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Bwala Inaugurates Census Committee***Calls For Active Citizens Participation
Bwala Inaugurates Census Committee
***Calls For Active Citizens Participation
By: Our Reporter
The need for proper demographic statistics as a tool for good planning has been re-emphasized.
Transition Committee Chairman for Hawul Local Government, Inuwa Bwala said while inaugurating the Publicity Committee for the 2023 National Population Census in Azare, the headquarters of the council.
According to the chairman, every good plan ING by any government starts with a good knowledge of it’s population and the needs of the population.
While stressing the need for every hand to be in deck for the exercise, Mr Bwala told members of the committee that given past experiences in which the people of Hawul were grossly undercounted, there is the need for every son and daughter of the Local Government to stand up and be counted.
He said Government places very high premium on the 2023 population census, hence the inauguration of the committee which is expected to commence vigorous public enlightenment and mobilization towards the census.
According to him, the 3023 census offers the opportunity for the people to prove hitherto held notions about the true population of Hawul.
While calling on Hawul indigenes at home and in diaspora to take up the challenge and mobilize people and resources for the excercise, the Transition Committee Chairman announced a personal donation of N500,000 towards the exercise.
He said time is of essence and worthy sons and daughters of Hawul should, quickly respond to the call by mobilizing resources to cater for the additional logistics needs for the exercise.
“Adequate demographic data is a prerequisite for good planning and Nigeria needs that now, in order to correct the errors often committed for lack of good planning”, Bwala noted.
It should not be seen as the responsibility of the National Population Commission alone, rather as a collective task, with citizens as the ultimate beneficiaries, he added.
While charging the committee to hit the ground running. Mr Bwala also provided initial mobilization for each member of the committee to facilitate easier movements.
Bwala Inaugurates Census Committee
***Calls For Active Citizens Participation
Troops rescue three abducted victims, recover ammunition in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have rescued three abducted civilians and recovered ammunition during an operation in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 10:00 a.m. on March 30 by troops of 202 Battalion in collaboration with volunteer forces at BOCOBS.
According to the sources, the troops responded to credible intelligence indicating that suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province and Boko Haram had abducted three locals in the area.
The sources said the troops made contact with the insurgents and successfully rescued all three victims during the operation.
Items recovered from the scene include one AK-47 rifle magazine loaded with 30 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
The sources added that the rescued victims are safe, while troops have continued to dominate the general area to prevent further incidents.
They said the operation is part of sustained efforts to protect civilians and dismantle terrorist activities across the North-East theatre.
Troops rescue three abducted victims, recover ammunition in Borno
Troops repel terrorist attack in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled an attack by suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province and Boko Haram on a Forward Operating Base in Yunusari Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 10:05 p.m. on March 30 at Forward Operating Base Bukarti.
According to the sources, the terrorists launched an attack on the troops’ position, prompting a fierce engagement during which the troops successfully repelled the assailants.
During the encounter, one soldier sustained injuries and has since been stabilised and is responding to treatment.
The sources added that the attackers carted away a gun truck mounted with a QJC gun, a Civilian Joint Task Force vehicle, two motorcycles, a PKT machine gun and a Baofeng radio.
They said troops have continued to maintain operational presence in the area, while efforts are ongoing to recover the stolen equipment and further degrade the capabilities of the insurgents.
Troops repel terrorist attack in Yobe
CJTF member accidentally shot by colleague in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
A member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) has been injured in an accidental shooting incident in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 3:50 a.m. on March 31 at the location of 162 Amphibious Battalion in Mandara-Girau.
According to the sources, the CJTF member was on duty when he was mistakenly shot in the left leg by a colleague.
The victim was immediately evacuated to the battalion’s medical facility, where he is currently receiving treatment.
Sources said the injured personnel are responding to treatment, while further details surrounding the incident are being awaited.
CJTF member accidentally shot by colleague in Borno
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