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Buni urges local council chairmen to form a committee to oversee farmer and grazer activities in Yobe.
Buni urges local council chairmen to form a committee to oversee farmer and grazer activities in Yobe.
By: Yahaya Wakili
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has directed the chairmen of local government caretaker management committees to form a committee that would supervise between the grazers and farmers to avoid any conflict between them.
Governor Buni gave the directives while swearing in the 17 chairmen of the local government caretaker management committees at the Banquet Hall Government House, Damaturu.
He said, “You should pay attention to farmer-grazer relationships during this period of farm harvests, the migration of hardsmen, and the general harmony in your respective local government areas.”
Governor Mai Mala Buni warned that the government will not condone any act capable of breaching peace among farmers and grazers in rural communities and advised grazers to avoid trespassing on farmlands that are yet to be harvested. On the other hand, farmers should not block the cattle routes to hamper the free movement of livestock.
“If you didn’t forget, we have faced so many problems since COVID-19: flooding, Naira redesign, the removal of fuel subsidies, and others. All these problems, and the measure we take first is to face poverty. We ensure that our people in rural areas are provided food.
“This is the directive that we give to the SEMA and the local government to ensure that they purchase food items and give them out to the rural people before they harvest their food products, and all this is called supplementary food before the arrival of the food to store.”
Governor Mai Mala Buni also charged the local government chairmen to consider empowerment for youths and women in their respective local government areas, and he also talked about the unity with which we want to conduct the local government election. Therefore, I want to draw the attention of the local government chairmen and stakeholders in the local government.
“There is no reason that you are the local government chairman, but you are not on good terms with other groups. You are on good terms with other groups. If you are a chairman and you know that you are not on good terms with other groups, please try to settle with them,” he said.
He revealed that the government will conduct elections into the local government councils in May 2024 to deepen the democratic processes at the grassroots level.
Buni urges local council chairmen to form a committee to oversee farmer and grazer activities in Yobe.
Armed bandits kill man, abduct nine in macitta village, niger state
By: Zagazola Makama
Nine people were abducted and one man killed when armed bandits attacked Macitta village in Mariga Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State late Wednesday night, sources confirmed.
Sources said that around 11:30 p.m., a large group of armed bandits entered the community via Kotonkoro District, shooting sporadically. One of the residents, Aliyu Dan Tsohon Soja, 35, was shot dead during the attack. The identities of the nine abducted victims are yet to be confirmed.
Security forces , local vigilantes, and hunters were mobilized to the area, and the body of the deceased was evacuated to the General Hospital, Bangi, for autopsy. Efforts are ongoing to track down the attackers and ensure the safe rescue of the kidnapped individuals.
Authorities have urged residents to remain alert and report any information that may assist in the rescue operations and apprehension of the bandits.
Armed bandits kill man, abduct nine in macitta village, niger state
Three children die in bush fire while grazing cattle in Mokwa, Niger state
By: Zagazola Makama
Three children lost their lives after being engulfed by fire while grazing cattle in Tungan-Noma village, Mokwa Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State on Wednesday, sources confirmed.
According to sources, the children Huzairu (12), Aliru (11), and Kabiru Surajo (12) went out for cattle grazing around 12:30 p.m. and entered a deep gully in the bush.
They reportedly set dried grasses on fire in an attempt to trap small bush animals. Unfortunately, the flames spread rapidly, trapping the children and preventing their escape.
The lifeless bodies were recovered and evacuated to the General Hospital, Mokwa, for autopsy. Authorities visited the scene to assess the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
The incident draw attention to the dangers children face in rural areas, particularly when engaging in outdoor activities without supervision.
Parents have been urged to exercise caution and ensure children’s safety during such activities.
Three children die in bush fire while grazing cattle in Mokwa, Niger state
Police foil kidnap attempt on Benin-Lagos expressway, rescue 14 victims
By: Zagazola Makama
Fourteen passengers, including four juveniles, were rescued after an attempted kidnap by armed gunmen along the Benin–Lagos Expressway at Isiuwa, Edo State, police sources confirmed on Wednesday.
The incident occurred around 5:00 p.m., when about 20 gunmen, divided into three groups, emerged from the bush and opened sporadic fire on moving vehicles.
The assailants attempted to attack policemen stationed at a checkpoint but were repelled by responding officers, who coordinated with the Operation Rescue Team, CP Intelligence Squad (Buffalo Team), and Nigerian soldiers.
Two Toyota Sienna vehicles were targeted. One, with registration number RSH 210 CH, was carrying seven passengers from Imo State to Ondo State, while the second, AME 211 YL, carried six passengers.
Police stormed the bush where the gunmen had taken the victims, successfully rescuing ten adults and four juveniles. The rescued included Frederick God Bless, Prosper Admijom, Oluyemi Bolu, Amoo Muyiwa, Ifoma Uchije, Daniel Chibuzo, Solomon Audu, Samuel Chibuke, Kemi Olayiwola, Ugochukwu Irozuruike, and juveniles Chidera Ochije, Augustine Ochije, Chukwuka Ochije, and Obiakor Chisom.
During the chaos, one Abba Adam, a conductor of a Howo truck with registration DED 638 XB, jumped out of his vehicle and was struck by an oncoming truck, dying on the spot. His body was recovered and deposited at Emiloju Medical Center, Okada Junction.
Three passengers are still missing, and search efforts are ongoing. Some of the rescued victims have since continued their journey safely.
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