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Christmas: IPCR Charges Nigerians On The Need For Peace, National Cohesion, Security
Christmas: IPCR Charges Nigerians On The Need For Peace, National Cohesion, Security
By: Michael Mike
As Nigerians join the rest of the world to celebrate this year Christmas, the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has enjoined citizens to strive for peace and unity.
The Institute urged citizens to note that Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ and should emulate his teachings anchored on peaceful co-existence.
The Director-General of IPCR, Dr. Joseph Ochogwu, in his Christmas and New Year message to Nigerians, charged them to be ambassador of peace anywhere they find themselves, adding that peaceful coexistence enhances development.
The DG urged Nigerians to keep the flag of unity high, noting that unity and peace are the hallmarks of a progressive nation. He advised travellers to be cautious of the time we are in and take the message of peace home.
He said that peace, unity and security have the potential to break the vicious circle of underdevelopment and therefore appealed to Nigerians to use this yuletide period to pray for the peace, unity and progress of the nation.
He reminded fellow citizens that nation-building is the responsibility of all and therefore, every Nigerian should rise up to the occasion to build the Nigeria of our dream.
He said: “As an Institute, we are aware of the enormous challenges bedevilling our country, nevertheless, we should keep hope alive and continue to have faith that a new Nigeria will rise from the ashes of these challenges.
“Let our thoughts and actions be peaceful, tolerant, and receptive towards one another as this is the only organic means to change the dangerous narrative that has eaten deep into our social fabrics and national cohesion.”
He also urged Nigerians to have a sober reflection, and connect their hearts to God in the spirit of the season for the restoration of our dear country.
The Director-General observed that if over 200 million Nigerians will stand for peace henceforth, then the implication is that a circle of peace would encircle the nation and fill up not only the violent spaces but also, reposition the country on the path of peace and progress.
He implored Nigerians to continue supporting the effort of President Bola Tinubu and his Renewed Hope Agenda, by providing the right and timely information to the relevant agencies of government in order to mitigate violence.
He wished all Christians Happy Christmas Celebration and appealed for more interfaith connections and sharing of love during and after the yuletide.
Christmas: IPCR Charges Nigerians On The Need For Peace, National Cohesion, Security
Fourteen Abducted Victims Released in Maru, Zamfara State; Two Killed in Captivity
By: Zagazola Makama
Fourteen victims abducted in December 2025, including six family members of Inspector Hussaini Abubakar of Maru Police Division, have been released by their captors.
Zagazola reliably gathered that the release occurred at about 1:00 p.m. on Feb. 26, 2026. Unfortunately, two of the victims, identified as Bashir Marafa, aged 45, and Halliru Kabiru, aged 50, were killed while in captivity.
Sources added that a pregnant woman among the abductees delivered a baby girl while in captivity. The victims are currently receiving medical attention at the General Hospital, Maru.
Fourteen Abducted Victims Released in Maru, Zamfara State; Two Killed in Captivity
Two Abducted Victims Rescued in Tsafe, Zamfara; One Killed in Bandit Attack at Talata Mafara
By: Zagazola Makama
Two persons abducted earlier this month in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State have been rescued, while a separate bandit attack in Talata Mafara LGA left one person dead and others missing.
Sources confirmed that Bashir Adamu Iyatawa, 42, and Kenneth Allahmagani, 35, both from Zaria City, Kaduna State, were abducted at Unguwar Chida Village in Tsafe on Feb. 16, 2026.
They were rescued on Feb. 26, debriefed, and later taken to a hospital for medical attention before being handed over to their relatives.
In a separate incident, armed bandits loyal to a local bandit leader, Na Sanda, attacked the outskirts of Jangebe town in Talata Mafara LGA on Feb. 27 at about 2:00 a.m.
The attack resulted in the death of Misbawu Aminu, 30, and the abduction of an unspecified number of persons to an undisclosed location.
Joint troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA and local vigilante groups are reported to be pursuing the fleeing bandits. Authorities have assured that efforts to rescue the abducted victims and apprehend the culprits are ongoing.
Two Abducted Victims Rescued in Tsafe, Zamfara; One Killed in Bandit Attack at Talata Mafara
Boko Haram Attack on CJTF Leaves One Dead in Gwoza, Borno state
By: Zagazola Makama
One member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) was killed following an ambush by suspected ISWAP terrorists along the Warave–Gwoza Road in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
Sources said the incident occurred on February 25 at about 7:30 a.m. when gunmen attacked members of the CJTF and hunters on routine patrol. Fifty-year-old Bello Adamu, a member of the CJTF, was fatally injured in the attack.
Army troops of Operation HADIN KAI, Police Tactical Units, and CJTF personnel visited the scene, documented the incident, and evacuated the victim to Gwoza General Hospital, where he was certified dead on arrival. His body was released to his family for burial according to Islamic rites.
Monitoring of the area continues to prevent further attacks.
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