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KACRAN appeals to Governor Buni to halt the destruction of the cattle route in Yobe
KACRAN appeals to Governor Buni to halt the destruction of the cattle route in Yobe.
By: Yahaya Wakili
The National President of the Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria, KACRAN, Hon. Khalil Mohammed Bello, has appealed to Governor Mai Mala Buni CON to intervene to halt the unauthorized destruction of the cattle route in Potiskum local government area.
The National President made a plea in a statement issued on Thursday that was made available to newsmen in Damaturu, the Yobe state capital.
He accused the village head of Juma’a, Alhaji Yusuf Baba, with the alleged backing of the vice chairman of the local government, of taking actions that contravene these orders.
The admission by the village head during an interview with the press and the subsequent action by the local government have led to further destruction and allocation of the cattle route for personal gain.
The statement further said that this cattle route is not only a historical pathway for herders from Cameroon through Nigeria to Niger but also a critical component in preventing conflicts between farmers and herders.
“The unauthorized allocation of this land jeopardizes the livelihood of thousands of pastoralists and poses a significant threat to the long-standing peace and security of the region.” Bello said.
“We are therefore making a passionate appeal to His Excellency, Governor Mai Mala Buni, to intervene swiftly to halt these illegal activities and revoke any illicitly allocated plots.
This vital passage, which has served as an international cattle route for over a century, is being illegally obstructed and parceled out as plots in direct defiance of His Excellency, Governor Mai Mala Buni’s executive orders.
These directives expressly commended all local government council chairmen to establish committees aimed at fostering peace between farmers and herders and safeguarding grazing reserves and cattle routes from encroachment.
KACRAN appeals to Governor Buni to halt the destruction of the cattle route in Yobe.
Two killed, two injured in Offa street clash over football dispute
By: Zagazola Makama
Two people were killed and two others injured in a violent clash between groups of youths from Isale-Ago and Number One Junction areas of Offa, Kwara State, following a football match dispute.
The incident occurred on Feb. 24, when a disagreement during an organized Ramadan football competition escalated into a street fight, causing panic and tension in the community.
Sources said the initial confrontation was contained, but later in the evening, members of the Number One Junction group reportedly regrouped and advanced towards Isale-Ago, firing sporadically into the air. The gunfire resulted in the deaths of Dayo Abdullateef, aged 30, and Abdullahi Oriogbo, aged 28, while two other passersby sustained gunshot injuries.
Authorities visited the scene of the incident and are working to apprehend the perpetrators. Community members have been urged to maintain calm as investigations continue.
Further updates are expected as efforts to restore lasting peace in the affected areas continue.
Two killed, two injured in Offa street clash over football dispute
Suspected bandit arrested in Niger over ammunition and cattle rustling
By: Zagazola Makama
A suspected bandit and ammunition runner, Haruna Usman Dan-Mazuru, has been arrested in Gawu-Babangiga, Niger State, over links to cattle rustling and illegal arms dealings.
Sources said the suspect, who hails from Jela village in Birnin-Magaji Local Government Area of Zamfara state but resides in Karmo, FCT, Abuja, was apprehended on Feb. 23 at about 4:30 p.m. on reasonable suspicion.
According to the sources , the suspect admitted to acting as a courier for one Musa (Snu) of Dajin-Mailayi in Birnin-Magaji, a known kidnapper and cattle rustler, to deliver live ammunition to Alhaji Hassan, currently at large in Awala area of Lambata, Gurara LGA.
Investigators recovered a protective vest containing 99 charms from the suspect. Efforts are ongoing to locate Alhaji Hassan and recover the ammunition.
The case is under active investigation.
Suspected bandit arrested in Niger over ammunition and cattle rustling
Nasarawa councillor abducted along Doma–Yelwa road
By: Zagazola Makama
A serving councillor representing Doka Ward in Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Muhammad Onumenya, has been abducted.
He was reportedly kidnapped on Feb. 23 at about 7:35 p.m. along the Doma–Yelwa Village Road while travelling within the area.
Following the report, a patrol team, alongside members of vigilante groups and local hunters, was mobilised to comb the surrounding bushes in search of the victim.
As of the time of filing this report, no trace of the councillor had been found.
Search operations are ongoing by the security agencies with efforts being intensified to secure his safe return and identify those responsible for the abduction.
Residents have been urged to remain vigilant and provide useful information that could aid the rescue efforts.
Nasarawa councillor abducted along Doma–Yelwa road
Two killed, two injured in Offa street clash over football dispute
Suspected bandit arrested in Niger over ammunition and cattle rustling
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