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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 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.
Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunner in Taraba State
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim During Patrol in Kogi
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.
Troops Neutralise Terrorist During Operation Savannah Shield in Niger State
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