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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
Bandits Attack Fulani Settlement in Kaduna, Kidnap Several Residents
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits stormed a Fulani settlement in Nariya, Kaduna, in the early hours of Sunday, abducting an unspecified number of residents.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the assailants invaded the home of the late Amadu Janu, a known cattle breeder, at around 12:01 a.m., March 7, firing sporadically before whisking away their captives to an unknown destination.
Following the attack, security operatives were deployed to the scene, where an initial assessment was conducted.
The security forced have since launched a manhunt for the attackers and are intensifying efforts to rescue the victims.
Bandits Attack Fulani Settlement in Kaduna, Kidnap Several Residents
Police Arrest Own Officer Over Alleged Killing of 19-Year-Old Girl in Delta
By: Zagazola Makama
Security operatives in Delta State have arrested a member of the Anti-Cult Unit, Philip Chukwuka, 33, for allegedly shooting and killing a 19-year-old girl, Isioma Nwayalani, in Okpanam, Oshimili North Local Government Area.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the tragic incident was reported at 8:30 p.m. by the family of the victim who informed the Okpanam Divisional Police Headquarters that they had received a distress call from a man identified as Chika, informing him that his younger sister had been fatally shot.
Upon receiving the report, the police patrol teams were swiftly deployed to the scene, where they encountered a large crowd protesting the killing.
The security operatives managed to disperse the crowd peacefully, and a spent cartridge was recovered at the scene.
The victim was immediately taken to the Specialist Hospital, where she was confirmed dead by a medical doctor. Her body has been deposited for an autopsy.
Meanwhile, the suspect has been arrested, and his service weapon has been recovered as part of the ongoing investigation.
Authorities have assured residents that the case will be thoroughly investigated, and justice will be served.
Police Arrest Own Officer Over Alleged Killing of 19-Year-Old Girl in Delta
Kaduna Police Arrest Suspected Kidnapper After ₦2 Million Ransom Payment
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Police Force, Kaduna Command has arrested a suspected kidnapper, identified as Nafi’u Musa, alias “Weezy,” 27, of Mando, Kaduna, after a ransom payment of ₦2 million was traced to him.
According to police sources, operatives apprehended Musa on March 8, 2025, at about 3:00 p.m. following a technical analysis of his mobile phone numbers.
The suspect was allegedly involved in the abduction of a victim in Katsina State, whose family paid the ransom for their release.
Meanwhile, a mob attack was reported on suspected thieves in Ikara Local Government Area of Kaduna State has left one person dead and two others injured.
The incident occurred in the early hours of March 8, 2025, after villagers spotted three individuals behaving suspiciously.
The suspects identified as Ussaini Ibrahim and Isa Magaji managed to escape, while Lawal Rua, 30, Turange Magaji, 28, and Aminu Adamu, 25, were caught and severely beaten.
Security forces from Ikara Division responded to the scene and rushed the injured suspects to Amana Hospital in Dalawan, where Aminu Adamu was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty. The remaining two suspects are receiving treatment under police watch.
Authorities have launched an investigation to track down the escaped suspects and identify those responsible for the attack.
Normalcy has since been restored to the area.
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