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FIDA trains Police, NSCDC personnel ahead of 2023 election
FIDA trains Police, NSCDC personnel ahead of 2023 election
By our reporter
Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Borno State branch has trained the personnel of the Police and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp on how to curb election violence against women.
Speaking at the occasion the country’s Vice President of FIDA, Mrs Amina Agbaje disclosed this during a two-day training with a theme, “Capacity Building of Law enforcement Agencies on prevention and response to violence against women(VAW) in elections, held in Maiduguri on Thursday.
She noted that said protection of women during elections is very critical to their active participation.
Represented by the state chairperson, FIDA Borno State, Hafsat Baba, Agbaje noted that over the years women have become victims of election violence, saying the narration must be addressed in the coming election in Nigeria.
“Eradication of political violence is key in advancing women’s political participation as it is of paramount importance to condense political violence before and after the election so that women can fully participate in elections,” Agbade said.
According to her, globally women share a common feature of marginalization and their participation in politics has continued to be minimal because most often they are afraid of coming out to exercise their civic responsibility.
“So this workshop is intended to strengthen the capacity of the law enforcement officers and institutions to encourage more participation of women by ensuring hitch-free violence before, during and after elections.
In her goodwill message, the state Chairperson of FIDA, Hafsat Baba noted that the participants were drawn from Police Force and NSCDC personnel in preparedness towards the next year’s election circle.
She stressed that there is a need for political classes in the country to preach and embrace peace despite the political differences.
Also, speaking at training the State Commandant of the NSCDC, Musa Umar Farouk thanked the organisers for the timely training of the personnel and promised that they would support other security agencies to ensure free and fair elections in the state.
FIDA trains Police, NSCDC personnel ahead of 2023 election
Troops neutralise armed militia in Plateau after failed escape attempt
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP) have neutralised an armed militia in Plateau State after he attempted to disarm a soldier during an operation.
Zagazola gathered that the incident occurred on Sept. 5 during a follow-up operation to a hideout in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area.
A day earlier, on Sept. 4, troops had arrested the militia at Kaskra with an AK-47 rifle and 11 rounds of 7.62 mm (Special) ammunition. During interrogation, the suspect confessed to involvement in several criminal activities within Barkin Ladi and volunteered to lead troops to the hideout of his cohorts to recover weapons.
Sources said that while the search was ongoing at the hideout, the militia made a desperate attempt to snatch a soldier’s rifle in order to escape.
“He was swiftly overpowered and neutralised by the troops in the process,” one of the sources said.
The remains of the deceased suspect were deposited at a hospital morgue, while follow-up operations are ongoing to apprehend his accomplices and recover more weapons.
The sources reaffirmed military’s commitment to sustain the momentum against armed militias and other criminal elements in Plateau, stressing that no effort would be spared in restoring peace and stability across the Joint Operations Area.
Troops neutralise armed militia in Plateau after failed escape attempt
Troops arrest terrorist informants, logistics suppliers in Sokoto
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have arrested two suspected terrorist informants and logistics suppliers in Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects were apprehended on Sept. 4 during a fighting patrol to Yaka village by a quick response team.
The suspects, according to the source, are in troop custody for further investigation and action.
Troops arrest terrorist informants, logistics suppliers in Sokoto
Troops repel Boko Haram/ISWAP attack in Gajigana, Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled an attack by ISWAP terrorists on their Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Gajigana, Nganzai Local Government Area of Borno.
Zagazola Makama reports that the attack occurred at about 11:55 p.m. on Tuesday.
A reinforcement team joined the operation and engaged the insurgents in a clearance operation.
Sources told Zagazola that one Wednesday that several terrorists were killed while one soldier paid the supreme price in action, while another sustained injuries.
The injured personnel has since been evacuated for medical attention, while the remains of the fallen hero were moved to the 7 Division Military Morgue in Maiduguri.
Items recovered from the terrorists during exploitation include AK-47 rifle, a magazine loaded with 25 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, two Baofeng radios, and belted ammunition for a machine gun.
The sources added that the terrorists, who withdrew in disarray, were believed to have suffered several casualties, though the exact figure was not confirmed.
They explained that the general security situation in the area remains calm but unpredictable.
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