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COUNTER-INSURGENCY: NHRC COMMENDS THE NIGERIAN MILITARY, URGES THEM TO BE MORE PROFESSIONAL
COUNTER-INSURGENCY: NHRC COMMENDS THE NIGERIAN MILITARY, URGES THEM TO BE MORE PROFESSIONAL
In a bid to deliver more on its statutory mandate and ensure that all relevant stakeholders adhere to the principles of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in collaboration with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugee (UNHCR) have organized a two-day training for the Military on Mainstreaming Human Rights and Civilian Protection in Counter Insurgency Operations in the North East.
At the training in Maiduguri which is one of the components of the NHRC/UNHCR Protection Monitoring Project, the Executive Secretary of the Commission Tony Ojukwu Esq commended the Military for winning the war against insurgency. He said to sustain the gains made so far, the Commission will not rest on our oars in ensuring that the Military continues to mainstream human rights in their operations.
Ojukwu who was represented by the Director of Women and Children Department, Mr. Harry Obe said international best practices must be adhered to at all times in counter-insurgency operation, he said although many of the insurgents are laying their arms “we need to manage the development with a lot of caution”.
He urged the Military to carry out profiling and investigation of Boko Haram insurgents in a professional manner, saying “there is need to carefully assess people surrendering to know those that are worthy of rehabilitation. It is important to consider justice for all sides, that is, victims, perpetrators and the society”
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The Chief Civil-Military Coordinator/Cooperation Officer, Headquarter Theatre Command, Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai, Navy Captain Sunday Bala Ayuba who led the team of Military at the training appreciated the Commission and its partners for organizing the training, saying it is like a refresher course for the participants. He urged the officers present to make the best use of the training opportunities to acquire the knowledge they can, and apply the same where it relates to their operations.
Navy Captain Ayuba said such training should be encouraged from time to time to create more understanding for the management and sustenance of peace with one voice especially in fragile Communities affected by the insurgency.
Topics like; Balance between National Security and Human Rights, Civil-Military Relations, Standard for Arrest and Detention in Situation of Armed Conflict, Human Rights Implication of Terrorism, Protection of Internally Displaced persons, etc. were presented at the training.
Similar training will be organized in subsequent weeks for the Military in Adamawa and Yobe State. A separate training will also be organized for Stakeholders and MDAs with Protection mandate.
COUNTER-INSURGENCY: NHRC COMMENDS THE NIGERIAN MILITARY, URGES THEM TO BE MORE PROFESSIONAL
Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash
By: Zagazola Makama
Nine persons sustained machete injuries in a clash between Bassa farmers and Fulani herders in Gomoni Village, Kwali Area Council of the FCT.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the fight, which broke out on Aug. 9 at about 3:30 p.m., followed alleged destruction of melon and maize farms belonging to the Bassa community by cattle.
It was gathered that the Nigeria army troops
along with joint team of operatives, and vigilantes were deployed to the scene following a distress call.
Six Bassa and three Fulani victims with varying degrees of machete cuts were taken to Rhema Foundation Hospital, Kwali, for treatment.
Authorities confirmed that the situation had been brought under control and normalcy restored, while investigation was ongoing.
Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash
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VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu
VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu
By: Our Reporter
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday attended the wedding fatiha of Aisha, daughter of Shehu Aliyu, an Executive Director with First Bank of Nigeria, and Muhammad Jalal, son of former Niger State Governor, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, Talban Minna, at the National Mosque, Abuja.
The solemnisation, led by the Chief Imam of the National Mosque, Dr. Muhammad Kabir Adam, alongside other Imams, featured prayers for the couple’s blessings.
Vice President Shettima stood in for the bride, while Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu represented the groom, culminating in the presentation of the dowry and the formal tying of the marital knot.
The event was graced by prominent dignitaries, including former Vice President Namadi Sambo, former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, former Kaduna State Governor Ahmed Makarfi, former Minister of Special Duties Kabiru Turaki, Katsina State Deputy Governor Faruk Lawal Jobe, the Emir of Borgu, Niger State, Muhammad Sani Dantoro among many others.
VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu
Unidentified visitor dies suddenly at Niger Government House Lodge
By: Zagazola Makama
The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the sudden death of an unidentified man who collapsed and died at Government House Lodge, Minna. Zagazola learnt that the incident occurred on Friday, Aug. 2, 2025.
Sources said that the deceased had visited House No. 8, Government House Lodge, in an attempt to see Mr. Sammy, Chairman of Niger Foods. However, upon meeting his host’s absence, the man suddenly took ill.
Medical doctors were reportedly contacted from the IBB Specialist Hospital, Minna, for urgent attention. Unfortunately, by the time the doctor arrived, the man had already passed away.
Following the report, a team of police operatives from GRA Division visited the scene. The body was photographed and evacuated to the IBB Specialist Hospital Mortuary for autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.
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