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16-day activism: CDD call to end culture, nomrs normalized perpetrators of SGBV
16-day activism: CDD call to end culture, nomrs normalized perpetrators of SGBV
By: Omirin Joshua
Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) said it has engaged more than 40 women-led organizations to sensitize critical stakeholders against sexual gender-based violence across three states-affected insurgency crises in the northeast region.
The Senior Fellow Researcher CDD, Prof Mala Mustapha stated this during the commemoration of the 2023 16 Days of Activism on Ending all Gender Based Violence Against Women and Girls with the theme “UNiTE Invest to Prevent Violence against Women and Girls” held in Maiduguri on Monday
He said SGBV is the outcome of insurgency in which many women were killed, raped, kidnapped, molested and forcefully conscripted into the rank of Boko Haram suicide bombers in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states respectively.
“As you know, Borno is the epicentre of this crisis where SGBV were perpetrated on a large scale, so we felt we must take this campaign out to the community in Polo General areas with one of the largest host communities for displaced persons with a high number of survival victims of subs. Our outing yielded positive results and many were reached through this campaign.
“The community engagement is impactful, we have engaged more than 40 women-led organizations, and we have been working within Borno and other states in the last seven years to ensure we enlighten the communities. stakeholders.
“We are out to challenge, to fight the attitude the culture and norms that normalized perpetrators of sgbv in the society,” he said.
Also, speaking to the Regional Coordinator CDD, Steve Amuda said they carried out campaigns in Polo general areas along with community leaders against gender-based violence because of the atrocity committed by both state arms and non-state during the conflicts which had led to the alarming rate of SGBV in the state.
“We have many SGBV cases in the state but as part of CDD engagement, we are partnering with key stakeholders and NGOs to sensitize the community.
“We are trying to reduce or eliminate the cases of SGBV in the state by enlightening the people on the danger involved, and for us to achieve this; it is a collective effort for all and sundry.
So that’s why we involve those who play key roles in society such as traditional and religious rulers, women, people living with disability and youths to help convey the message to the grassroots.
This year’s campaign was supported by the Ford Foundation and implemented by the CDD joined by UN Women.
16-day activism: CDD call to end culture, nomrs normalized perpetrators of SGBV
Communal clash at illegal mining site leaves five injured in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
A violent clash between residents of Boko and Jaya villages in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara state has left at least five persons injured following a dispute at a stone mining site.
Sources said the incident occurred on April 20 at about 11:00 a.m. at the Kwanza Stone Mining Site, located between the two communities.
According to the sources, the clash began when members of both villages engaged in illegal mining activities at the site, leading to a disagreement that escalated into violence, with both sides allegedly using firearms.
The sources said the injured victims include Sha’aibu Adamu, 30; Shakiru Suleiman, 26; Kasu Boko, 27; Abdullahi Dahiru, 25; and Ibrahim Usman, 25, all from the affected communities.
They added that the exact number of persons killed could not be immediately confirmed at the time of filing the report.
A joint security team comprising troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA. police personnel and community protection guards was swiftly deployed to the area to restore order.
The injured victims were evacuated to the General Hospital in Kaura Namoda for medical treatment.
Security authorities said normalcy had since been restored in the area, while efforts were ongoing to identify and arrest those involved in the violence.
They also confirmed that investigation into the incident had commenced.
Communal clash at illegal mining site leaves five injured in Zamfara
Security forces foil Kidnapping, flee after alarm in Gombe community
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed men suspected to be kidnappers have attempted to abduct residents in Unguwan Yamma, Amada area of Akko Local Government Area of Gombe state.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 3:20 a.m. when the attackers stormed the residence of one Alhaji Muhammad Abba, who narrowly escaped the attack.
According to the sources, the assailants proceeded to a neighbouring house where they abducted a child after the mother raised alarm.
The sources said the kidnappers, however, abandoned the child and fled the scene following the commotion.
A divisional patrol team, alongside hunters and local vigilantes, was immediately mobilised to the area and is currently on the trail of the suspects.
Police authorities said investigation was ongoing, while efforts had been intensified to apprehend the fleeing attackers and prevent further incidents in the area.
Security forces foil Kidnapping, flee after alarm in Gombe community
Troops engage armed bandits in heavy gun battle during raid on suspected hideout in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have reportedly engaged armed bandits in a heavy gun battle during a clearance operation at Yankuzo area in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara state.
Security sources said the operation followed aggressive fighting patrol on armed groups into the area, believed to be a stronghold used by suspected bandit elements operating within the axis.
According to the sources, troops advanced into deep into the terrorists enclave of Ado Allero in the early hours of the day and made contact with the armed men, leading to an exchange of fire that lasted for several minutes.
Residents reported heavy gunfire during the confrontation.
Although details of casualties were still being assessed at the time of filing this report, security sources confirmed that troops maintained dominance of the general area and continued pursuit of fleeing armed elements.
Troops engage armed bandits in heavy gun battle during raid on suspected hideout in Zamfara
Communal clash at illegal mining site leaves five injured in Zamfara
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