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ECOWAS Court of Justice Leadership Pays Courtesy Visit on ECOWAS Commission
ECOWAS Court of Justice Leadership Pays Courtesy Visit on ECOWAS Commission
By: Michael Mike
As part of efforts to strengthen cooperation between Community institutions, the President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, the Honourable Justice Ricardo Claudio Monteiro Gonçalves, accompanied by the Vice-President, the Honourable Justice Sengu Mohamed Koroma, paid a courtesy visit to His Excellency Omar Alieu Tourey, President of the ECOWAS Commission,.
According to a statement the meeting which on Thursday has as main objective to consolidate ties between the two institutions to promote greater synergy for regional integration.
During the meeting, H.E. Omar Alieu Tourey welcomed the initiative and congratulated the Court’s new management for their election. ‘I welcome you all home. It is a pleasure to meet you immediately after your election. We are delighted to congratulate you and to explore ways in which we can work more closely together as institutions of the community.
The President of the Commission pointed out the vital importance of the Court of Justice for ECOWAS citizens, stating that ‘the Court represents the last resort for citizens dissatisfied with the solutions offered by national courts’. He also expressed his gratitude for the key role that the Court plays in upholding justice within the community.
The Honourable Justice Ricardo Gonçalves, in turn, reiterated the Court’s commitment to working closely with the Commission for the good of the community. ‘Since our election, we have undertaken a series of visits to community institutions to introduce the new leadership of the Court and to strengthen our collaboration. We are determined to work together to strengthen the Court and contribute to the development of our region.
The Honourable Justice Sengu Mohamed Koroma concluded by stressing the importance of this collaboration for the next two years: ‘Through enhanced cooperation, we can continue to build a strong and united community, for the benefit of the citizens of the Member States.
This visit is part of a series of meetings initiated by the new management of the Court of Justice, aiming to promote close collaboration with sister ECOWAS institutions and to foster regional integration for the harmonious development of the community.
ECOWAS Court of Justice Leadership Pays Courtesy Visit on ECOWAS Commission
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.
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
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.
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
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.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
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