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KACRAN urges government to revoke plot allocations on cattle routes in Potiskum
KACRAN urges government to revoke plot allocations on cattle routes in Potiskum
By: Yahaya Wakili
The National President of Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN), Hon. Khalil Mohammed Bello has urged Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe state to revoke the cattle route allocated as a plots by Potiskum local government land allocation committee at Gadama village for the interest of peace and stability in the said local government council.
The president made the call when he led officials of the association to visit the site at Gadama village in Potiskum local government area of the state.
He said Kulen Allah has rejected in totality the move by the secretary of Potiskum local government land allocation committee which he said are not mindful of the urgly consequences of the act that led to the cutting off a cattle route and allocating it to people as plots.
Hon. Khalil Mohammed Bello expressed concern that such attitude may trigger misunderstanding between herders and communities around, adding that, blocking the route may bring confusion among the people of the area.
The National President has call on Governor Mai Mala Buni for immediate intervene for the sake of peace and for sustainability of cordial relationship.
He commended the Chairman Care-taker Management Committee of Potiskum local government, Alhaji Salisu Muktari who is doing everything humanly possible in maintaining peace and unity amongst his subjects.
The National President also command His Royal Highness, the Emir of Fika, Chairman Yobe State Council of Chiefs, Alhaji (Dr) Muhammadu Abali Ibn Muhammadu Idrissa CFR, CON for his total support towards reversing any act that may lead to the breakdown of peace and mutual coexistence in the area under reference.
KACRAN urges government to revoke plot allocations on cattle routes in Potiskum
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forced have neutralised two suspected notorious bandits during a clearance operation in Ukum Local Government Area of the state.
Sources told Zagazola that the operation followed credible intelligence received on Tuesday at about 1:00 p.m.
The report indicated that a criminal gang led by one Senen Hemen, also known as Orpa, was sighted along the pipeline axis between Gbeji and Igbongom communities in Ukum.
According to the sources, security forces were promptly mobilised to the location, where the gang engaged the operatives in a gun duel.
During the exchange, Hemen and another gang member identified as Mzungweve Ichur, both from Igbongom, were shot dead, while others fled the scene with gunshot injuries.
The sources confirmed that the corpses of the two suspects had been recovered and deposited at a private mortuary in Gbeji, while a manhunt had been launched in the surrounding bushes to track the fleeing accomplices.
The sources assured residents that the operation was part of ongoing efforts to rid Ukum and adjoining areas of violent criminal gangs.
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
By: Zagazola Makama
Gunmen have abducted a worshipper from a mosque in Gbonkan Village, Ipapo, Itesiwaju Local Government Area.
Sources said that the victim, identified as Amadu Usman, was kidnapped on Monday night while praying at the mosque alongside his elder brother, Adamu Usman.
The sources said seven armed men invaded the mosque at about 9 p.m. and whisked the victim away to an unknown destination.
The sources said that a joint team of security forces, Amotekun Corps, vigilantes and local hunters had since launched a search-and-rescue operation, combing surrounding bushes to track down the suspects and rescue the victim.
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with the Police, Community Watch Corps and local vigilantes, have repelled a bandit attack in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Sources said that the incident happened on Tuesday evening when armed bandits launched an attack on a hunters’ camp in Naalma village.
According to the sources, the troops and other security operatives responded swiftly to a distress call and engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle, forcing them to withdraw.
“During the operation, Usman Lawal, 35, the Commander of the Hunters’ group, sustained fatal injuries. One of the bandits was neutralised while the rifle earlier seized from the hunters’ commander was recovered.
“Other fleeing bandits are suspected to have escaped with gunshot wounds. Troops are currently conducting cordon-and-search operations within the area,”said the sources.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
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