Crime
Nigeria: Hundreds marched against rape in Abuja

Nigeria: Hundreds marched against rape in Abuja
By: Michael Mike
Hundreds of people on Saturday marched the streets of Abuja to sensitize the public on the dangers of rape.
The march which started from the Old Parade Ground at the centre of the city had marchers that are majorly youth.
The march was organized by the Women at Risk International Foundation (WARIF), United Nations and Medicaid to sensitize the public on the dangers of rape.
A statement issued on Saturday by WARIF stated that “The WARIF NO Tolerance March” is a call to action to address sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), noting that 2022 marks the fourth annual WARIF NO Tolerance March which was held on 3rd December 2022 in Abuja, Cape Town, Frankfurt, Lagos, London and New York.
According to the statement: The March coincides with the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence and the International Day for Persons Living with Disabilities.
The statement lamented that sexual and gender-based violence is a human rights violation, with detrimental impacts on
victims, survivors, families, communities, and societies – women living with disabilities and those with or at risk of HIV/AIDS are disproportionately more at risk to SGBV.
The statement added that SGBV encompasses sexual violence, physical violence, emotional and psychological violence, early marriage, femicide,
trafficking, female genital mutilation (FGM), sexual harassment and rape.
According to the statement in Nigeria, 33% of women and girls aged between 15-49 have experienced physical and or sexual abuse in their lifetime, stressing that harmful practices such as child marriage are prevalent in Nigeria, with 43 percent of girls married before the age of 18 while 20% of women age 15-49 have undergone FGM.
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WARIF has partnered with the UN and Medicaid to raise awareness of SGBV, encourage people to report instances of violence and show solidarity with survivors of violence as this is especially critical in
the recovery period of the COVID-19 pandemic which saw cases of GBV spike globally.
The statement recalled that during the pandemic, Nigeria experienced a wave of advocacy which ultimately led to the
announcement of a National State of Emergency on Rape and GBV.
Speaking on this unprecedented move the The First Lady of Kebbi State and Founder, Chief Executive Officer of Medicaid, Dr. Zainab Shinkafi Bagudu stated: “The Nigeria Governors’ Wives Forum sprung into action at the height of the pandemic. We have since seen many States pass the VAPP Act and I am proud to say that Kebbi State is one of those States. We now look to States to ensure full implementation of the VAPP.”
She was joined by Mr. Matthias Schmale, Resident Coordinator of the United Nations who thanked the crowd for making their voices heard and stepping out in solidarity. In his remarks and whilst applauding the achievements in passage of the VAPP, he called for sustained efforts to ensure survivors of violence have access to the services, rights and resources needed to live their lives with dignity.
Nigeria: Hundreds marched against rape in Abuja
Crime
Chinese expatriate dies in Kogi after collapsing at work

Chinese expatriate dies in Kogi after collapsing at work
By: Zagazola Makama
A 47-year-old Chinese national working as a supervisor at BN Ceramics in Ajaokuta, Kogi State, has died after slumping at his duty post, the police have confirmed.
Sources said that the expatriate, identified as Mr. Luo Zhi Mao, collapsed on Aug. 2 at about 6:30 p.m. while working at the Press Department of the factory.
He was immediately rushed to Covenant Hospital, Ajaokuta, and subsequently referred to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Lokoja. However, due to an ongoing strike by doctors and nurses at FMC, he was later moved to Shifaah Hospital in Lokoja.
At about 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 5, Mr. Luo was confirmed dead at Shifaah Hospital.
His body has been deposited at the Kogi State Specialist Hospital Mortuary for autopsy.
Sources said investigations were ongoing to determine the exact cause of death, though no foul play has been suspected at this stage.
The management of BN Ceramics has yet to issue a formal statement on the incident.
Chinese expatriate dies in Kogi after collapsing at work
Crime
Bandits abduct Zamfara monarch after deadly NAF airstrike that kills scores of bandits in Tsafe

Bandits abduct Zamfara monarch after deadly NAF airstrike that kills scores of bandits in Tsafe
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits have abducted the traditional ruler of Yankuzo, Alhaji Babangida Kogo, in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, barely hours after a devastating Nigerian Air Force (NAF) airstrike killed dozens of bandits in a forest enclave near the area.
The monarch was reportedly abducted on Tuesday evening along the Mararraba axis as he attempted to flee his community amid fears of reprisal attacks by the terrorists.
Sources confirmed to Zagazola Makama that the abduction was carried out by a large group of armed men riding on over 10 motorcycles. The assailants intercepted the monarch and his entourage near the abandoned farm of the late Alhaji Malami Yandoto and took him away, leaving others behind.
The abduction followed a precision airstrike carried out by the Air Component of Operation Hadarin Daji on the same day, targeting a large bandit assembly believed to be a wedding or celebratory gathering in a forest location between Yankuzo and Munhaye.
Zagazola gathered that the air raid followed credible intelligence and aerial surveillance, which tracked the movement of over 100 armed bandits converging at the location. The strike led to the killing of scores of terrorists and left many others wounded.
Security sources said the gathering was attended by fighters loyal to notorious bandit kingpins operating in the Tsafe–Zurmi axis, some of whom had crossed over from neighboring forests in Katsina and Sokoto states.
“The impact was massive, charred bodies and destroyed motorcycles littered the area after the strike,”said a source.
Following the air raid, fear gripped surrounding villages, with many residents fleeing in anticipation of retaliatory attacks by the surviving bandits.
“We knew they would strike back. That’s why our district head was leaving. Unfortunately, he ran into them before reaching safety,” said a Yankuzo resident who requested anonymity for security reasons.
Local vigilante sources confirmed that efforts were ongoing to trace the whereabouts of the abducted monarch. Military ground troops have also been deployed to the area to prevent further attacks.
The abduction point to the growing desperation of bandit groups under sustained military pressure in Zamfara and the wider North West region.
Bandits abduct Zamfara monarch after deadly NAF airstrike that kills scores of bandits in Tsafe
Crime
Gunmen in military uniform abduct passengers in Benue

Gunmen in military uniform abduct passengers in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected armed men dressed in military camouflage have abducted at least four passengers from a commercial bus along the Otukpo axis of Benue State.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the incident occurred on Aug. 3 at about 10:00 p.m. near Mechanic Village in Otukpo, when a commercial Hummer bus, en route from Abia State to Otukpo, was attacked by the assailants.
Sources said that the gunmen, believed to be Fulani herdsmen, whisked away between four and five passengers to an unknown destination.
One of the passengers, Sandra Okoh, a resident of Otobi Akpa, managed to escape during the attack and was later found during a joint search and rescue operation by the Nigerian Troops.
She told the security forces that her husband, Okoh Mike, was among those abducted. She also alleged that the bus driver fled the scene with passengers’ luggage and failed to report the incident to any nearby police station.
The security forces have since launched a manhunt for the suspects and intensified efforts to rescue the kidnapped victims.
Gunmen in military uniform abduct passengers in Benue
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