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FCTA urges Bwari to showcase products in Abuja trade fair  

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FCTA urges Bwari to showcase products in Abuja trade fair  

FCTA urges Bwari to showcase products in Abuja trade fair  

Alhaji Ibrahim Dan-Tsoho, Mandate Secretary, Area Council Services Secretariat, FCTA, has urged Bwari Area Council to showcase and promote its economic potential for international recognition at the upcoming Abuja International Trade Fair.

Dan-Tsoho made the call during an update retrieval meeting with members of staff of Bwari Area Council on Wednesday in Abuja.

The secretary said that the purpose for the meeting was to get an update on the level of preparedness from the council towards plans to attend the upcoming trade fair in the FCT.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 17th Abuja fair is scheduled to begin on Sept. 30 to Oct.  9.

Dan-Tsoho, who was represented at the meeting by Mrs Rahap Didam, the Director, Planning, Research and Statistics, said that showcasing natural resources from Bwari could sell the council’s resources to the world.

According to him, the secretariat has been mandated by the office of the FCT Minister, for all area councils to showcase what they produce with an intention to make an impact.

“We find the need to follow up on an initial invitation asking Bwari to participate at the trade fair ground with products from the council.

“We believe that there’s economic potential in Bwari Area Council and so, this is an avenue for them to showcase these potential that will probably get international recognition.

“Foods like yam are in the international markets and are from other African countries, so this is one of the avenues for Bwari to sell themselves to the world with the gift of their natural resources.”

Ms Mary Ishaya, the Head of Personnel in the council, who represented the Chairman of the council, Mr John Gabaya, said that the council would not hesitate to take the opportunity to its advantage.

Ishaya, while promising to brief the chairman and other members of his administration on the importance of participating in the fair, also said that the council would ensure adequate resources were put on display.

NAN reports that the theme for the 2022 fair is “Exploring opportunities of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area through Intra-Africa Trade.”

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Troops arrest suspected kidnapper in Damboa LGA of Borno

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By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected kidnapper in Azir community, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.

Sources told Zagazola Malama that the suspect was apprehended at about 5:00 p.m. on March 28 by troops of 25 Brigade and 19 Battalion (Mechanised) deployed at a Forward Operating Base in Azir.

The source disclosed that the suspect was alleged to have been involved in kidnapping activities within the Damboa and Azir general areas.

“During preliminary investigation, the suspect claimed to be a cattle courier operating within Damboa and its environs,” the source said.

He added that one bicycle was recovered from the suspect at the point of arrest.

The suspect and the recovered item are currently in troops’ custody for further investigation and necessary action.

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Troops arrest 58 illegal miners in Edo state

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By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation MESA have arrested 58 suspected illegal miners at an illegal gold mining site in Ososo general area, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State.

A security source disclosed that the suspects were apprehended at about 1:00 p.m. on March 28 during a fighting patrol conducted by troops of 195 Battalion (Rear).

According to the source, the troops stormed the mining site and arrested the suspects without resistance.

“The suspects are currently in troops’ custody for further action,” the source said.

He noted that the operation forms part of ongoing efforts to curb illegal mining activities and other criminal enterprises within Edo State and its environs.

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Army troops arrest two suspected Boko Haram logistics suppliers in borno

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Army troops arrest two suspected Boko Haram logistics suppliers in borno

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, in collaboration with operatives of the Joint Intelligence Fusion Centre (JIFC), have arrested two suspected logistics suppliers to Boko Haram terrorists in Gubio town, Borno State.

A military source disclosed that the suspects, identified as Mal Bunu Gojemi and Zanna Alhaji Mallam, were apprehended at about 11:30 a.m. on Saturday during a joint logistics strangulation operation conducted by troops in the area.

According to the source, the suspects confessed during preliminary interrogation to being long-time suppliers of logistics to the Boko Haram.

Items recovered from them include three mobile phones, a traditional cap, and the sum of N40,000.

“The suspects have since been handed over to operatives of the Joint Intelligence Fusion Centre for further investigation,” the source said.

He added that the operation was carried out without any incident.

The Nigerian Army and other security agencies have continued to intensify operations aimed at cutting off logistics supply chains to insurgents as part of ongoing counter-terrorism efforts in the North-East.

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