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Climate Change: FAO Develops climate smart profiles for BAY States
Climate Change: FAO Develops climate smart profiles for BAY States
By: Our Reporter
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has developed climate smart profiles and investment plans for Borno, Adamawa and Yobe known as BAY States.
The Emergency Programme Specialist FAO sub-office Maiduguri, Sahar Ali, made this known in Maiduguri on Tuesday, at a stakeholder’s workshop on Climate Change, organized by the Borno state Ministry of Environment in collaboration with Centre for Energy, Environment and Development (ICEED), funded by European Union (EU).
Sahar who was represented by Ms Yakaka Bukar, FAO Energy Specialist said, the organisation is implementing climate actions such as the distribution of fuel efficient stoves to 123, 505 households in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states where 21,000 households were also supplied with briquettes kits to service the stoves.
“Eight briquettes production centres and six fuel efficient stoves centres were established including three communal woodlots. “
Sahar said FAO has been supporting households with drought resistant seeds, fertiliser and tools.
“FAO is also dealing with issues around access to land affecting women due to the conflict. It also implements backyard gardening,” Sahar said.
She urged for collaboration effort to protect planet by preserving the earth’s natural resources and taking measures that would mitigate the impact of climate change.
Climate Change: FAO Develops climate smart profiles for BAY States
Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunner in Taraba State
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), in collaboration with Defence Intelligence Agency operatives and local vigilantes, have arrested a suspected gunrunner in Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State.
Security sources said the arrest was made at about 7:45 a.m. on May 13 during an intelligence-led operation at Iware community in the area.
The suspect was reportedly apprehended following credible intelligence linking him to arms trafficking activities within the Amaseyo general area.
Preliminary interrogation revealed that the suspect was allegedly involved in illegal arms dealing, prompting his immediate arrest by the joint security team.
The suspect is currently in custody and undergoing further investigation, while security agencies say efforts are ongoing to dismantle arms trafficking networks operating within the state and surrounding areas.
Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunner in Taraba State
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim During Patrol in Kogi
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation MESA have rescued a kidnap victim abandoned by suspected terrorists along the Obajana–Jakura–Tajimi axis in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State.
Security sources said the rescue operation was carried out at about 9:00 a.m. on May 13 by troops of 12 Brigade during a fighting patrol along the old Obajana–Jakura–Tajimi road.
According to the report, the troops discovered the victim after suspected kidnappers abandoned him while fleeing from the advancing security personnel.
The rescued victim was subsequently reunited with his family after the operation.
Security patrols and clearance operations have continued along the route and adjoining communities as part of ongoing efforts to combat kidnapping and other criminal activities in the area.
Troops Neutralise Terrorist During Operation Savannah Shield in Niger State
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Savannah Shield have neutralised a suspected terrorist during an offensive operation in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.
Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 2:45 p.m. on May 13 by troops of 221 Battalion alongside personnel of CSIB XVI deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Babanna.
The troops reportedly carried out the offensive raid on Masaka Village following intelligence on terrorist activities within the area.
During the operation, the troops made contact with the suspected terrorists, leading to an exchange of fire.
According to the report, one of the fleeing terrorists accidentally triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), which detonated and resulted in his death.
Troops subsequently recovered one magazine loaded with 12 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition from the scene.
Security forces have continued exploitation and clearance operations in the area aimed at dismantling terrorist hideouts and preventing further attacks within the operational environment.
Troops Neutralise Terrorist During Operation Savannah Shield in Niger State
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