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Flood: FG Promises to Continue Thorough Assessment of Impacted Areas
Flood: FG Promises to Continue Thorough Assessment of Impacted Areas
By: Michael Mike
The Federal Government has continued disinfection and chlorination of Maiduguri to prevent the outbreak of epidemic in the town following the massive flood that submerged over half of the ancient town.
The Federal Government through the
Ministry of Environment also promised to continue to conduct thorough assessments of affected areas through preliminary visits across to mitigate the aftermath of the flood.
Director II, Pollution Control and Environmental Health, who also doubles as Team Lead for the Ministry on the disinfection and chlorination exercise held Maiduguri aimed at preventing water-borne diseases in the state, Mrs. Adeola Omotunde said during the exercise that the team so far has carried out samples and analysed water and soil for chemical and faecal contamination, carrying out fumigation for vector control and chlorinate household water sources.
Among the worst hit communities, the ministry’s intervention took place in, according to her include : “Fumigation and completion of Bulabulin community to Kalari community, located behind the Shehu’s Palace.”
She added that: “Similarly, the exercise also took place in the Palace and its surroundings because the water submerged the area, including the Maiduguri central Mosque and Maiduguri Metropolitan Office and the State secretariat where official documents were badly affected.”
Omotunde further stressed that the team has been educating and sensitizing the public about the harmful effects of the floods.
According to her, “the Ministry’s experts drawn from the various professional departments and the traditional Environmental Health Officers, in addition to the fumigation exercise, have so far trained the citizenry on disease prevention measures, especially against cholera.”
She said that the minstry would also develop and implement strategies for erosion control and improve the drainage system.
On September 9, 2024, Maiduguri suffered a devastating flood due to the collapse of the Alau Dam in neighbouring Konduga Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State, exacerbated by heavy rainfall. This disaster has severely impacted livelihoods, displacing numerous households and causing widespread damage to infrastructure, crops, and shelters Flood Impact Highlights.”
“Over 239,000 people affected in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council (MMC) and Jere LGAs.” She said.
Meanwhile, the Ministry through the Park Rangers has professionally recaptured and returned displaced animals displaced by the flood from the Maiduguri zoo to it abode.
The Minister of Environment, Mr Balarabe Lawal had constituted and deployed a Response Team led by Mrs Omotunde to Borno State to assess and mitigate the impact of the recent devastating floods, particularly public health concerns.
Flood: FG Promises to Continue Thorough Assessment of Impacted Areas
FCT police arrest 59 suspects in raid, investigate suicide in Lugbe
By: Zagazola Makama
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested 59 suspects during coordinated raids across major black spots and criminal hideouts in Abuja.
Sources revealed that the raids were conducted late Saturday by operatives from Apo, Kubwa, Karu, Karmo, Life Camp, Maitama, Wuse, Mabushi, Nyanya, Jikwoyi, Zuba, and Tungan Maje Divisions.
The police said the operation targeted uncompleted buildings and identified criminal hideouts within the divisions’ areas of responsibility.
According to the sources, all suspects are currently undergoing screening and interrogation, and those found culpable will be charged to court upon completion of investigations.
Meanwhile, the command is also investigating an alleged suicide involving a 20-year-old labourer identified as Alfred Habila, from Bogoro Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
Habila was reportedly found hanging in an uncompleted building behind River Park Estate, Lugbe, on Sunday morning.
A resident, Engr. Jatto Abdulkareem, told the police that he received a distress call from another resident, Joshua, who discovered the deceased’s body around 8 a.m.
Police operatives who visited the scene took photographs and conveyed the victim to the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada, where he was confirmed dead on arrival.
The corpse has been deposited at the hospital’s mortuary for autopsy and preservation, while investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is ongoing.
FCT police arrest 59 suspects in raid, investigate suicide in Lugbe
Security forces repel bandits’ attack in Sokoto community
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forces in Sokoto State have foiled an attempted attack by armed bandits on Mangwarori Kwandawa area of Isa town, Isa Local Government Area of the state.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that
heavily armed bandits invaded the community, shooting sporadically in an attempt to penetrate the town.
According to the sources , troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA army responded swiftly and engaged the bandits in a gun duel that lasted several minutes.
The superior firepower of the security forces forced the attackers to retreat into the nearby forest with gunshot wounds.
The sources added that four civilians sustained minor injuries from stray bullets during the exchange, while no casualties were recorded among security personnel.
Security operatives are currently conducting bush combing operations to trace the fleeing bandits, while adjoining divisions have been placed on alert to block possible escape routes.
Security forces repel bandits’ attack in Sokoto community
NSA, service chiefs meet over Trump’s directive on Nigeria
By: Zagazola Makama
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, is currently meeting with service chiefs and heads of security and intelligence agencies at the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Abuja, following reports of a directive by U.S. President Donald Trump to prepare for possible military action in Nigeria.
A security source told Zagazola Makama that the emergency meeting, which began on Monday afternoon, is aimed at assessing the implications of Trump’s statement accusing the Nigerian government of failing to protect Christians from Islamist militant groups.
Trump’s remarks, made late Saturday, alleged that the U.S. military was being prepared to “act in Nigeria to tackle Islamist militancy” a statement that has triggered widespread concern across diplomatic and security circles in Abuja.
According to the source, the NSA convened the session to coordinate a unified national security response and review intelligence assessments on the potential fallout of the U.S. president’s pronouncement.
Zagazola reports that Trump did not specify which killings he was referring to, though claims of a “genocide against Christians” in Nigeria have been circulating in some right-wing U.S. circles in recent months.
However, independent monitoring groups and analysts have noted that both Christians and Muslims have been victims of terrorism and banditry in the country, with no evidence of a targeted campaign against one faith.
The outcome of the meeting is expected to be communicated through official channels from the Office of the National Security Adviser.
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