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Governor Buni, others visit Pakistan for post-insurgency and disaster management experience
Governor Buni, others visit Pakistan for post-insurgency and disaster management experience
By: Yahaya Wakili
The Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON, along with his Borno and Adamawa state counterparts, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum and Alhaji Umaru Fintiri, respectively, have visited Pakistan for a study of the Pakistani experience in post-insurgency and disaster management.
The study visit was organized by the Multi-Sectoral Crisis Recovery Project (MCRP), a World Bank project, and coordinated by the North East Development Commission (NEDC) NERSP PMC cell, a World Bank-funded initiative supporting recovery and peacebuilding in the Northeast States of Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe.
In a statement issued and signed by Alhaji Mamman Mohammed, Director-General Press, Media Affairs, to Governor Buni, the tour is aimed at deepening understanding of best practices in crisis management, disaster resilience, urban development, and coordination by drawing on Pakistan’s experiences.
According to the statement, the visit aims to understand best practices and solutions relevant to MCRP AF and NEDC/BAY mandates. Strengthen institutional capacity for planning, recovery, and stabilization.
Other aims of the visit include enhancing the implementation of infrastructure, services, and social cohesion. Improve planning for post-NEDC phases and increase MDAs’ capacity to design and implement sustainable projects.
Governor Buni is accompanied by Yobe State MCRP, the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment Generation, the Permanent Secretary Liaison Services, and the Executive Secretary SEMA.
Mamman further said that the team from the three states visited the Punjab Municipal Development Fund Corporation (PMDFC), LGCD, and Punjab Planning and Development Board (PnD Board) in Punjab, a city with a population of over 120 million people.
The team is expected to visit the Punjab Disaster Management Authority, site visit PMDFC Municipal Services Projects, Islamabad Disaster Risk Management Portfolio, Khyber Project for Rural Investment and Institutional Support, meet with the National Disaster Management Authority, and meet UN Agencies, among other engagements in line with the objectives of the visit.
Similarly, His Excellency Governor Mai Mala Buni will have bilateral discussions with heads of donor organizations and the private sector for resource mobilization.
Governor Buni, others visit Pakistan for post-insurgency and disaster management experience
Troops Arrest Suspected Military Impostor in Katsina
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 17 Brigade have arrested a suspected military impostor during a fighting patrol in Malumfashi Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect was apprehended at about 1:30 p.m. on July 4 by troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Malumfashi while conducting routine patrols within Malumfashi town.
According to the sources, the suspect was intercepted while wearing a woodland camouflage three-quarter short, raising suspicion among the troops.
A search conducted on the suspect led to the recovery of a fake Nigerian Army identity card, four Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards, one woodland camouflage three-quarter short, a wristwatch and the sum of ₦17,000.
The suspect and the recovered exhibits are currently in military custody pending further investigation.
Military sources said the arrest forms part of ongoing efforts to curb impersonation of security personnel and other criminal activities within the area.
Troops Arrest Suspected Military Impostor in Katsina
Troops Recover 50 Rustled Cattle, Repel Suspected Rustlers in Kaduna
By Zagazola Makama
Troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kankomi have recovered 50 rustled cattle after repelling suspected cattle rustlers during an ambush operation in Chikun Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops responded to a distress call at about 9:55 a.m. on July 4 over the activities of suspected rustlers at Ungwan Gontu community.
According to the sources, the troops swiftly laid an ambush and made contact with the fleeing suspects, forcing them to abandon the stolen livestock and escape into the surrounding area.
During the operation, the troops recovered 50 rustled cattle, which were subsequently identified and handed over to their rightful owner.
Military sources said efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects as security operations continue to combat cattle rustling and other criminal activities across Kaduna State.
Troops Recover 50 Rustled Cattle, Repel Suspected Rustlers in Kaduna
Troops Arrest Suspected Terrorist in Kogi, Suspect Confesses to Group Membership
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 12 Brigade, in collaboration with Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) Hybrid Forces, have arrested a suspected terrorist during an operation in Lokoja Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops responded at about 1:00 p.m. on July 4 to reports of a confrontation between local residents and a suspected terrorist at a Ruga settlement behind Obajana community.
According to the sources, the troops swiftly intervened and arrested one suspect at the scene.
During preliminary interrogation, the suspect reportedly confessed to being a member of a terrorist group led by an individual identified as Haruna, which allegedly operates within the Okene general area.
The suspect is currently in military custody and is undergoing further investigation to establish the extent of his involvement and identify other members of the group.
Military sources said the arrest forms part of ongoing security operations aimed at dismantling terrorist and criminal networks across Kogi State.
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