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Boko Haram: Nigerian Refugees from Bosso to return home by the end of November
Boko Haram: Nigerian Refugees from Bosso to return home by the end of November
Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum has spent two days in Diffa and Bosso provinces in neighboring Niger Republic, from where he led some Nigerian refugees on Thursday to undertake clearance exercise in Malam-Fatori, Headquarters of Abadam Local Government Area in northern Borno state in the northeast Nigeria.
Malam-Fatori, located in the fringes of Lake Chad. The town was violently occupied by Boko Haram for about six years before the military liberated the area and took control.
Residents of Malum Fatori have been taking refuge in Bosso , a neighbouring town of Diffa in Niger republic, which is 5 km from Malam-Fatori in Abadam local government area on the Nigerian side.
Governor Zulum had travelled to Niger on Tuesday evening and spent the night at Diffa.
He was received by the Governor of Diffa Province, Issa Lameen and discussed with the leaders on how to effectively collaborate on planned repatriation of refugees from Borno state.
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Both Governors on Wednesday, moved to Bosso town, which houses the Nigerian refugees who crossed over from Malam-Fatori at the height of the insurgency.
After meeting with the refugees, governor Zulum on Thursday led the refugees tour parts of Malam-Fatori for clearance exercise, and to ensure the town is ready to accommodate peace seeking people for resettlement.
Zulum’s visit was the latest of more than five previous visits, for assessments and reconstruction of homes and public services destroyed by Boko Haram during their violent occupation.
He had also in July, 2021, inaugurated a committee to work out modalities for reconstruction and resettlement, the same way communities in Baga, Banki and Bama were assessed, rebuilt and resettled willing IDPs and refugees.
Speaking on the idea of returning refugees, Zulum explained that safe relocation of the civilian population to Malam-Fatori will hopefully commence by the end of November 2021.
According to the governor, after that the government will explore the possibility of returning people to Abadam town, which was also occupied by insurgents.
Zulum expressed appreciation to the President of Niger Republic, Muhammadu Bazoum, the Governor of Diffa Province, Issa Lameen and humanitarian officials for their tremendous support to refugees from Borno who lived in Niger since 2014 when they fled from insurgents attack on their communities.
During his two days stay in Niger Republic, Governor Zulum supervised the distribution of N28.3m to 3,911 families taking refuge in Bosso.
Of the 3,911 total beneficiaries, 2,150 of them were female heads of households, while the remaining 1,761 were male heads of households.
Each of the female beneficiaries received a wrapper and N5,000 cash, while the male beneficiaries received N10,000 each.
Boko Haram: Nigerian Refugees from Bosso to return home by the end of November
ISWAP Terrorists Kill Hunters’ Leader in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected ISWAP terrorists have killed the chairman of the hunters’ group in Garjang village, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 5 a.m. on Sunday.
The victim, identified as Habu Dala, 53, was abducted from his home by the terrorists, who took him through Mulharam to Forfot villages in Damboa LGA.
Villagers mobilised in search of Dala and later found his corpse bearing gunshot wounds.
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), and the hunters’ group visited the scene.
The remains were evacuated to the General Hospital, Damboa, where he was certified dead and later released to his family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
ISWAP Terrorists Kill Hunters’ Leader in Borno
Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash
By: Zagazola Makama
Nine persons sustained machete injuries in a clash between Bassa farmers and Fulani herders in Gomoni Village, Kwali Area Council of the FCT.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the fight, which broke out on Aug. 9 at about 3:30 p.m., followed alleged destruction of melon and maize farms belonging to the Bassa community by cattle.
It was gathered that the Nigeria army troops
along with joint team of operatives, and vigilantes were deployed to the scene following a distress call.
Six Bassa and three Fulani victims with varying degrees of machete cuts were taken to Rhema Foundation Hospital, Kwali, for treatment.
Authorities confirmed that the situation had been brought under control and normalcy restored, while investigation was ongoing.
Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash
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VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu
VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu
By: Our Reporter
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday attended the wedding fatiha of Aisha, daughter of Shehu Aliyu, an Executive Director with First Bank of Nigeria, and Muhammad Jalal, son of former Niger State Governor, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, Talban Minna, at the National Mosque, Abuja.
The solemnisation, led by the Chief Imam of the National Mosque, Dr. Muhammad Kabir Adam, alongside other Imams, featured prayers for the couple’s blessings.
Vice President Shettima stood in for the bride, while Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu represented the groom, culminating in the presentation of the dowry and the formal tying of the marital knot.
The event was graced by prominent dignitaries, including former Vice President Namadi Sambo, former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, former Kaduna State Governor Ahmed Makarfi, former Minister of Special Duties Kabiru Turaki, Katsina State Deputy Governor Faruk Lawal Jobe, the Emir of Borgu, Niger State, Muhammad Sani Dantoro among many others.
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