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Flooding: FG Warns Nigerians Against Indiscriminate Dumping of Waste

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Flooding: FG Warns Nigerians Against Indiscriminate Dumping of Waste

By: Michael Mike

The Federal government has cautioned Nigerians to refrain from dumping waste indiscriminately and to promote good hygiene practices in order to arrest the ravaging flood.

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) had recently raised an alarm that 14 states and 31 communities across the country may witness heavy rainfall that may lead to flooding between July 4 and 8.

There have also been instances of flooding in some part of the country so far

The Ministry of Environment has also promised to immediately commence sensitization of residents of the federal capital territory (FCT) on the need to curb indiscriminate dumping of waste.

The Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Mallam Ibrahim Yusufu made the revelation at a news briefing in Abuja towards the commemoration of this year’s national environmental sanitation day.

Yusufu, who attributed the recent flood in parts of the capital city to lack of awareness on sustainable environmental practices, said something drastic needed to be urgently done to arrest flooding during this rainy season.

He also said it has become necessary to improve access to clean water and hygiene among the people, while noting that government would provide functional facilities for the management of both hazardous and non-hazardous waste.

He said the theme for this year’s National Environmental Sanitation Day which is “Promoting Sustainable Waste Management for a Healthy Environment: Stop Open Dumping”, was apt and timely, as underscores the necessity for sound structures to be put in place for containment, collection, treatment, reuse/recycle and final disposal of all waste types solid, liquid & gaseous, thereby ensuring proper waste management and ending open dumping.

He explained that the National Environmental Sanitation Day Commemoration was established to institutionalize sound environmental sanitation practice as a lifestyle amongst the populace through massive awareness creation and reward for innovative best practices in environmental sanitation.

He said: “The Federal Ministry of Environment in collaboration with key stakeholders has been celebrating the NESD since its declaration by Mr. President in 2005 to date and it has promoted behavioural change in sanitation and hygiene practices among the citizenry.

He insisted that the provision of safe, functional sanitary facilities and services in all premises for management of waste materials both hazardous & non-hazardous was necessary for sustainable waste management; noting that “this will go a long way in ensuring high level of behavioural change with respect to SDGs 3, 6, and 7 on good health and well-being, access to clean water and sanitation as well as safe management of the environment.”

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Bandits abduct two women in Zamfara, security forces launch rescue operation

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Bandits abduct two women in Zamfara, security forces launch rescue operation

By: Zagazola Makama

The Zamfara State Police Command says suspected armed bandits have abducted two women during a night attack on Wanzamai village in Tsafe Local Government Area.

Sources said that the incident occurred on April 15, 2026, at about 10:10 p.m., when armed men riding on motorcycles and wielding sophisticated weapons invaded the residence of one Shafiu Auta at the western outskirts of the community.

According to the sources, the attackers abducted two women during the raid, identified as Maryam Shafiu Auta, 20, the wife of the homeowner, and Anisa Auwal, 22, the wife of his brother.

The DPO Tsafe Division confirmed the incident, noting that troops under Operation Fansan Yamma were immediately alerted and mobilised to the scene.

However, the bandits were said to have escaped with the victims before security forces arrived.

The command said joint security operatives have intensified search-and-rescue operations across likely escape routes, while intelligence teams are engaging local vigilantes and residents to track the movement of the abductors.

It added that efforts are ongoing to determine whether any ransom demands have been made or if communication has been established with the kidnappers.

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Military, police foil bandit attack in Zamfara, launch follow-up operations

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Military, police foil bandit attack in Zamfara, launch follow-up operations

By: Zagazola Makama

The joint troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA has foiled an attempted bandit attack on Farin Ruwa settlement in Maru Local Government Area.

Zagazola report that the incident occurred on April 15, 2026, at about 3:40 p.m., when suspected armed bandits from Bayan Ruwa hideouts in Maradun Local Government Area attempted to invade the community.

According to the sources , the troops under Operation Fansan Yamma, as well as police patrol swiftly responded to the distress call.

The security forces engaged the attackers in a gun duel, forcing them to retreat into nearby bushes with possible gunshot injuries.

The troops said the swift response prevented the attack and restored normalcy in the area, with residents returning to their daily activities.

It added that follow-up operations, including combing of the withdrawal routes, have been ordered to determine whether any of the bandits were neutralised or injured, and to recover possible weapons or traces of blood.

The sources said no casualties have been confirmed among civilians or security personnel at the time of the report.

The command further directed intelligence exploitation and debriefing of local residents to ascertain the strength, movement patterns, and direction of the fleeing bandits.

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Three vigilantes killed, village head abducted in Kebbi attack

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Three vigilantes killed, village head abducted in Kebbi attack

By: Zagazola Makama

Three vigilante members have been killed and a village head abducted following a suspected terrorist attack on Yantala village in Bagudu Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

Security sources said the incident occurred on April 15, 2026, at about 5:00 p.m., when armed men stormed the community and opened fire sporadically on residents.

The attackers, believed to be members of a terrorist group locally referred to as “Mamudawa Boko Haram,” reportedly killed three vigilantes identified as Usman Riga of Sabon Gari village, Bande of the same address, and Bala Dan Chako of Yantala village.

They were also said to have abducted the village head of Yantala, Garba Ahmadu (85), alongside another resident, Bala Mazuga.

During the assault, one motorcycle was set ablaze before the attackers fled into nearby bush paths.

Local sources said the assailants operated with superior firepower, forcing residents to flee for safety.

Efforts are reportedly ongoing to rescue the abducted victims and track down those responsible for the attack, while tension remains high in the affected community.

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