.
The suspects are currently in military custody pending further investigation.
The sources added that troops have intensified efforts to mop up illegally fabricated arms in the general area as part of ongoing operations to curb criminal activities and enhance security in the state.
Troops Arrest Illegal Arms Manufacturers, Recover Weapons in Plateau
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