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Yobe approves cash assistance for flood victims
Yobe approves cash assistance for flood victims
By: Yahaya Wakili
Yobe State Executive Council has approved the sum of N1,436.500,000 for the Multipurpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) to 2024 flood victims as a force disaster recovery strategy to cover all the affected areas.
The Commissioner, Ministry of Humanitarian and Disaster Management, Dr. Mairo Ahmed Amshi, started this while briefing the journalists on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting chaired by His Excellency, Governor Mai Mala Buni CON, at Government House, Damaturu.
“They have been conducted, and we are yet to complete the survey in all the 17 local government areas of the state. 150 targeted locations have been identified, and we are still continuing to survey and identify the total of 1,500 flood victims in each of the local government areas,” she said.
“We proposed cash stimuli per head is $50,000, and we are working on collaboration with other international organization partners and also some identified banks where this money will be sent directly to the beneficiaries.
On his part, the Commissioner Ministry of Agriculture, Alhaji Ali Mustapha Goneri, said the contracts that were awarded and the memos were presented to the Executive Council for consideration and retification.
The council has approved the procurement of multi-billion-naira agricultural inputs and distributed them to farmers. These inputs were taken to various local government areas and to the various wards, and we were able to empower about 7,000 farmers. The inputs include tractors, fertilizers, seeds and seedlings, and other agricultural implements such as treshers, planters, etc.
“We also procured solar power water pumps for our irrigation farmers; we were able to identify about 30 beneficiaries across 178 wards of Yobe State, and we delivered these inputs to them; beside that, we also identified some genuine farmers across the state and were giving these agricultural inputs.
“These were taking place across the globe, and we have gotten a lot of commendation both nationally and internationally on these His Excellency’s achievements towards the agriculture sector.
Yobe approves cash assistance for flood victims
Troops Intervene in Farm Destruction Incident in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 3 of Operation Enduring Peace intervened in a reported case of farm destruction caused by cattle grazing in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources said the troops responded at about 1:30 p.m. on May 19 following a report that farmland belonging to one Bitrus Isah had been damaged by cattle allegedly owned by one Abdul Abu at Rigochongo village.
On arrival at the scene, the troops reportedly intercepted 49 cows and nine sheep grazing on the farmland without any herder present.
The livestock were secured to prevent further destruction and escalation of tension in the community.
Security sources said both parties involved were subsequently invited for amicable resolution of the dispute in order to maintain peace and prevent reprisal actions.
Authorities added that the intervention formed part of ongoing efforts to manage farmer-herder-related conflicts and sustain harmony across communities in Plateau State.
Troops Intervene in Farm Destruction Incident in Plateau
Troops Foil Kidnapping Attempt, Rescue Injured Victim in Kaduna
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 7, Sub-Sector 71 of Operation Enduring Peace have foiled a kidnapping attempt along a highway in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Security sources told Zagazola that the incident occurred at about 12:15 a.m. on May 21 when troops deployed at Ungwan Gora checkpoint responded to distress information on suspected kidnappers operating along the road at Ungwan Dariya village.
The troops reportedly moved swiftly to the location, forcing the suspected kidnappers to abandon their mission and flee into surrounding areas.
During the operation, one victim was rescued with injuries sustained during the attack.
The victim was immediately evacuated to Confidence Hospital, Fadan Karshi, for medical treatment.
Security sources said efforts were ongoing to track and apprehend the fleeing suspects, while patrols had been intensified along the axis to prevent further incidents.
Troops Foil Kidnapping Attempt, Rescue Injured Victim in Kaduna
Suspected Kidnap Collaborator Dies in Custody After Arrest in Nasarawa
By: Zagazola Makama
A suspected collaborator of kidnappers has died after becoming unconscious while in military custody in Nasarawa State.
Security sources said troops of Sector 2 under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) intercepted the suspect at about 7:00 a.m. on May 19 at Ancha community in Akwanga Local Government Area.
The suspect was reportedly apprehended at Anguwan Makama following allegations of involvement in activities linked to kidnapping operations in the area.
During preliminary interrogation, the suspect reportedly became unconscious.
He was immediately evacuated to Nunku Primary Health Care Centre for medical attention, where he was confirmed dead by health officials.
Sources added that the remains of the deceased were released to his family for burial in accordance with local customs.
Security authorities said further assessment would continue in line with standard procedures, while operations against kidnapping networks in the area remain ongoing.
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