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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
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.
Kidnap victim rescued with machete wounds in Suleja
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.
Abducted Sharia Court judge escapes from kidnappers in Zamfara
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.
Soldier handed over to police for allegedly stabbing ex-colleague to death in Borno
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