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Borno Government, VSF Closes Gubio Camp, Resettles Over 11, 863 IDPs
Borno Government, VSF Closes Gubio Camp, Resettles Over 11, 863 IDPs
By Babagana Bukar Wakil
Borno state government’s high powered committee on Relocation and Resettlement, Ministry of Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Resettlement and State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) in collaboration with the Victims Support Fund have finally closed one of the most populous Internally Displaced Persons Camps within the Maiduguri metropolis on Saturday.
Gubio camp located along Gubio Road open in 2013 accommodating thousands of IDPs from held from Ngala, Marte, Monguno, Dikwa amongst others.
The chairman of the Borno state high powered Eng. Bukar Talba has on behalf of the members of the committee and Borno state government expressed immense gratitude to the chairman, Victims Support Fund Major General TY Danjuma retired for always being supportive to the Borno state government in its efforts of resettling Internally Displaced Populations back to their ancestral communities.
Eng Bukar Talba further sated that, without Victims Support Fund, Borno state government cannot closed these three camps owing to the fact that the state has no insufficient resources to facilitate closure. Even though Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has done so many closure, Talba Added.
The Commissioner for Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Eng. Mustapha Gubio who was represented by the senior special Adviser to the Governor on the affairs of the Ministry Abdurahaman Abdulkareem said over 11, 860 IDPs supported by VSF going back to their ancestral home at various communities.
He said 11,863 IDPs voluntarily and willingly return home without any enforcement, to take off their farming and businesses. He appealed to the Victims Support Fund for more supports and collaboration to resettle remaining IDPs camps.
On her part the Executive director Victim support Fund professor Nana Tanko who has represented chairman TY Danjuma said they have successfully closed Dalori one and two in the last few months ago and today witnessing the return and Resettlement of IDPs in Gubio Road Camp is something that they delighted to see.
While locking the camp’s main gate with Medium Thick Door locks Brass Padlock and shackles, Professor Nana Tanko has on behalf of Borno state government and General TY Danjuma declared Gubio IDPs camp closed. Which brought the total number of giant IDPs camps shutdown with the support VSF three in total, spending huge amount money in preparation of stater packs and other home necessities.
Borno Government, VSF Closes Gubio Camp, Resettles Over 11, 863 IDPs
Security forces foil rustling, recover 22 animals in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Security operatives in Katsina State have foiled a livestock rustling attempt and recovered 22 stolen animals in Jibia Local Government Area.
Police sources said the incident occurred in the early hours of April 12 following a distress call received at about 12:45 a.m. that suspected armed bandits had rustled livestock from neighbouring Niger Republic.
According to the sources, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Jibia swiftly mobilised a joint team comprising police, military and community watch personnel to the area.
They added that the operatives strategically blocked the escape routes of the suspects and engaged them in a gun duel.
“The superior firepower of the security team forced the bandits to abandon the rustled animals and flee into the bush,” the sources said.
The sources disclosed that all 22 sheep and goats were recovered intact during the operation.
They noted that the area has been cordoned off, while aggressive clearance operations are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
Further developments will be communicated as investigations continue, the sources added.
Security forces foil rustling, recover 22 animals in Katsina
Troops neutralise several terrorists in ambush operation in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Joint Task Force, North-East, Operation Hadin Kai, have neutralised several Boko Haram terrorists during an ambush operation in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 2:33 a.m. on April 13 when an ambush team of 202 Battalion deployed at Bravo Kilo sighted a terrorist crossing the parapet at a defensive company location.
According to the sources, the troops engaged and neutralised five of the suspect on sight.
The sources added that the operation is part of ongoing clearance and ambush missions aimed at denying terrorists freedom of movement in the North-East theatre.
Troops neutralise several terrorists in ambush operation in Borno
Troops arrest suspected Boko Haram member in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 233 Battalion have arrested a suspected ISWAP/JAS member within the Damaturu Military Cantonment in Yobe State.
Security sources said the suspect was apprehended at about 11:00 p.m. on April 12 between Charlie 2 and Charlie 3 areas of the cantonment in Damaturu Local Government Area.
According to the sources, troops recovered a bag containing clothes and a SIM card from the suspect.
They added that during preliminary investigation, the suspect claimed he was heading to Potiskum and identified himself as an almajiri from the 1000 Area of Maiduguri.
The sources, however, noted that his statements were incoherent, while further physical examination reportedly revealed a rifle sling mark on his shoulder, raising further suspicion.
They said the suspect is currently in custody for further investigation and necessary action.
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