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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
Security operatives arrest suspected fuel suppliers to bandits in Gombe
By: Zagazola Makama
Security operatives in Gombe State have arrested two suspected fuel suppliers believed to be providing logistics support to bandits operating in neighbouring communities in Bauchi State.
Security sources said the suspects were arrested on March 4 at about 4:30 a.m. during a stop-and-search operation along the Kashere–Futuk Road in Akko Local Government Area of the state.
The sources said the operation followed intelligence reports indicating that bandits terrorising parts of Bauchi State were sourcing fuel supplies from Kashere in Gombe State.
During the operation, operatives intercepted a red tinted Golf 3 vehicle with registration number GME 221 XA, loaded with 29 jerrycans of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).
The vehicle was driven by one Aliyu Usman, 20, of Futuk Village in Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State, who reportedly fled the scene and escaped.
Two passengers in the vehicle, identified as Bello Abdullahi, 52, and Sulaiman Musa, 40, both from Futuk Village in Alkaleri LGA of Bauchi State, were arrested at the scene.
The suspects claimed that the fuel was purchased in Billiri, Gombe State.
The police impounded the vehicle along with the 29 jerrycans of fuel as exhibits while investigations are ongoing to determine their involvement in supplying fuel to criminal elements.
Efforts are also underway to apprehend the fleeing driver and uncover other members of the suspected supply network.
Security operatives arrest suspected fuel suppliers to bandits in Gombe
Troops of 3 Division liberate Mansur Village, Alkaleri LGA in Operation BUGUN KARKANDA III
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 3 Division Nigerian Army have successfully liberated Mansur Village and surrounding settlements in Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State as part of the ongoing Operation BUGUN KARKANDA III.
The operation, led by Major General Folusho Oyinlola, General Officer Commanding 3 Division and Commander of Operation ENDURING PEACE, targeted armed terrorists and criminal elements terrorising the local communities.
According to military sources, troops executed a coordinated offensive on identified flashpoints, dislodging terrorists who had attempted to seize control of Mansur Village. An AK-47 rifle was recovered during clearance operations, degrading the operational capacity of the insurgents.
Following the offensive, troops consolidated their positions and conducted patrols across Alkaleri LGA to maintain security and restore normalcy. Residents have reportedly begun resuming socio-economic activities in the area.
Military intelligence indicates that cross-border terrorist gangs operate within Plateau, Bauchi, and Taraba States, exploiting local terrains and engaging in fluid movement patterns to evade security forces.
The insurgents are reported to include high-value targets such as Mallam Lehi, Mai-Kunkuru, and Mallam Azuge, who operate in the Wase/Kanam forests and Jejin Madam axis.
The General Officer Commanding urged troops to maintain vigilance, stressing the importance of denying terrorists freedom of action while ensuring civilian protection.
Operation BUGUN KARKANDA III is part of the Nigerian Army’s ongoing efforts to dominate insurgent corridors and restore peace and security in North East and North Central Nigeria.
Troops of 3 Division liberate Mansur Village, Alkaleri LGA in Operation BUGUN KARKANDA III
Military EOD neutralizes improvised explosive device in Talata Mafara, Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
An improvised explosive device (IED) planted between Yar Danya and Maikwanugga villages in Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State has been safely neutralized by military Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) experts.
Zagazola report that the operation, conducted on March 3 at about 2:00 p.m., followed the discovery of the device along a key village route. Security sources said the EOD team successfully detonated the IED, preventing potential harm to residents and commuters in the area.
Patrol and monitoring activities by the troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA and other security forces had since been intensified in the vicinity to ensure the safety of the local population and prevent further threats.
Military EOD neutralizes improvised explosive device in Talata Mafara, Zamfara
Security operatives arrest suspected fuel suppliers to bandits in Gombe
Troops of 3 Division liberate Mansur Village, Alkaleri LGA in Operation BUGUN KARKANDA III
Military EOD neutralizes improvised explosive device in Talata Mafara, Zamfara
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