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Seven Killed As Nigerian Army Troops Clash With Terrorists In Kaduna
Seven Killed As Nigerian Army Troops Clash With Terrorists In Kaduna....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
At least seven terrorists were eliminated in a recent assault by Nigerian Army troops in Kaduna State. Soldiers from the 1 Division of the Nigerian Army stationed at a blocking position in Udawa engaged the terrorists while conducting a combat patrol along Udawa – Kurebe Road on May 19, 2024……..CONTINUE READING
Naija News learned that during the clashes, the troops seized various items, including weapons, motorcycles, and charms. According to a statement by Lt.-Col. Musa Yahaya, the Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for the 1 Division Nigerian Army, the soldiers encountered the terrorists during an aggressive patrol and engaged them in intense gunfights. Five terrorists and violent extremists were neutralized during the confrontation in Udawa.
Yahaya detailed the items recovered during the operation, which included:
- One pump action gun
- Six cartridges
- One empty AK-47 rifle magazine
- One MP3 radio
- One phone battery
- Two Baofeng radios
- Two Baofeng radio chargers
- Four memory cards
- Two SIM cards
- Four charms
Additionally, Yahaya revealed that troops from the Division stationed at Sabo Birni in Igabi local government of Kaduna State intercepted suspected terrorist movements in the Baka general area on May 19, 2024. The soldiers promptly responded and engaged the terrorists.
“In the firefight that ensued, the terrorists who could not withstand the superior firepower of the troops cowardly fled to nearby hills in disarray with several degrees of gunshot wounds. The troops exploited the general area and recovered one AK-47 rifle and two motorcycles while blood stains were seen all over the scene of the incident,” Yahaya said.
In a similar vein, soldiers from the Division encountered terrorist elements and successfully eliminated two criminals while stationed at Kwaga village in Birnin Gwari local government. The confiscated items from the criminals included two AK-47 rifles, two magazines, and two motorcycles.
Furthermore, the General Officer Commanding 1 Division Nigerian Army and Commander of Operation WHIRL PUNCH, Maj.-Gen. MLD Saraso, expressed his appreciation for the troops’ proactive approach and urged them to maintain their momentum to make life unbearable for terrorists, insurgents, violent extremists, and their associates.
Saraso also appealed to law-abiding citizens to promptly report individuals seeking medical attention for gunshot wounds to the Nigerian Army or the nearest security agencies. He urged the residents of Kaduna and Niger States to provide the Nigerian Army and other security agencies with timely and actionable intelligence for swift action.
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, says the state has mapped out 22,435 hectares of degraded land for restoration under the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project using modern geospatial mapping technology.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said the initiative is part of efforts to strengthen climate resilience, tackle environmental degradation, and promote sustainable land use in the state.
Speaking at the ACReSAL mid-term review meeting in Kaduna through the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Abubakar Buba, the governor explained that the use of geospatial tools has made it possible to accurately identify affected areas for targeted intervention.
He added that the project is not only focused on land recovery but also on boosting agricultural output and improving livelihoods in affected communities.
Sani also noted that the state is supporting the programme with empowerment initiatives, including training over 500 women, youths, and school feeding vendors in biomass briquette production.
According to him, the effort is already helping to reduce dependence on firewood while creating alternative sources of income for beneficiaries.
President Tinubu has given full backing for the implementation of the ₦68.32 trillion 2026 budget after signing the Appropriation Bill passed by the National Assembly into law.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He also approved an amendment extending the lifespan of the 2025 budget from March 31 to June 30, 2026, to ensure completion of ongoing capital projects nationwide.
Under the 2026 fiscal plan, ₦4.799 trillion is set aside for statutory transfers, ₦15.8 trillion for debt servicing, ₦15.4 trillion for recurrent spending, while ₦32.2 trillion goes to capital projects—about half of the total budget.
The focus, according to the administration, is on infrastructure development, security, and growth-driven investments aimed at improving living standards.
Speaking on the development, presidential aide Bayo Onanuga said the extension of the 2025 budget will help ensure full use of allocated funds, especially for major ongoing projects.
Tinubu directed all ministries, departments, and agencies to ensure transparency, discipline, and value-for-money in implementing the budget, while praising the National Assembly for its swift passage of the bill.
He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to economic reforms, revenue growth, job creation, and social welfare improvements.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has described moves to prosecute former Senate President Bukola Saraki and former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed over alleged culpable homicide as an attempt to reopen the 2018 Offa robbery tragedy for political purposes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement on Friday, the party’s spokesperson, Olusegun Adewara, said the development is a disturbing and dangerous politicisation of a case they claim has already been addressed through judicial processes.
He warned against dragging the state into fresh tension, accusing the state government of attempting to revive old allegations for political advantage.
Adewara said the PDP would not remain silent while what he called “political narratives” are used to influence public perception around a tragic incident that claimed multiple lives in Offa in 2018.
He also urged residents, especially affected families, not to allow their pain to be used for political gains, insisting it is unjust to associate Saraki with the crime.
The party further alleged that the move is aimed at distracting attention from governance challenges in the state.
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