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CIVIC partner Borno govt efforts to restore civil authority in 7 councils
CIVIC partner Borno govt efforts to restore civil authority in 7 councils
By Ladi Jossy
A nongovernmental organization, the Center For Civilian In Conflict (CIVIC) has reiterated that its interventions in Borno State have complimented in Borno State government’s effort at the restoration of civil authority and supporting livelihood affected by the 13 years old conflict in the northeast region.
Team Lead CIVIC, Mr Mujidang Sitdang made this known during the launching of a report on civilian protection undertaken by CIVIC in Monguno held in Maiduguri.
The event witnessed the development partners, critical stakeholders, security agencies and the leadership of the host community and deliberated upon the way forward.
Mr Mujidang Sitdang said, ” Center for Civilians in Conflict over the years implemented programmes which supported displaced persons(IDPs) and host community of Monguno to restart their economic activities through the secured environment.
“Although there are positive reports of improvement of security, communities report of attacks in their farmland and on important highways which has impacted on food security and freedom of movement.”
The Director of Communication and Advocacy, CIVIC Mr Udo Jude Ilo stressed that the Centre For Civilians in Conflict had been in the Country since 2016 supporting Civilians affected by Conflict and collaborating with the Military to ensure that casualties were minimised.
Mr Udo Jude added that CIVIC was working in seven (7) local government areas of Borno State and building the capacity of the military on how best to protect civilians as well as the National Human Rights Commission to safeguard the rights of them civilians.
In a Goodwill message, Civil-Military Coordination Advisor UNDP, John Sanderson commended the local population for their resilience throughout the 13 years of insurgency and said UNDP was a partner along with CIVIC by providing infrastructural support to the Police, extended trench lines and building housing units as well as training for the Military and other law enforcement agencies.
Also, Chairman Monguno local government Alhaji Kyari Ibrahim commended CIVIC for all their interventions and appealed to the military to establish a base in the Marari area to help farmers to enhance the safety of returnees to their ancestral homes.
Presenting the report at the event, the Researcher with the Center For Civilians in Conflict, Dr Sarem Ugoh said the activities of CIVIC over the period through programmes implemented and interventions, saying it would form the basis for widening the protection of civilians in Monguno and beyond.
A panel was also set up to hear the response to the report presented at the event to re-establish and strengthen their humanitarian interventions in Borno State.
In her remark, Programme Manager CIVIC, Saratu Joshua Pindar thanked all the Stakeholders, development partners, and Participants for their support and expressed optimism that such collaboration will further facilitate the protection of Civilians in Conflict.
Bandits kill seven, abduct three in Sabon Birni border attack in Sokoto
By: Zagazola Makama
At least seven persons were killed and three others abducted when armed bandits attacked Kyara village, a remote border community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, in the early hours of Thursday.
Sources said the attack occurred at about 4:00 a.m. in the village, which lies close to the Niger Republic border and has no mobile phone network coverage.
The bandits, who were said to be in large numbers and armed with sophisticated weapons, stormed the community, shooting sporadically and causing panic among residents.
During the attack, seven persons were shot dead, while two others sustained gunshot injuries. Three villagers were also kidnapped, and an unspecified number of domestic animals were rustled.
Joint security forces were immediately deployed to the area after the incident was reported. On arrival, they evacuated the corpses and the injured victims to a hospital for autopsy and medical treatment.
Troops have since launched a manhunt for the attackers with a view to rescuing the abducted victims, recovering the rustled livestock and arresting those responsible.
Confidence-building patrols are currently ongoing in and around Kyara village to reassure residents and prevent further attacks.
Bandits kill seven, abduct three in Sabon Birni border attack in Sokoto
Five injured in suspected IED blast on Bukuyum road in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Five persons have been seriously injured following a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) explosion along the Takalafiya–Gadar Zaima Road in Bukkuyum Local Government Area (LGA) of Zamfara State.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 11:30 a.m. on Thursday when a motorcycle conveying five passengers ran into an explosive device believed to have been planted by armed bandits targeting security patrols in the area.
The device detonated on contact, causing a loud explosion that severely damaged the motorcycle and left all five occupants with serious injuries.
Following the incident, security operatives immediately closed the road to traffic and advised residents to stay away from the area pending a thorough safety assessment.
The injured victims were evacuated to the General Hospital, Gummi, where they are currently receiving medical treatment.
Movement along the Takalafiya–Gadar Zaima axis remains restricted as security agencies continue to monitor the situation and clear the area of any further threats.
Five injured in suspected IED blast on Bukuyum road in Zamfara
Three killed in fatal road accident at gaggaba village in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
At least three persons were killed in a fatal motor vehicle accident at Gaggaba Village, Fune Local Government Area of Borno State, early Wednesday morning.
Sources said the accident occurred around 1:20 a.m. when a Daf trailer with registration number DAL 964 YY, driven by Mal. Abubakar, 35, of Maiduguri, traveling from Lagos to Maiduguri, was involved in a collision with a Mitsubishi Canter truck, registration XA 437 NNR, driven by Salisu Ibrahim of Dirra Village, Fune LGA.
The Canter reportedly veered at full speed from its lane and rammed into the Daf trailer, causing the trailer driver and two passengers to fall unconscious. They were immediately rushed to General Hospital Damagum, where the driver and two passengers were pronounced dead by medical personnel.
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