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FCTA to inaugurate new area council chairmen on Tuesday
FCTA to inaugurate new area council chairmen on Tuesday
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), said it would inaugurate the newly-elected chairmen for the six area councils of the territory on Tuesday in compliance with the order of the FCT High Court, Kubwa.
The FCTA Permanent Secretary, Mr Olusade Adesola, disclosed this when he addressed FCT youths who were protesting the delay of the inauguration on Friday in Abuja.
Adesola explained, ”The FCTA, at about 1400hrs of Friday, June 10, received the Certified True Copy of the new judgement of the FCT High Court delivered by Justice Ibrahim Mohammed in respect of the subject matter.
“The court has set aside its earlier judgement delivered on Friday, May 13, granting a one-year extension of the outgoing chairmen and councilors of the six FCT area councils due to lack of jurisdiction.
“The judgement effectively cleared the way for the swearing in of the newly elected chairmen,” he said.
He reiterated that as a law-abiding organisation, the FCTA would equally obey the new judgement, just as it had complied with the earlier one.
Adesola, therefore, said, ”the newly elected Chairmen, shall accordingly be inaugurated on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Further details would be provided in due course.
“Residents are once again reminded that the FCT is a creation of law and all actions of the FCT Administration are guided by the rule of law and this case will not be an exception.
” The FCTA extends its appreciation to all stakeholders for their patience and support in this regard and enjoins all residents of the Territory to remain calm and law-abiding in their daily activities.”
Earlier, some aggrieved FCT youths had barricaded the entrance of the FCTA Secretariat demanding the immediate inauguration of the area councils’ chairmen, in compliance with the court order.
Some members of staff of the Federal Capital Territory Administration had on Friday regretted coming to work, as protesting FCT indigenes invaded the FCTA Secretariat premises in large numbers and stalled all activities.
The youths vowed to occupy the minister’s office until he swears in the chairmen-elect of the six councils in line with Thursday’s FCT High Court order.
All gates leading to the secretariat were closed, so were the various offices with the angry youths taking control of the entry and exit points, including that of the ministers
The confused looking members of staff who were trapped in their various offices were asked by the protesters to forget about returning home to their families.
Troops Rescue 10 Kidnap Victims After Gun Battle with Terrorists in Sokoto
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued 10 kidnapped victims after engaging suspected terrorists in Gandi Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation was carried out at about 5:00 p.m. on July 20 by troops of the 1 Brigade deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Gandi in conjunction with members of the Sokoto State Community Guard Corps (SSCGC).
The sources said the troops made contact with the terrorists at Badanma Village following actionable intelligence on their movement in the area.
During the ensuing firefight, the superior firepower of the security team forced the terrorists to flee, abandoning 10 kidnapped victims who were being held captive.
The victims were successfully rescued and evacuated to safety, while troops launched a pursuit operation to track down the fleeing terrorists.
Military sources said efforts are ongoing to apprehend the suspects and dismantle their hideouts as part of sustained operations aimed at combating kidnapping and banditry across Sokoto State.
The sources added that the joint operation underscores the growing synergy between the Nigerian Army and the Sokoto State Community Guard Corps in enhancing security and protecting vulnerable communities under Operation FANSAN YAMMA.
Troops Rescue 10 Kidnap Victims After Gun Battle with Terrorists in Sokoto
Troops Rescue Six Kidnap Victims, Recover Motorcycles After Repelling Terrorists in Sokoto
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued six kidnapped victims and recovered two motorcycles after repelling a terrorist attack on communities in Shagari Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation was conducted at about 11:25 a.m. on July 20 by troops of the 1 Brigade deployed at the Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) Shagari and Sifawa.
The sources said the troops swiftly responded after receiving reports that suspected terrorists had attacked civilians in Wanke and Kaura villages.
On reaching the area, the troops engaged the attackers in a fierce firefight, forcing them to retreat into the surrounding bush.
In their haste to escape the superior firepower of the troops, the terrorists abandoned six kidnapped victims, who were immediately rescued by the security forces.
The troops also recovered two motorcycles believed to have been used by the fleeing terrorists during the operation.
The rescued victims were evacuated to safety for medical evaluation and debriefing, while troops commenced pursuit operations to track down the fleeing suspects.
Military sources said the operation is part of sustained offensive efforts under Operation FANSAN YAMMA to deny terrorists freedom of action, rescue abducted civilians and restore security across communities in Sokoto State.
Troops Rescue Six Kidnap Victims, Recover Motorcycles After Repelling Terrorists in Sokoto
Troops Repel Terrorist Ambush in Kaduna, Recover AK-47 Rifle and Ammunition
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have repelled a terrorist ambush and recovered an AK-47 rifle and ammunition during a fighting patrol in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 10:00 a.m. on July 20, when troops of the 2 Nigerian Mobile Force (2 NMF), operating within Sector 1 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, came under attack by suspected terrorists at Abrom Village.
The sources said the terrorists launched a surprise ambush on the patrol, but the troops responded with superior firepower, successfully fighting through the attack and forcing the assailants to retreat into the surrounding bush.
Following the encounter, the troops conducted exploitation of the area and recovered one AK-47 rifle, one magazine, and 50 rounds of 7.62 x 39mm ammunition, believed to have been abandoned by the fleeing terrorists.
No casualty was reported among the troops during the operation.
Military sources said follow-up operations are ongoing to track the fleeing terrorists and prevent them from regrouping, adding that sustained fighting patrols and offensive operations remain critical to denying criminal elements freedom of action across Kaduna State under Operation FANSAN YAMMA.
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