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Gaza Attack: 63 Women may be Killed Daily if Ceasefire is Not Achieved- Palestine Envoy
Gaza Attack: 63 Women may be Killed Daily if Ceasefire is Not Achieved- Palestine Envoy
By: Michael Mike
Palestine Authorities have said the estimated figure of 9,000 women death in the ongoing attacks in Gaza by Israeli forces is an underestimation, decrying that at current rate of attack an average of 63 women will continue to be killed daily.
Addressing a press conference in Abuja at the weekend, the Palestine Ambassador to Nigeria, Abdullah Abu Shawesh lamented that as of March 6, 30,717 Palestinians have been killed and 72,156 injured, with 8000 still missing under the rubble, alleging that the Israeli Occupation Force has denied rescue teams access to reach and save them those trapped under the rubbles.
Shawesh who also alleged that as at last Monday, the Israeli army has killed 364 medical staff members and arrested 269, including hospital directors, noted that they have also targeted 155 health institutions, put 32 hospitals and 53 health centres out of service, and targeted 126 ambulances.
The envoy who raised an alarm that epidemic may soon erupt in the war torn area, noted that they have detected about one million cases of infectious diseases.
He decried that: “As of March 4th, 16 infants have died due to severe malnutrition and drought resulting from the strict Israeli military blockade and the war of starvation policy it imposed.”
He said though the UN Women issued seven facts prove that the war on Gaza is also a war on women, but claimed that the figure of casualties may have been underestimated.
He said: “An estimated 9,000 women have been reportedly killed by Israeli forces in Gaza to date. This figure is likely an underestimation, as many more women are reported to be dead under the rubble
Every day the war in Gaza continues, at the current rate, an average of 63 women will continue to be killed. An estimated 37 mothers are killed every day, leaving their families devastated and their children with diminished protection. More than 4 out of 5 women (84 per cent) report that their family eats half or less of the food they used to before the war began, with mothers and adult women being those tasked with sourcing food, yet eating last, less, and least than everyone else.”
As of today, 12 Palestinian prisoners have been killed in the last 153 days, including Ahmad Qadeeh, a 78-year-old who was detained with his family on February 7 and subjected to torture.
He said regarding the Gazans prisoners, according to Haaretz, the Israeli newspaper, “27 Gaza detainees have died in custody at Israeli military facilities since the outbreak of the war, according to figures obtained by Haaretz.”
He claimed that this means that the death toll of Palestinian prisoners is 39 since the eruption of the current Israeli genocidal war.
Shawesh said: “The total number of Palestinian political prisoners is 9,100, with 3,558 administrative detainees, 57 women, and 200 children as of March 5. These figures exclude detainees from Gaza.
He lamented that the Israeli war has pushed 85% of Gaza’s population into internal displacement amid acute shortages of food, clean water and medicine, while 60% of the enclave’s infrastructure has been damaged or destroyed, according to the UN.
Gaza Attack: 63 Women may be Killed Daily if Ceasefire is Not Achieved- Palestine Envoy
Phone shop operator killed in armed robbery in Abuja
By: Zagazola Makama
A phone shop operator, Idris Yakubu, was on Tuesday stabbed to death during a robbery at his shop and residence in Dakibiyu Village, Abuja.
Zagazola Makama was reliably informed by sources that the incident occurred at about 3:30 a.m. when a group of unidentified assailants reportedly broke into his premises, stole several mobile phones, and fatally stabbed him on the left side of his back.
He was later rushed to the Gwarinpa General Hospital, where medical personnel confirmed him dead on arrival.
Sources close to the family said the assailants targeted valuable phones before attacking Yakubu, who was believed to have tried to resist the robbery.
Upon receipt of a distress call, the Divisional Police Officer of Jabi Division swiftly dispatched a patrol team to the scene.
A police sources said that the victim was found lying in a pool of blood and was rushed to Gwarinpa General Hospital, where a medical doctor confirmed him dead on arrival.
The family of the deceased requested the release of the body for burial in accordance with Islamic rites, and the request was granted after due documentation.
The sources said investigation is ongoing to recover the stolen phones and track down the fleeing suspects.
Phone shop operator killed in armed robbery in Abuja
Man stabbed to death over girlfriend in Minna
By: Zagazola Makama
A 25-year-old man, Usman Mohammed, has died after being stabbed during a confrontation over his girlfriend in the Barikin-Sale area of Minna, Niger State.
Zagazola Makama learnt that the incident occurred late on Monday night when Usman went to visit his girlfriend, Halima Usman, at Deeper Life Upper Base in Barikin-Sale.
While they were seated outside chatting, three young men identified as Barafi, Ayya, and another yet to be identified approached them and allegedly attempted to woo Halima.
According to eyewitnesses, the men offered Halima ₦5,000 to go out with them, which she declined. The situation escalated when the men became violent, leading to one of them stabbing Usman in the back with a dagger.
Usman was rushed to the General Hospital in Minna, where he was admitted for treatment. However, he died from his injuries in the early hours of Tuesday at about 2:30 a.m.
One of the suspects, identified as Ahmed Mohammed, has reportedly been apprehended, while efforts are ongoing to locate the other two individuals believed to be involved in the attack.
Police officers visited the scene and took photographs of the deceased before depositing the corpse at the hospital mortuary for autopsy.
One of the suspects, Ahmed Mohammed, has been arrested, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining culprits currently at large.
Investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Man stabbed to death over girlfriend in Minna
Boko Haram terrorists attack herder, rustle 28 livestock in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have attacked a herder and rustled livestock in Burum Village bush area of Damboa Local Government Area of Borno state, police authorities confirmed on Wednesday.
Zagazola Makama was reliably informed by sources that the incident occurred on June 9 at about 6:00 p.m. when the assailants, armed with machetes, attacked 20-year-old Riskuwa Ibrahim while he was grazing his herd.
The father of the victim, Ibrahim Buba, reported the incident stating that his son sustained grievous injuries to the head, hand, and back during the attack.
The terrorists reportedly made away with twenty-eight (28) sheep to an unknown destination.
He was rushed to the hospital where he was recovering.
Boko Haram terrorists attack herder, rustle 28 livestock in Borno
Phone shop operator killed in armed robbery in Abuja
Man stabbed to death over girlfriend in Minna
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