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National Small Arms Control Center officials Seeks Partnership with Borno Journalists
National Small Arms Control Center officials Seeks Partnership with Borno Journalists
By Bodunrin Kayode
Officials of the National Center for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW), have called for partnership with the Nigerian Union of journalists Borno state council.
The officials led by Rear Admiral Abdulrahim Shua came from the northeast zonal office which is now based in maiduguri.
Rear Admiral Abdulrahim Shuwa retired accompanied by top officials of the zonal office was received by the Chairman of the NUJ, Comrade Dauda Iliya, his Vice Chairman, Comrade Abdulkareem Haruna, and Secretary of the Council Chiroma Ali and other top members of the Executive.
Shua disclosed that the NUJ is the first organization they would be visiting outside the military sector since his arrival to the sub-region.
Rear Admiral Shuwa (retired) said his mission was to introduce the federal organization to the working journalists and to forge a collaborative working relationship with the union as critical partners to the attainment of the NCCSALW core mandate of mopping up small arms. .
The retired Rear Admiral informed the NUJ leaders that the establishment of the NCCSALW was in line with the requirements of Article 24 of the ECOWAS Convention for The Establishment of SALW Commissions by all 15 member states in their efforts to eradicate the proliferation of SALW in the region collectively.
“Thus, the NCCSALW is mandated to lead a multi-stakeholder process involving MDAs and civil society organizations in the
implementation of all national, ecowas, and un plans of action on the control of SALW.
Shuwa also noted that the agreement included the establishment of Nigeria’s six zonal centers in Ado-Ekiti Calabar, Enugu, Kaduna, Minna, and Maiduguri by the office of the National Security Adviser.
The Small Arms Control chieftain noted that “when conflicts ends or subside, small arms remaining in circulation may lead to additional violence and suffering since fighting can resume or conflicts may erupt in neighboring regions,” he said.
“when small arms and light weapons are not mopped up in non-conflict areas, they could easily be used in perpetrating criminal violence or may be used in homicides, suicides, robbery.” He posited.
Admiral Shuwa said that there are about 875 million small arms worldwide, produced by 1,200 companies in 90 countries that produced them adding that “SALW has killed between 500,000 and 750,000 people annually. “
He emphasized that the success of the NCCSALW cannot be guaranteed without the media’s full cooperation.
Responding chair of the Borno council Comrade Iliya thanked the NCCSALW Zonal coordinator and his team for the cherished visit, even as he said the NUJ would visit them soon.
Comrade Iliya, however, assured the team of complete participation of the NUJ in all the activities of the Center, noting that everyone is aware of the menace of small arms and how its prevalence in the state has inflicted untold adversity on its people, and their socio-economic activities.
National Small Arms Control Center officials Seeks Partnership with Borno Journalists
Three Fulani women abducted by gunmen in Kwara
By: Zagazola Makama
Atleast three Fulani women were abducted by armed hoodlums who attacked Awi village, a Fulani/Hausa camp near Omu-Aran, under sporadic gunfire.
Sources disclosed that the incident occurred on June 29 at about 1:00 a.m. and was reported later that morning by one Danbare Sarki Fulani, a community leader.
The victims were identified as: Halimi Kadiri, Gaaje Yusuf, and a nursing mother Maria Isah. All the victims are said to be of Fulani Bororo origin.
Upon receipt of the report at about 10:00 a.m., a team security operatives and members of the local vigilante group was immediately mobilised to the scene and began combing the nearby forests,” the statement said.
Additionally, the Anti-Kidnapping Squad (AKS) team attached to Omu-Aran, alongside neighbouring Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) and local vigilantes, have launched a coordinated search-and-rescue operation aimed at locating the victims and apprehending the perpetrators.
Police sources confirmed that investigation is ongoing and assured the public of continued efforts to ensure the safe rescue of the abducted women and restoration of peace in the area.
Three Fulani women abducted by gunmen in Kwara
Troops neutralise 2 ISWAP insurgents planting IEDs on Borno highway
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Army troops of Sector 2, Operation Hadin Kai, have neutralised two suspected fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) attempting to plant Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) along a critical highway in Borno State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama on Monday that the ambush operation occurred along the strategic Trans-Timbuktu (TT) corridor, extending towards the Katarko–Goniri axis.
The sources said that the operation was conducted following credible intelligence on the movement of a terrorist IED-laying party along the route.
“During the encounter, troops engaged the terrorists in a brief but decisive firefight, killing two insurgents and forcing others to flee.
“Items recovered at the scene included two AK-47 rifles, several magazines, a motorcycle, and materials intended for constructing IEDs. Equipment designed to cut through tarred roads for the concealment of explosives was also found.
“The swift response by the troops not only thwarted a potential attack on military and civilian vehicles but also helped to secure a major supply route frequently targeted by terrorists,” a security source said.
The military has since intensified patrols and route clearance operations in the general area to prevent further attempts by the insurgents.
Troops neutralise 2 ISWAP insurgents planting IEDs on Borno highway
Bandits kill two, abduct four in Katsina community
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits have killed two persons and abducted four others in a late-night attack on Gidan Tamba village in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Zagazola Makama learnt that the incident, which occurred on June 29 at about 10:45 p.m., threw the quiet rural community into panic as the gunmen stormed the area and opened fire indiscriminately.
One of the victims, Ashiru Shafiu, aged 60, was reportedly shot dead on the spot, while another resident, Suleiman Yusuf, also 60, collapsed during the raid and later died of cardiac arrest. Both were rushed to the General Hospital in Kankara, where they were confirmed dead.
In addition to the fatalities, four residents were abducted during the attack. They have been identified as: Kazeem Nuhu, Shafiu Aliyu, Rama Dan Mallam and Ummah Abdulwahab.
The attackers reportedly arrived on motorcycles and disappeared into the surrounding forest with the kidnapped victims.
Bandits kill two, abduct four in Katsina community
Three Fulani women abducted by gunmen in Kwara
Troops neutralise 2 ISWAP insurgents planting IEDs on Borno highway
Bandits kill two, abduct four in Katsina community
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