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IPCR Moves to Check Against Outbreak of Conflicts in FCT
IPCR Moves to Check Against Outbreak of Conflicts in FCT
By: Michael Mike
The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has moved to check against the break up of conflicts within the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja with the establishment of community conflict resilience mechanism in part of the city.
This mechanism which is to be further spread to many communities in the FCT, has been set up in Hwagwa/Deidei and Kurudu/Kpegi in Abuja Metropolitan Area Council (AMAC).
The IPCR in a statement on Thursday said: “As the dynamics and patterns of conflicts in the FCT is changing with the increasing influx of people into the territory, it is imperative to create and enhance exciting peace structures in order to strengthen territory’s conflict resilience.
“Consequently, the institute began the establishment of community conflict resilience mechanism in communities in FCT beginning from Hwagwa/Deidei and Kurudu/Kpegi in AMAC In FCT.
“It was based on this reality that the National Conflict Early Warning/Early Response System Unit of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) conducted a Stakeholders Mapping, Conflict Indicators and Gender Assessment Monday in Gwagwa/Deidei Communities of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).”
Speaking on the mechanism at an event, Director General of the Institute, Dr. Joseph Ochogwu, who was represented by Head of Unit, National Early Warning Early Response System, Mr. Steve Agbo inaugurated the stakeholders.
Ochogwu said the relative security in Abuja is not an excuse to drop our guards this he empasized need for proactive action that would involve the FCT residents. He noted that establishment of the Community-Based Conflict Early Warning Early Response System (CB-CEWERS) in the communities is to encourage local ownership and community participation in conflict early warning system.
He said that the primary objective of the assessment is to acquire profound insights into conflict context of communities in the FCT and the role residents in ensuring sustainable peace in their communities.
He explained that Conflict Early Warning Response System refers to the sum processes of indicator monitoring and Conflict prevention through effective Response action.
Responding, the Chief Iman of Gwagwa/Deidei Community, Ismala Bala who thanked the institute for this initiative stressed the importance of addressing issues at their early stage.
He also expressed gratitude to IPCR for setting up a mechanism in promoting peaceful living in their communities and Federal Capital Territory as a whole and advised parents to train their children in a way that will make them good citizens.
Also speaking, Youth Leader of the communities, Ibrahim Abdulam who welcomed the delegates promised to put effort in making the Community Base Conflict Early Warning Response System successful and sustainable.
IPCR Moves to Check Against Outbreak of Conflicts in FCT
Man kills father during domestic dispute in Bauchi community
By: Zagazola Makama
A man, identified as Limam Muhammad Baba, has allegedly killed his biological father, Malam Baba Siti, during a domestic altercation.
The tragic incident occurred on Thursday, July 3, at about 10:15 p.m., in Uzum village, Giade Local Government Area of Bauchi State, when an argument between the two escalated, leading Limam to strike his father on the head with a stick.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the victim collapsed immediately and lost consciousness.
Police sources say “The report was received at the Giade Divisional Police Headquarters at about 10:30 p.m. that the suspect used force on his biological father by striking him on the head with a stick, leading to the victim falling unconscious.
He added that a team of police operatives was immediately mobilised to the scene. The suspect was arrested, and the victim was taken to the General Hospital in Giade, where a medical doctor confirmed him dead on arrival.
The police sources said the body of the deceased was deposited at the hospital morgue while an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident has commenced.
He assured that the suspect would be charged to court upon completion of investigation.
Man kills father during domestic dispute in Bauchi community
Deputy chairman of Katsina-Ala LGA attacked, four suspects arrested
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forces have apprehended four suspects in connection with an attack on the Deputy Chairman of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area, Mr Christopher Chia.
Sources told Zagazola Makama, that the incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, July 3, when Chia was reportedly attacked by a group of young men suspected to be cultists.
The sources said the police received a distress call from the victim at about 6:00 a.m.
“Police patrol and tactical teams were immediately deployed to the scene. The victim was rescued and taken to Toro Hospital in Katsina-Ala, where he was treated and later discharged,” said the sources.
According to the sources, preliminary investigation led to the arrest of four suspects, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the prime suspect identified simply as Richard, a member of the Black Axe confraternity, who is currently at large.
The sources added that the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has commenced a full investigation into the matter to unravel the motive behind the attack and bring all those involved to justice.
Deputy chairman of Katsina-Ala LGA attacked, four suspects arrested
Joint task force rescues kidnap victim in Abuja after 40km forest operation
By: Zagazola Makama
A joint task force comprising operatives of the
Department of State Services (DSS), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, local hunters, and vigilantes has successfully rescued a kidnap victim, Rasheed Soyinka, after a 40-kilometre forest operation across parts of Abuja.
Zagazola Makama learnt that the victim was abducted at gunpoint from his residence in Sabon Lugbe in the early hours of July 3, prompting a swift multi-agency response.
Shortly after the abduction, which occurred around 1:00 a.m., a joint task force involving the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, DSS operatives, local hunters, and vigilante groups, swung into action.
The coordinated operation, extended through Dafara via Gau Forest in Kuje Area Council and continued into Kabin Mongoro and Kwaita forests in Kwali Area Council, covering an estimated distance of 40 kilometres.
“Following sustained pressure and professional coordination, the victim was rescued at about 12:05 a.m. on July 4 without any casualties,”said the sources.
Soyinka was subsequently reunited with his family through his elder brother, while efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing abductors.
Joint task force rescues kidnap victim in Abuja after 40km forest operation
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