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Buni warns Sabateour over diversion of relief materials
Buni warns Sabateour over diversion of relief materials
By: Yahaya Wakili
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has warned that the government would deal ruthlessly with anybody with acts of sabotage or diversion of relief materials.
The governor gave the warning today while launching the flag-off of the distribution of palliatives to vulnerable persons across the 17 local government areas of the state at the Government House, Damaturu.
He said, “This administration has provided numerous interventions through the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), and I have received favorable feedback from the previous distribution exercises through direct and indirect monitoring mechanisms.
“The distribution is massive, targeting 120,000 vulnerable households to cushion the effects of the economic hardship and to provide food to the vulnerable and others who are actually in need.” Buni said.
According to him, “we have procured over 50,000 bags of assorted food items, including rice, maize, millet, and sorghum, for distribution in the 17 local government areas in the state.
He pointed out that the distribution process is designed through a cluster of representatives of people living with disabilities, mosques, churches, orphanages, IDPs, and other vulnerable groups selected across the 178 wards.
Governor Buni commends the federal government through the NG-Cares, the North East Development Commission (NEDC), the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), and all other partners for complementing and supporting our effort towards providing relief to the citizenry.
He directed the State Emergency Management Agency to work closely with the security agencies to ensure safe transportation and distribution of the materials to the targeted beneficiaries.
Governor Buni also directed the local government committees to ensure transparency and accountability, with priority given to people living with disabilities, the weak and elderly, nursing and expectant mothers, retirees, and low-level civil servants.
“Government will continue to support individuals and communities not only with immediate relief but also to empower our citizens to overcome challenges and drive the state towards sustainable development and food security.” he added.
Buni warns Sabateour over diversion of relief materials
Six killed, others injured, abducted in bandit attack on Tsafe community
By: Zagazola Makama
At least six persons were killed and several others injured when armed bandits attacked Kanbiri village via Kwaren Ganuwa in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara on Thursday afternoon.
Residents said the assailants stormed the community at about 2:50 p.m., shooting sporadically and causing panic among villagers.
“They shot many people. Six were confirmed dead on the spot, while others sustained gunshot injuries,” a local source said.
The attackers were also reported to have abducted an unspecified number of residents and taken them to an unknown destination.
Troops and other responders have since moved into the area to evacuate the corpses for burial and to begin efforts to locate and rescue the abducted victims.
Kanbiri and surrounding communities in Tsafe LGA have experienced repeated attacks in recent months, as bandit groups continue to target rural settlements in Zamfara.
Six killed, others injured, abducted in bandit attack on Tsafe community
Bandits burn houses, kill four in Bungudu attack
By: Zagazola Makama
Four persons were killed and several others injured when armed bandits attacked Karakkai village in Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Residents said the assailants stormed the community at about 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, firing sporadically and causing panic among villagers.
The villagers were said to have resisted the initial attack and forced the bandits to retreat from Karakkai. However, the attackers later moved to nearby Gwargwabe village in Nahuche District of the same LGA, where they set several houses on fire.
As a result of the arson, four persons were burnt to death, about 10 animals and no fewer than 50 grain silos were also destroyed.
Three other residents sustained gunshot injuries during the attacks.
On Friday morning, joint security and emergency responders visited the affected communities to assess the situation.
The injured victims were taken to a hospital in Nahuche for medical treatment, while efforts are ongoing to support the affected families and restore calm to the area.
Residents of Bungudu LGA appealed to the authorities to strengthen security presence in rural communities to prevent further attacks.
Bandits burn houses, kill four in Bungudu attack
Fulani herder injured in suspected gun attack in Komu, Oyo
By: Zagazola Makama
A 22-year-old Fulani herder, Bello Bokolo, was injured when unknown assailants allegedly opened fire on him and his companions at a ranch in the Oke-Oyan axis via Komu, Oyo State.
According to sources, the incident occurred at about 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29, while Bokolo and three others were attending to their cattle. Pellets from a gunshot struck the victim on his head, back, and left hand.
The victim was brought to authorities the following day by Alhaji Mohammed Dugu, Seriki Fulani of Ibise, for medical attention. He was subsequently taken to Praise Hospital, Otu, where he was treated and discharged.
Photographs of the victim were taken, and investigations into the incident have commenced to determine the circumstances surrounding the attack.
Police urged residents in the area to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to ensure the safety of lives and property.
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