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Minister donates 600 bags of rice to flood victims in Edo
Minister donates 600 bags of rice to flood victims in Edo
Mr Clem Agba, the Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, on Sunday distributed 600 bags of rice to victims of flood disaster in Etsako Central and East Local Government Areas of Edo.
Agba, who was represented by one of his associates, Mr Simon Ogie, to coordinate the distribution, said the donation was to ameliorate the suffering of the flood victims.
Agba said the gesture was borne out of his determination to touch the lives of the people of the area and the need to identify with them in their trying period.
According to him, the flood, which ravaged about18 communities had affected many people, therefore the need to assist them.
“I am worried over the incident that affected many residents of the areas, so I decided to provide rice as first form of assistance.
“The rice will be given to any person who is in one way or the other affected by the flood, because, the disaster stopped them from going to their places of business,” he said.
Agba noted that the responsibility of taking care of internally displaced persons must not rest on government alone, but on all patriotic Nigerians who are interested to have a better country.
The minister said the Federal Government was committed to the yearnings and aspirations of the people by giving the affected victims sense of belonging and encouraged them not to be discouraged by their present situation.
“Federal Government had taken several measures to build infrastructure and improve the quality of life of persons that are displaced by the flood.
“Also, the construction of many rural roads across the country under the Federal Government Economic Sustainability Plan (ESP) is designed to check post flood loses and other negative impact,” Agba said.
The Deputy State Chairman of the APC , Mr Jarret Tenebe, commended the minister for alleviating the sufferings of the victims in the affected local government areas.
Tenebe said that the minister had provided the needed representation that would consolidate and continue to ensure the gains of democracy got to the people of Edo.
“Agba is a tested and trusted leader who has provided the needed leadership to the people of the state,” Tenebe said.
He, however, appealed to Nigerians to assist those affected by floods across the country.
“It is time Nigerians ignored their differences and join government, and other organisations to help families hit by the floods,” he said
Some of the beneficiaries who spoke to News Agency of Nigeria commended the minister for the gesture and called on the government, politicians and wealthy individuals to do the same.
One of the victims, Mr John Okhime, thanked Agba for the donation, saying that it would reduce the hardships he was facing after the flood.
Also, Mr Alade Ayegbeni, another victim, said the gesture came at the right time when they were in need of such.
Minister donates 600 bags of rice to flood victims in Edo
Suspect Killed, Police Officer Injured in Clash with Hoodlums in Gombe
By: Zagazola Makama
A police officer was injured, and a suspect was killed during a violent confrontation with hoodlums in Kumbiya-Kumbiya Quarters, Gombe Local Government Area, on April 17, 2025.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred around 10:10 p.m. when an anti-violence patrol team, led by Inspector Isah Buba, spotted a group of hoodlums at a notorious black spot.
The hoodlums, armed with cutlasses and other dangerous weapons, attacked the police team, leaving Special Constable Ahmed Muhammad, 28, severely injured and unconscious, presumed dead.
The situation escalated as the criminals advanced in numbers, prompting Corporal Aliyu Nura to open fire, fatally injuring Umar Musa, 25, a member of the gang. Musa was rushed to Federal Teaching Hospital (FTH) Gombe, where he was confirmed dead. The body was deposited at the hospital’s morgue.
Special Constable Muhammad was also rushed to Zainab Bulkachuwa Hospital Gombe for treatment of presumed internal injuries and is currently receiving care. Two cutlasses were recovered from the scene, and a round of 7.66mm ammunition was found to be expended.
Further investigation revealed that Haruna Kaura, who is believed to have been mobilizing the thugs for illicit activities, had directed them to attack the police.
The investigation is ongoing.
Suspect Killed, Police Officer Injured in Clash with Hoodlums in Gombe
Kaduna Police Arrest Suspected Kidnapper, Recover Two Fabricated Rifles
By: Zagazola Makama
Police in Kaduna State have arrested a 30-year-old suspected kidnapper after recovering two fabricated rifles during a routine patrol on April 18, 2025.
Police sources told Zagazola Makama that he patrol team intercepted the suspect, Ishiaku Ali, who was acting suspiciously while holding a sack along the Kauru-Pambeguwa Road at around 4:30 PM. A search of the sack revealed the two fabricated rifles and a long chain, which were concealed inside.
The suspect was immediately arrested, and the recovered items were secured as evidence. Ali, a resident of Bakin Dutse in Kauru LGA, is currently in police custody, and the exhibits will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Kaduna for further investigation.
Kaduna Police Arrest Suspected Kidnapper, Recover Two Fabricated Rifles
Police Arrest Eight Suspects for Killing, Burying Baby in Maiduguri Hospital
By: Zagazola Makama
Eight suspects have been arrested in connection with the killing and secret burial of a newborn baby at Kwatam Private Hospital along Baga Road in Maiduguri.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on April 18, 2025, at about 1:00 p.m. following a tip-off from concerned residents who saw individuals attempting to bury the baby within the hospital premises.
Security operatives swiftly responded, cordoned off the area, and apprehended all suspects involved in the act.
According to the sources, forensic experts were deployed to the scene and successfully exhumed the body of the newborn for examination.
The suspects have since been handed over to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for detailed investigation to uncover the motive and circumstances surrounding the incident.
Investigations are ongoing.
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