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Borno begins closure of temporary idp camps in maiduguri and Jere flood areas
Borno begins closure of temporary idp camps in maiduguri and Jere flood areas
By: Bodunrin Kayode
The Borno state government has commenced closures of temporary internally displaced peoples (IDP) camp created for residents displaced by flood.
A source within the Borno health sector partners told this reporter that closure and merger of camps have started today to enable people return to their homes after the water goes down.
He said that the government made this decision to discourage residents not affected coming to swell the camps and creating tension for those who are already traumatized by the tragedy.
” All camps (apart from Gubio, Bakasi and Teachers Village) will be closed by Thursday 19th September 2024. Gubio, Bakasi and Teachers Village will continue to operate for the next one week, or 2 weeks maximum.” He hinted.
In another development, the Borno State Government is providing N10,000 one pay-off, 25kg of rice and 1 carton of spaghetti per individual IDP affected by the flood tragedy to go home.
“Families without a place to relocate to will temporarily be moved to Gubio, Bakasi and Teachers Village camps.
“The government will, on eventual closure of Gubio, Bakasi and Teachers Village, give N100,000 to each IDP family for recovery.” He said.
On mapping and assessments, the source noted that the government is conducting a mapping and assessment exercise of areas that were damaged by the floods to guide the plans to relocate some of the affected IDPs when the 3 camps are eventually closed.
” Humanitarian partners are conducting similar assessments. The exercise must be coordinated with the government on the drivers seat.
Additionally ” the world health organization (WHO) pointed out that the mapping should carefully be done in consideration of the upcoming cholera vaccination in Borno.
“The WHO has actually received 500,000 doses of cholera vaccine to be administered in the general area where the flood affected.”
The Borno government has stooped direct distribution of cash and non food items (NFIs) to IDPs by humanitarian partners.
Instead, partners are urged to share with the government the stock of NFIs and cash that they would like to distribute to IDPs, then, the government will consolidate and distribute same.
Data and information management
Henceforth, all data will be consolidated and shared out by the government.
Meanwhile the Commissioner of information Usman Tar has said that about 40 percent of the camps have received their palliatives and would be expected to go home soon.
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Borno begins closure of temporary idp camps in maiduguri and Jere flood areas
Boko Haram Terrorists Ambush Vigilantes in Borno, One Killed
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have ambushed members of a vigilante group on routine patrol along the Warave–Gwoza Road in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, killing one member.
Sources said the attack occurred at about 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday when the gunmen opened fire on members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and local hunters conducting patrol in the area.
A member of the CJTF in Warave, Bello Adamu, 50, sustained fatal injuries during the ambush. He was evacuated to the General Hospital in Gwoza, where he was certified dead on arrival. His remains were later released to his family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI were deployed to the scene following the incident, while monitoring and patrols have been intensified along the axis to prevent further attacks.
Boko Haram Terrorists Ambush Vigilantes in Borno, One Killed
Troops Neutralise Four Terrorists in Offensive Operation in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Operation HADIN KAI in conjunction with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have neutralised Four suspected Boko Haram terrorists during an offensive operation in Shehuri area of Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.
Sources told Zagazola that the operation, conducted at about 9:15 a.m. on Feb. 25 under Operation Desert Sanity IV, led to the interception and engagement of the terrorists.
Following the encounter, troops carried out exploitation of the area, during which four insurgents were neutralised.
Items recovered from the scene included AKSM automatic rifle and pump-action rifle with cartridges and magazines.
Sources added that troops’ morale and fighting efficiency remain high as clearance operations continue across parts of the state.
Troops Neutralise Four Terrorists in Offensive Operation in Borno
Lakurawa Terrorists on revenge Mission Kill Four Worshippers in Kebbi Mosque, Five Injured
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected Lakurawa terrorists on a revenge mission have attacked Dadinkowa village in Maiyama Local Government Area of Kebbi State, killing four worshippers and injuring five others after storming a mosque.
Sources said the attackers invaded the community and opened fire on worshippers, leaving four persons dead and five others with varying degrees of injuries. The injured victims were rushed to a medical facility for treatment.
The latest attack is believed to be a reprisal following a failed ambush on the convoy of the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division, Maj.-Gen. Bemgha Koughna, during an operational tour in the state.
On Wednesday, troops of Operation Fansan Yamma reportedly foiled the ambush near Mayama Hill, neutralising five suspected terrorists. Weapons and other items recovered during the operation included one OJC gun, one PKT gun, two AK-47 rifles, four AK-47 magazines, a bandolier of PKT ammunition, several rounds of 12.7mm ammunition, a camel bag containing N840,000, two mobile phones and five motorcycles.
Security sources said the terrorists were suspected to have launched the mosque attack in retaliation for the heavy losses recorded during the failed ambush.
Operation FANSAN YANMA have assured that efforts were ongoing to track down those responsible for the latest assault.
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