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Governor Buni Commends NEMA For Assisting Flood Victims in Yobe
Governor Buni Commends NEMA For Assisting Flood Victims in Yobe
By: Yahaya Wakili
Yobe state governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has commended the efforts of the Federal Government through NEMA for coming up with the SNELEI Programme with the objective of bringing succor to the victims of the 2022 flood disaster in Yobe state.
Buni made the commendation while flagging off the distribution of items for the Special National Economic Livelihood Emergency Intervention (SNELEI) in Damaturu, the Yobe state capital.
He said the SNELEI Intervention is aimed at supporting the long-term recovery of Nigeria from the 2022 flood disaster, and the drive for the sustainable socio-economic recovery of the country from the current challenges of oil subsidy withdrawal and a high rate of inflation is timely.
“Yobe State witnessed one of the worst flood disasters in 2022, with about 39,000 households affected. 74 people died and 91 others were injured, and it was estimated that over 26,290.6 hectares of land in the state had extensive flooding from August to October 2022.
He revealed that the phase 1 SNELEI Intervention targets over 9000 beneficiaries out of the 24,640 registered victims across all the 17 local government areas of the state.
Governor Mai Mala Buni further calls on the beneficiaries to appreciate the fact that the government at all levels cares for their well-being, and as such, they should reciprocate such a kind gesture by putting the items to proper use and avoiding reselling them.
Speaking earlier, the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mustapha Habib Ahmed, ably represented by Hajiya Bintu Aliyu, said the federal government approved this special intervention to assist vulnerable persons across the country and those affected by the flood to support their quick return to normalcy.
“A total of 660,884 households were verified and targeted to benefit from this special intervention across the 36 states and Federal Capital Territory (FCT).”
He thanked the Yobe state government, especially Yobe SEMA, for providing us with all the necessary support to accomplish this very important and timely intervention.
Governor Buni Commends NEMA For Assisting Flood Victims in Yobe
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA foil banditry, search for kidnapped woman in Kankara
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA in collaboration with police and Civilian Watch (Cwatch) patrols, are conducting a manhunt for suspected bandits who kidnapped a woman and rustled livestock in Tsauni Village, Kankara LGA in Katsina.
The troops responded when armed bandits had invaded the village, abducted Asiya Ghali, 28, and stole several sheep.
Troops and joint security teams quickly mobilized, blocked all escape routes, and launched a sustained search operation.
Efforts are ongoing to track down the perpetrators, rescue the kidnapped woman, and recover the stolen livestock.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA foil banditry, search for kidnapped woman in Kankara
JTF repel bandits’ attack in Benue, arrest two suspects
By: Zagazola Makama
OPS Zenda Joint Task Force (JTF), has repelled an attack by suspected armed bandits in Yonov Ward, Logo Local Government Area, arresting two suspects and recovering a motorcycle.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 10:20 a.m. on Feb. 23, when the Commander, OPS Zenda Joint Task Force (JTF), alongside personnel on special duty and the Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU), responded to a distress call that armed bandit herdsmen were destroying farms and advancing towards the community.
The team reportedly moved to the area to effect arrests but came under gunfire from the bandits, leading to a gun duel. The police, however, overpowered the attackers with superior firepower, forcing them to flee into the bush and abandon a Honda motorcycle, which was recovered at the scene.
Two suspects were arrested during the operation. According to police, the suspects claimed they had purchased the disputed land from a notorious bandit identified as Abagu at an undisclosed sum.
Efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects, while investigation into the incident continues.
JTF repel bandits’ attack in Benue, arrest two suspects
One killed, four injured as bandits attack traders in Katsina-Ala in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits on motorcycles on Tuesday attacked traders along Tavachan on their way to Tor-Donga Market in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue, killing one person and injuring four others.
Sources said that at about 8:00 a.m. that the assailants had opened fire on the traders, injuring some and robbing others of their money.
Security forces were swiftly mobilized to the scene, while the injured victims were rushed to General Hospital, Katsina-Ala, for treatment. One of the victims, Sunday Kwaghkaa, 40, was confirmed dead while receiving treatment. His corpse has been deposited at the hospital mortuary.
Police recovered 12 expended machine gun shells and 12 expended AK-47 rifle shells from the scene of the attack.
Efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects and bring them to justice, while investigation into the incident continues.
One killed, four injured as bandits attack traders in Katsina-Ala in Benue
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA foil banditry, search for kidnapped woman in Kankara
JTF repel bandits’ attack in Benue, arrest two suspects
One killed, four injured as bandits attack traders in Katsina-Ala in Benue
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