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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.
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Mutiny: Presidential Guard Tightens Security Around Niger Presidency Amid Reports of Military Protest
Mutiny: Presidential Guard Tightens Security Around Niger Presidency Amid Reports of Military Protest
By Zagazola Makama
Security was significantly reinforced around Niger’s Presidential Palace in Niamey following reports of unrest involving elements of the country’s armed forces, security sources told Zagazola Makama.
According to multiple security sources, the heightened deployment of the Presidential Guard, supported by armoured vehicles around the Presidential Palace on the night of July 3 and into July 4, followed what was described as a limited protest by personnel of an armoured unit within the Niger Armed Forces (FAN).
The sources said some soldiers reportedly declined deployment to frontline positions in northern Tillabéri Region, particularly around Inatès and Chinagodrar, citing inadequate heavy equipment and insufficient operational resources to confront the growing security threats in the area.
The protest was described by one source as a “small mutiny,” although there has been no official confirmation from the Nigerien authorities.
Security sources said the development triggered concern within the country’s leadership, prompting the reinforcement of security around the Presidential Palace and temporary restrictions on movement in the surrounding area as a precautionary measure.
The Tillabéri Region remains one of Niger’s most volatile security zones, with recurrent attacks by armed extremist groups, including factions linked to the so-called Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS).
As of the time of filing this report, the Nigerien government and military authorities had not issued any official statement regarding the reported protest or the increased security presence around the Presidency.
The situation remains under close observation.
Mutiny: Presidential Guard Tightens Security Around Niger Presidency Amid Reports of Military Protest
Two suspected criminals arrested during patrol in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1 under Operation Enduring Peace have arrested two suspected criminals during a routine patrol in Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau.
Security sources disclosed that the suspects, identified as Azi Ezekiel, 21, and Ajiji Emmanuel, 19, were apprehended at about 10:30 a.m. on Saturday along the road leading to Forbur Village.
The sources said the suspects were intercepted by troops of Sector 1, Sub-Sector 12, while conducting a routine patrol in the area.
According to the sources, the two suspects have been handed over to the Keystone Police Station in Forbur for further investigation and possible prosecution.
The arrest forms part of ongoing security operations aimed at combating criminal activities and enhancing safety across Plateau State.
Two suspected criminals arrested during patrol in Plateau
Troops arrest suspected kidnapper in Plateau community
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 4 of Operation Enduring Peace have arrested a suspected kidnapper during a security operation in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau.
Security sources said the suspect, identified as Mohamdu Surajo, 29, was arrested at about 6:45 p.m. on Friday at Sabon Layi Village following sustained security operations in the area.
The sources disclosed that the suspect is currently in military custody and is undergoing preliminary interrogation to aid ongoing investigations.
They added that the arrest is part of continued efforts by security forces to dismantle criminal networks and enhance security across Plateau State.
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