BREAKING: Zulum Reacts As French NGO Conducts Shooting Training In Borno Hotel
Afnews Editor
Jun 26, 2021
Borno Governor, Babagana Zulum has suspended ACTED, a French non-governmental organization in the state.
The directive followed Saturday's discovery that the humanitarian body was using a hotel in the state capital for shooting training.
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Zulum's spokesman, Isa Gusau announced the order in a statement.
He said ACTED used toy guns and simulators in the exercises conducted at the location off Circular Road in Maiduguri.
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Residents had complained to the authorities that they were hearing gunshots.
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The matter was reported at the GRA Divisional Police headquarters and operatives found three toy pistols in the hotel during a search.
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Two trainers, both Nigerians are being detained and an investigation ongoing.
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Gusau noted that pending the outcome, the hotel will remain sealed.
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Additionally, ACTED has been barred from charitable activities in Borno.
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"Governor Zulum acknowledges and deeply appreciates the roles credible NGOs have been playing in different partsÔÇØ, he added.
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