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Foundation Trains 80 Borno Youth Groups On GBV Awareness, Prevention
Foundation Trains 80 Borno Youth Groups On GBV Awareness, Prevention
By Francis Okoye
The Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development has organised a one-day sensitisation workshop for 80 youth groups on gender based violence, human rights violations awareness and preventive measures.
Participants of the workshop which was held yesterday in Maiduguri include victims of gender based violence; Boko Haram survivors, representatives of religious bodies, traditional rulers, members of the civil society, human rights activists among others.
Speaking during the workshop with the theme: ” Tracing the Root Causes and Standing against Gender Based Violence ( GBV ) “, in commemoration of the 16 days of activism, the Executive Director Allamin Foundation, Hajiya Hamsatu Allamin, said the foundation decided to gather the participants which include the vulnerables and victims of insurgency to equip them with the knowledge of gender-based violence and its preventive measures, as well as educating them on dangers of social vices such as drug abuse, restiveness among others.
Hajiya Allamin, said this initiative is focused on raising awareness against human rights violations and gender-based violence, which mostly affects women and girls in the society.
Speaking on religious perspective on sexual based violence and human rights , Sheikh Ali Mustapha, a prominent Islamic scholar , exposed the critical role of peace and unity in societal development.
He condemned human rights abuses, sexual violence, and other forms of injustice, emphasising divine disapproval of such actions and the severe consequences awaiting perpetrators.
He further urged participants to avoid societal vices like drug abuse, gossiping, and blackmail, attributing these to ignorance, illiteracy, and bias.
On psycho-social support and counselling of victims of violence, Apostle Joshua Michael, Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Borno State, took participants on the themes of forgiveness, reconciliation, and reintegration.
He lauded the foundation’s dedication to fostering gender equality, human rights, and inclusiveness.
Social Mobilisation Consultant Comrade Zanna Shettima, on human rights violations and effects on the larger society, shedded light on the destructive impact of sexual violence and human rights abuses on women and girls. He called for patience, resilience, and a collective stand against such atrocities.
Comrade Lucy Dlama Yunana, Senior Special Assistant to Governor Zulum on Women Affairs, while speaking on addressing gender-based violence and promoting gender equality, emphasised on the dire consequences of gender-based violence and the necessity of safeguarding the rights of women and girls.
Foundation Trains 80 Borno Youth Groups On GBV Awareness, Prevention
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.
Joint task force rescues kidnap victim in Abuja after 40km forest operation
Man kills father during domestic dispute in Bauchi community
Deputy chairman of Katsina-Ala LGA attacked, four suspects arrested
Joint task force rescues kidnap victim in Abuja after 40km forest operation
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