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Borno State supports refugee farming activities by providing tractors and other incentives
Borno State supports refugee farming activities by providing tractors and other incentives
By: Our Reporter
The Chairman of the Borno State Repatriation Sub-Committee, Engr. Lawan Abba Wakilbe, presented on behalf of the Borno State Government an agricultural tractor with implements and cash support to support the farming activities of refugees due to recent food shortages in the camp as a result of donor fatigue.
Recall that on Saturday, August 10, 2023, 249 (two hundred and forty-nine) Nigerian refugees residing in Minawao Refugee Camp in Mokolo, Far North Region of Cameroon, commenced their journey to Banki town.
The journey started with a farewell ceremony at the governor’s office in Maroua, where His Excellency Minjinyawa Bakari bid the refugees farewell and presented gifts from His Excellency President Paul Biya and Her Excellency Madam Chaltan Biya, respectively.
He appreciates His Excellency President Paul Biya and Her Excellency Madam Chaltan Biya for the love and affection they have shown the refugees and Nigerians living in Cameroun. Wakilbe also commended the UNHCR for fulfilling all agreements in accordance with triapatite arrangements.
The refugees were received at the Banki by the District Head of Banki, Alh. Baba Shehu Arjinoma, the Commanding Officer of the 152nd Battalion of the Nigerian Army in Banki, Lt. Col. Ogundele, and officials of UNHCR Nigeria before moving to the reception facility within the Banki for the completion of repatriation formalities.
Return packages were provided by the Borno State Government, comprising bags of rice, beans, maize, cooking oil, wrappers, seasoning, and cash to heads of households and wives, among others.
Borno State supports refugee farming activities by providing tractors and other incentives
Troops arrest suspected cattle rustler in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have arrested a suspected cattle rustler in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State.
Security sources said the suspect was apprehended at about 4:20 p.m. on April 15, 2026, at Anule community.
According to the sources, troops of Sector 1 OPWS deployed in the area arrested the suspect during ongoing security operations.
The suspect is currently in custody, while further investigation is underway to determine possible links to cattle rustling activities in the area.
Troops arrest suspected cattle rustler in Benue
Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recover motorcycle in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have arrested a suspected terrorist during an operation in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State.
Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 5:19 p.m. on April 15, 2026, following intelligence on the presence of a suspected criminal hiding in Tse Atu community.
According to the sources, troops of Sector 1 OPWS deployed at Anguhah and Umbagbo swiftly responded and conducted a targeted operation in the area.
During the operation, one suspect was apprehended, while a motorcycle believed to be linked to the suspect was also recovered.
The suspect and the recovered item are currently in custody, while further investigation is ongoing to ascertain the suspect’s involvement in criminal activities.
Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recover motorcycle in Benue
Army distributes fertilisers to farmers in Benue to boost security, livelihoods
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Army has distributed fertilisers to farmers across various Local Government Areas of Benue State as part of its corporate social responsibility initiative aimed at enhancing food security and strengthening civil-military relations.
The event, held on April 15, 2026, was conducted by the Commander, Sector 1, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Brig.-Gen. K.O. Bukoye, under the Army Headquarters Corporate Responsibility Project.
The initiative, themed “Using Agricultural Support to Improve Farming for Sustained Security,” is designed to support local farmers while promoting stability within the Joint Operations Area.
Security sources said the programme brought together community leaders, farmers, and other key stakeholders, alongside representatives of the OPWS Commander.
They noted that the intervention is part of ongoing efforts to foster cooperation between security forces and local communities, while addressing underlying factors contributing to insecurity.
Army distributes fertilisers to farmers in Benue to boost security, livelihoods
Troops arrest suspected cattle rustler in Benue
Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recover motorcycle in Benue
Army distributes fertilisers to farmers in Benue to boost security, livelihoods
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