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DRC Criticizes Global Lukewarm Attitude toGenocide in Congo
DRC Criticizes Global Lukewarm Attitude to
Genocide in Congo
By: Michael Mike
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has criticized the seemingly lukewarm attitude of civilized world to the genocide
perpetuated on its soil by neighbouring countries pillaging Congolese natural resources.
Speaking during the Commemoration of GENOCOST at the Triumphant Church, Gishiri, Abuja, the DRC Ambassador to Nigeria, Pascaline Gerengbo Yakivu explained that: “The Congolese Government, referring to Law Number 22/065 of December 26, 2022, establishing the fundamental principles relating to the protection and reparation of victims of conflict-related to sexual violence and other crimes against peace and security, crimes against humanity, has established a National Day of Tribute to the aforementioned Victims and to the people who provided them with relief and assistance. This day, celebrated on August 2 of each year, is called GENOCOST, which means Genocide for Economic Purposes.”
She noted that August 2 was chosen for the commemoration because August 2, 1998, marked the beginning of the long, arduous march with multiple forms of suffering for the Congolese people, culminating in the clashes between the Ugandan and Rwandan armies on Congolese soil in Kisangani.
The Ambassador while lamenting that every day, peaceful citizens are forced to flee their homes to take refuge in the bush, far from their natural environments, lacking everything, dying of hunger and diseases caused by their wandering situation, said that international community needs to take urgent action to stop the crisis.
She decried that: “They have not harmed anyone; they suffer all these horrors of war just because they are Congolese. All this, in the total indifference of other countries and the international community, even though they are praised as civilized nations.
“The armies of these neighbouring countries that continue to cause death and desolation to all these innocent and peaceful citizens are, however, known, and for nearly three decades, these foreign armies, particularly that of Rwanda, have been supporting the M23/AFC terrorist groups that are conducting operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo, occupying large territories for false reasons, raping, killing, and plundering our natural resources from the Eastern part of the country. If nothing is done, the populations of this part of our territory are going to be exterminated or flee far from their native lands because it is a situation that best suits these predatory states.”
She further decried that: “Today, while we commemorate this genocide of the Congolese, a large part of our territory is occupied, causing more than 7 million internally displaced people.”
The envoy said: “All the research carried out by our state institutions and by credible foreign organisations on the numerous deaths caused by incursions and occupations by foreign armies, attest that more than 10 million deaths have been caused by this situation, and more recently, in Komada in Ituri Province, during a Catholic church service, congregants were murdered by RDF armed groups. How long will these massacres of Congolese people continue?”
She said: “Imagine what 10 million deaths represent? We have countries both here in Africa and in other continents whose entire populations do not exceed 10 million inhabitants.”
The envoy said: “The awareness of the sons and daughters of the DRC has awakened them to demand reparations for the damages suffered and to denounce the hypocrisy of the international community.
“The DRC seized this opportuned moment, with the publication of the various documented UN reports, to ensure that sanctions against the perpetrators of this genocide could be taken by the appropriate international bodies in order to restore peace in the region, with a view to alleviating the suffering of our victim populations.
“It is time for the international community to gather the courage it takes to recognize this genocide which is at the same level of other known ones around the world.
“This is how the collective memory of the Congolese victims will be honoured and recognised by the International Community.”
DRC Criticizes Global Lukewarm Attitude to
Genocide in Congo
283 Illegal Refineries Were Dismantled Under My Watch- Audi
By: Michael Mike
After three decades in uniform, including five years at the helm of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Commandant General Ahmed Abubakar Audi has stepped down, declaring that the Corps under his leadership dealt decisive blows to oil theft and economic sabotage across Nigeria.
Speaking at his valedictory address, Audi revealed that no fewer than 283 illegal refineries were dismantled during his tenure, describing the operations as part of an intensified crackdown on crude oil theft, pipeline vandalism and related crimes that have long drained the nation’s revenue and damaged its environment.
He said the Corps strengthened its operational capacity through intelligence-led enforcement, strategic deployments and collaboration with other security agencies. According to him, the destruction of illegal refining sites was complemented by arrests, prosecutions and convictions of suspected economic saboteurs, sending a clear message that attacks on critical national assets would not be tolerated.
Illegal refineries — often makeshift facilities hidden in creeks and remote communities — have been blamed for massive crude losses, environmental pollution and fires. Their operations not only undermine government earnings but also worsen insecurity in oil-producing regions. Audi maintained that disrupting these networks required persistence, improved surveillance and the commitment of personnel across commands nationwide.
Beyond the anti-oil theft campaign, Audi said the NSCDC expanded its mandate in protecting critical infrastructure, managing disaster response efforts and supporting humanitarian interventions. He noted that the Corps repositioned itself as a frontline agency in safeguarding national assets while responding to emerging internal security threats.
Reflecting on his 30-year career, Audi expressed gratitude to officers and men of the Corps, urging them to remain disciplined, professional and patriotic. He emphasized that the gains recorded in the fight against economic sabotage must be sustained and built upon by the incoming leadership.
Security analysts say his exit comes at a time when the battle against crude oil theft remains a top national priority, with authorities under pressure to boost oil production and stabilize revenues. Whether the momentum recorded under Audi will be sustained now rests with his successor, as the Corps continues to confront one of the country’s most entrenched economic crimes.
283 Illegal Refineries Were Dismantled Under My Watch- Audi
Fourteen Abducted Victims Released in Maru, Zamfara State; Two Killed in Captivity
By: Zagazola Makama
Fourteen victims abducted in December 2025, including six family members of Inspector Hussaini Abubakar of Maru Police Division, have been released by their captors.
Zagazola reliably gathered that the release occurred at about 1:00 p.m. on Feb. 26, 2026. Unfortunately, two of the victims, identified as Bashir Marafa, aged 45, and Halliru Kabiru, aged 50, were killed while in captivity.
Sources added that a pregnant woman among the abductees delivered a baby girl while in captivity. The victims are currently receiving medical attention at the General Hospital, Maru.
Fourteen Abducted Victims Released in Maru, Zamfara State; Two Killed in Captivity
Two Abducted Victims Rescued in Tsafe, Zamfara; One Killed in Bandit Attack at Talata Mafara
By: Zagazola Makama
Two persons abducted earlier this month in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State have been rescued, while a separate bandit attack in Talata Mafara LGA left one person dead and others missing.
Sources confirmed that Bashir Adamu Iyatawa, 42, and Kenneth Allahmagani, 35, both from Zaria City, Kaduna State, were abducted at Unguwar Chida Village in Tsafe on Feb. 16, 2026.
They were rescued on Feb. 26, debriefed, and later taken to a hospital for medical attention before being handed over to their relatives.
In a separate incident, armed bandits loyal to a local bandit leader, Na Sanda, attacked the outskirts of Jangebe town in Talata Mafara LGA on Feb. 27 at about 2:00 a.m.
The attack resulted in the death of Misbawu Aminu, 30, and the abduction of an unspecified number of persons to an undisclosed location.
Joint troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA and local vigilante groups are reported to be pursuing the fleeing bandits. Authorities have assured that efforts to rescue the abducted victims and apprehend the culprits are ongoing.
Two Abducted Victims Rescued in Tsafe, Zamfara; One Killed in Bandit Attack at Talata Mafara
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Fourteen Abducted Victims Released in Maru, Zamfara State; Two Killed in Captivity
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