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Insurgency: Truck drivers spends over N7b yearly to deliver goods, services in Borno

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Insurgency: Truck drivers spends over N7b yearly to deliver goods, services in Borno

Insurgency: Truck drivers spends over N7b yearly to deliver goods, services in Borno

Truck drivers plying Maiduguri – Konduga – Bama – Banki Road, which is approximately 150km are said to be spending an estimated Seven Billion and Five Hundred Million Naira yearly on these deplorable roads burdened by constant attacks from fighters of Islamic State for West African Province, ISWAP and members of the Jama’atul Ahalil Sunnah also known as JAS.

Sheikh Abdallah Yerwama, a Borno indigene who made the observation from his research on spending by these truck drivers said that the Federal government can save the future of the Nigerian youths if it takes into consideration ways to secure these roads and also generate revenue from them.

He said “If I were Federal Government, I will rent out the entire highway to willing investors since I cannot invest, and officially put up a levy to increase revenue instead of allowing the money to go into the hands of uniform and non-uniform men that are in charge of these roads on a daily basis.”

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He observed that there are many similar roads like this one in Borno state with the Maiduguri – Mafa – Dikwa – Ngala Road that witnesses the same number of trucks, spending similar amounts of money to ferry goods. 

Taking a measurement and evaluation analysis of the amount of money being spent on these roads, he calculated the average mean per day to arrive at N250,000.00, each for 250 trucks, translated to N62,500,000.00. Adding that, in x 10 days the result could be as much as N625,000,000.00 and in x 12 months getting to an estimation of about N7,500,000,000.00 (Seven Billion and Five Hundred Million Naira).

He said, “This is approximately what is being generated along that route alone. And if other routes are to be put together with the data available of what these truck drivers spend daily, Borno state can comfortably reduce burdens on other projects seeking government attention where the resources are limited for the execution of such projects.”

Our Correspondent also spoke with some citizens who share the same view as observed by Mr. Abdallah Yerwama looking at the statistical presentation of his argument on the need for the government to look into this source of revenue generation for the state.

While speaking on the observation, Adamu Ibrahim an M&E Specialist in Borno said with the deplorable condition of the roads in Borno and the increasing insecurity on the road, the government maybe thinking differently but this is an opportunity for government to look into this observation and beginning to make sense of it to generate more revenue for the state.

“I believe there are investors who may be willing to invest their monies onto ventures like this. And this is not about the short term but looking at the long term plan. If these roads according to the observation and evaluation made can bring this amount of money in a year, I can tell you that this is good business.

“But the problem with our business men is that no one wants to take such risk and if any investor come now and begin to make money out of this, they will come with hammer on such investor especially if he is not an indigene or even if indigene there would be attacks from some quota by vested interest who wants to go into such businesses because it is succeeding.” He said.

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Chieftaincy dispute causes chaos in Muye village in Niger

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By: Zagazola Makama

A renewed chieftaincy tussle in Muye village, Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State, has sparked violent confrontations between rival supporters, prompting swift intervention by security operatives.

Zagazola Makama gathered that the crisis began around 6:20 p.m. on Thursday when the deposed village head, Alhaji Mohammed Abdulkadir Maigari II, forcefully returned to Muye and broke into the palace.

The incident provoked tension among residents, especially after supporters of the current Dakachi confronted the deposed monarch. The situation was immediately brought under control by a team of security personnel from Lapai.

However, Zagazola learnt that the situation escalated on Friday morning when supporters of both camps clashed again, leading to a free-for-all fight that disrupted public peace in the community.

Security sources were swiftly deployed to Muye to restore normalcy.

“The combined security teams have brought the situation under control. Monitoring and surveillance operations are ongoing to prevent further breakdown of law and order,” the source said.

No casualties or arrests have been officially confirmed as of the time of filing this report.

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Eid-el-Kabir: IPCR Calls on Nigerians to Peace, Harmony

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Eid-el-Kabir: IPCR Calls on Nigerians to Peace, Harmony

By: Michael Mike

Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has called on Nigerians to promote peace and harmony in their communities, recognizing that peace is essential to national development and progress.

