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EU, British Council Programme Constitutes Conflict Resolution Network in Nigeria
EU, British Council Programme Constitutes Conflict Resolution Network in Nigeria
By Michael Mike
The Managing Conflict in Nigeria(MCN) Programme, funded by the European Union(EU) and the British Council (BC) has
constituted a conflict resolution network to enhance crisis management and peace building process in the country.
This is part of activities to manage unrest and create a sustainable resolution network to foster peace in Nigeria by resolving conflict at the earliest stage and preventing their escalation into violence.
The National Programme Manager of MCN, Prof. Muhammed Tabiu on Tuesday, made this known at the MCN close out event and result dissemination in Abuja.
Tabiu noted that the network would translate into a more stable and resilient community, devoid of attack and conflict.
According to him the MCN Programme has been implemented in three states of the North East in the last six years, adding that its objective is to build more capability for managing conflict in the North East Region.
Tabiu said the aim is also to strengthen the capacity of the institution especially at the community level.
He said: “Dialogue have also been organised between communities that are in conflict with each other, they have also negotiated agreement between the communities in other for them to live in peace.
He added that by implementing this programme they are focusing on institutions that manage conflict at community level particularly through traditional rulers by training and setting up of case management system and adopting a code of conduct and ensuring that they have a smooth working relationship.
Tablu while reeling out some of the successes of the MCN, said they have empowered and given skills to thousands of young men and women who have been affected by conflict or who are involved in it and are looking for retirement home.
On her part, the Special Adviser to Borno State Governor on Health and Chairperson of MCN Borno State Advisory Committee Hajiya Zara Bukar described the training of traditional rulers of various community as a welcome development.
She said when you go through traditional rulers you have a positive impact on whatever you are trying to implement in a community because of the strong influence traditional leaders have on members of their communities.
Bukar said having Internally displaced person in an area causes a lot of havoc and problems of abuse and crimes. She therefore commended the Sexual Assault Referral Center programme of the MCN.
She said the MCN have done a lot of trainings, capacity buildings, reconciliation and established centres where reports are made, fund for assistance are provided noting that they have impacted tremendously in Borno State.
She said Borno State have learnt how to resolve conflict and manage situations adding that they have also learnt how to progress into bringing out their kind of community and whatever resolution they can do to resolve community conflict.
She noted that communities in Borno are ready for repentant Boko Haram that have successfully reformed with some of the trainings that they have had from MCN.
She however said they have not started reintegrating any member of the terrorist group as they are still undergoing the process of reintegration.
EU, British Council Programme Constitutes Conflict Resolution Network in Nigeria
Man kills father during domestic dispute in Bauchi community
By: Zagazola Makama
A man, identified as Limam Muhammad Baba, has allegedly killed his biological father, Malam Baba Siti, during a domestic altercation.
The tragic incident occurred on Thursday, July 3, at about 10:15 p.m., in Uzum village, Giade Local Government Area of Bauchi State, when an argument between the two escalated, leading Limam to strike his father on the head with a stick.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the victim collapsed immediately and lost consciousness.
Police sources say “The report was received at the Giade Divisional Police Headquarters at about 10:30 p.m. that the suspect used force on his biological father by striking him on the head with a stick, leading to the victim falling unconscious.
He added that a team of police operatives was immediately mobilised to the scene. The suspect was arrested, and the victim was taken to the General Hospital in Giade, where a medical doctor confirmed him dead on arrival.
The police sources said the body of the deceased was deposited at the hospital morgue while an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident has commenced.
He assured that the suspect would be charged to court upon completion of investigation.
Man kills father during domestic dispute in Bauchi community
Deputy chairman of Katsina-Ala LGA attacked, four suspects arrested
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forces have apprehended four suspects in connection with an attack on the Deputy Chairman of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area, Mr Christopher Chia.
Sources told Zagazola Makama, that the incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, July 3, when Chia was reportedly attacked by a group of young men suspected to be cultists.
The sources said the police received a distress call from the victim at about 6:00 a.m.
“Police patrol and tactical teams were immediately deployed to the scene. The victim was rescued and taken to Toro Hospital in Katsina-Ala, where he was treated and later discharged,” said the sources.
According to the sources, preliminary investigation led to the arrest of four suspects, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the prime suspect identified simply as Richard, a member of the Black Axe confraternity, who is currently at large.
The sources added that the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has commenced a full investigation into the matter to unravel the motive behind the attack and bring all those involved to justice.
Deputy chairman of Katsina-Ala LGA attacked, four suspects arrested
Joint task force rescues kidnap victim in Abuja after 40km forest operation
By: Zagazola Makama
A joint task force comprising operatives of the
Department of State Services (DSS), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, local hunters, and vigilantes has successfully rescued a kidnap victim, Rasheed Soyinka, after a 40-kilometre forest operation across parts of Abuja.
Zagazola Makama learnt that the victim was abducted at gunpoint from his residence in Sabon Lugbe in the early hours of July 3, prompting a swift multi-agency response.
Shortly after the abduction, which occurred around 1:00 a.m., a joint task force involving the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, DSS operatives, local hunters, and vigilante groups, swung into action.
The coordinated operation, extended through Dafara via Gau Forest in Kuje Area Council and continued into Kabin Mongoro and Kwaita forests in Kwali Area Council, covering an estimated distance of 40 kilometres.
“Following sustained pressure and professional coordination, the victim was rescued at about 12:05 a.m. on July 4 without any casualties,”said the sources.
Soyinka was subsequently reunited with his family through his elder brother, while efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing abductors.
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