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NEDC supports Adamawa State with farm implements, food palliative
NEDC supports Adamawa State with farm implements, food palliative
By Ibrahim Kado
The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has donated agricultural eqimplement and relief items to Adamawa State government, to support perons affected by flood disasters in the state.
The Managing Director of the commission, Mr Mohammed Alkali, said this at the presentation of the items to the state government, on Thursday in Yola.
He said the gesture would assuage the suffering of flood victims and other vulnerable people, adding that the agric equipment would accelerate food production in the state.
Represented by Fatima Bakari, the NEDC Acting Coordinator in the state, urged the state government to ensure that the items reach the targeted beneficiaries.
He said the agricultural equipment include 16 rice mill; eight oil press machines, 35 walking tractors, 35 tillers, 20 rotary tiller, 30 planters, 30 harvesters, 21 threshers and 40 ridgers.
Others are 40 disc plough; 2,000 bags of fertilisers, and three high pressure water pumps.
The food and non food items include 30,000 bags of rice, vegetable oil, pasta, blankets, mats, textile materials and childrens wears.
“This distribution of items symbolise the NEDC’s commitment to supporting the less privilege in the society.
“The commission in collaboration with Adamawa government also embark on clearing of drainages of about 600 mitres to reduce the risk of flood in the state,” he said.
.Mr Dishi Khobe, Chairman of the State Food Security Committee, lauded the gesture, and pledged to judicious distribution of the items to the people in accordance with template and guidelines put in place.
NEDC supports Adamawa State with farm implements, food palliative
Mining site worker dies after rock collapse in Kabusa
By: Zagazola Makama
A mining site worker identified as Adam Bahago, also known as Peter, has died following a rock collapse at a site operated by Inhui Mining Company in the Kabusa area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The incident occurred on June 29 at about 3:20 p.m., while the deceased was carrying out routine work at the site. Bahago, a native of Kaduna State and a member of the Koro ethnic group, was reportedly struck by a large falling rock.
According to the site manager, Brown Ekelechi John, the victim sustained critical injuries during the collapse and was immediately rushed to Asokoro General Hospital for medical attention. He was, however, confirmed dead on arrival by medical personnel.
His remains have since been deposited at the hospital’s mortuary, and his family has been duly notified.
Preliminary findings indicate the incident may be linked to structural weaknesses in the rock face, prompting renewed calls for stricter adherence to safety protocols in artisanal and commercial mining operations across the FCT.
Mining site worker dies after rock collapse in Kabusa
Police Officer wounded while repelling bandit attack on security camp in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forces have successfully repelled an attempted armed bandit attack on C Watch Camp in Rimaye Village, Kankia Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 12:30 a.m. on June 30 when suspected armed bandits stormed the location in an attempt to overrun the camp.
Security sources swiftly mobilised a team to the scene, where they engaged the assailants in a gun duel.
The bandits were forced to retreat and flee the scene with unspecified casualties on their side.
During the exchange of gunfire, the Officer-in-Charge of Rimaye Police Outpost, ASP Shola Odenkule, sustained gunshot wounds on his right leg, as well as bruises to his head and right hand.
He was immediately rushed to Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC), Rimaye, where he received medical treatment and was admitted for further observation.
Police Officer wounded while repelling bandit attack on security camp in Katsina
Gunmen abduct village head in Kajuru LGA, Kaduna
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected kidnappers have abducted the Village Head of Bauda, Mr Obadiah Iguda, from his residence in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Zagazola Makama learnt from reliable sources that the incident occurred on June 29 at about 9:45 p.m., when an unspecified number of armed men stormed the community and forcibly took the 48-year-old traditional leader to an unknown destination.
Security forces were moblised to the scene and
commenced a manhunt for the suspects.
Security sources said concerted efforts in collaboration with other sister security agencies were ongoing to rescue the victim and apprehend the perpetrators.
Gunmen abduct village head in Kajuru LGA, Kaduna
Mining site worker dies after rock collapse in Kabusa
Police Officer wounded while repelling bandit attack on security camp in Katsina
Gunmen abduct village head in Kajuru LGA, Kaduna
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