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Fed. Govt., International Agencies Launch State Action Plan For Durable Solutions On Internal Displacement
Fed. Govt., International Agencies Launch State Action Plan For Durable Solutions On Internal Displacement
By: Mamman Mohammed
The federal government, in collaboration with international agencies, development partners, and three Nigerian states of Yobe, Borno and Adamawa, have advocated for a joint partnership in managing internal displacement in Nigeria.
The partners made the call today in Abuja, at the launching of the State Action Plan on Durable Solution to Internal Displacement for implementation in the three states of Yobe, Borno, and Adamawa.
Nigeria’s vice president, Kashim Shettima, assured the support of the federal government to make the action plan successful and beneficial to the displaced communities in the participating states.
He lauded the United Nations and its agencies and the international community for their commitment to address one of Nigeria’s most challenging problems.
Mr. Robert Piper, the Special Adviser to the United Nations Secretary-General on Durable Solutions, emphasised the importance of the action plan, urging the international community to rally behind Nigeria and its states to ensure successful implementation of the ambitious plan.
“This action plan represents a significant step towards providing long-term solutions to the challenges of displacement. It requires a collective effort and sustained support from all quarters,” he said.
The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr. Richard Montgomery, speaking on behalf of the Northeast Ambassadors Group, reiterated the UK’s commitment to assisting Nigeria in addressing the complex issues of prolonged displacement.
He assured continued support from his country and encouraged other international partners to contribute actively.
The Yobe state governor, His Excellency, Hon. Mai Mala Buni underscored the urgency of the collaboration to support the resettlement, reconstruction, and recovery agenda of the state government.
He appealed to both local and international donors to support Yobe government’s efforts in implementing the action plan to address the critical gaps and fast-track development in the state.
“We are determined to tackle the challenges of protracted displacement with a vision for sustainable recovery and development. We should work together to create lasting solutions that would not only address the immediate but also support long-term socio-economic growth,” Governor Buni stated.
In attendance were the governors of Borno and Benue States, representative of Adamawa State Governor, UN officials, UNDP Resident Representative in Nigeria, the World Bank, UNHCR, IOM, UN Women, World Food Program, UNICEF, among others.
The State Action Plan on Durable Solutions is designed to address immediate humanitarian needs while focusing on medium, and long-term socio-economic recovery and development of displaced communities.
Fed. Govt., International Agencies Launch State Action Plan For Durable Solutions On Internal Displacement
Troops rescue two kidnapped victims in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1 under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have rescued two kidnapped victims in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 3:50 a.m. on April 15 when troops deployed at Kyado responded to a distress call on kidnapping activities in the area.
According to the sources, the troops swiftly moved to the scene, prompting the kidnappers to abandon their victims and flee.
The sources added that the troops successfully rescued the two victims and reunited them with their families.
Security operations have been intensified in the area to track down the fleeing suspects and prevent further incidents.
Troops rescue two kidnapped victims in Benue
Troops arrest bandit kingpin’s Deputy, wife in Gombe following intelligence operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops have arrested the second-in-command to a notorious bandit kingpin, Kachalla Auta, alongside his wife in Gombe State following an intelligence-led tracking operation across multiple locations.
Sources said the suspects, identified as Bala, popularly known as “Pakapaka,” and his wife, Zulaha Bala, were intercepted after fleeing from Dajin Madam Forest in Plateau State.
According to the sources, the arrests were the result of sustained intelligence surveillance and coordinated ground tracking by security operatives targeting fleeing members of the criminal network.
The suspects are currently in custody and undergoing interrogation to determine their level of involvement in the group’s activities and possible connections with other cells operating within and outside the region.
In a related development, troops conducted follow-up patrols around Bayar village in the Duguri axis after intelligence indicated that the main bandit kingpin had fled into the area.
However, no contact was made during the search operation.
Security sources said troops have continued to dominate the general area with sustained patrols aimed at denying criminal elements freedom of movement and disrupting their operational networks across Plateau, Taraba, and adjoining states.
Troops arrest bandit kingpin’s Deputy, wife in Gombe following intelligence operation
Troops rescue 12 kidnapped victims, arrest kingpin’s aides in Plateau–Taraba forest operations
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops conducting ongoing clearance operations under Operation Wutan Daji have rescued 12 kidnapped victims and arrested key associates of a fleeing bandit leader during coordinated offensives across forested areas linking Plateau and Taraba States.
A military source said the operations, carried out on April 15 and 16, involved troops of the 33 Artillery Brigade in conjunction with an Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) tactical team.
According to the source, the operations were conducted in the Dajin Madam and Kumbodoro forest axis, spanning parts of Plateau and Taraba States.
The source said the sustained offensive led to the recovery of 12 kidnapped victims who escaped from their captors during the pressure mounted by troops.
The victims were subsequently taken into custody for profiling before being moved to an Internally Displaced Persons facility in Fukuk.
Troops also recovered a Dane gun, a fabricated AK-47 rifle and a power bank during the operation.
Troops rescue 12 kidnapped victims, arrest kingpin’s aides in Plateau–Taraba forest operations
Troops rescue two kidnapped victims in Benue
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Troops arrest bandit kingpin’s Deputy, wife in Gombe following intelligence operation
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