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ECOWAS Council of Ministers urges members to devise policies to alleviate suffering

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ECOWAS Council of Ministers urges members to devise policies to alleviate suffering

Chairman of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar has urged members to assiduously review the community’s activities and proffer constructive recommendations aimed at alleviating the suffering of the people.

Tuggar, who is also Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, advised the 91st Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers in Abuja on Thursday.

“it is incumbent upon us to approach our deliberations meticulously, mindful of our collective responsibility toward fostering sustainable economic integration and development in our sub-region.

“Our agenda today reflects the commitment of our sub-regional organisation toward fulfilling our integration and developmental goals,” he said.

He urged the commission to be mindful of the prevailing economic and financial challenges such as inflation, high food prices, and currency devaluation that are confronting the sub-region and adversely affecting the economies of member states.

He said the devaluation of major currencies, particularly the Ghanaian Cedi and the Nigerian Naira against the U.S. dollar has impacted the gross domestic product, revenue generation, and in particular mobilisation of the community’s levies.

“We must support the recommendations of the Administration and Finance Committee on enhancing prudence.

“We will also support the efforts of the President of the Commission and other Heads of the Institutions on blocking leakages to ensure judicious use of our meagre resources.“’

Tuggar applauded the ECOWAS Institutions for their doggedness towards fulfilling the mandate of its community, despite the prevailing difficulties in the West African region.

He said the dedication of the ECOWAS Commission and other Community Institutions was evident in the implementation of numerous programmes which include:

Addressing impediments to free trade along the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor through the High-level Ministerial meeting in Cotonou.

Implementation of the ECOWAS Biometric Identity Card system, and the ECOWAS Cross Border Cooperation Support Programme.

“Without doubt, these programmes would accelerate the attainment of the ECOWAS Vision 2050 and the overall target of regional integration in the sub-region,” he said.

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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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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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