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Villagers seek government intervention on their cattle route in Potiskum
Villagers seek government intervention on their cattle route in Potiskum
By: Yahaya Wakili
Residents of Gamawa village in the Potiskum local government area of Yobe state have appealed to Governor Mai Mala Buni CON, the Executive Chairman of Potiskum local government, Hon. Salisu Muktari, and the National President of Kulen Allah, Hon. Khalil Mohammed Bello, to rescue their long-standing cattle route, which unpatriotic elements turned into their own farm land.
Speaking to newsmen in the village, the community leader, Malam Mohammed Ali Gamawayel, said the cattle route has a long history because, for over 100 years, it has existed and comes right from the Niger Republic up to the Cameron Republic.
“We know the Executive Chairman of Potiskum local government, Hon. Salisu Muktari, has a good record, and he can’t tolerate injustice in his life, and we know that he is not fully aware of this injustice that has been done to the people of Gamawa.
This is the only cattle route that, as of now, is functioning properly, and the only cattle route that we have been using for many years, and nobody has come to temper with it. But this year, unfortunately, some staff of the local government came and demarcate the route as a plot and converted it into farmland.
Therefore, we are appealing to His Excellency Governor Mai Mala Buni CON, the Executive Chairman of Potiskum local government, Hon. Salisu Muktari, and the National President of Kulen Allah, Hon. Khalil Mohammed Bello, to come to our aid to kindly intervene and rescue our long-standing cattle route.
Adding to that, the aim of this people is to bring disunity, peace, and clash among the citizens of the area and the people of Gamawayel, who are law-abiding, and we are 100 percent supporting Governor Buni and our amable and highly reliable Chairman, Hon. Salisu Muktari’s administration,” he said.
He said that tempering with cattle routs in Nigeria is like tempering with the security of the nation; therefore, we are passionately appealing to the Chairman, Hon. Salisu Muktari, as a matter of urgency to intervene in this matter and solve the problem.
When contacted on the issue under reference, the National President of the Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN), Hon. Khalil Mohammed Bello, said the association rejects in totality and condemns in unmistakable terms any illegal act of converting existing cattle routes into a plot or farm land.
The act, which he described as a serious threat to the practice of state security and that of the country, was the major reason for most of the insecurity challenges in the northern part of the country.
He said he is optimistic that His Excellency, Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON, and the Executive Chairman of Potiskum local government, Hon. Salisu Muktari, would definitely come to the aid and dry the tiers of the people of Gamawayel whom he requested to remain calm and very peaceful.
Villagers seek government intervention on their cattle route in Potiskum
Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunner in Taraba State
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), in collaboration with Defence Intelligence Agency operatives and local vigilantes, have arrested a suspected gunrunner in Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State.
Security sources said the arrest was made at about 7:45 a.m. on May 13 during an intelligence-led operation at Iware community in the area.
The suspect was reportedly apprehended following credible intelligence linking him to arms trafficking activities within the Amaseyo general area.
Preliminary interrogation revealed that the suspect was allegedly involved in illegal arms dealing, prompting his immediate arrest by the joint security team.
The suspect is currently in custody and undergoing further investigation, while security agencies say efforts are ongoing to dismantle arms trafficking networks operating within the state and surrounding areas.
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By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation MESA have rescued a kidnap victim abandoned by suspected terrorists along the Obajana–Jakura–Tajimi axis in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State.
Security sources said the rescue operation was carried out at about 9:00 a.m. on May 13 by troops of 12 Brigade during a fighting patrol along the old Obajana–Jakura–Tajimi road.
According to the report, the troops discovered the victim after suspected kidnappers abandoned him while fleeing from the advancing security personnel.
The rescued victim was subsequently reunited with his family after the operation.
Security patrols and clearance operations have continued along the route and adjoining communities as part of ongoing efforts to combat kidnapping and other criminal activities in the area.
Troops Neutralise Terrorist During Operation Savannah Shield in Niger State
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Savannah Shield have neutralised a suspected terrorist during an offensive operation in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.
Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 2:45 p.m. on May 13 by troops of 221 Battalion alongside personnel of CSIB XVI deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Babanna.
The troops reportedly carried out the offensive raid on Masaka Village following intelligence on terrorist activities within the area.
During the operation, the troops made contact with the suspected terrorists, leading to an exchange of fire.
According to the report, one of the fleeing terrorists accidentally triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), which detonated and resulted in his death.
Troops subsequently recovered one magazine loaded with 12 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition from the scene.
Security forces have continued exploitation and clearance operations in the area aimed at dismantling terrorist hideouts and preventing further attacks within the operational environment.
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