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Borno Flood Intervention: PCFRR handover Emergency Relief Materials worth 1 billion Naira

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Borno Flood Intervention: PCFRR handover Emergency Relief Materials worth 1 billion Naira

…….Kadufur assures fairness, accountability and transparency, emphasizing close working relationships with FG

By: Our Reporter

The Borno State government under the leadership of Professor Babagana Umara Zulum mni today 11th December 2024 receives emergency relief materials of food and non food items from the Presidential Committee on flood Relief and Rehabilitation (PCFRR) Chaired by Alhaji Aliko Dangote in Maiduguri.

The Director General of National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Zubaida Umar at the handover ceremony was represented by Alhaji Abdullahi Usso who is the Director relief and rehabilitation NEMA headquarter said the emergency relief was procured and donated by the PCFRR under the leadership of Alhaji Aliko Dangote as pledged by the committee, to the Borno State Government.

The Director Relief and Rehabilitation NEMA added that Borno State has faced unparalleled challenges over the years, ranging from insurgency to natural disasters. Despite these trials, the resilience and resolve of its people remain a beacon of hope. The devastating floods of 2024 which caused by the collapse of Alau Dam in maiduguri brought new challenges, displacing thousands of families, disrupting livelihoods and increasing the vulnerabilities of already fragile communities. In response to these challenges NEMA worked tirelessly to provide relief and recovery support to Borno State.

Abdullahi Usso said today handover of relief materials donated by PCFRR is a testimony to the unawavering commitment of the federal government under the leadership of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR , based on the renewed hope mantra. The donated items will furthermore complement the ongoing efforts to rebuild and rehabilitate flood affected communities in Borno, ensuring that interventions are crucial, rebuilding and recovery requires a sustained and collective effort.

The Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum ably represented by his deputy governor His Excellency Umar Kadafur while presenting the remarks of the Borno State Governor at the handover occasion said, It is with a deep sense of gratitude and appreciation to address you on this significant occasion, as we receive critical food and non-food relief items from the Presidential Committee on Flood Relief and Rehabilitation for the victims of 10th September flood disaster in Borno State.

As you are all aware, the 10th September, flood disaster in Borno State has caused immense suffering and displacement among our citizens. Thousands of families have been affected, losing their homes, livelihoods and access to basic necessities. The devastation has been far-reaching, with entire communities submerged and the lives of many uprooted. However, today marks a turning point in our efforts to alleviate the pain of our people, as we come together to offer support, compassion and hope for a better future.

HE Kadafur added that ” In light of the devastating flood that affected various communities in Borno State, the Government has taken proactive steps to ensure that all aspects of the relief and recovery efforts are managed with the utmost care, transparency and accountability. Our Government has constituted a specialised Committee dedicated to overseeing and handling all matters related to the flood disaster and its aftermath”.

The Deputy Governor also said this Committee is tasked with the critical responsibility of coordinating the distribution of relief items, assessing the needs of the affected populations and ensuring that every individual and community receives the necessary support in a timely and equitable manner. The Committee’s role is not limited to the immediate provision of aid, but also extends to long-term recovery strategies, including rebuilding homes, restoring livelihoods and providing psychosocial support for those who have suffered trauma.
The establishment of this Committee represents the Borno State Government’s unwavering commitment to restoring the dignity of the affected people. By ensuring transparency, fairness and accountability, the Government aims to provide not just immediate relief but also a foundation for long-term recovery and resilience. The Committee’s activities will continue to be closely monitored to guarantee that the needs of every flood victim are met and that the resources provided are used effectively for the betterment of our communities.

Dr Kadafur added that behalf of the Government and the people of Borno State, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Federal Government of Nigeria, particularly the Chairman and Members of the Presidential Committee on Flood Relief and Rehabilitation, for their swift and decisive intervention in our time of need. This gesture demonstrates the unwavering commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to the welfare of the Nigerian people, especially in times of crisis. I would also like to use this opportunity to thank the various humanitarian organizations, development partners, and individuals who have contributed in various ways to the ongoing relief efforts in Borno State.

The Secretary of the Presidential Committee on Flood Relief and Rehabilitation Hajiya Hajara Adam Modu while presenting her remarks on behalf of the Chairman of the Committee said , the emergency relief materials of food and non food items that were procured and donated to the Borno State Government worth One Billion Naira ,

Items donated are :- Beans 4,000,Bags (25kg), Noodles 5,000 CTNS, Seasoning 500, CTNS, Salt 1,000 Bags, Sugar, 1,000, Bundles (10kg), Tomatoes Paste 1,000 CTNS, Vegetables oil 500 KEGS (25ltrs ), Form Matters (6×3) 3,000 PCS, Guinea Brocade 3,000 PCS (5 yards), Wax Print 3, 000 PCS ( 6 yards), Blankets 3,000 PCS, Mosquito Net 3,000 PCS, Nylon mat 3,000 PCS, Bathing Soap 1,000 CTNS, Detergent 2,000CTNS, Children Diapers 1,500 CTNS, Sanitary Pads 1,500 CTNS.

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DSS-led joint operation crushes ESN strongholds, kills top kingpins in Imo

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DSS-led joint operation crushes ESN strongholds, kills top kingpins in Imo

By: Zagazola Makama

A wave of coordinated security offensives in Imo State has barbecued the Eastern Security Network (ESN), the militant wing of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), with the killing of key kingpins and the dislodgement of notorious terrorist camps in forested parts of Njaba and Isu Local Government Areas.