The advice was given by the Director General of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), Dr. Joseph Ochogwu, in his message on Eid-el-Kabir.

The Institute, while extending warm greetings to Nigerians, wished them a joyous and peaceful celebration, marked by love, compassion, and unity.

The Institute while noting that Sallah is a significant occasion in the Islamic calendar, symbolizing the values of sacrifice, gratitude, and community, emphasized that the spirit of Sallah should guide Nigerians in their interactions with one another, fostering a culture of peace, tolerance, and understanding.

The IPCR urged Nigerians to promote peace and harmony in their communities, recognizing that peace is essential to national development and progress, while
encouraging individuals to embrace the values of Sallah, including forgiveness, empathy, and kindness, in their daily lives.

According to IPCR, peace is critical to promoting national stability and cohesion.

The Institute also urged Nigerians to use this period of Sallah celebration to address conflicts and promote dialogue, which could help to build trust and understanding among Nigerians and also contribute to a more peaceful society.

It recognized that the country’s many ethnic and religious groups can work together to build a more harmonious society, celebrating their differences and promoting a culture of tolerance.
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Community Leader Seeks Tinubu’s Urgent Intervention in Incessant Plateau Killing

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Community Leader Seeks Tinubu’s Urgent Intervention in Incessant Plateau Killing

By: Michael Mike

A community leader and the Waziri Mushere of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, Chief Yohana Margif has expressed dismay over the incessant killing of innocent citizens of the community.

Margif made this known in an interview with journalists on Thursday in Abuja.

He called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene to halt what he described as genocide against the people, which he said was being perpetrated by suspected herdsmen.

Margif also called on Malam Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser, and other security chiefs in the country, to rein in the alleged culprits.

He said: “I would like to draw the attention of the topmost leadership in Nigeria to the deteriorating dire security situation in Plateau, particularly in Mushere Chiefdom of Bokkos LGA.

“I urge President Tinubu to take immediate decisive action to halt these endless and senseless killings, protect lives and properties, and secure the future of the Mushere people, and other victims of obvious genocide against the people.

“Herdsmen are killing our innocent people, burning their homes, looting their foodstuff, property, livestock, and taking over their ancestral lands,” he said.

According to the Abuja-based real estate mogul, the attacks and attendant killings have intensified recently since the onset of this year’s farming season.

Margif further said that the people had been displaced from their villages and ancestral homes and were forced to become internally displaced persons in the country.

He emphasised that the situation required immediate intervention by all stakeholders in order to prevent further escalation and inflict an irredeemable harm by wiping out the entire community from the surface of the earth.

He lamented that: “Since President Tinubu’s administration began, Plateau State has witnessed an unprecedented escalation of violence and loss of lives.

“This is the current sad reality. Our people are constantly under the threat of the enemy’s bullets and can’t sleep with two eyes closed due to the perpetual unleashing of violence against them by external forces.

“Something urgent must be done to stem the tide of violence and end this war against the people in order not to
harm this administration’s reputation,” Margif said.

In the past couple of days, suspected herdsmen militia killed no fewer than 35 people in the localities of Hokk, Pangkap, Fokoldep, Kopmur, Margif, Horop, Mbor, Mushere and Kwahas localities in Mushere Chiefdom.

Chairman, Bokkos Community Peace Observers, Kefas Mallai, who confirmed the killings to newsmen, said the victims included a 70-year-old Pastor of COCIN LCC Kwakas-Mushere, Mimang Lekyil, who was attacked and killed in the church.

He said that the pastor’s wife was also shot in the leg and was admitted at the Jos University Teaching Hospital for treatment, he said.

“Bokkos has never been this insecure, with the people being butchered as we are currently witnessing,” Lilian Madaki, from the Mushere community told journalists.

The Commissioner of Police in the state, Emmanuel Adesina, also confirmed the incident in a statement saying security forces including police and military personnel, had been deployed in the affected communities.

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