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Inaccessibility to Water, Major Problem of Livestock and Herders- KACRAN
Inaccessibility to Water, Major Problem of Livestock and Herders- KACRAN
By: Michael Mike
Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has identified lack of access to water as one of the major problems of animal production in Nigeria and the reason for migration of livestock and subsequent clashes of herders/farmers in the country.
The National President of KACRAN, an herders association, Hon Khalil Bello said this while expressing appreciation to the North East Development Commission (NEDC) for providing several water points in the North East both for the residents be livestocks.
Mohammed, in a statement on Sunday, said: “The Commission’s determination to end the lingering water problem make us, the Herders and our host communities to consider NEDC as a blessing to us, because apart from providing water to our people, the Commission is also working assiduously to bring several important social services to our door steps.”
He said: “We are on the strong view that, water scarcity is the major problem of animal production in most of the Northern States of the country, which means that
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provision of several water points by the Commission will end the unnecessary sufferings our people face for over hundred years due to either scarcity or lack of potable drinking water, which in some cases force our people to migrate from one place to another in search of it.
“A solution to Herders water problem is a solution to most of their problems because no matter how we are in the lean dry period, if there is availability of water for our consumption and that of our animals, our problem is over as per our pastoral occupation is concern.”
He said: “Similarly, we want to thank the Federal Government under the able leadership of His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari and Honourable members of our National Assembly for creating the Commission to steadily develop the highly devastated region and passionately appeal to our able and esteemed members to throughly assess and fully consider the multiple important responsibilities the Commission is shouldering on its neck, and as a matter of utmost importance fund it adequately and release the money on time to enable it perform excellently.
He added that: “Our appeal is necessitated due to the fact that, we fully observed that NEDC is playing a vital role towards reducing the problem of insurgency and other social vices by providing timely, much desired necessary assistance to the victims of insurgency as well as empowering and supporting them which are so helpful in building new hope in the minds of the affected victims of the insurgency.”
He noted that by given the Commission all administrative and enough cash backing will enable it to continue moving in the right direction and drastically reduce the tension in the entire North East sub-region and its neighbouring areas.
Inaccessibility to Water, Major Problem of Livestock and Herders- KACRAN
Massive Bandit Attack in Kwara Police station, Leaves Police ASP Dead, Market Looted
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits numbering about 200 stormed Babanla town in Kwara state on motorbikes at around 1:00 p.m. on Friday, killing a police officer and looting a local market.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the assailants, who fired sporadically, attacked the Babanla Police Station, where ASP Adejumo Wasiu attached to the ACPOL Offa was shot dead. His AK-47 rifle was taken by the attackers.
Sources said that the station was ransacked, though no additional arms were lost, as all other weapons were on charge at the time.
After the assault on the police facility, the gunmen moved to the town’s market, seizing large quantities of foodstuffs.
A joint force comprising military, police, vigilantes, and local hunters mobilized swiftly, repelling the attack and restoring order.
The number of civilian casualties remains unknown as at the time of filling this report
Massive Bandit Attack in Kwara Police station, Leaves Police ASP Dead, Market Looted
Eight Suspects Escape from Police Custody in Gona in Bauchi One Rearrested
By: Zagazola Makama
Police in Gona in Bauchi state are on a manhunt after eight suspects in custody for various offences escaped from their cell in the early hours of August 8, 2025.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 12:20 a.m. on Saturday when the detainees broke out of their cell and forcefully opened the nearby exit door before fleeing to an unknown destination.
It was gathered that a rapid response patrol and divisional surveillance teams were deployed immediately. One of the escapees, identified as Abdullahi Haliru, has since been rearrested.
The sources said that authorities have circulated alerts to aid in the capture of the remaining fugitives
Eight Suspects Escape from Police Custody in Gona in Bauchi One Rearrested
Zulum Approves Establishment of Equipment Maintenance Unit
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the establishment of a dedicated Equipment Maintenance Unit to ensure the optimal use and maintenance of heavy equipment.
The Unit, which will be domiciled under the Governor’s Office, is designed to provide proper oversight and coordination of all heavy machinery owned by the state government.
This initiative aims to enhance operational efficiency, extend the lifespan of critical assets, and achieve significant cost savings.
In a statement, the Secretary to the State Government, Bukar Tijani, emphasised that the creation of the Unit aligns with the state’s ongoing development projects and recent procurement of heavy equipment.
“In line with ongoing development projects and the procurement of heavy equipment by Borno State Government, the Executive Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the establishment of a dedicated Equipment Maintenance Unit placed directly under the Governor’s Office to ensure proper oversight and coordination, Tijani states.
“The creation of the unit is a strategic step toward effective management of the government’s heavy equipment assets which aligns with the governor’s commitment to transparency, efficiency, and sustainable development,” the statement adds.
The newly established Unit would be headed by a qualified engineer with relevant experience in heavy equipment maintenance and management.
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