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NEMA Provides Relief to Banditry Victims in Kebbi as Communities Struggle to Recover
NEMA Provides Relief to Banditry Victims in Kebbi as Communities Struggle to Recover
By: Michael Mike
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has commenced the distribution of emergency relief materials to victims of recent banditry attacks in Kebbi State, offering support to families displaced by a wave of violence that has unsettled parts of the state.
The Director-General of NEMA, Zubaida Umar, flagged off the exercise in Birnin Kebbi, targeting affected residents in Shanga, Yauri and Bunza Local Government Areas. She said the intervention followed a detailed assessment of the affected communities to identify their most pressing needs.
Over the past weeks, suspected bandits reportedly launched coordinated attacks on several villages across the three local government areas. Residents were forced to flee as homes were burnt, food stores destroyed and livelihoods disrupted. Local authorities confirmed casualties and displacement, with many families seeking refuge in neighbouring communities and temporary shelters.
The attacks form part of a broader security challenge confronting parts of northwestern Nigeria, where armed groups have carried out raids on rural settlements, targeting civilians and farmlands. In Kebbi, the violence has compounded existing socio-economic pressures, particularly for farming communities that depend on seasonal harvests for survival.
Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, Umar conveyed the Federal Government’s sympathy to the affected families and the Kebbi State Government. She noted that the relief materials—including food items, bedding and other essential supplies—were provided to cushion the immediate hardship faced by victims.
According to her, the response aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which prioritises prompt humanitarian assistance and citizen welfare. She reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting vulnerable populations impacted by insecurity and other disasters.
Representing the Emir of Gwandu, the Wazirin Gwandu, Alhaji Abubakar Umar, commended the Federal Government and NEMA for what he described as a timely and compassionate intervention. He urged beneficiaries to make judicious use of the items while praying for lasting peace in the affected communities.
Also speaking, the Wife of the Kebbi State Governor, Hajiya Zainab Nasare Nasir, said the support would help restore hope to displaced families and ease the burden on host communities.
The distribution exercise is part of ongoing efforts by NEMA to mitigate the humanitarian consequences of insecurity and strengthen support systems for crisis-affected populations across the country.
NEMA Provides Relief to Banditry Victims in Kebbi as Communities Struggle to Recover
Troops Arrest Suspected Military Impostor in Katsina
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 17 Brigade have arrested a suspected military impostor during a fighting patrol in Malumfashi Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect was apprehended at about 1:30 p.m. on July 4 by troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Malumfashi while conducting routine patrols within Malumfashi town.
According to the sources, the suspect was intercepted while wearing a woodland camouflage three-quarter short, raising suspicion among the troops.
A search conducted on the suspect led to the recovery of a fake Nigerian Army identity card, four Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards, one woodland camouflage three-quarter short, a wristwatch and the sum of ₦17,000.
The suspect and the recovered exhibits are currently in military custody pending further investigation.
Military sources said the arrest forms part of ongoing efforts to curb impersonation of security personnel and other criminal activities within the area.
Troops Arrest Suspected Military Impostor in Katsina
Troops Recover 50 Rustled Cattle, Repel Suspected Rustlers in Kaduna
By Zagazola Makama
Troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kankomi have recovered 50 rustled cattle after repelling suspected cattle rustlers during an ambush operation in Chikun Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops responded to a distress call at about 9:55 a.m. on July 4 over the activities of suspected rustlers at Ungwan Gontu community.
According to the sources, the troops swiftly laid an ambush and made contact with the fleeing suspects, forcing them to abandon the stolen livestock and escape into the surrounding area.
During the operation, the troops recovered 50 rustled cattle, which were subsequently identified and handed over to their rightful owner.
Military sources said efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects as security operations continue to combat cattle rustling and other criminal activities across Kaduna State.
Troops Recover 50 Rustled Cattle, Repel Suspected Rustlers in Kaduna
Troops Arrest Suspected Terrorist in Kogi, Suspect Confesses to Group Membership
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 12 Brigade, in collaboration with Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) Hybrid Forces, have arrested a suspected terrorist during an operation in Lokoja Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops responded at about 1:00 p.m. on July 4 to reports of a confrontation between local residents and a suspected terrorist at a Ruga settlement behind Obajana community.
According to the sources, the troops swiftly intervened and arrested one suspect at the scene.
During preliminary interrogation, the suspect reportedly confessed to being a member of a terrorist group led by an individual identified as Haruna, which allegedly operates within the Okene general area.
The suspect is currently in military custody and is undergoing further investigation to establish the extent of his involvement and identify other members of the group.
Military sources said the arrest forms part of ongoing security operations aimed at dismantling terrorist and criminal networks across Kogi State.
Troops Arrest Suspected Terrorist in Kogi, Suspect Confesses to Group Membership
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