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Ndume seeks military support to clear remnants of hibernating insurgents
Ndume seeks military support to clear remnants of hibernating insurgents
…….. Says newly resettled farmers in Gwoza communities cries over looting unmatured crops by terrorists
By Salihu Inusa
Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has appealed to the military troops under the Theatre Command, North East ‘Operation Hadin Kai’ and other security agencies to intensify more efforts towards clearing remnants of dreaded Boko Haram members, especially those hibernating around Sambisa forests, Mandara Mountains and other hideouts in border communities with Gwoza and Cameroun Republic.
He said, pockets of attacks recently perpetrated by insurgents have posed serious economic setbacks to resilient farmers newly resettled in liberated communities of Ngoshe, Kirawa, Warabe, Wala, Pulka and even Gwoza town, the Council headquarters, as the terrorists resorted to looting of their unmatured crops without confrontation.
Senator Ndume made this known to Journalists yesterday soon after he returned to Maiduguri from his tour to 10 hitherto displaced and newly resettled communities in Gwoza Local Government where he also hails from by the State Government, in collaboration with security operatives and some humanitarian agencies.
” Sincerely, the renewed pockets of attacks recently perpetrated by insurgents have posed serious economic setbacks to our resilient farmers who were newly resettled in liberated communities of Ngoshe, Kirawa, Warabe, Wala, Pulka and even Gwoza town, the Council headquarters. This is because, the terrorists resorted to looting of their unmatured crops without confrontation.
“I want to use this medium to appeal to the military and other security agencies to intensify more efforts aimed at clearing remnants of terrorists still hibernating in Sambisa Forests and parts of Mandara Mountains bordering Cameroun Republic and Nigeria”. Ndume said.
The former Chairman Senate Committee on Army while expressing his deep gratitude to Governor Babagana Umara Zulum for his extraordinary contributions to the development and rebuilding of about 10 Gwoza communities that were completely destroyed, also applauded efforts and sacrifices made by the military in restoring civil authority in the area, especially for personally seeing a Medical Doctor who was deployed by the military authority providing medical services on daily basis free of charge to over 10,000 Ngoshe people and it’s environs who have since returned to their ancestral homes.
The Senator who distributed Agric inputs such as bags of fertilizers, insecticides, pesticides, cash to thousands of people mostly genuine farmers including women and youths as well as provision of solar streets light had a stop -over in Warabe community.
He then inspected the land designated for the construction of 500 housing units to resettle displaced persons of Warabe by Governor Zulum’s rebuilding initiative.
While expressing the community’s continued need for more development, Ndume remarked, “Like Oliver Twist, we may ask for more, but to be honest, Zulum has exceeded our expectations.”
Additionally, Senator Ndume paid visits to families who had lost their loved ones recently, offering comfort and support during these challenging times, as mammoth crowd welcomed him and his entourage in all the communities visited.
Our Correspondent gathered that before storming Gwoza communities, Senator Ndume distributed Tricycles and other empowerment materials worth millions of naira to some people across the senatorial district at his Maiduguri residence.
Ndume seeks military support to clear remnants of hibernating insurgents
Armed bandits kill man, abduct nine in macitta village, niger state
By: Zagazola Makama
Nine people were abducted and one man killed when armed bandits attacked Macitta village in Mariga Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State late Wednesday night, sources confirmed.
Sources said that around 11:30 p.m., a large group of armed bandits entered the community via Kotonkoro District, shooting sporadically. One of the residents, Aliyu Dan Tsohon Soja, 35, was shot dead during the attack. The identities of the nine abducted victims are yet to be confirmed.
Security forces , local vigilantes, and hunters were mobilized to the area, and the body of the deceased was evacuated to the General Hospital, Bangi, for autopsy. Efforts are ongoing to track down the attackers and ensure the safe rescue of the kidnapped individuals.
Authorities have urged residents to remain alert and report any information that may assist in the rescue operations and apprehension of the bandits.
Armed bandits kill man, abduct nine in macitta village, niger state
Three children die in bush fire while grazing cattle in Mokwa, Niger state
By: Zagazola Makama
Three children lost their lives after being engulfed by fire while grazing cattle in Tungan-Noma village, Mokwa Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State on Wednesday, sources confirmed.
According to sources, the children Huzairu (12), Aliru (11), and Kabiru Surajo (12) went out for cattle grazing around 12:30 p.m. and entered a deep gully in the bush.
They reportedly set dried grasses on fire in an attempt to trap small bush animals. Unfortunately, the flames spread rapidly, trapping the children and preventing their escape.
The lifeless bodies were recovered and evacuated to the General Hospital, Mokwa, for autopsy. Authorities visited the scene to assess the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
The incident draw attention to the dangers children face in rural areas, particularly when engaging in outdoor activities without supervision.
Parents have been urged to exercise caution and ensure children’s safety during such activities.
Three children die in bush fire while grazing cattle in Mokwa, Niger state
Police foil kidnap attempt on Benin-Lagos expressway, rescue 14 victims
By: Zagazola Makama
Fourteen passengers, including four juveniles, were rescued after an attempted kidnap by armed gunmen along the Benin–Lagos Expressway at Isiuwa, Edo State, police sources confirmed on Wednesday.
The incident occurred around 5:00 p.m., when about 20 gunmen, divided into three groups, emerged from the bush and opened sporadic fire on moving vehicles.
The assailants attempted to attack policemen stationed at a checkpoint but were repelled by responding officers, who coordinated with the Operation Rescue Team, CP Intelligence Squad (Buffalo Team), and Nigerian soldiers.
Two Toyota Sienna vehicles were targeted. One, with registration number RSH 210 CH, was carrying seven passengers from Imo State to Ondo State, while the second, AME 211 YL, carried six passengers.
Police stormed the bush where the gunmen had taken the victims, successfully rescuing ten adults and four juveniles. The rescued included Frederick God Bless, Prosper Admijom, Oluyemi Bolu, Amoo Muyiwa, Ifoma Uchije, Daniel Chibuzo, Solomon Audu, Samuel Chibuke, Kemi Olayiwola, Ugochukwu Irozuruike, and juveniles Chidera Ochije, Augustine Ochije, Chukwuka Ochije, and Obiakor Chisom.
During the chaos, one Abba Adam, a conductor of a Howo truck with registration DED 638 XB, jumped out of his vehicle and was struck by an oncoming truck, dying on the spot. His body was recovered and deposited at Emiloju Medical Center, Okada Junction.
Three passengers are still missing, and search efforts are ongoing. Some of the rescued victims have since continued their journey safely.
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