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Borno govt, NGO engages traditional rulers on peace building, reintegration process
Borno govt, NGO engages traditional rulers on peace building, reintegration process
By Ladi Dapson
The Borno state government has engaged the traditional rulers to provide a platform for sensitization, engagement and
dialogue on the peace building and reintegration process in Borno state.
The State Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Prof Umaru Tar made this known during a one-day townhall meeting with traditional leaders on integration and sustainable peace in Borno State organized by Peace Ambassadors Centre for Humanitarian Aid and Empowerment(PACHE) held in Maiduguri on Wednesday.
Prof Tar said the aim of the town meeting was to have constructive discussions with traditional rulers on the way forward for the Borno State government on restoration with the regards to peace, security and development after more a decade of insurgency.
“The key recommendation is that the government should look inward and consult widely at the grassroots levels. The traditional rulers are the representatives of the people.
They said our approaches should be changed, “Top down approach to governance was discouraged by the townhall meeting, while bottom up to governance was strongly encouraged, so going forward state government will be speaking more to the grassroots consistuency and traditional rulers downward.
“So we invited the traditional rulers to give their input on the way forward, we have received a lot of suggestions on how to return the IDPs back to their homes, on how to secure our vital infrastructure as well as our are rebuilding process.”Prof Tar said.
He said that the Borno government state has switched from humanitarian to restoration mode, “we are recovering vital infrastructure, way of life and return of IDPs to their ancestral homes.
The President of PACHE, Ahmed Shehu stressed that as a Civil Society they observed the role of traditional institutions has not been well represented in the entire process hence the meeting and conversations became imperative.
“There are complaints that they have not been carrying along so instead of lamenting and apportioned blames so the whole idea is have honest conversations.
“We have more than 80 traditional rulers in this meeting and 56 of them are from the Borno Emirate so this tell you that it is a subject that everyone want to involve in the process. I think it is important that the state government listen to the people.”he advised.
Also, speaking the District of Yerwa, Engr Abba Sanda noted the traditional institutions play a vital roles in the society, urging the state government to adopt all inclusive approach that will gain the confidence of the citizens in the reintegration process.
” We need sit down with critical stakeholders and discuss with them to their problems and how to solve them, all inclusive approach is the answer to our problems.”he opined.
The townhall meeting with the Theme: “Together We Shall Build Borno Back Better”was sponsor by the British Council and implemented by Peace Ambassadors Centre for Humanitarian Aid & Empowerment in partnership with the Borno State Ministry of Information and Internal Security.
Borno govt, NGO engages traditional rulers on peace building, reintegration process
Troops Ambush Terrorist Logistics Suppliers, Recover Items in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have foiled an attempt by suspected terrorist logistics suppliers along the Ngoshe–Ashigashiya road in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the troops of 82 Division Task Force Battalion, deployed at Ngoshe, laid an ambush at a known crossing point along the route at about 2:20 a.m. on April 24.
The sources said the troops made contact with suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP logistics suppliers conveying items to terrorist elements and engaged them with disciplined fire.
The suspects were forced to abandon the items and fled in disarray.
Items recovered during exploitation of the area include 10 pairs of women’s slippers, 28 sachets of 500g salt, 39 sachets of powdered milk, a motorcycle tube, a pair of joggers, two pieces of clothing materials measuring 10 yards each, two one-litre containers of engine oil and a black shirt.
The sources said no casualty was recorded on the side of the troops, while casualties on the part of the fleeing suspects could not be immediately ascertained.
They added that the troops returned to base at about 6:00 a.m. after completing the operation.
According to the sources, the general security situation across the theatre remains calm but unpredictable, while troops’ morale and combat efficiency remain high.
Troops Ambush Terrorist Logistics Suppliers, Recover Items in Borno
Troops Repel Terrorist Infiltration in Kanama, Neutralise Four Insurgents
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have repelled a Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorist infiltration into Kanama town, neutralising four insurgents during a swift response operation in Borno State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 6:00 p.m. on April 22 when troops of 159 Battalion, deployed in Kanama, responded to sounds of gunfire within the town.
On arrival, the troops reportedly discovered that terrorists had infiltrated parts of the community.
The troops immediately made contact and engaged the attackers with disciplined fire, forcing them to retreat in disarray.
Subsequent exploitation of the general area led to the neutralisation of four terrorists.
One member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) sustained injuries during the encounter and has been evacuated for medical attention.
No military equipment was lost during the operation.
Items recovered from the terrorists include two torchlight mobile phones and the sum of ₦21,000.
Security sources said the general situation across the theatre remains calm but unpredictable, while troops’ morale and fighting efficiency remain high.
Troops Repel Terrorist Infiltration in Kanama, Neutralise Four Insurgents
Troops Neutralise ISWAP Shura Member Abu Jirir in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have neutralised a prominent member of the ISWAP Shura Council during an operation in Yobe State.
Security sources said the development was confirmed at about 6:12 p.m. on April 22 following intelligence reports that the senior terrorist figure, identified as Abu Jarir, was eliminated by troops in the Babangida area.
According to the sources, the neutralisation is considered a significant blow to the terrorist leadership structure in the Lake Chad region.
The sources further disclosed that the overall ISWAP commander in the Lake Chad axis, identified as Ba Shuwa, reportedly dispatched a team to recover the body of the slain commander on the same day.
The search party was said to have been sighted moving on about 12 motorcycles around the Aljanna Jaule area.
Further details on the operation are expected as exploitation continues.
Troops Neutralise ISWAP Shura Member Abu Jirir in Yobe
Troops Ambush Terrorist Logistics Suppliers, Recover Items in Borno
Troops Repel Terrorist Infiltration in Kanama, Neutralise Four Insurgents
Troops Neutralise ISWAP Shura Member Abu Jirir in Yobe
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