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<h1>Maj.-Gen. Bulama Biu, the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 7 Division, Nigerian Army, has called on remnants of the Boko Haram insurgents to save themselves from the imminent calamity by surrendering to military troops to end the war.</h1>

Biu, who spoke with newsmen in Maiduguri, warned that the military’s final onslaught against the insurgents would be sustained until they were completely neutralised.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Biu was recently granted accelerated promotion by President Muhammadu Buhari for the extraordinary feats, exemplary leadership, commitment and valour recorded under his command in the counter-insurgency operation in the North East Zone.

The GOC said collective efforts put in place by officers and men of the Division translated to his elevation to the rank of Major General in the army.

Surrender or risk imminent calamity, GOC warns insurgents [NAN]

He urged his troops to continue to display professional commitment toward restoring peace and sanity in the North East Zone.

“This opportunity given to me by way of elevating me to this rank will certainly make me to redouble my efforts toward ensuring that we achieve our desired goals.

“I want to thank President Muhammadu Buhari, the Commander-in-Chief for finding me worthy.

”I equally want to thank the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, who put in all his time and support to ensure that we key into his vision and policies. I owe him a lot of gratitude.

“Today I am being celebrated not only by officers and men of the Division and the Nigerian army, but I believe entire Nigerians.

Chief of Army staff Lit-Gen. Tukur Buratai leading troops out on a parade [Twitter/@HQNigerianArmy]

”The promotion I was told was as a result of all the efforts and successes we recorded in defeating Boko Haram.

“Our appreciation will therefore be incomplete without calling on the remnants Boko Haram to join in celebrating me by laying down their arms unconditionally as quickly as possible for peace to reign.

”Then, I will have a great sense of fulfillment.

“But where some of them decide not to do so, I want to assure them that I have returned to Maiduguri more reinvigorated, well energised; I have my eyes very wide and ever prepared to go after those that are adamant,” he said.

Biu also urged well meaning Nigerians to continue to support the armed forces’ peace building initiatives in order to achieve lasting solution to the insecurity in the country.

Biu, who spoke with newsmen in Maiduguri, warned that the military’s final onslaught against the insurgents would be sustained until they were completely neutralised.

Surrender or risk imminent calamity, GOC warns insurgents

News Agency Of Nigeria

<h1>The Borno-Yobe Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Wednesday said it seized a truck conveying 300 bags of imported rice in Borno.</h1>

The Zonal Controller of the Command, Abdullahi Biu, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Maiduguri.

Biu disclosed that the truck was intercepted by men of the command along Bama-Banki Road on March 5, following intelligence report that it was conveying imported rice concealed with animal feeds and charcoals.

He added that the driver was arrested while trying to escape.

Customs seizes 300 bags of imported rice in Borno

The commander listed other seized items to include; smoked fish, soap, rice, maize, sesame seeds and soya beans, noting that the items were used for to conceal the rice.

Biu also said that that the command recorded significant progress in securing the land borders in spite Boko Haram insurgency in the region.

“The command generated more than N136 million representing 99.1 per cent of the 2018 revenue target, in spite of Boko Haram insurgency.

“We also recorded nine seizures with cumulative duty paid value of N283 million within the period, only three of the 15 border posts were operating on skeletal,” he said.

He, however, said that activities of insurgents on trades, businesses and security agencies in Gamboru-Banki and Gaidam axis, had negatively affected revenue of the command.

Biu said that the ban imposed on importation of dry fish and livestock also led to the drop in revenue.

He said that the command was working in collaboration with the military, police, other security agencies and trade associations to secure the borders and improve revenue.

The Zonal Controller of the Command, Abdullahi Biu, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Maiduguri.

They advocated for zoning of the senate presidency to the North East region and called on the National Working Committee of All Progressives Congress (APC), Borno Gov. Kashim Shettima and other stakeholders to support Ndume to clinch the senate apex position.

Some of the displaced persons told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Maiduguri that their appeal was to facilitate effective leadership of the senate toward consolidating successes recorded in the war against insurgency and other national issues.

Malam Buba Muhammed, a displaced person, said emergence of Ndume as senate president would fast track proactive legislation to facilitate successful operation of Northeast Development Commission (NEDC), rehabilitation, reconstruction and resettlement of victims in the war ravaged region.

Muhammed, who quoted Shettima as saying “Boko Haram insurgency has dragged the state to 50 years backwards’’, added that the colossal damage caused by the insurgency needed practical legislative approach to address.

Messrs Muhammed Gajere and Umar Abba-Tata said it was high time for political leaders and communities in the region to support Ndume to enable him win the senate president post.

Gajere said: “Political leaders from the North East region should work together and rally behind Ndume’s ambition in order to address the nagging unemployment, poverty and insecurity challenges bedevilling the region.

“Displaced persons in Borno organised special prayer sessions and fasting for some days to seek for divine intervention to actualise the emergence of Ndume as senate president.

“Our support to Ndume is in appreciation of his contributions to the plight of persons affected by the conflict and address humanitarian crisis caused by the Boko Haram insurgency.

“Statistics by Borno State Government showed more than 5,335 classrooms; 512 primary, 38 secondary schools and two tertiary institutions were destroyed by the insurgents in Borno.”

Gajere noted that Ndume’s leadership of the senate would fast track effective implementation of government’s policies and programmes, to accelerate social and economic development of the region.

Earlier, Mrs Halima Adamu and Malam Abdulhammed Ishyaku, urged people from the region should support Ndume in view of his penchant for the improvement of their well-being.

Adamu added that Ndume was committed to the realisation of the APC-led administration’s change mantra.

He stressed that Ndume would provide absolute support and cooperation to the executive arm of government to achieve the goals of transforming the country.

Ndume (APC-Borno South) was re-elected for the third time; having served as the senate leader of the upper chamber of the National Assembly.

Some Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Maiduguri, Borno, have expressed support for the emergence of Sen. Ali Ndume as President of the 9th National Assembly.

IDPs drum support for Ndume’s senate presidency

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Surrender or risk imminent calamity, GOC warns insurgents

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