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Planned Protests: IPCR Calls For Calm, Restraint

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Planned Protests: IPCR Calls For Calm, Restraint

By: Michael Mike

Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has issued a timely call for calm and restraint, ahead of the planned protests against the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The Institute on Wednesday called on Civil Society Groups, organizers, and other bodies involved in the planned protests to be cautious of their action in order to avoid inflaming the already precarious situation in the country, insisting that they should note that although the nation is facing hard times, the situation is not unique to Nigeria, as the world at large is grappling with a global economic crisis.

IPCR also urged citizens to avoid fanning the flames of disunity and disrupting the fragile peace currently enjoyed amidst insecurity.

The Director General, IPCR, Dr. Joseph Ochogwu, in the statement, said: “This wise counsel comes at a critical juncture, as protests at this point in time could jeopardize the renewed hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” insisting the cautionary statement serves as a reminder that hasty actions can have unintended consequences.

He said by urging restraint, the Institute acknowledges the need for measured responses to the current challenges.

Highlighting the delicate nature of the current situation, the Institute noted that any actions that could disrupt this peace would be counterproductive, especially when considered in the context of President Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda, which aimed at revitalizing the nation’s prospects, and requires a stable environment to succeed.

He said protests, while a fundamental right, can sometimes be counterproductive if not carefully considered, “In this case, the Institute’s warning suggests that protests could disorganize the efforts aimed at addressing the nation’s challenges. By cautioning against fanning the ember of crisis and disunity, the Institute emphasizes the need for unity and collective effort in navigating these difficult times,” he noted.

He explained that: “In essence, the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution is advocating for a thoughtful and strategic approach to addressing the nation’s challenges. By urging calm and restraint, the Institute encourages citizens to prioritize constructive engagement and collaboration, rather than resorting to actions that could undermine the fragile peace.

“This call to action is a reminder that, even in the face of adversity, careful consideration and strategic thinking are essential. By heeding the Institute’s warning, citizens can contribute to a more stable and peaceful environment, conducive to the success of President Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda.”

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Ambassador Mamman hails Buratai’s legacy, urges youth mentorship

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Ambassador Mamman hails Buratai’s legacy, urges youth mentorship

By: Zagazola Makama

Ambassador Yusuf Mamman, former Nigerian envoy, has lauded the leadership and reforms of retired Lt.-Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai, former Chief of Army Staff, describing him as a “soldier’s soldier” whose tenure transformed the Nigerian Army’s doctrine, structure, and innovation.

Mamman, who chaired the public presentation of the book Life Principles for Greatness from the Life of Lt.-Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai, said he accepted the role without hesitation because the work offered lessons for Nigeria’s youth.

He recalled that Buratai rose from a cadet in the Nigerian Defence Academy to become Chief of Army Staff at a time the country faced the existential threat of Boko Haram insurgency.

“He came at a very challenging and difficult time in our national history, when Boko Haram posed the biggest existential threat to Nigeria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity since the civil war,” Mamman said.

According to him, Buratai spearheaded deep and profound changes that reshaped military doctrine, operations, and troop welfare, laying the foundation for the ongoing modernisation of the Nigerian Army.

“He never sought to take credit, but his works were very evident and clear. The master plan for the Army’s modernisation we are following today was driven by his vision,” he added.

Mamman also linked Buratai’s example to the need for youth empowerment, noting that Nigeria’s young people are making significant contributions in technology, media, and the creative industry.

“We must give them the enabling environment to harness their creativity for national greatness. Our future relies on the resilience, creativity, and scholarship of our youth,” he said.

The event, held in Abuja Intercontinental Hotel attracted dignitaries including Senior Military Officers, both serving and retired, Sen. Abdulaziz Yar’adua, Chairman Senate Committee on Army, and other prominent Nigerians.

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Kachalla Alti kills rival bandit kingpin, Dankarami Usaini in Zamfara community

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Kachalla Alti kills rival bandit kingpin, Dankarami Usaini in Zamfara community

By: Zagazola Makama

A feared bandit kingpin, Kachalla Alti, has killed a fellow gang leader in Matsuki village, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, in what residents described as a deadly supremacy battle.

Zagazola gathered from sources that the incident, which occurred at about 4:45 p.m. on Monday, has left the community tense and largely deserted.

Witnesses said the slain bandit, identified as Dankarami Usaini, 40, a Hausa native of Matsuki, had long operated from the Dangajeru forest, allegedly extorting residents and attacking those who resisted.

According to locals, Dankarami was in the village to collect levies on behalf of Kachalla Alti, the younger brother of notorious armed gang leader, Adamu Alero.

However, discontent had been brewing among residents over the “excessive harassment” by Dankarami. They reportedly reached out to Kachalla Alti to intervene. Kachalla Alti stormed the village with his men and shot Dankarami dead on the spot.

Following the killing, many residents fled to nearby villages, fearing retaliatory attacks from Dankarami’s loyalists.

Local sources said tension remains high, with sporadic gunfire heard in nearby forest routes.

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Police, hunters search for kidnapped septuagenarian in Gombe

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Police, hunters search for kidnapped septuagenarian in Gombe

By: Zagazola Makama

Police in Gombe State, in collaboration with local hunters, have launched a search for a 60-year-old man abducted by gunmen in Funakaye Local Government Area.

Sources said the incident occurred on Tuesday at about 12:30 a.m., when about seven armed men stormed the Ganti area of Abuku village via Ribadu Bajoga and kidnapped one Muhammadu Lawal to an unknown location.

Upon receiving the report from the village head of Bage, a joint team of police operatives and hunters mobilised to comb nearby communities in an effort to rescue the victim unhurt.

The sources said no arrests had been made as of the time of filing this report.

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