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NYSC Relocates Orientation Camp Amidst Insecurity in Plateau State
NYSC Relocates Orientation Camp Amidst Insecurity in Plateau State
By: Zidon Alexander
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Plateau state has temporarily relocated its orientation camp ahead of the 2023 Batch B stream one that will resume in July.
Eddy Mugwan NYSC Director of Press and Public Relations said, the new temporal NYSC camp orientation camp is at Waye Foundation by Buken Academy, Doi Du, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. Even though Mr. Mugwan did not disclosed reasons for the relocation , NEWSng deducted that the rising insecurity in Mangu where the permanent orientation camp is located prompt the relocation.
Since June after the 2023 general elections communities in Mangu have continued to face attacks which has been described as “genocide’ by Governor Caleb Mutfwang . Over 20000 people have been displaced by the attacks and more than 20 deaths have been recorded according to findings.
Governor Mutfwand have already imposed 24 hours curfew twice in the affected local government to restore peace and security ,banning movements except essential workers.
Shortly after the last curfew was declared in Mangu local government, Operation Safe Haven, a special joint task force in the state temporarily relocated their Base to Mangu. Abdusalam Abubakar commander of operation safe Haven said ” we will stay here until we stabilized the situation, the Governor is disturbed by the insecurity and that is why I am personally here to lead my troops “. He lamented.
NYSC Relocates Orientation Camp Amidst Insecurity in Plateau State
Troops recover 68 livestock after gun battle with terrorists in Sokoto
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have recovered 68 rustled animals after engaging terrorists in a gun battle at Sauna/Goboro Forest, spanning Illela and Tangaza Local Government Areas of Sokoto State.
It was gathered that the incident occurred on Sept. 2 when terrorists attempted to move the livestock through the area.
The source said troops made contact, exchanged fire and forced the terrorists to flee, abandoning the animals.
The recovered livestock were handed over to the Maigari of Sauna village for onward delivery to Tangaza LGA officials.
He added that one military Panhard vehicle developed a mechanical fault during the operation and was undergoing repairs.
Troops recover 68 livestock after gun battle with terrorists in Sokoto
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Two killed, three injured as terrorists attack community in Niger, as troops chased the attackers
Two killed, three injured as terrorists attack community in Niger, as troops chased the attackers
By: Zagazola Makama
Terrorists have killed two persons and injured three others in an attack on Dappo village, Tungan Wawa Ward of Kontagora Local Government Area of Niger State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, Sub-Sector 1, responded swiftly to the attack with heavy fire power.
According to the source, vigilantes from Utachu village had earlier engaged the terrorists in a firefight before troops reinforced the area.
He said the attackers fled on sighting the troops after inflicting casualties on locals, while troops secured the community to prevent further attacks.
Two killed, three injured as terrorists attack community in Niger, as troops chased the attackers
Four children die mysteriously in Borno community, parents hospitalised
By: Zagazola Makama
Tragedy struck in Kukurpu village, Kwajaffa District of Hawul Local Government Area, Borno State, where four children from the same family were confirmed dead after being found unconscious alongside their parents.
Zagazola Makama reports that the incident occurred on Thursday morning when neighbours raised alarm after several unanswered phone calls to the family’s head, 35-year-old Muktari Idrisa.
According to sources, a neighbour, Bukar Musa, eventually reached Idrisa’s wife, Maimuna, who revealed that everyone in the house was seriously ill and unable to stand.
The neighbours rushed to the residence and discovered Idrisa, his wife, and their four children lying unconscious.
The children were identified as: Idrisa Muktari, male, Hauwa Muktari, female, 9 years, Binta Muktari, female, 6 years and Saidu Muktari, male, 1 year.
Security forces and medical experts rushed to the scene. Doctors certified all four children dead on arrival, while the parents were admitted and are responding to treatment.
The corpses were deposited at the hospital mortuary before being released to relatives for burial according to Islamic rites.
Authorities say the cause of the incident is yet to be ascertained, though police say the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Maiduguri has commenced a full investigation.
The tragic development has thrown the quiet farming community of Kukurpu into mourning.
Four children die mysteriously in Borno community, parents hospitalised
Troops recover 68 livestock after gun battle with terrorists in Sokoto
Two killed, three injured as terrorists attack community in Niger, as troops chased the attackers
Four children die mysteriously in Borno community, parents hospitalised
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