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Governor Buni directs over 4,000 slots for community revolving funds to youths in Yobe.
Governor Buni directs over 4,000 slots for community revolving funds to youths in Yobe.
By: Yahaya Wakili
Governor Mai Mala Buni, CON, of Yobe state, has directed the allocation of 4,825 slots out of the total 7,340 slots to the youths for maximum engagement and benefit of the Community Revolving Fund program.
The governor gave the directive today while launching the disbursement of a $2,525,000 non-interest Community Revolving Fund loan to 101 communities and farmer groups in the state.
He maintained that the launch of the first phase of the Community Revolving Fund loan last year, 10 pilot communities in Damaturu and Nguru local government areas received $25,000 (#32, 500,000.00) each.
“Reports reaching my office indicate that the benefitting communities and farmer groups have made good use of the facility and commence the repayment to sustain the revolving schemes and to afford others the opportunity to benefit,” Buni said.
He urged the benefitting communities and farmer groups to take full ownership of this and other government programs for maximum benefits to justify government investments in said projects.
“It is a non-interest loan that is to be repaid by the beneficiaries for a continuous financing of the program to expand the volume of beneficiaries through the revolving scheme.
Speaking earlier, ACReSAL project coordinator in the state, Alhaji Shehu Mohammed, revealed that the Community Revolving Fund (CRF) is not a grant but an investment fund that comes in the form of a “LOAN” aimed at revitalizing the agricultural practices.
He said this loan is for the communities and will circulate within farmers and be sustained through groups that would keep the loan in circulation in their various communities through prompt repayment to allow other farmers to benefit.
According to him, Yobe state is among the 8 piloting states selecting only 10 pilot communities from the two micro watersheds of Nguru and Damaturu.
Governor Buni directs over 4,000 slots for community revolving funds to youths in Yobe.
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forced have neutralised two suspected notorious bandits during a clearance operation in Ukum Local Government Area of the state.
Sources told Zagazola that the operation followed credible intelligence received on Tuesday at about 1:00 p.m.
The report indicated that a criminal gang led by one Senen Hemen, also known as Orpa, was sighted along the pipeline axis between Gbeji and Igbongom communities in Ukum.
According to the sources, security forces were promptly mobilised to the location, where the gang engaged the operatives in a gun duel.
During the exchange, Hemen and another gang member identified as Mzungweve Ichur, both from Igbongom, were shot dead, while others fled the scene with gunshot injuries.
The sources confirmed that the corpses of the two suspects had been recovered and deposited at a private mortuary in Gbeji, while a manhunt had been launched in the surrounding bushes to track the fleeing accomplices.
The sources assured residents that the operation was part of ongoing efforts to rid Ukum and adjoining areas of violent criminal gangs.
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
By: Zagazola Makama
Gunmen have abducted a worshipper from a mosque in Gbonkan Village, Ipapo, Itesiwaju Local Government Area.
Sources said that the victim, identified as Amadu Usman, was kidnapped on Monday night while praying at the mosque alongside his elder brother, Adamu Usman.
The sources said seven armed men invaded the mosque at about 9 p.m. and whisked the victim away to an unknown destination.
The sources said that a joint team of security forces, Amotekun Corps, vigilantes and local hunters had since launched a search-and-rescue operation, combing surrounding bushes to track down the suspects and rescue the victim.
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with the Police, Community Watch Corps and local vigilantes, have repelled a bandit attack in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Sources said that the incident happened on Tuesday evening when armed bandits launched an attack on a hunters’ camp in Naalma village.
According to the sources, the troops and other security operatives responded swiftly to a distress call and engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle, forcing them to withdraw.
“During the operation, Usman Lawal, 35, the Commander of the Hunters’ group, sustained fatal injuries. One of the bandits was neutralised while the rifle earlier seized from the hunters’ commander was recovered.
“Other fleeing bandits are suspected to have escaped with gunshot wounds. Troops are currently conducting cordon-and-search operations within the area,”said the sources.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
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