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Adamawa to inoculate 1m cattle against zoonosis – Official

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Adamawa to inoculate 1m cattle against zoonosis – Official

Adamawa to inoculate 1m cattle against zoonosis – Official

The Adamawa government says it has targeted over one million cattle for vaccination against zoonotic diseases across the 21 local government areas of  the state.

The Commissioner for Livestock and Aquaculture Development, Usman Diyajo told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Yola on Friday, that 1.5 million doses of the vaccines had been provided for the week-long exercise.

He said the exercise is designed to combat Trans-boarder Animal Diseases (TADs), adding the state adopted effective strategies to cover the targeted animals.

He urged cattle breeders and livestock owners to present their animals at the designated vaccination centres across the 266 wards, adding the vaccination was for common diseases like Rinderpests, Pleuropneumonia, among others.

He lauded farmers and hearders for coexisting peacefully, noting that the state achieved harmony in that regard.

“The vaccination campaign demonstrated the importance attached to herders and livestock trade in the state.

“Farmers and herders contribute immensely to the social and economic development of the state, hence the resolve to carry them along in our activities,” he said.

He said the vaccination would guarantee animal health, enhance access to safe meat and milk as well as manure for farming activities.

Dijayo said the state government had initiated pastoral resettlement programme to encourage development of pasture and water sources as part of its livestock transformation plan.

According to him, the plan is geared towards curtailing farmer and hearder clashes in the state.

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Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation

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Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation

By: Zagazola Makama

Security forced have neutralised two suspected notorious bandits during a clearance operation in Ukum Local Government Area of the state.

Sources told Zagazola that the operation followed credible intelligence received on Tuesday at about 1:00 p.m.

The report indicated that a criminal gang led by one Senen Hemen, also known as Orpa, was sighted along the pipeline axis between Gbeji and Igbongom communities in Ukum.

According to the sources, security forces were promptly mobilised to the location, where the gang engaged the operatives in a gun duel.

During the exchange, Hemen and another gang member identified as Mzungweve Ichur, both from Igbongom, were shot dead, while others fled the scene with gunshot injuries.

The sources confirmed that the corpses of the two suspects had been recovered and deposited at a private mortuary in Gbeji, while a manhunt had been launched in the surrounding bushes to track the fleeing accomplices.

The sources assured residents that the operation was part of ongoing efforts to rid Ukum and adjoining areas of violent criminal gangs.

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Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community

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Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community

By: Zagazola Makama

Gunmen have abducted a worshipper from a mosque in Gbonkan Village, Ipapo, Itesiwaju Local Government Area.

Sources said that the victim, identified as Amadu Usman, was kidnapped on Monday night while praying at the mosque alongside his elder brother, Adamu Usman.

The sources said seven armed men invaded the mosque at about 9 p.m. and whisked the victim away to an unknown destination.

The sources said that a joint team of security forces, Amotekun Corps, vigilantes and local hunters had since launched a search-and-rescue operation, combing surrounding bushes to track down the suspects and rescue the victim.

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Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina

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Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with the Police, Community Watch Corps and local vigilantes, have repelled a bandit attack in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State.

Sources said that the incident happened on Tuesday evening when armed bandits launched an attack on a hunters’ camp in Naalma village.

According to the sources, the troops and other security operatives responded swiftly to a distress call and engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle, forcing them to withdraw.

“During the operation, Usman Lawal, 35, the Commander of the Hunters’ group, sustained fatal injuries. One of the bandits was neutralised while the rifle earlier seized from the hunters’ commander was recovered.

“Other fleeing bandits are suspected to have escaped with gunshot wounds. Troops are currently conducting cordon-and-search operations within the area,”said the sources.

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