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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
Operative dies in accidental discharge in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
An operative attached to a security unit in Niger State has died following an accidental discharge of a rifle at his duty post in Shiroro Local Government Area.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 10:00 p.m. on Feb. 16 when the operative, identified as Abubakar Iliya, 35, who was attached to a special hunters unit stationed at Galadiman-Kogo, reportedly fell from a sentry post.
During the fall, his cocked rifle disengaged and discharged, striking him in the abdomen and causing fatal injuries.
His remains were later evacuated by his unit for burial in accordance with customary rites.
Operative dies in accidental discharge in Niger
Boat mishap leaves passengers missing in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
A canoe conveying seven passengers capsized while in transit between Jata and Kami Village in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, leaving several persons missing.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 7:00 p.m. on Feb. 16 when the canoe, carrying six females and one male passenger, overturned during the journey.
The passengers were identified as Mustapher Yakubu; Sahura Yakubu and her child; Zarifa Yakubu; Mommy Yakubu; Lizatu Yakubu; Zaratu Yusuf; and Sumaiya Ibrahim, all from Jata/Bmagara via Kami Village.
Rescue teams, including police and local divers, were immediately mobilised to the scene. The boat driver and his conductor were rescued alive, while search efforts are ongoing to locate the remaining passengers.
Authorities said further updates would be provided as rescue operations continue.
Boat mishap leaves passengers missing in Niger
Armed bandits attack Konkoso Village, kill two in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits have killed two people and razed homes during an attack on Konkoso Village in Niger State, security sources said.
According to sources, the incident occurred at about 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 17 when a large group of bandits invaded the village, shot two residents whose identities are yet to be confirmed, and set several houses on fire.
The attackers also looted shops and carted away food items before leaving Konkoso Village and moving toward Pissa Village in Pissa District.
Authorities said efforts are ongoing to track the bandits and apprehend those responsible for the attack.
Armed bandits attack Konkoso Village, kill two in Niger
Operative dies in accidental discharge in Niger
Boat mishap leaves passengers missing in Niger
Armed bandits attack Konkoso Village, kill two in Niger
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