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Palestinian Envoy Appeals for International Help to Rescue Thousands Trapped Under Debris in Gaza
Palestinian Envoy Appeals for International Help to Rescue Thousands Trapped Under Debris in Gaza
By: Michael Mike
Ambassador of Palestine to Nigeria, Mr Abdullah Shawesh has appealed to the international community to assist in rescuing thousands of people that may be still under debris in Gaza following prolonged attack of the city by Israeli forces.
Addressing the media on the ongoing attack of Gaza by Israeli force, the envoy said since 13,000 Palestinian are reportedly missing in the Gaza Strip under Israelis siege, many of them may still be under the debris whether life or dead.
He said: “Urgent international actions are needed to set up special mechanisms and specialized teams to remove debris from homes and buildings that Israel’s army has bombed, rescue those trapped alive under the rubble and retrieve the thousands of dead bodies stuck under it.”
He noted that: “13,000 Palestinian are reportedly missing in the Gaza Strip.”
Also, the Palestinian Ambassador said the damage to critical infrastructure as it presently stands is in the region of $18.5 billion.
Shawesh who was quoting the World Bank and the UN joint report said that the amount is equivalent to 97% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
He pointed out that over a million people are without homes, while 75 percent of the population is displaced.
He said the fact is that majority of the population no longer have access to health facilities as 84% of the country’s health facilities are destroyed and the
education sector has collapsed with the whole children out of school.
Shawesh said as at 12 April 2024, no fewer than 33,634 Palestinian had been killed and at least 76,214 wounded in the Gaza Strip.
He said over 462 Palestinian were also killed in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem.
He added that as of Tuesday, April 9, the number of the Palestinian detained since October 7 is 8, 165 from the occupied West Bank only, including 272 women, 500 children and 66 journalists, 45 of whom are still under arrest and 24 of whom are sentenced to administrative detention.
Palestinian Envoy Appeals for International Help to Rescue Thousands Trapped Under Debris in Gaza
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim in Edo During Search Operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation MESA, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police, local vigilantes and hunters, have rescued a kidnapped civilian in Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo State.
Security sources said the troops, deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Udomi, responded to credible intelligence at about 9:00 a.m. on April 21 regarding the abduction of a civilian in the Amendokhian general area.
The troops immediately launched a search-and-rescue operation and successfully secured the release of the victim.
The victim has since been reunited with family members, while efforts are ongoing to track down and apprehend the perpetrators.
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim in Edo During Search Operation
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS), have rescued a kidnapped victim following a swift response to a suspected terrorist attack in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State.
Security sources disclosed that the troops, deployed at Abaji, acted on a report at about 1:45 p.m. on April 21 regarding an attack at Tumataa community.
On arrival, the troops engaged the suspected terrorists in a gun duel, forcing them to abandon the victim and flee the scene.
The victim was successfully rescued and has since been reunited with family members.
The sources added that troops are sustaining operations in the area to track down the fleeing suspects and prevent further attacks.
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim in Benue
Troops Arrest Illegal Arms Manufacturers, Recover Weapons in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops have arrested two suspected illegal arms manufacturers during a raid on a criminal hideout in Langtang North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources disclosed that the operation was carried out at about 5:00 p.m. on April 22 at Gwandanu Village, following credible intelligence on illicit arms production in the area.
According to the sources, the suspects were apprehended while actively engaged in the fabrication of weapons.
Items recovered during the operation include two AK-47 rifles, one G3 rifle, two generating sets, a welding machine, a drilling machine, a hand filer and a toolbox, among other items.
The suspects are currently in military custody pending further investigation.
The sources added that troops have intensified efforts to mop up illegally fabricated arms in the general area as part of ongoing operations to curb criminal activities and enhance security in the state.
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