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NGO urges leaders to preach forgiveness, peace coexistence
NGO urges leaders to preach forgiveness, peace coexistence
By: Omirin Joshua
A Non-governmental Organization, (NGO) Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development, has urged the stakeholders including religious and traditional leaders to preach forgiveness and peace coexistence for the victims of insurgency and repentance in the state.
The Executive Director, Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development, Hamsatu Allamin made the call during a one-day quarterly project reflections, dissemination of learning and best practices with theme: “Strengthening Capacities and Will for Transitional Justice and Reconciliation in Borno State” held in Maiduguri on Thursday.
Hamsatu said the aim of the quarterly meeting was to get feedback from all the stakeholders and partners with views to come up with better approach that will ensue lasting peace in the state.
She also emphasized the need for everyone to support transitional justice hence it is not an individual struggle rather a collective participation in the overall interest of peace and development.
She revealed that transitional justice has started yielding positve results as some of deradicalized women went to the bush to convince their husbands and bring them out of the bushes to embrace peace and reintegration process.
“These people was misinformed and they have startd showing remorse, in fact they are seeking for forgiveness and regretted of their actions.
“So, we went to the community to engage the leaders and individuals especially women and youths to understand that some of them also are victims and there is a need for us to preach forgiveness and embrace peace.
“I can tell you that out of 90 of them we started this project with, 80 of them are now community peace champion and some of the women go the bush and come out with their husbands to embrace peace, peace is essential and I urge all our leaders to continue preaching peace,”she disclosed.
Also, the stakeholders suggested that security measures should be intensified by the security agenices and volunteers including cjtf, vigilantes, hunters and youths in the remote villages as clashes between framers and loggers are still being experienced.
The stakeholders also recommended participation of community leaders and other religious in the execution and implementation of transitional justice in their communities.
Earlier, Allamin Foundation Project Manager on Reintegration, Mr. Samuel Orahii welcome the community stakeholders and partners, saying it is essential to get feedback from them for effective implementation of the transitional justice, reconciliation, and reintegration process.
The project was funded by UKaid for Foreign, Commonwealth & Development office (FCDO) under the conflict, Stability and Security Funds in the Lake Chad Basin.
NGO urges leaders to preach forgiveness, peace coexistence
Troops Discover Illegal Oil Bunkering Site in Rivers State
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Joint Task Force South-South, Operation DELTA SAFE (OPDS), have uncovered an illegal oil bunkering site in Abessa Forest, Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Security sources said the discovery was made at about 10:00 a.m. on April 21 by troops of 103 Battalion (Mechanised) during an anti-illegal bunkering operation.
At the site, troops reportedly found four small drum ovens, 50 sacks containing crude oil estimated at about 3,000 litres, and two waste pits used for illegal refining activities.
The sources said the recovered items were handled in accordance with Operation DELTA SAFE directives.
Authorities added that operations to dismantle illegal refining camps and disrupt crude oil theft networks in the Niger Delta region are ongoing.
Troops Discover Illegal Oil Bunkering Site in Rivers State
Residents Repel Bandit Attack in Sokoto, Neutralise One Assailant
By: Zagazola Makama
Residents of Achida community in Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State have successfully repelled a bandit attack, in what has been described as a rare display of coordinated community self-defence.
Security and local sources said the incident occurred when armed bandits stormed the community, but were met with stiff resistance from residents and local vigilante groups who mobilised quickly to confront the attackers.
The villagers reportedly engaged the assailants directly, forcing them to retreat after a brief confrontation.
During the encounter, one of the suspected bandits was neutralised by the community defence group, while others fled with possible injuries.
The sources commended the courage and unity of the residents, particularly the vigilante members, for their swift response in defending their community against the attack.
Security authorities are expected to continue patrols and follow-up operations in the area to prevent further incidents and track fleeing suspects.
Residents Repel Bandit Attack in Sokoto, Neutralise One Assailant
COAS Commissions Health Centre in Imo Under Intervention Project
By: Zagazola Makama
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. W. Shaibu, has commissioned the Umuhu-Okabia Health Centre in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State as part of the Nigerian Army Intervention Projects.
The COAS was represented at the event on April 22 by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division and Commander, Joint Task Force South-East Operation UDO KA, Maj.-Gen. O.A. Fadairo.
Security sources said the commissioning ceremony was well attended by dignitaries, including the representative of the Chief of Civil-Military Affairs (Army), Maj.-Gen. V.D. Beryo, and the Chief Host, Maj.-Gen. K.O. Ukandu, alongside royal fathers and other invited guests.
The newly commissioned health facility is part of the Nigerian Army’s civil-military cooperation initiatives aimed at improving access to basic healthcare services in local communities.
COAS Commissions Health Centre in Imo Under Intervention Project
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