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CAN Sympathises With Victims Of Monday Market Fire, Seeks Interventions

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CAN Sympathises With Victims Of Monday Market Fire, Seeks Interventions 

By Melvin Uche

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Borno State Chapter,  has sympathised with the traders on the Maiduguri Monday Market whose goods worth billions of naira were razed by fire last Sunday early morning. 

Sympathising and commiserating with the victims on behalf of the Christian body on Wednesday in Maiduguri,  the Chairman CAN, Most.  Rev. Dr. John Bogna Bakeni called on the state and the Federal governments, in addition to all people of good Will to please assist and do all that is needed so that those affected by the fire can rebuild their businesses and livelihoods. 

He assured the fire outbreak victims of CAN’s prayers and closeness at this moment of loss. 

The CAN Chairman who is also the Auxiliary Bishop of Maiduguri Catholic Dioceses said”, My dear good people of Borno State,  on behalf of the State Executive of CAN and indeed the entire Christian Community in the State,  I wish to sympathise and commiserate with the government and the good people of Borno State especially,  those who were affected by the fire incident that occurred in the early hours of Sunday,  the 26th of February,  2023.

“The fire incident destroyed properties and items worth billions of Naira. While we assure you of our prayers and closeness at this moment of great loss , I all on the government and all well meaning individuals to please assist and do all that is needed so that those affected by the disaster can rebuild their businesses and livelihoods, “Bishop Bakeni added. 

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Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation

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Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation

By: Zagazola Makama

Security forced have neutralised two suspected notorious bandits during a clearance operation in Ukum Local Government Area of the state.

Sources told Zagazola that the operation followed credible intelligence received on Tuesday at about 1:00 p.m.

The report indicated that a criminal gang led by one Senen Hemen, also known as Orpa, was sighted along the pipeline axis between Gbeji and Igbongom communities in Ukum.

According to the sources, security forces were promptly mobilised to the location, where the gang engaged the operatives in a gun duel.

During the exchange, Hemen and another gang member identified as Mzungweve Ichur, both from Igbongom, were shot dead, while others fled the scene with gunshot injuries.

The sources confirmed that the corpses of the two suspects had been recovered and deposited at a private mortuary in Gbeji, while a manhunt had been launched in the surrounding bushes to track the fleeing accomplices.

The sources assured residents that the operation was part of ongoing efforts to rid Ukum and adjoining areas of violent criminal gangs.

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Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community

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Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community

By: Zagazola Makama

Gunmen have abducted a worshipper from a mosque in Gbonkan Village, Ipapo, Itesiwaju Local Government Area.

Sources said that the victim, identified as Amadu Usman, was kidnapped on Monday night while praying at the mosque alongside his elder brother, Adamu Usman.

The sources said seven armed men invaded the mosque at about 9 p.m. and whisked the victim away to an unknown destination.

The sources said that a joint team of security forces, Amotekun Corps, vigilantes and local hunters had since launched a search-and-rescue operation, combing surrounding bushes to track down the suspects and rescue the victim.

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Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina

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Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with the Police, Community Watch Corps and local vigilantes, have repelled a bandit attack in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State.

Sources said that the incident happened on Tuesday evening when armed bandits launched an attack on a hunters’ camp in Naalma village.

According to the sources, the troops and other security operatives responded swiftly to a distress call and engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle, forcing them to withdraw.

“During the operation, Usman Lawal, 35, the Commander of the Hunters’ group, sustained fatal injuries. One of the bandits was neutralised while the rifle earlier seized from the hunters’ commander was recovered.

“Other fleeing bandits are suspected to have escaped with gunshot wounds. Troops are currently conducting cordon-and-search operations within the area,”said the sources.

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