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IWD: NHRC Seeks More Support for Humanitarian Causes
IWD: NHRC Seeks More Support for Humanitarian Causes
By: Michael Mike
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on the government at all levels to provide adequate resources for humanitarian causes considering the quantum of human rights violations occasioned by armed conflicts and natural disasters in the country.
In a message to commemorate the 2024 World Humanitarian Day (WHD), the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Dr. Tony Ojukwu said the NHRC regretted the numerous human rights violations suffered by Citizens including women, children, older persons, persons with disabilities, migrants, internally displaced persons and asylum seekers, with little or no humanitarian assistance to mitigate their conditions.
Ojukwu, who stated this on the eve of 2024 commemoration of WHD observed that individuals whose rights are violated as a result of violence, armed conflicts and natural disasters such as flooding, erosion and famine, deserve social protection to live a normal life.
He said: “Besides, insecurity in the North East occasioned by the activities of Boko Haram insurgents, North west resulting from banditry and other criminal activities, South East, south west and North Central Nigeria spearheaded by armed bandits, IPOB/-Yoruba nation separatist movements and farmers/herders clashes respectively have unfortunately combined to create more humanitarian problems in the Country. “
According to him, government at all levels should therefore take deliberate action towards boosting the allocations of resources for humanitarian matters to effectively cater for the humanitarian needs of citizens who might are facing hardship as a result of humanitarian issues.
The Chief Human Rights Officer of Nigeria stated that the 2024 theme of the celebration, “Act for Humanity”, is apt as it serves as a wakeup call to political leaders and other stakeholders to take appropriate steps towards addressing the various human rights and humanitarian challenges bedeviling the Citizens, particularly those in conflict/violence situations.
Ojukwu while paying tribute to thousands of humanitarian workers who lost their lives while rendering humanitarian services as well as others who suffered injuries in the course of their work, said “we should also recognize the efforts of aid workers who put their lives on the line to help affected persons and communities during times of global crisis.”
He further stated that the Commission will continue to protect and serve people in need irrespective of the magnitude of the danger and hardship they are experiencing adding that awareness creation for State actors and law enforcement agents to protect humanitarian workers during their operations cannot be overemphasized.
World Humanitarian Day brings together all the people from across the humanitarian ecosystem to improve and raise awareness for the survival, well-being, and dignity of people affected by crises and for the safety of humanitarian workers.
IWD: NHRC Seeks More Support for Humanitarian Causes
Breaking: Kanu fails to open defence, cites former counsel’s retention of case file
By: Zagazola Makama
The detained leader of the proscribed separatist group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on Friday failed to open his defence in his ongoing terrorism trial before a Federal High Court in Abuja.
Kanu attributed his inability to present his defence to the failure of his former legal team, led by former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) Kanu Agabi, to hand over his case file, preventing him from adequately preparing.
The defendant was initially slated to open his defence on Thursday but instead announced the sacking of his legal team and requested a short adjournment until Friday.
On Friday, the prosecuting counsel, Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), informed the court that the case was scheduled for Kanu to open his defence. When called, Kanu informed the court he could not proceed as those responsible for delivering his case file to the Department of State Services (DSS) facility, where he is being held, had failed to do so.
Kanu prayed for an adjournment until Monday, October 27, to access the case file and familiarise himself with its contents. He further stated he was expecting witnesses from the United Kingdom, the United States, Kenya, and Ethiopia, and requested an order allowing him to meet with them over the weekend for preparation.
The court granted his request, instructing the DSS to allow Kanu receive visitors on Saturday and Sunday. Justice James Omotosho adjourned the trial till October 27 for Kanu to open his defence, warning that the six days initially granted for his defence, which began on October 23, will not be extended.
Breaking: Kanu fails to open defence, cites former counsel’s retention of case file
Farmer injured in herders’ attack in Konduga
By: Zagazola Makama
A farmer has been hospitalized after sustaining severe machete wounds in an attack by suspected herders at Jakana Village, Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.
The incident occurred on Wednesday when a group of herders reportedly led their cattle into a beans farm belonging to locals and grazed on the crops.
During an attempt by Mohammad Ali Fantami, 30, of Kadamari Lamboa bush, to drive the cattle away, one of the herders allegedly attacked him with a machete, severing his left hand and inflicting deep cuts on his neck before escaping.
The victim was evacuated to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH), where he is said to be responding to treatment.
Efforts are ongoing to trace and apprehend the perpetrators as investigations continue into the incident.
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Troops repel another ISWAP ambush, recover arms, motorcycles in Magumeri
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Hadin Kai have foiled a series of ambush attacks by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists along the Damasak–Gubio road in Magumeri axis of Borno State.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the troops, who were on a fighting patrol as part of Operation Desert Sanity IV, came under fire from suspected terrorists on arrival at Binduldul.
Sources stated that the troops responded with superior firepower, forcing the terrorists to flee in disarray. Reinforcements led by the Commanding Officer of the Battalion later exploited the scene, recovering two motorcycles, one AK-47 rifle, five blankets, three praying mats, a spare motorcycle tyre and two gallons of engine oil.
The sources added that one terrorist was neutralised during the encounter.
Furthermore, at about 3:05 p.m. on the same day, while withdrawing from the area, the troops encountered another ambush involving an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack followed by heavy gunfire from ISWAP fighters near Kardio village.
The soldiers successfully repelled the assault, safely detonated another IED along their main supply route, and returned to base without any casualty.
Photographs from the operation indicated successful recovery of items and neutralisation of threats in the area.
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