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Borno State supports refugee farming activities by providing tractors and other incentives

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Borno State supports refugee farming activities by providing tractors and other incentives

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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.

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Troops arrest suspected kidnapper in Damboa LGA of Borno

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Troops arrest suspected kidnapper in Damboa LGA of Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected kidnapper in Azir community, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.

Sources told Zagazola Malama that the suspect was apprehended at about 5:00 p.m. on March 28 by troops of 25 Brigade and 19 Battalion (Mechanised) deployed at a Forward Operating Base in Azir.

The source disclosed that the suspect was alleged to have been involved in kidnapping activities within the Damboa and Azir general areas.

“During preliminary investigation, the suspect claimed to be a cattle courier operating within Damboa and its environs,” the source said.

He added that one bicycle was recovered from the suspect at the point of arrest.

The suspect and the recovered item are currently in troops’ custody for further investigation and necessary action.

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Troops arrest 58 illegal miners in Edo state

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Troops arrest 58 illegal miners in Edo state

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation MESA have arrested 58 suspected illegal miners at an illegal gold mining site in Ososo general area, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State.

A security source disclosed that the suspects were apprehended at about 1:00 p.m. on March 28 during a fighting patrol conducted by troops of 195 Battalion (Rear).

According to the source, the troops stormed the mining site and arrested the suspects without resistance.

“The suspects are currently in troops’ custody for further action,” the source said.

He noted that the operation forms part of ongoing efforts to curb illegal mining activities and other criminal enterprises within Edo State and its environs.

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Army troops arrest two suspected Boko Haram logistics suppliers in borno

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By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, in collaboration with operatives of the Joint Intelligence Fusion Centre (JIFC), have arrested two suspected logistics suppliers to Boko Haram terrorists in Gubio town, Borno State.

A military source disclosed that the suspects, identified as Mal Bunu Gojemi and Zanna Alhaji Mallam, were apprehended at about 11:30 a.m. on Saturday during a joint logistics strangulation operation conducted by troops in the area.

According to the source, the suspects confessed during preliminary interrogation to being long-time suppliers of logistics to the Boko Haram.

Items recovered from them include three mobile phones, a traditional cap, and the sum of N40,000.

“The suspects have since been handed over to operatives of the Joint Intelligence Fusion Centre for further investigation,” the source said.

He added that the operation was carried out without any incident.

The Nigerian Army and other security agencies have continued to intensify operations aimed at cutting off logistics supply chains to insurgents as part of ongoing counter-terrorism efforts in the North-East.

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