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Nasarawa govt cautions residents against harbouring criminals
Nasarawa govt cautions residents against harbouring criminals
Nasarawa State Government has urged residents not to harbour criminals in the interest of peace and development.
Mr Isaac Lucky, the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development said this in Lafia on Wednesday while addressing the youths at a closing ceremony of a week-long 2022 International Youth Day Celebration.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the International Youth Day was organised by the state chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) with the theme; “Intergenerational Solidarity, Creating A World For All Ages.’’
Isaac commended NYCN for observing their day and urged them to contribute more positively to the development of the state.
“I want to call on you not to harbour criminals as security is everybody’s business and responsibility.
“On August 13, gunmen killed a Coordinator of our Youth Council of Agidi Development Area, Mr Nasela Auta, it is unfortunate and uncalled for and we must support the state government efforts to ensure peace across the state,’’ he said.
Isaac urged the youths to shun political thuggery and other negative acts for peace and development to thrive.
The commissioner also commended Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nassarawa State for creating an enabling environment for the youths to excel.
Also speaking, Mrs Hannatu Abimiku, Commissioner for Special Duties, Legal Matters and Youth Affairs while declaring the event open, urged the youths to be good ambassadors of the state at all times.
Abimiku, who is the Chairman of the occasion commended the youths for the successful celebration of their day.
The commissioner who solicited more support for the state government added that the governor has done a lot and is still doing more to change the lives of the people positively.
Earlier, Comrade Ja’afar Loko, the NYCN Chairman said that the event was organised in commemoration of International Youth Day (IYD).
He said that during the week-long IYD, they paid advocacy visits to some radio stations in the state to discuss issues of security and youth development among others.
“We have also organised special prayers for the unity, peace, progress and development of the state.
“We have visited orphanage homes to identify with the orphans and other less privileged ones in their plight,’’ he said.
Loko commended Sule for keying into different policies and programmes that have a direct bearing on the lives of the youths and other citizens.
He said the governor assured them of continued readiness to initiate good policies and programmes that would change the lives of the youths positively.
Troops rescue three abducted victims, recover ammunition in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have rescued three abducted civilians and recovered ammunition during an operation in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 10:00 a.m. on March 30 by troops of 202 Battalion in collaboration with volunteer forces at BOCOBS.
According to the sources, the troops responded to credible intelligence indicating that suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province and Boko Haram had abducted three locals in the area.
The sources said the troops made contact with the insurgents and successfully rescued all three victims during the operation.
Items recovered from the scene include one AK-47 rifle magazine loaded with 30 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
The sources added that the rescued victims are safe, while troops have continued to dominate the general area to prevent further incidents.
They said the operation is part of sustained efforts to protect civilians and dismantle terrorist activities across the North-East theatre.
Troops rescue three abducted victims, recover ammunition in Borno
Troops repel terrorist attack in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled an attack by suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province and Boko Haram on a Forward Operating Base in Yunusari Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 10:05 p.m. on March 30 at Forward Operating Base Bukarti.
According to the sources, the terrorists launched an attack on the troops’ position, prompting a fierce engagement during which the troops successfully repelled the assailants.
During the encounter, one soldier sustained injuries and has since been stabilised and is responding to treatment.
The sources added that the attackers carted away a gun truck mounted with a QJC gun, a Civilian Joint Task Force vehicle, two motorcycles, a PKT machine gun and a Baofeng radio.
They said troops have continued to maintain operational presence in the area, while efforts are ongoing to recover the stolen equipment and further degrade the capabilities of the insurgents.
Troops repel terrorist attack in Yobe
CJTF member accidentally shot by colleague in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
A member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) has been injured in an accidental shooting incident in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 3:50 a.m. on March 31 at the location of 162 Amphibious Battalion in Mandara-Girau.
According to the sources, the CJTF member was on duty when he was mistakenly shot in the left leg by a colleague.
The victim was immediately evacuated to the battalion’s medical facility, where he is currently receiving treatment.
Sources said the injured personnel are responding to treatment, while further details surrounding the incident are being awaited.
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