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Gov. Zulum reaffirms commitment on 2023 humanitarian response plan implementation
Gov. Zulum reaffirms commitment on 2023 humanitarian response plan implementation
By: Our Reporter
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno State has reaffirmed commitment towards providing enabling environment for United Nations, UN to operate effectively and efficiently for the smooth implementation of 2023 humanitarian response plan.
Zulum stated this at the launching of the Response plan for North-East, Nigeria in Yola.
The Governor who was represented Hajiya Yabawa Kolo, Director General State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) urged UN to sustain effort for the betterment of Borno people.
“This plan marks a continued Commitment by the humanitarian community and Borno State Government to Jointly provide the needed life-saving assistance to people this year.
“In fact, I am immensely proud of the impact we have made in 2022, and I am confident that together we can make even more impact this year.
“I must confess that the challenges before us are quite enormous, but as we enter 2023, I am optimistic that the Humanitarian Response Plan will help us take appropriate step to meet the yearnings and aspirations of the most vulnerable people in our societies”, he said
According to him, food insecurity and malnutrition are two of the many challenges addressed in the plan.
“In this regard, 17 million people who are currently food insecure across Nigeria, 5 million are in the North-Eastern States of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe.
“Hence, the need for urgent action, if not, the figure would increase to 4.4 Million in the lean season.
“Children are the most vulnerable, they face grave riskswith acute malnutrition in the North-Eastern States alone”, he said.
Zulum said, the number of children suffering from acute malnutrition were expected to increase from 1.74 Million in 2022 to 2 million in 2023.
He added that already high level of severe acute malnutrition are projected to be double, from 300,000 children affected last year to a 697,000 this year.
“ I would like to thank our Generous donors who have been a pillar of support to the People of Borno State.
“I would like to also appeal for sustained synergy to help us save lives and build resilience particularly to the resettled communities”, he said.
Gov. Zulum reaffirms commitment on 2023 humanitarian response plan implementation
Police arrest man for killing mother-in-law in Kogi over false theft alarm
By: Zagazola Makama
The Kogi State Police Command has arrested a man, Yayu Musa, for allegedly killing his 50-year-old mother-in-law, Atayi Abdul, in Olla Community of Omala Local Government Area.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the incident occurred on Friday, July 25, at about 8:00 p.m., when the suspect lured the deceased to her farm under the pretense that thieves were stealing palm fruits from it.
Upon arrival at the farm, Musa reportedly attacked and slaughtered the woman with a knife.
Police detectives were immediately mobilised to the scene where photographs of the crime scene were taken. The suspect was arrested and is currently in custody.
According to police sources, the family of the deceased refused evacuation of the corpse to the hospital for autopsy, opting for immediate burial in accordance with religious and cultural practices.
The command has deployed joint security patrol teams to the community to prevent a possible breakdown of law and order due to rising tension.
Investigation into the motive behind the killing is ongoing.
Police arrest man for killing mother-in-law in Kogi over false theft alarm
One killed, three injured in communal clash over farmland in Niger State
By: Zagazola Makama
One person has been confirmed dead and three others injured following a violent communal clash between Gpakpo and Gidigi communities in Katcha Local Government Area of Niger State.
Zagazola gathered that the incident occurred at about 1:00 p.m. on Friday when residents of Gpakpo village, armed with Dane guns, launched an attack on Gidigi villagers at a rice depot.
Security sources confirmed that one Babayi Alhaji Soma was shot and killed during the attack.
Three others Hassan Ndaji, Zakaria Ya’musa, and Mutiu Mohammed, all male residents of Gidigi village sustained varying degrees of injuries and were rushed to the General Hospital in Katcha for treatment.
Security sources immediately visited the scene, evacuated the victims, and restored calm in the area.
Security forces have been deployed to the affected communities to prevent further violence and maintain law and order.
Authorities say the situation is now under control.
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Armed men kill herder, rustle cattle in Kaduna attack
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected cattle rustlers have killed a herder and stolen an unspecified number of cattle during an attack on a Ruga settlement in Joga Village, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday when armed men wielding sophisticated weapons stormed the settlement belonging to the late Alhaji Tambaya.
The sources said that security forces were deployed to the scene to contain the situation.
One Sani Muhammed Tambaya, 30, was found with deep machete cuts to the neck and shoulder. He was rushed to a nearby hospital but was confirmed dead by a medical doctor.
Security forces said efforts were ongoing to track down the perpetrators and recover the stolen cattle.
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