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FG Launches Agric Value Chain Project In 7 Northern States

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FG Launches Agric Value Chain Project In 7 Northern States

By: Omirin Joshua

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has launched an agricultural value chain project aimed at boosting agricultural production towards achieving food security in the country.

The project, called Value Chain North Project Design Mission, is jointly initiated by the ministry and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).

The project, to be executed in seven Northern states, is to benefit 456,000 farmers.

The Director Project Coordinating Unit, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Bukar Musa, said during the project in Maiduguri on Thursday that it would explore all avenues of boosting the agricultural value chain to ensure food security enhanced economy.

“The project will target increased food production as well as improve of livelihood of the citizens,” he said.

“It would ensure we address food insecurity, enhance security of locals, create job opportunity, employment for our teeming youths and ultimately address all of crimes and criminality in our society,” Musa explained.

He explained that stakeholders in agricultural production are expected to bring forward their input to enrich the plan in order to get sustainable project.

The Borno State Commissioner for Agriculture, Engr Bawu Musami represented by the Programme Manager, State Agricultural Development Project, Darman Mohammed, explained that the new project execution would include the distribution of free seeds to farmers, processors and marketers aimed at initiating value addition for agriculture farm produce.

“With this project, We expect the strategic grain reserve to be resuscitated because at the peak of harvest period, farmers experience fall in prices,” Mohammed observed.

He observed further that with the strategic reserves farmers can keep their produce to the time they are guaranteed high profit.

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Bandits kill seven Zamfara Community Protection Guards, cart away firearms

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Bandits kill seven Zamfara Community Protection Guards, cart away firearms

By: Zagazola Makama

Armed bandits have killed five members of the Community Protection Guard (CPG) and two civilians in a deadly attack in Jangebe town, Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack occurred on Friday afternoon when five CPG personnel, including their Unit Commander, went to assist in cultivating a farm on the outskirts of the village.

The victims were ambushed by the assailants while working on the farm and all five CPG members were shot dead. Two other civilians – a male and a female – working on a nearby farm were also killed during the assault.

Security sources said two pump-action rifles belonging to the CPG were stolen by the attackers.

Security forces have launched a manhunt for the fleeing bandits and vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice.

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Troops foil suspected bandit attack, intercept surveillance drone in Katsina

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Troops foil suspected bandit attack, intercept surveillance drone in Katsina

By: Zagazola Makama

The Nigerian Army troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have foiled a suspected banditry attack on military camps located around Sabuwa and Faskari Local Government Areas, and intercepted an unidentified surveillance drone suspected to have been deployed by the criminals.

Zagazola Makama gathered that the incident occurred at about 10:25 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, when armed men on motorcycles were sighted moving suspiciously around Maiganguma village axis in the two LGAs.

According to security sources, a drone was simultaneously observed hovering over the general area of Dandume and Machika villages, particularly around the perimeters of the Operation Sharan Daji Camp and Machika Military Super Camp.

Troops stationed in the vicinity reportedly made inquiries across security formations to confirm whether the drone belonged to any friendly forces. All units, however, denied ownership or deployment of any drone in the area.

After a few minutes, the drone was seen maneuvering behind the Wori Rock and later re-emerged in the air, prompting patrol teams to open fire. The suspected operator reportedly flew the drone back towards Wori Rock, after which it vanished.

Troops gave chase to the motorcycle-riding suspects who fled into the bush, evading capture. No casualty was reported during the incident.

Security authorities said investigations were ongoing to identify the drone operators and uncover any surveillance or targeting plans linked to the suspected bandits.

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Bandits rustle cattle, injure two in Katsina; ambush police, damage patrol APC

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Bandits rustle cattle, injure two in Katsina; ambush police, damage patrol APC

By: Zagazola Makama

Armed bandits in the early hours of Friday stormed Unguwar Gada Village in Kafur Local Government Area of Katsina State, rustling an undisclosed number of cattle and injuring two villagers in the process.

Zagazola Makama gathered that the attackers, who struck at about 12:45 a.m., fled with the stolen livestock through Rereji Village in neighbouring Malumfashi LGA.

During the raid, the assailants shot two residents identified as Sani Yau, and Umar Shamsu, both of whom sustained gunshot injuries and were rushed to the General Hospital in Malumfashi for medical attention.

Police personnel and other joint forces respond to the incident. However, the bandits laid an ambush for the security operatives and opened fire on them.

In the course of the attack, the front tyres of the police Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) were destroyed, and its engine also sustained significant damage, rendering the vehicle immobile.

Security forces have intensified patrols in the area and launched a manhunt for the perpetrators.

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