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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
Troops rescue two kidnapped victims in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1 under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have rescued two kidnapped victims in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 3:50 a.m. on April 15 when troops deployed at Kyado responded to a distress call on kidnapping activities in the area.
According to the sources, the troops swiftly moved to the scene, prompting the kidnappers to abandon their victims and flee.
The sources added that the troops successfully rescued the two victims and reunited them with their families.
Security operations have been intensified in the area to track down the fleeing suspects and prevent further incidents.
Troops rescue two kidnapped victims in Benue
Troops arrest bandit kingpin’s Deputy, wife in Gombe following intelligence operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops have arrested the second-in-command to a notorious bandit kingpin, Kachalla Auta, alongside his wife in Gombe State following an intelligence-led tracking operation across multiple locations.
Sources said the suspects, identified as Bala, popularly known as “Pakapaka,” and his wife, Zulaha Bala, were intercepted after fleeing from Dajin Madam Forest in Plateau State.
According to the sources, the arrests were the result of sustained intelligence surveillance and coordinated ground tracking by security operatives targeting fleeing members of the criminal network.
The suspects are currently in custody and undergoing interrogation to determine their level of involvement in the group’s activities and possible connections with other cells operating within and outside the region.
In a related development, troops conducted follow-up patrols around Bayar village in the Duguri axis after intelligence indicated that the main bandit kingpin had fled into the area.
However, no contact was made during the search operation.
Security sources said troops have continued to dominate the general area with sustained patrols aimed at denying criminal elements freedom of movement and disrupting their operational networks across Plateau, Taraba, and adjoining states.
Troops arrest bandit kingpin’s Deputy, wife in Gombe following intelligence operation
Troops rescue 12 kidnapped victims, arrest kingpin’s aides in Plateau–Taraba forest operations
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops conducting ongoing clearance operations under Operation Wutan Daji have rescued 12 kidnapped victims and arrested key associates of a fleeing bandit leader during coordinated offensives across forested areas linking Plateau and Taraba States.
A military source said the operations, carried out on April 15 and 16, involved troops of the 33 Artillery Brigade in conjunction with an Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) tactical team.
According to the source, the operations were conducted in the Dajin Madam and Kumbodoro forest axis, spanning parts of Plateau and Taraba States.
The source said the sustained offensive led to the recovery of 12 kidnapped victims who escaped from their captors during the pressure mounted by troops.
The victims were subsequently taken into custody for profiling before being moved to an Internally Displaced Persons facility in Fukuk.
Troops also recovered a Dane gun, a fabricated AK-47 rifle and a power bank during the operation.
Troops rescue 12 kidnapped victims, arrest kingpin’s aides in Plateau–Taraba forest operations
Troops rescue two kidnapped victims in Benue
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Troops arrest bandit kingpin’s Deputy, wife in Gombe following intelligence operation
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