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Our Visit Would Provide Nigeria Opportunity for More EU Interventions- COAFR
Our Visit Would Provide Nigeria Opportunity for More EU Interventions- COAFR
By: Michael Mike
The Chairperson of the Council of European Union’s Africa Working Party (COAFR), Ms. Yamina Guerfi has explained that the visit of the team to Nigeria would present the host country an opportunity at the round table were appraisal of European interventions would be made.
Guerfi who spoke to journalists during the hosting of the team by the Belgian Ambassador to Nigeria and Rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union, Pieter Leenknegt, in Abuja on Monday evening, said the country may benefit from further interventions after the appraisal.
She said the choice of Nigeria for the visit was easy as the country just transit into a new administration and the administration has further shown interest in attracting foreign investment.
She also noted that Nigeria as the largest democracy and economy in Africa is a natural attraction to everyone and as such appealing to European Union.
Guerfi noted that slated during the visit are discussions with many facets of Nigerian communities, business, government and civil societies.
Speaking on the visit of the team to Nigeria, the Belgian Ambassador said: “The good news is that the 17 EU Member States diplomats and the 6 eurocrats in the visiting COAFR delegation have chosen Nigeria among the 49 sub-Saharan African countries they could in theory have visited on their annual trip.
“Of course, our Nigerian guests tonight will only find this natural, as theirs is the economically biggest and most populous African nation. Yet, as we all know from the Eurovision Song Festival, in beauty contests between countries there is often more than meets the eye, so kudos to Nigeria and to our dear EU Ambassador Samuela Isopi for having lobbied the COAFR troops so well, and for having made the final cut !
“Our COAFR delegates come at a significant moment for this country : of bold reforms and economic hardship, and in a challenged sub-region.”
Our Visit Would Provide Nigeria Opportunity for More EU Interventions- COAFR
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forced have neutralised two suspected notorious bandits during a clearance operation in Ukum Local Government Area of the state.
Sources told Zagazola that the operation followed credible intelligence received on Tuesday at about 1:00 p.m.
The report indicated that a criminal gang led by one Senen Hemen, also known as Orpa, was sighted along the pipeline axis between Gbeji and Igbongom communities in Ukum.
According to the sources, security forces were promptly mobilised to the location, where the gang engaged the operatives in a gun duel.
During the exchange, Hemen and another gang member identified as Mzungweve Ichur, both from Igbongom, were shot dead, while others fled the scene with gunshot injuries.
The sources confirmed that the corpses of the two suspects had been recovered and deposited at a private mortuary in Gbeji, while a manhunt had been launched in the surrounding bushes to track the fleeing accomplices.
The sources assured residents that the operation was part of ongoing efforts to rid Ukum and adjoining areas of violent criminal gangs.
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
By: Zagazola Makama
Gunmen have abducted a worshipper from a mosque in Gbonkan Village, Ipapo, Itesiwaju Local Government Area.
Sources said that the victim, identified as Amadu Usman, was kidnapped on Monday night while praying at the mosque alongside his elder brother, Adamu Usman.
The sources said seven armed men invaded the mosque at about 9 p.m. and whisked the victim away to an unknown destination.
The sources said that a joint team of security forces, Amotekun Corps, vigilantes and local hunters had since launched a search-and-rescue operation, combing surrounding bushes to track down the suspects and rescue the victim.
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with the Police, Community Watch Corps and local vigilantes, have repelled a bandit attack in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Sources said that the incident happened on Tuesday evening when armed bandits launched an attack on a hunters’ camp in Naalma village.
According to the sources, the troops and other security operatives responded swiftly to a distress call and engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle, forcing them to withdraw.
“During the operation, Usman Lawal, 35, the Commander of the Hunters’ group, sustained fatal injuries. One of the bandits was neutralised while the rifle earlier seized from the hunters’ commander was recovered.
“Other fleeing bandits are suspected to have escaped with gunshot wounds. Troops are currently conducting cordon-and-search operations within the area,”said the sources.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
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