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IPCR Condemns Killings In Plateau, Calls For Arrests, Prosecutions Of Criminals Involved
IPCR Condemns Killings In Plateau, Calls For Arrests, Prosecutions Of Criminals Involved
By: Michael Mike
Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has condemned the heartless killings of people in Plateau state on Sunday.
In the latest attack in the state, several people were reportedly slaughtered in cold blood in Gashish and Ropp districts of Barkin Ladi and Bokkos local government areas on Christmas Eve.
IPCR lamented that the coordinated attacks were carried out on a day meant to celebrate love, compassion and togetherness. And this was the day these criminals would carried out an evil act that would bring untold agony, suffering and grief to the affected communities.
IPCR, in the statement signed by its Director General, Dr. Joseph Ochogwu on Wednesday, said: “We had in our message on this yuletide celebration, urge Nigerians to keep the flag of unity high, as unity and peace are the hallmarks of a progressive nation.
“As the Director General of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution, who have been preaching peace in all the fora I have attended, there’s no doubt that peaceful coexistence is the hallmark of a progressive nation.
“I have insisted that peace, unity and security have the potential to break the vicious circle of underdevelopment and that nation-building is the responsibility of all.
“Bloodletting is not an achievement, but has the potential of scaring investors away from us. Nobody invest in a country where insecurity holds sway, we should all rally round President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his Renewed Hope Agenda, so that we can have the country of our dream.”
“The Nigeria of our dream doesn’t harbour unnecessary killings, the Nigeria of our dream doesn’t harbour hatred for one another. Our dream is to have a viable nation, where citizens have sense of belonging.”
“Let us build the future of our country today and stop the actions and inactions that will put us in a bad light, where the country will be compared with terrorist nations.
“Our security agencies are doing very well, but the Institute is appealing that they put more efforts to address this challenges bedeviling the nation.”
“We condemn the killings and call for peace and conflict resolution on conflict related issues. We also call for the apprehension and prosecution of criminals involved in the killings.”
He added that: “We appreciate the Plateau state governor, Barr Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, who promised to settle the hospital bills of all injured victims of Christmas Eve attacks at BarkinLadi and Bokkos local government areas.”
Ochogwu said: “Let’s cooperate with our military and security actors to provide physical security and safety for our citizens, as we innovate and create the right conflict resolution mechanisms to address the protracted communal conflicts. Only together we can make peace happen in our society.”
IPCR Condemns Killings In Plateau, Calls For Arrests, Prosecutions Of Criminals Involved
Communal clash at illegal mining site leaves five injured in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
A violent clash between residents of Boko and Jaya villages in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara state has left at least five persons injured following a dispute at a stone mining site.
Sources said the incident occurred on April 20 at about 11:00 a.m. at the Kwanza Stone Mining Site, located between the two communities.
According to the sources, the clash began when members of both villages engaged in illegal mining activities at the site, leading to a disagreement that escalated into violence, with both sides allegedly using firearms.
The sources said the injured victims include Sha’aibu Adamu, 30; Shakiru Suleiman, 26; Kasu Boko, 27; Abdullahi Dahiru, 25; and Ibrahim Usman, 25, all from the affected communities.
They added that the exact number of persons killed could not be immediately confirmed at the time of filing the report.
A joint security team comprising troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA. police personnel and community protection guards was swiftly deployed to the area to restore order.
The injured victims were evacuated to the General Hospital in Kaura Namoda for medical treatment.
Security authorities said normalcy had since been restored in the area, while efforts were ongoing to identify and arrest those involved in the violence.
They also confirmed that investigation into the incident had commenced.
Communal clash at illegal mining site leaves five injured in Zamfara
Security forces foil Kidnapping, flee after alarm in Gombe community
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed men suspected to be kidnappers have attempted to abduct residents in Unguwan Yamma, Amada area of Akko Local Government Area of Gombe state.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 3:20 a.m. when the attackers stormed the residence of one Alhaji Muhammad Abba, who narrowly escaped the attack.
According to the sources, the assailants proceeded to a neighbouring house where they abducted a child after the mother raised alarm.
The sources said the kidnappers, however, abandoned the child and fled the scene following the commotion.
A divisional patrol team, alongside hunters and local vigilantes, was immediately mobilised to the area and is currently on the trail of the suspects.
Police authorities said investigation was ongoing, while efforts had been intensified to apprehend the fleeing attackers and prevent further incidents in the area.
Security forces foil Kidnapping, flee after alarm in Gombe community
Troops engage armed bandits in heavy gun battle during raid on suspected hideout in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have reportedly engaged armed bandits in a heavy gun battle during a clearance operation at Yankuzo area in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara state.
Security sources said the operation followed aggressive fighting patrol on armed groups into the area, believed to be a stronghold used by suspected bandit elements operating within the axis.
According to the sources, troops advanced into deep into the terrorists enclave of Ado Allero in the early hours of the day and made contact with the armed men, leading to an exchange of fire that lasted for several minutes.
Residents reported heavy gunfire during the confrontation.
Although details of casualties were still being assessed at the time of filing this report, security sources confirmed that troops maintained dominance of the general area and continued pursuit of fleeing armed elements.
Troops engage armed bandits in heavy gun battle during raid on suspected hideout in Zamfara
Communal clash at illegal mining site leaves five injured in Zamfara
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