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Flooding: ActionAid Nigeria Decries that Thousands of Nigeria Living Unimaginable Hardship
Flooding: ActionAid Nigeria Decries that Thousands of Nigeria Living Unimaginable Hardship
By: Michael Mike
ActionAid Nigeria has decried that thousands of families in the country are presently living through unimaginable hardship along with homes destroyed and livelihood lost.
Speaking on the recent flood incidents in parts of the country especially the devastating one in Maiduguri which left over half of the ancient city submerged in water, the Country Director of the NGO, Andrew Mamedu on Friday in Abuja said it was sad that the country is presently witnessing devastation.
Mamedu, who was represented by the Deputy Country Director at the media briefing, lamented that thousands of families in Nigeria are living through unimaginable hardship along with homes destroyed and livelihood lost.
Mamedu, while addressing the tragedy, commended the efforts of the federal and state governments for their swift response, even as he commiserated with all the affected people, and extended condolences to all affected families and various states.
The FG, according to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has announced funds for provision of material, rescue support and medical services.
He applauded that the government has reflected seriousness in approaching the situation, but added that they must however act with urgency.
He said: “The immediate release of those funds for implementation is essential to ensure that timely interventions reach those most in need, we cannot afford delay while thousands remain without shelter, food, and the essentials for survival. Speed is critical but also, is ensuring that this process is conducted with integrity and accountability.”
Mamedu added that, as at 12th of December 2023, NEMA records shows that the flood this year impact 28 states.
However with over 1,040,312 people in 172 local government areas, claiming 259 lives and displacing over 625,239 people and 94,491 houses destroyed also 125,805 hectares of farmland lost.
He said, this disaster cannot be overstated, it’s required immediate,unified action.
Mamedu highlighted that, in Borno, Yobe, Adamawa and other regions situation is dire, communities are already grappling with poverty displacement due to conflict are now facing additional burden of flood.
Meanwhile in Maiduguri, over 37 bodies have been reported, 58 persons with severe injuries and over 389,267 persons are displaced.
However over 7,155 have also been affected in 9 LGAs while 737 farmland have been washed away.
He said: “Over 414,176 persons were utterly affected and are wandering about in search of shelter, security and hope. More than 114,000 existing internally displaced persons also have been directly affected
“Actionaid Nigeria is on ground working with local and international partners to provide immediate relief our teams have been conducting rapid needs assessments, distributing emergency food supplies, clean water hygiene kits, and other essential items to the most affected areas the needs are vast, and our resources are being stretched to the limit.
“We are most concerned about the women and children who are bearing the brunt of this disaster, especially those living in IDP camps are at the heightened risk of gender based violence and exploitation, many have lost their livelihood, pushing them into deeper poverty
“We cannot allow this crisis to undo the progress we have made in advancing woman’s right and dignity.” He added.
Flooding: ActionAid Nigeria Decries that Thousands of Nigeria Living Unimaginable Hardship
Man kills father during domestic dispute in Bauchi community
By: Zagazola Makama
A man, identified as Limam Muhammad Baba, has allegedly killed his biological father, Malam Baba Siti, during a domestic altercation.
The tragic incident occurred on Thursday, July 3, at about 10:15 p.m., in Uzum village, Giade Local Government Area of Bauchi State, when an argument between the two escalated, leading Limam to strike his father on the head with a stick.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the victim collapsed immediately and lost consciousness.
Police sources say “The report was received at the Giade Divisional Police Headquarters at about 10:30 p.m. that the suspect used force on his biological father by striking him on the head with a stick, leading to the victim falling unconscious.
He added that a team of police operatives was immediately mobilised to the scene. The suspect was arrested, and the victim was taken to the General Hospital in Giade, where a medical doctor confirmed him dead on arrival.
The police sources said the body of the deceased was deposited at the hospital morgue while an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident has commenced.
He assured that the suspect would be charged to court upon completion of investigation.
Man kills father during domestic dispute in Bauchi community
Deputy chairman of Katsina-Ala LGA attacked, four suspects arrested
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forces have apprehended four suspects in connection with an attack on the Deputy Chairman of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area, Mr Christopher Chia.
Sources told Zagazola Makama, that the incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, July 3, when Chia was reportedly attacked by a group of young men suspected to be cultists.
The sources said the police received a distress call from the victim at about 6:00 a.m.
“Police patrol and tactical teams were immediately deployed to the scene. The victim was rescued and taken to Toro Hospital in Katsina-Ala, where he was treated and later discharged,” said the sources.
According to the sources, preliminary investigation led to the arrest of four suspects, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the prime suspect identified simply as Richard, a member of the Black Axe confraternity, who is currently at large.
The sources added that the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has commenced a full investigation into the matter to unravel the motive behind the attack and bring all those involved to justice.
Deputy chairman of Katsina-Ala LGA attacked, four suspects arrested
Joint task force rescues kidnap victim in Abuja after 40km forest operation
By: Zagazola Makama
A joint task force comprising operatives of the
Department of State Services (DSS), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, local hunters, and vigilantes has successfully rescued a kidnap victim, Rasheed Soyinka, after a 40-kilometre forest operation across parts of Abuja.
Zagazola Makama learnt that the victim was abducted at gunpoint from his residence in Sabon Lugbe in the early hours of July 3, prompting a swift multi-agency response.
Shortly after the abduction, which occurred around 1:00 a.m., a joint task force involving the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, DSS operatives, local hunters, and vigilante groups, swung into action.
The coordinated operation, extended through Dafara via Gau Forest in Kuje Area Council and continued into Kabin Mongoro and Kwaita forests in Kwali Area Council, covering an estimated distance of 40 kilometres.
“Following sustained pressure and professional coordination, the victim was rescued at about 12:05 a.m. on July 4 without any casualties,”said the sources.
Soyinka was subsequently reunited with his family through his elder brother, while efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing abductors.
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