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Gaza War: UAE and WHO to Evacuate 148 Palestinians to Abu Dhabi
Gaza War: UAE and WHO to Evacuate 148 Palestinians to Abu Dhabi
By: Michael Mike
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), in partnership with the World Health Organisation (WHO), has announced an urgent initiative to evacuate 85 sick and severely injured Palestinians, including cancer patients in need of extensive treatment, accompanied by 63 family members to Abu Dhabi from Ramon airport in Israel, via the Karam Abu Salem crossing.
This initiative, according to statement signed by the Head of the Economic, Political, Media and Public Diplomacy Section. UAE Embassy in Abuja, Mr Saif Thani Alktheeri on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates.
is part of UAE’s unwavering humanitarian commitment to the brotherly Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and demonstrates the urgent need for humanitarian intervention and reaffirms the UAE’s steadfast commitment to supporting the people of Gaza amidst the catastrophic situation.
He said: “The UAE’s various lines of communication continue to facilitate the humanitarian efforts to assist the people of Gaza, and extend a helping hand during their time of need.
UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation, Reem Al Hashimy, was quoted to have said: “At this critical time, the urgency of our mission to evacuate injured Palestinians to Abu Dhabi cannot be overstated.
“This unprecedented route reflects the gravity of the situation and our resolute commitment to alleviating the suffering of the people of the Gaza Strip and to ensure the arrival and distribution of relief through all available means, including land, sea and air. This initiative stands as a testament to the UAE’s enduring and historic support for the Palestinian people, guided by our unwavering dedication to providing immediate relief and advancing peace in the face of immense adversity.”
She underlined that to date, the UAE has welcomed 709 patients from Gaza, along with 787 of their family members, to receive medical treatment. This follows the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, to provide care for 2,000 injured and cancer patients from Gaza.
She added that: “This significant scale-up in our efforts demonstrates our solidarity with the Palestinian people and our determination to alleviate their suffering and ensure urgent, sustainable, unhindered delivery of aid, at a wide scale and through all possible means. We remain resolute in our collaboration with international partners to ensure that our aid reaches those in desperate need.
“For his part, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Director-General of the World Health Organization, said: “We are thankful to the UAE for supporting the evacuation of sick and injured people from Gaza to receive the urgent care they need. We hope this paves the way for the establishment of evacuation corridors via all possible routes, including the Kerem Shalom and Rafah crossings to Egypt and Jordan, and from there to other countries. We also call for evacuations to the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, to be restored. Thousands of sick people are suffering needlessly. Above all, and as always, WHO calls for a ceasefire.”
The statement said notably to date, the UAE has provided over 40,000 tonnes of crucial aid, including food, relief, and medical items, through 8 aid ships, 337 flights, 50 airdrops, and 1,271 trucks. The fourth UAE relief ship arrived in Al-Arish this week, marking the eighth shipment of aid, which carried 5,340 tonnes of humanitarian supplies, and is the largest shipment since the launch of the relief operations.
Gaza War: UAE and WHO to Evacuate 148 Palestinians to Abu Dhabi
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Police rescue 39 foreign nationals of alleged human trafficking in Mararraba, Nassarawa
Police rescue 39 foreign nationals of alleged human trafficking in Mararraba, Nassarawa
By: Zagazola Makama
The Police in Nasarawa State have rescued 39 victims of alleged human trafficking, including 32 males and seven females, all from Mali except one female from Ivory Coast, during an operation in the Orange Market area of Mararaba, Karu Local Government Area.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the rescue followed a report lodged at about 10:40 a.m. by one Habi Baraji, a Malian national who speaks only French and Arabic.
Baraji reported that he was lured from Mali to Nigeria about a week ago by another Malian, identified as Abdullahi Berter, who promised him a job opportunity in France.
According to him, upon arrival at the Orange Market in Mararaba, he realised he had been deceived, as Berter allegedly began pressuring him to bring more persons from Mali into Nigeria for an undisclosed purpose.
Baraji further told security personnel that he suspected Berter was holding “many other victims” captive in a house in the area.
Based on the intelligence, a team of detectives, swiftly mobilised to the location, where they discovered 39 foreigners confined inside a bungalow, all unable to speak any local Nigerian language. The victims were immediately evacuated to safety.
Sources that the rescued victims are currently in protective custody pending further profiling and communication with the Malian and Ivorian consular authorities.
Police rescue 39 foreign nationals of alleged human trafficking in Mararraba, Nassarawa
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Police arrest own inspector, brother over alleged attack and forceful seizure of corpse in Benue
Police arrest own inspector, brother over alleged attack and forceful seizure of corpse in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
The Police have arrested a serving officer, Insp. Ogbu Clement, and his elder brother, Isawa Ogbu, for allegedly leading over 50 youths to seize a corpse and attack residents of two communities in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State.
Dr. Pius Onwe Odengle, a staff of Benue State University Teaching Hospital, Makurdi, reported the incident to the Otukpo Division, stating that on Nov. 28, at about 11:00 a.m., he was conveying the body of his late mother, Mama Lucy Inogwanya, from Makurdi to Ogyoma Village for burial.
He alleged that on reaching the Ogyoma Village junction, Insp. Ogbu Clement, attached to Zone 7 Headquarters, Abuja, accompanied by more than 50 youths from Adim Village, blocked the highway, damaged a Benue State Civil Protection Guard vehicle, seized the corpse, and went on to bury it in Adim Village, claiming the deceased was his aunty.
According to the sources , at about 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, the inspector and his brother again mobilised youths from Adim Village to Ogyoma, where they allegedly attacked villagers, destroyed over 500 plastic chairs, smashed windows and doors, and inflicted varying degrees of injuries on several residents.
Police authorities said the Divisional Police Officer, Otukpo, mobilised patrol teams alongside troops of Operation Whirl Stroke, NSCDC Agro-Rangers, and the Benue State Civil Protection Guard to the scene.
Photographs were taken, and the injured victims were rushed to hospital for treatment.
The police confirmed that Insp. Ogbu Clement and his brother have been arrested, while further investigations are ongoing.
Police arrest own inspector, brother over alleged attack and forceful seizure of corpse in Benue
Naval personnel clash with staff at kubwa general hospital after colleague’s death
By: Zagazola Makama
Tension broke out late Saturday night at Kubwa General Hospital after some military personnel stormed the facility and accused hospital staff of negligence following the death of a naval officer.
Zagazola Makama report that preliminary findings revealed that a naval personnel who had been involved in an accident was rushed to the hospital but was later confirmed dead on arrival.
His colleagues, who arrived shortly afterwards, alleged that the medical staff failed to act promptly, leading to a confrontation.
In the ensuing commotion, a soldier reportedly smashed the glass window of the hospital reception with his fist.
Police operatives quickly intervened, de-escalated the situation, and persuaded the military personnel to leave the hospital premises.
Normal activities have since resumed at the facility, while further engagement with military authorities is ongoing to prevent a recurrence.
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