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16-day activism: CDD call to end culture, nomrs normalized perpetrators of SGBV

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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.

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Troops neutralise two terrorists, recover arms in Zamfara

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Troops neutralise two terrorists, recover arms in Zamfara

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised two suspected terrorists during a fighting patrol in Zamfara State.

Security sources said the operation was conducted by troops of 1 Brigade Quick Reaction Force (QRF) from Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bagega in the early hours of May 4.

The troops, while on patrol, advanced through Maikwanuga village in Talata Mafara Local Government Area, extending operations to Aljumma, Gidan Dawa, Magami Didi, and Tungar Magaji villages in Maradun Local Government Area.

During the operation, the troops made contact with suspected terrorists at Tungar Magaji village, where a firefight ensued.

“In the course of the engagement, two terrorists were neutralised, while others fled with possible gunshot wounds,” the source said.

Items recovered from the scene include one AK-47 rifle, 30 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, and a motorcycle.

The troops are currently exploiting the general area to track down the fleeing suspects and prevent further threats in the region.

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Army opens 2026 RSM Convention in Kaduna

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By: Zagazola Makama

The 2026 Regimental Sergeant Majors (RSM) Convention has been declared open in Kaduna, with senior military officials and stakeholders in attendance.

The event, hosted by 1 Division of the Nigerian Army, was inaugurated on May 4 at the JN Garba Hall, Ribadu Cantonment, by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), represented by the Commandant of the Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peacekeeping Centre (MLAIPKLC), Maj.-Gen. D.G. Allu.

In attendance were the Chief of Army Administration, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division, commanders of affiliated formations within the division’s area of responsibility, resource persons, and representatives of other security agencies, among other invited guests.

The theme of the convention is “Empowering RSMs to Drive Combat Readiness and Professional Excellence.”

The convention is expected to provide a platform for professional development, experience sharing, and strengthening leadership capacity among Regimental Sergeant Majors in the Nigerian Army.

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One soldier killed, another injured in ambush on troops in Imo State

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One soldier killed, another injured in ambush on troops in Imo State

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of 34 Artillery Brigade have been ambushed by suspected terrorists while on a mission to assess a burnt vehicle in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State.

Security sources said the incident occurred at about 12:53 p.m. on May 4 along the SPDC–Etekuru road, where the troops had gone to assess a burnt Hilux vehicle.

On arrival at the location, the troops came under heavy fire from the attackers.

In the encounter, one soldier was killed in action while another sustained injuries. The attackers reportedly carted away two AK-47 rifles and partially damaged a military vehicle.

Reinforcements were quickly deployed to support the troops, forcing the assailants to flee the scene.

Subsequent exploitation of the area led to the discovery of two burnt vehicles and two corpses.

The bodies were evacuated to a hospital morgue for further investigation and necessary action, while operations are ongoing to track down the attackers.

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