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Gaza War: Palestinian envoy Says Arab League/OIC Intervention May Yield Nothing Against Western Support for Israel
Gaza War: Palestinian envoy Says Arab League/OIC Intervention May Yield Nothing Against Western Support for Israel
By: Michael Mike
The Palestinian Ambassador to Nigeria, Abdullah Shawesh has expressed pessimism over the success of the intervention of the Arab League/Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) mediation delegation in the ongoing Gaza war, insisting that the Western countries support for Israel may ultimately nullify whatever impact they could have made.
Shawesh, while addressing journalists in Abuja on the ongoing war between Israeli force and Hamas, said as much as he and the people of Palestine appreciate and commend the efforts of the group towards ensuring ceasefire, the Western countries have blinded support for Israel which would.make them thwart any effort to peaceful resolution.
The envoy who asked that has the West ever called for ceasefire since the beginning of hostilities, lamented that
no fewer than 12,000 civilians have died since 7th October 2023 when Israel commenced the so called retaliatory offences.
He said majority of casualties have been children and women, while 2,000 persons are still missing.
Shawesh while reacting on the mediation delegation which include Nigeria, said all the diplomatic efforts are good and necessary but said the Western countries that supply weapon and ammunition would not allow it to succeed.
He said: “The Arab League, the OIC, including our brother Nigeria and other international organisations established committees to stop what is happening in Gaza.”
He said: “The question is are the efforts enough?
“I’m not sure. I would like to ask you, you know, it’s not enough because who’s deciding this war, who is supplying the munitions, who is supplying the weapons to the Israeli, who should start talking about the ceasefire.
“Unfortunately, those countries, I mean, the western countries did not utter any single word of ceasefire.
“They declared that ceasefire was not part of what is on the table.
“This is the real problem. What the Arab League, the OIC and Nigeria and other respectful intergovernmental organisations are doing is highly appreciated by us. “
He also accused the Western media of spreading lies in their reportage of events.
The envoy also said that the excuse of Hamas using hospitals as tunnel were all tissues of lies.
Gaza War: Palestinian envoy Says Arab League/OIC Intervention May Yield Nothing Against Western Support for Israel
JNIM terrorists clashes with rival factions in rare encounter in Nigeria’s Kebbi state
By: Zagazola Makama
A suspected clash between rival terrorists factions has been reported in Kebbi State, raising fresh security concerns in the North-West region.
Sources said the incident occurred on April 4, when a group identified as Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) claimed it engaged a rival faction described as “Khawarij”.
The group alleged that one fighter was killed and another captured during the encounter, while three motorcycles and about N10 million were recovered.
However, the identity of the opposing group has yet to be independently verified.
Preliminary indications suggest the rival faction may be linked to Boko Haram or one of its splinter groups, though this remains subject to confirmation.
Security sources said the development could represent one of the first reported inter-jihadist clashes in the region.
JNIM terrorists clashes with rival factions in rare encounter in Nigeria’s Kebbi state
Troops foil mob attack, rescue suspected terrorist in Danmusa in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 17 Brigade have foiled an attempt by a mob to lynch a suspected terrorist and burn down a police station in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 4:30 p.m. on April 5, 2026, when troops deployed at Combat Team 1 in Danali village responded to a distress call from a Nigerian Police outpost in the area.
The police had reported that a large crowd attempted to set the station ablaze and attack personnel after a suspected terrorist was brought into custody.
Troops were immediately mobilised to the scene and successfully prevented further escalation of the situation, restoring order in the area.
During the intervention, police personnel reportedly fired tear gas to disperse the irate crowd, which led to injuries sustained by one civilian.
The injured victim was evacuated to a medical facility for treatment.
Security sources said calm had since returned to the area, while troops continued to maintain presence to prevent a resurgence of violence and ensure stability.
Troops foil mob attack, rescue suspected terrorist in Danmusa in Katsina
Plateau: troops launch manhunt after armed robbery attack in Bassa LGA
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have launched a manhunt for suspected armed robbers who attacked three civilians along the Jebbu–Miango–Rewienko road in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 8:55 p.m. on April 5, 2026, when the victims were reportedly ambushed by armed men who dispossessed them of their motorcycles before fleeing the scene.
Troops of Sector 3 Operation Enduring Peace were immediately mobilised following the distress call but arrived after the attackers had escaped.
Efforts are ongoing to track and apprehend the fleeing suspects, while patrols have been intensified in the area to prevent further criminal activity.
Plateau: troops launch manhunt after armed robbery attack in Bassa LGA
JNIM terrorists clashes with rival factions in rare encounter in Nigeria’s Kebbi state
Troops foil mob attack, rescue suspected terrorist in Danmusa in Katsina
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