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Borno inaugurates committee on repatriation, management of repentant insurgents

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Borno inaugurates committee on repatriation, management of repentant insurgents

Borno inaugurates committee on repatriation, management of repentant insurgents

Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has inaugurated a committee on the repatriation of Borno citizens leaving in Chad, Niger and Cameroon.

Inaugurating the committee on Monday in Government House Maiduguri,  Zulum said the committee would also manage repentant insurgents, particularly how they are to come out of the bush, their rehabilitation and reintegration into society.

Zulum said proper handling of the task assigned to the committee which has the State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Umar Kadafur as Chairman, would lead to the increased surrender of remnants of the insurgents and bring peace to Borno for the needed development.

He explained that already the Federal Government had constituted similar committee on repatriation of victims of insurgency taking refuge in neighbouring countries.

The Federal committee is headed by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and would collaborate with that of Borno for synergy.

The governor, however, noted that there was currently a challenge of lack of space to accommodate surrendering insurgents as all the three camps provided for them had been filled to capacity.

 He said the government had discussed with Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, the need to have bigger camps.

While reiterating the commitment of the state to fund the activities of the committee,  Zulum said it should also look for another source of funding from public and private organisations.

He explained that a few months ago, the state secured 15 million Euros as support from Germany and was being managed by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

The Co-chairman, Mr Kaka Shehu, who thanked the governor for the confidence reposed in them,  assured the government and people of Borno of thier commitment to delivering.

Shehu said the committee would work in close synergy with its Federal Government counterpart for maximum results.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Zulum also inaugurated a committee for the resettlement of residents of Mairari and Gudumbali, the headquarters of the Guzamala Local Government area.

 The  area is the only remaining local government headquarters in Borno whose residents were yet to return since its recovery from insurgents.

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Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim in Edo During Search Operation

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Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim in Edo During Search Operation

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation MESA, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police, local vigilantes and hunters, have rescued a kidnapped civilian in Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo State.

Security sources said the troops, deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Udomi, responded to credible intelligence at about 9:00 a.m. on April 21 regarding the abduction of a civilian in the Amendokhian general area.

The troops immediately launched a search-and-rescue operation and successfully secured the release of the victim.

The victim has since been reunited with family members, while efforts are ongoing to track down and apprehend the perpetrators.

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Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim in Benue

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By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 1, Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS), have rescued a kidnapped victim following a swift response to a suspected terrorist attack in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State.

Security sources disclosed that the troops, deployed at Abaji, acted on a report at about 1:45 p.m. on April 21 regarding an attack at Tumataa community.

On arrival, the troops engaged the suspected terrorists in a gun duel, forcing them to abandon the victim and flee the scene.

The victim was successfully rescued and has since been reunited with family members.

The sources added that troops are sustaining operations in the area to track down the fleeing suspects and prevent further attacks.

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Troops Arrest Illegal Arms Manufacturers, Recover Weapons in Plateau

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Troops Arrest Illegal Arms Manufacturers, Recover Weapons in Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops have arrested two suspected illegal arms manufacturers during a raid on a criminal hideout in Langtang North Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources disclosed that the operation was carried out at about 5:00 p.m. on April 22 at Gwandanu Village, following credible intelligence on illicit arms production in the area.

According to the sources, the suspects were apprehended while actively engaged in the fabrication of weapons.

Items recovered during the operation include two AK-47 rifles, one G3 rifle, two generating sets, a welding machine, a drilling machine, a hand filer and a toolbox, among other items.

The suspects are currently in military custody pending further investigation.

The sources added that troops have intensified efforts to mop up illegally fabricated arms in the general area as part of ongoing operations to curb criminal activities and enhance security in the state.

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