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Food Security: Grain marketers urge the government to look into the activities of the NGO in Yobe
Food Security: Grain marketers urge the government to look into the activities of the NGO in Yobe
By: Yahaya Wakili
The Assistant Secretary of the Potiskum Grains Market in Yobe State, Malam Umar Adamu Mamudo, has appealed to the federal government to look into the activities of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) regarding food security in the country.
He said that if care is not taken by the government, gradually, with time, these NGOs will take control of the food security in the country.
Malam Umar Adamu Mamudo stated this in an interview with the News in his office. He said that these NGOs are skyrocketing the price of food staff in the country because they are purchasing commodities at a high price, and we don’t know where they are taking them.
“Government should make a policy that can stop some non-government organizations (NGOs) from buying the little foods in the hands of the masses; every day the price is going high and people still buy them, creating a shortage of the commodities in the market.” Mamudo said.
He suggested that the government should introduce the policy of purchasing commodities and keep them in its warehouses, and when the price of goods goes up in the market, the government should open its own and sell them at a lower price to the people.
“Allowing the NGOs to panetreat beyond expectations in the market, with time, if care is not taken, they will take control of food security in the country, not even in our market in the country as a whole” he said.
Mamudo pointed out that the reason for the for the issue is that the price of food is increasing best on the economic system of our country. The system does not give room for price control measures, so it is a factor of demand and supply that determines the price, although there are some political and some other factors that usually affect the price of our commodities.
Umar Adamu Mamudo appealed to the Yobe state government to provide some infrastructure facilities to the Potiskum grain market, such as roads, drainages, and lighting, adding that the Yobe state government is proud of the Potiskum grain market.
Currently, the price of food crops and cash crops is skyrocketing in the market, with a bag of millet sold at $80,000, corn at $80,000, maize at $80,000, white beans at $160,000, bombera nut at $160,000, and ground nut at $120,000, respectively.
Food Security: Grain marketers urge the government to look into the activities of the NGO in Yobe
Troops Arrest Suspected Military Impostor in Katsina
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 17 Brigade have arrested a suspected military impostor during a fighting patrol in Malumfashi Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect was apprehended at about 1:30 p.m. on July 4 by troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Malumfashi while conducting routine patrols within Malumfashi town.
According to the sources, the suspect was intercepted while wearing a woodland camouflage three-quarter short, raising suspicion among the troops.
A search conducted on the suspect led to the recovery of a fake Nigerian Army identity card, four Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards, one woodland camouflage three-quarter short, a wristwatch and the sum of ₦17,000.
The suspect and the recovered exhibits are currently in military custody pending further investigation.
Military sources said the arrest forms part of ongoing efforts to curb impersonation of security personnel and other criminal activities within the area.
Troops Arrest Suspected Military Impostor in Katsina
Troops Recover 50 Rustled Cattle, Repel Suspected Rustlers in Kaduna
By Zagazola Makama
Troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kankomi have recovered 50 rustled cattle after repelling suspected cattle rustlers during an ambush operation in Chikun Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops responded to a distress call at about 9:55 a.m. on July 4 over the activities of suspected rustlers at Ungwan Gontu community.
According to the sources, the troops swiftly laid an ambush and made contact with the fleeing suspects, forcing them to abandon the stolen livestock and escape into the surrounding area.
During the operation, the troops recovered 50 rustled cattle, which were subsequently identified and handed over to their rightful owner.
Military sources said efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects as security operations continue to combat cattle rustling and other criminal activities across Kaduna State.
Troops Recover 50 Rustled Cattle, Repel Suspected Rustlers in Kaduna
Troops Arrest Suspected Terrorist in Kogi, Suspect Confesses to Group Membership
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 12 Brigade, in collaboration with Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) Hybrid Forces, have arrested a suspected terrorist during an operation in Lokoja Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops responded at about 1:00 p.m. on July 4 to reports of a confrontation between local residents and a suspected terrorist at a Ruga settlement behind Obajana community.
According to the sources, the troops swiftly intervened and arrested one suspect at the scene.
During preliminary interrogation, the suspect reportedly confessed to being a member of a terrorist group led by an individual identified as Haruna, which allegedly operates within the Okene general area.
The suspect is currently in military custody and is undergoing further investigation to establish the extent of his involvement and identify other members of the group.
Military sources said the arrest forms part of ongoing security operations aimed at dismantling terrorist and criminal networks across Kogi State.
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