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Maiduguri Flood: Marwa in Maiduguri, facilitates donation of N120million worth fertilizer to Borno govt
Maiduguri Flood: Marwa in Maiduguri, facilitates donation of N120million worth fertilizer to Borno govt
By: Michael Mike
Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd) in order to arrest famine that may followed the adverse effects of Maiduguri flooding which left over half of the city and environs submerged in water, has influenced the donation of high yield fertilizers equivalent of ten trailer loads worth N120 million to the Borno state government for eventual distribution to affected farmers to aid their quick return to the farm.
Marwa made the announcement on Tuesday while paying a condolence visit to the governor of Borno state, Prof. Babagana Zulum and the Shehu of Borno, His Highness Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai El-Kanem over the recent flood disaster that claimed lives, displaced hundreds of thousands of residents and damaged several properties in Maiduguri and its environs.
Speaking during his visit to Governor Zulum and the Shehu of Borno, Marwa said as a concerned Nigerian and former Military Governor of the old Borno state, he is moved by the magnitude of the flood disaster on the lives, livelihood and properties of the people as well as the environment.
He said this made him to contact a fertilizer company he knows for support and they have donated high yield fertilizers equivalent of ten trailer loads worth N120 million to the state government for eventual distribution to affected farmers to aid their quick return to the farm and prevent famine in the months ahead.
He said: “From my knowledge of Borno state as a former military governor here, I can appreciate the enormity of the devastation of this flood on the lives of the people of Maiduguri, their livelihood, their homes and even the environment. With figures coming out on the number of deaths, displaced persons, properties damaged and land areas affected, this may probably be the worst natural disaster that has ever hit a single city in the history of Nigeria.
“This is why I have to come down here to commiserate with the governor, the state government, our royal father the Shehu of Borno and the entire people of the state. The situation on ground demands well-meaning Nigerians to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima and the state government to ameliorate the impact of this disaster on the people.
“I know the state government has been doing a lot and will be considering short term, medium term and long term measures at ameliorating the impact of the disaster on the people; the short term being immediate needs like food, water, medicines, cash gifts and temporary shelter, while the medium term would be interventions intended to return people’s lives to normalcy like getting them back to the farms which have been devastated by the flood. In this regard, we have been able to facilitate the donation of high yield fertilizers equivalent of 10 trailer loads worth N120 million by a fertilizer company well known to me to the state government for eventual distribution to farmers who will need to return to their farms to avoid famine in the months ahead.”
Governor Zulum and the Shehu expressed appreciation to Marwa for finding time to identify with the people of the state and his kind gesture to the affected people.
Maiduguri Flood: Marwa in Maiduguri, facilitates donation of N120million worth fertilizer to Borno govt
Troops Arrest Herder Over Alleged Farm Destruction in Plateau
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Operation Enduring Peace , have arrested a herder following the alleged destruction of a farmland in Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops of Sub-Sector 12 responded at about 12:30 p.m. on Aug. 4 to a report of farmland destruction belonging to Matthew Ezekiel at Kerker Community.
On arrival at the scene, the troops arrested Yusuf Zakariah, 17, a herder suspected to be connected with the incident.
The sources said efforts are underway to resolve the dispute peacefully, with both parties currently engaged in negotiations alongside the Ardo, Muhammad Zakariah, under the supervision of security personnel.
Operation Enduring Peace said it would continue to promote peaceful coexistence between farming and herding communities while ensuring that individuals found culpable for acts capable of disrupting public peace are brought to justice.
Troops Arrest Herder Over Alleged Farm Destruction in Plateau
Troops Rescue Injured Farmer, Seize 27 Cattle After Violent Herders’ Attacks in Plateau
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 8, Operation Enduring Peace have rescued an injured farmer and confiscated 27 cattle following separate incidents involving suspected violent herders in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the first incident occurred at about 4:05 p.m. on Aug. 3 when troops deployed at Komtul responded to a distress call over an attack on a farmer, Kopdi Istifanus, at his farmland in Maraban Village, Pushit District.
The sources said the troops’ swift intervention forced the suspected herders to flee, while the injured farmer was rescued and evacuated to Miton Clinic, Pushit, for medical treatment.
In a related development at about 6:57 p.m. the same day, troops responded to another report of herders allegedly attacking farmers across the Bwor River in Mangu LGA.
On arrival, the troops reportedly sighted some herders chasing farmers away from their farmlands while armed with knives.
According to the sources, the situation became violent when the herders allegedly attempted to attack the troops with a knife during efforts to restore order.
The troops consequently fired two rounds of 7.62 x 39mm special ammunition to subdue the assailants, who abandoned the knife and fled the scene, leaving behind their livestock.
Security personnel recovered the knife and confiscated 27 cattle belonging to the fleeing herders for further necessary action.
Troops are maintaining dominance in the general area, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects and prevent further attacks on farming communities.
Troops Rescue Injured Farmer, Seize 27 Cattle After Violent Herders’ Attacks in Plateau
Five ISWAP Bomb Experts Killed in Premature IED Explosion in Borno
By Zagazola Makama
Five suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, including an alleged medical officer and four improvised explosive device (IED) specialists, have reportedly been killed in a premature explosion while assembling explosives in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at Maina Daya Village, located between Sabon Tumbu and Jubilaram, about 29 kilometres east of Monguno.
According to the sources, the explosion killed Usman Dan Fulani, described as an ISWAP medical officer, alongside two foreign Arab IED technicians and two ISWAP bomb-making experts.
The sources said the incident occurred while the terrorists were allegedly preparing improvised explosive devices for deployment, suggesting the group was planning further attacks along key military supply routes in the Sector 1 area of Operation HADIN KAI.
Security analysts believe the loss of experienced bomb-makers is a significant setback to ISWAP’s IED network and could temporarily weaken the group’s capability to carry out roadside bomb attacks in the Marte-Monguno axis.
Military sources disclosed that troops have been directed to exploit the development by intensifying patrols, cordon-and-search operations, and precision offensive actions around Monguno, Marte, and Gamboru Ngala to prevent the terrorist group from regrouping or rebuilding its IED capability.
Five ISWAP Bomb Experts Killed in Premature IED Explosion in Borno
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