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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
Gombe police launch investigation after clash at wedding leaves one dead
By: Zagazola Makama
Police in Gombe State have commenced investigation following a deadly clash during a wedding send-off party in Tulmi, Akko Local Government Area, which left one person dead and others injured.
According to a sources, the incident occurred on Feb. 1, 2026, at about 10:30 p.m., when a group of men identified as Wada Hussaini, Ganji Alhaji Idi, Yaya Hussaini, Mohammed Maikudi, Bello Alhaji Idi, and one Tijjani, all from Garin Ardo Usman village, reportedly clashed with Abubakar Usman, 35, and Bello Adamu, 19, at the wedding organized by Godiya Mai Rai.
The confrontation resulted in serious injuries to Abubakar Usman, Bello Adamu, and Wada Hussaini. The injured were rushed to Cottage Hospital Tumu for treatment, but Abubakar Usman was confirmed dead. His corpse has been deposited at the hospital’s mortuary.
The suspects fled the scene following the incident, and police said efforts are ongoing to apprehend them. Investigation into the case has commenced.
Gombe police launch investigation after clash at wedding leaves one dead
Two children drown in Bauchi river, police investigate
By: Zagazola Makama
Two children drowned while swimming in a river on the outskirts of Bauchi metropolis, Bauchi State, police said.
According to sources, the victims, Saminu Mohammed, 12, and Tanimu Danladi, 11, both of Gudum Sayawa, went to a river in the area on Feb. 2, 2026, at about 4:30 p.m., when the incident occurred.
Police personnel swiftly moved to the scene, evacuated the children, and conveyed them to the Specialist Hospital, Bauchi, where they were certified dead by a medical practitioner.
Their remains were later released to their relatives for burial, while investigation into the incident continues.
Two children drown in Bauchi river, police investigate
Sokoto police arrest suspected bandits’ informants, financiers, recover rustled cows
By: Zagazola Makama
Sokoto State Police Command, in collaboration with the Community Guard, has arrested suspected bandits’ informants and financiers and recovered seven rustled cows along with a motorcycle.
Sources said that on Feb. 2, 2026, at about 1:00 a.m., operatives acting on credible intelligence swooped on Sarma Village in Tangaza Local Government Area, arresting two suspects, Nura Dan Haruna, 20, and Buhari Salah, 18, found in possession of seven stolen cows and a motorcycle without registration number.
The suspects reportedly confessed that they had been sent by Abdullahi Gulum and Dan Iko, both at large, to deliver the cows to Hamza Ibrahim, 56, of Kara Area, Illela, who has also been arrested.
Hamza reportedly admitted that he sold two of the cows last month to Abubakar Muhammad, 31, of Gwadabawa LGA, who was subsequently taken into custody.
Police confirmed that investigation is ongoing, and efforts are being intensified to apprehend the remaining suspects.
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