Zagazola Makama understand that The offensive, which began on June 29, was spearheaded by the Department of State Services (DSS) in close collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, special forces, and local tactical units.

It was launched after the arrest and detailed confessions of two ESN commanders Uchenna Opara, popularly known as Ntanta Miri, and Ozioma Ihedoro, a.k.a OZ, both natives of Umuaka community in Njaba LGA.

Acting on actionable intelligence, the joint team raided and obliterated several terrorist enclaves, including Umuele Umuaka, Ezioha, and Ugbele Umuaka, known safe havens of the separatist group.

A fierce gun battle ensued as operatives stormed the camps. Three ESN fighters were neutralised during the confrontation, while others reportedly escaped with bullet wounds. Their bodies were later recovered along the Ugbele Umuaka axis.

What followed was a methodical clearance operation targeting the B44 camp cluster, long considered one of ESN’s strategic base networks. The camps, codenamed B44 Tangle 2, 4, 5, 7, and 9, were all successfully dislodged by the joint force.

A caterpillar operator working with the team was tragically killed in the line of duty when the group came under sudden fire while approaching the B44 main camp. He was rushed to the Federal University Teaching Hospital (FUTH), Owerri, but later confirmed dead by a medical officer on duty.

Items recovered from the operation included:
One AK-47 rifle, 15 rounds of live ammunition, pump-action shotgun, two locally made IEDs, one human skull and a Biafran flag

In addition, two suspected ESN members were arrested during the combing of nearby bush paths. The duo Emeka Ogene Sabinus of Ezi Isu in Isu LGA and Nnabuike Emmanuel of Ohofia Oduma in Aninri LGA, Enugu State were said to bear tribal incisions associated with the proscribed militia.

The collapse of the B44 cluster was significant in the counterinsurgency drive in the South-East, where pockets of armed resistance have posed growing threats to residents, security personnel, and national assets.

“The terrain is difficult, but our operatives are relentless,” a senior official close to the operation said. “We are targeting leadership figures, supply chains, and safe havens.”

Meanwhile, efforts are ongoing to apprehend fleeing fighters, with mop-up operations continuing in adjoining forest belts across Orlu, Njaba, and Isu corridors.

The Imo offensive adds to a growing list of successes by joint intelligence-led operations aimed at stabilising regions grappling with armed separatist violence, kidnappings, and the weaponisation of local grievances.

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FCT police arrest three wanted kidnappers linked to killings, mass abductions

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By: Zagazola Makama

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested three most-wanted bandits and kidnappers operating across Abuja and neighbouring parts of Kaduna State.

According to a police sources, the arrests were carried out on June 29 between 5:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., by operatives of the Scorpion Squad led by ACP Victor O. Godfrey, following actionable and digital reconstructive intelligence.

The sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects were identified as: Abdulkadir Abubakar, a native of Mpape, FCT, Mohammed Tasiu Sani, of Rigina, Kaduna State, Suleiman Jibrin, 27, of Sabon-Gayan, Kaduna State.

The three suspects, all Fulani by tribe, have been on the command’s most-wanted list for
their roles in multiple kidnapping and banditry operations, particularly in Jere, Kajuru, the FCT and its environs.

During interrogation, the suspects confessed to abducting victims and moving them to detention camps in Kachia and Rigina forests in Kaduna State. Some victims, they admitted, were held for months, while others were killed at will.

The sources revealed that one of the suspects, Abdulkadir Abubakar, provided disturbing details of internal executions within the gang, in which some members were killed by their own leaders over mistrust and betrayal.

An operational motorcycle, popularly referred to by locals as the “Boko Haram Motorcycle,” was recovered during the raid. The suspects are currently assisting operatives in ongoing efforts to recover arms and ammunition, and to track down other gang members still at large.

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Young farm labourer shot dead while fleeing Amotekun in Osun

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Young farm labourer shot dead while fleeing Amotekun in Osun

By: Zagazola Makama

A 20-year-old farm labourer identified as Solomon (surname yet unknown) has been found dead with gunshot wounds after he was allegedly shot by a member of the Western Nigeria Security Network, also known as Amotekun, along the Ilesa/Iperindo Road in Osun State.

The incident, which occurred on June 29, followed the reported confrontation between a local security operative and a group of five farm labourers on their way to a farmland.

According to Temidayo Olowookere, the employer of the deceased, the labourers were accosted around 11:00 a.m. by an Amotekun operative, one Ajayi Ibukun, who accused them of extorting money from passersby. Two members of the group were apprehended, while the remaining three fled into the bush.

Olowookere said the detained workers were later released to him in the afternoon. However, later in the evening, when two of the three fleeing labourers returned, Solomon remained missing.

A search party was immediately organised. His body was discovered in the bush with gunshot wounds on his back, raising suspicions that he may have been shot during the initial confrontation.

His remains were evacuated to Wesley Guild Hospital, Ilesa, where he was confirmed dead and deposited at the morgue for autopsy.

Police say efforts are currently underway to trace and apprehend the security operative allegedly involved in the shooting, while the community continues to call for justice.

Young farm labourer shot dead while fleeing Amotekun in Osun

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