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B/haram: Preach peace now or we all consume – Comr Bulama
B/haram: Preach peace now or we all consume – Comr Bulama
By Olatunji Omirin
The Chairman Network of Civil Society Organisations Borno State, Comrade Bulama Abiso has said it imperative for all citizen to involve in peacebuilding, to preach and embrace peace failure to do so, everyone would be consumed.
Comrade Bulama gave this warning during inaugural ceremony of taskforce members in MMC & Jere LGAs on countering violence extremism Messaging/ Misinformation organised by Media Communication for Health and Development Initiative (MCHDI) held in Maiduguri that everyone should act because the country need peace now than ever.
He urged while addressing the newly swearing-in taskforce members that Boko Haram insurgents leverage on ignorant of the people to convey extremism narrative and there is urgent need to change their wrong messages.
“Our community needs peace, peace can not be achieved while seating on the grounds. Peace can only be achieved if all of us preach peace, talk peace, can also put in a peaceful manner.
“We need our community to be trained in counter violence extremism to change the mind set of individual, it will help stop spreading of negative narrative that any person can bring. We must be deliberate and intentional about this, if not we will be consume by this delusions.
“We have suffered a lot and we are still suffering due to forceful narrative that was spread years ago so our youths need to be the agent of peace.
“We need peace in our country more than ever, I think this is idea behind this project to bring peace to our community. We have to stand up and counter forceful narrative that will not help our youths to be of good behaviour,” he said.
In her opening remarks, The Executive Director (MCHDI) Mrs Pauline Ibrahim said the project was funded by USAID, supported by the Nigeria Northeast Connection and implemented by (MCHDI) with aimed to correct some extremist messages with right and peaceful messages to the youths through taskforce members.
“Everything we are doing is to restore peace, we just commission our taskforce that are going to be working in the community, and our targets audience are mostly youths, this will help to reduce extremism messages among the youths and general populace.” Pauline said.
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim in Edo During Search Operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation MESA, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police, local vigilantes and hunters, have rescued a kidnapped civilian in Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo State.
Security sources said the troops, deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Udomi, responded to credible intelligence at about 9:00 a.m. on April 21 regarding the abduction of a civilian in the Amendokhian general area.
The troops immediately launched a search-and-rescue operation and successfully secured the release of the victim.
The victim has since been reunited with family members, while efforts are ongoing to track down and apprehend the perpetrators.
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim in Edo During Search Operation
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS), have rescued a kidnapped victim following a swift response to a suspected terrorist attack in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State.
Security sources disclosed that the troops, deployed at Abaji, acted on a report at about 1:45 p.m. on April 21 regarding an attack at Tumataa community.
On arrival, the troops engaged the suspected terrorists in a gun duel, forcing them to abandon the victim and flee the scene.
The victim was successfully rescued and has since been reunited with family members.
The sources added that troops are sustaining operations in the area to track down the fleeing suspects and prevent further attacks.
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim in Benue
Troops Arrest Illegal Arms Manufacturers, Recover Weapons in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops have arrested two suspected illegal arms manufacturers during a raid on a criminal hideout in Langtang North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources disclosed that the operation was carried out at about 5:00 p.m. on April 22 at Gwandanu Village, following credible intelligence on illicit arms production in the area.
According to the sources, the suspects were apprehended while actively engaged in the fabrication of weapons.
Items recovered during the operation include two AK-47 rifles, one G3 rifle, two generating sets, a welding machine, a drilling machine, a hand filer and a toolbox, among other items.
The suspects are currently in military custody pending further investigation.
The sources added that troops have intensified efforts to mop up illegally fabricated arms in the general area as part of ongoing operations to curb criminal activities and enhance security in the state.
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