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NGO urges leaders to preach forgiveness, peace coexistence

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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.

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Kidnap victim rescued with machete wounds in Suleja

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Kidnap victim rescued with machete wounds in Suleja

By: Zagazola Makama

A 45-year-old man, identified as Samuel John, has been rescued by a joint team of police and vigilantes after being abducted and severely injured by suspected kidnappers in the Polosa area of Suleja, Niger State.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred in the early hours of Friday, June 27, when hoodlums reportedly stormed the community and whisked the victim away from his residence.

According to the sources, a vigilante member, raised the alarm, prompting an immediate response from security operatives attached to the ‘B’ Division Suleja and members of the local vigilante group.

The combined team pursued the kidnappers into the surrounding bush. On sighting the advancing security team, the assailants attacked the victim with machetes, inflicting deep cuts on his head and both hands before abandoning him and fleeing the scene.

The victim was quickly rescued and rushed to the General Hospital Suleja, where he is currently receiving medical attention.

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Abducted Sharia Court judge escapes from kidnappers in Zamfara

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Abducted Sharia Court judge escapes from kidnappers in Zamfara

By: Zagazola Makama

Alkali Usman, a Sharia Court judge attached to the Higher Sharia Court in Birnin Tudu, Gummi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, has escaped from captivity after being abducted by unknown gunmen.

Zagazola Makama learnt from reliable sources that Usman, who was reported kidnapped on June 26, returned home safely on Friday morning, June 27, at about 10:00 a.m., according to local sources.

Upon his return, the judge was immediately taken to a nearby hospital, where he received medical attention and was subsequently discharged.

He was later debriefed by security operatives and reunited with his family.

Authorities have not disclosed the circumstances surrounding his escape.

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Soldier handed over to police for allegedly stabbing ex-colleague to death in Borno

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Soldier handed over to police for allegedly stabbing ex-colleague to death in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

A serving soldier has been handed over to the police in Maiduguri for allegedly stabbing a dismissed military personnel to death during an argument in the Kasuwan Fara area of the Borno State capital.

Zagazola Makama report that the suspect, identified a Lance Corporal of the 7 Division, was brought to the police by a senior officer on June 27.

Sources said that the incident occurred at about 2:00 a.m. on June 26, when Suleiman allegedly stabbed the victim, Musa Adamu, a dismissed soldier, in the chest with a jackknife following a heated disagreement.

The victim was rushed to the Borno State Specialist Hospital, Maiduguri, where he was confirmed dead by a medical doctor. His remains have since been deposited at the hospital morgue for autopsy.

The police have transferred the case and the suspect to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for thorough investigation and possible prosecution.

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