Governor of Borno state, H. E. Umaru Zulum has directed that ACTED an international Non Governmental Organizations (iNGO) be suspended following discoveries that the organization was using a hotel in Maiduguri to train some persons on shooting. Thus was disclosed by the governor's spokesman, Malam Isa Gusau, said that the French iNGO was found using toy guns and simulators in training exercises at a hotel located off circular road in Maiduguri. He explained that residents near the hotel had reported to officials that they were hearing sounds of gunshots from the hotel, which led government officials reporting it to the GRA Divisional police headquarters, which oversees the hotel's location. The police discovered something toy pistols at the hotel while two trainers, both Nigerians, were at the police station with investigations still going on. The statement said pending the outcome of police investigation, Governor Zulum has directed sealing of the hotel and suspension of ACTED from any humanitarian activity in Borno State. Spokesman, Gusau maintained that the governor acknowledges and appreciated the roles of credible iNGOs which have been providing critical humanitarian interventions in different parts of Borno. Also, Governor Zulum assured them of government’s continued cooperation and support while also upholding obedience to prevailing laws, policies and rules guiding all activities and actions across the state.
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