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Nigeria Expresses Sadness Over Decision of Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali to Exit ECOWAS
Nigeria Expresses Sadness Over Decision of Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali to Exit ECOWAS
By: Michael Mike
Nigeria has expressed sadness over the decision of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso to exit Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the subregional economic bloc.
The Nigerian government expressed its feeling over the decision of the military juntas reigning in the three Francophone countries to exit the bloc which was created on 28th May, 1975 in Lagos, in a statement signed on Monday by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Fransisca Omayuli.
The statement read: “Nigeria expresses its sadness over the pronouncement by the Military authority in the Republic of Niger indicating that the Republics of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have withdrawn membership of their countries from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
For half a century, ECOWAS has worked to promote peace, prosperity and democracy in the region.
“Nigeria stands with ECOWAS to emphasise due process and shared commitment to protect and strengthen the rights and welfare of all citizens of Member States.
“Nigeria has worked sincerely and in good faith to reach out to all members of the ECOWAS family to resolve the difficulties being faced. It is now clear that those seeking to quit the Community do not share that same good faith.
“Instead, unelected leaders engage in a public posturing to deny their people the sovereign right to make fundamental choices over their freedom of movement, freedom to trade and freedom to choose their own leaders.
“Nigeria remains open for engagement with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger so that all the people of the region can continue to enjoy the economic benefits and democratic values that ECOWAS embraces. Nigeria further appeals to the International Community to continue to extend its support for ECOWAS and the vision of closer partnership, co-operation and integration.”
Nigeria Expresses Sadness Over Decision of Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali to Exit ECOWAS
Bandits attack family on New-Bussa–Babanna road in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits have attacked a family travelling along the New-Bussa–Babanna road in Niger State, leaving five people injured.
Zagazola report that the incident occurred on Sunday at about 4 p.m. near Ehka Kuka/Audu Fari village.
The victims, identified as Alhaji Fatayi Raheemi, 38, his wife, and other family members Fatima Nurudeen, 27; Munirat Isyaka, 25; Aishat Ismail, 25; and Rashidat Fatayi, 30, were reportedly shot at by the bandits while travelling in their Mercedes-Benz car from New-Bussa to Babanna town.
The gunmen opened fire on the moving vehicle, causing it to veer off the road, as all occupants sustained varying degrees of injuries.
Residents said security operatives later arrived at the scene and evacuated the victims to the Primary Health Centre, Babanna, where they were receiving treatment.
The damaged vehicle was recovered to the Babanna Police Station, while efforts were ongoing to track down the assailants.
Bandits attack family on New-Bussa–Babanna road in Niger
Gunmen kill one, injure two in Plateau attack
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed men have attacked Wereng village in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing one person and injuring two others.
Zagazola that the attack occurred at about 9 p.m. on Monday when the assailants invaded the community and opened fire indiscriminately.
The victim was identified as Joshua Monday, while the two injured persons were rushed to the General Hospital, Riyom, for medical treatment.
Army troops and other security forced were said to have arrived at the scene shortly after the attack to restore calm.
Sources confirmed that the deceased’s body had been deposited at the hospital morgue, while an investigation was underway to identify and apprehend the perpetrators.
Gunmen kill one, injure two in Plateau attack
12 bandits killed, 2 soldiers injured in clash in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed 12 bandits during a clash at Mabai village in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Zagazola gathered that the incident occurred on Sunday at about 5:30 p.m., shortly after a peace accord meeting held at Kakumi village in Bakori LGA.
Sources said that the bandits, while passing in front of a military base at Mabai, engaged the troops in a gun duel, leading to the death of 12 of the assailants.
Two army personnel sustained serious injuries during the encounter and were referred to the Medical Centre in Katsina for treatment.
The sources said the situation in the area had since been brought under control, with intensive patrols and monitoring activities ongoing to forestall further breakdown of law and order.
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