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Residents of Bokkos, Barkin Ladi blames Government over Christmas Eve attacks
Residents of Bokkos, Barkin Ladi blames Government over Christmas Eve attacks
By: Our Reporter
Arising from a meeting on New Year’s Day, Leaders and Youths in Bokkos and Barkin Ladi of Plateau State, North Central Nigeria, have concluded that the attacks on their communities, which resulted in the killings of over 100 people, were the result of the laxity of the government’s security operatives, especially soldiers and police, who should be proactive in their operations to save lives and property of the people.
According to reports filtered from the meeting alledgedly held by the community leaders and some representatives of the youths as well as some important personalities from the area, the situation in their area calls for reflection on their existence if they are to continue to leave in their ancestral homes, a place they can call their own.
“We have welcomed other tribes, particularly the Fulanis, for ages. We gave them a place to stay, and today they are turning against us with weapons and killing our people. We cried out several times to the government, but each time we did, the next blood shed worsened. This calls for us to look inward and redefine our position with our visitors. We should not wait for another slaughter before we sit down to talk again. The government has come, and they all state the usual, but that is politics. We should not allow them to continue to gain from our blood while the perpetrators are out there.” Elder Elijah Dangana alledgedly said.
It was gathered that so many residents who came from far and near for Christmas and the new year in Jos only to meet with the ugly situation described the government as weak and unable to defend its citizens.
Mrs. Esther Bulus said she lost her aunt and her two sons to the unfortunate attack in Bokkos. “We came to bury our aunty and her two sons, not to celebrate Christmas. These evil people have continued to attack our villages, and the Nigerian government is watching and doing nothing. We have asked our leaders to speak out unless they want us to be wiped out completely. My uncle, the Reverend, was able to escape, but I lost three people dear to me. This is unforgivable.”
While the people count their losses and the period of mourning continues with stories vexing the heart and the community meetings revealing the position of the people and the next steps they hope to take in self-defense, the Chief of Defence Staff of Nigeria, General Christopher Musa, revealed that the purpose of the attack in Plateau State is to embarrass and make the government look stupid.
General Christopher Musa said this while speaking in an interview with Channels TV, where he stressed that the area where the attack occurred was large and that the military couldn’t react as quickly as some might have expected.
He said, “There was no good reason for the attack. It was done with impunity. The purpose is to embarrass everybody and to make the government look stupid. And whoever did it was up on their heels. We are making some arrests already, and we can assure Nigerians that we are on top of the game.
“One thing I want us to understand is that the general area where this incident occurred is not small. A lot of people just think it’s just a small area, and they ask, Why couldn’t the military react as quickly as possible?”.
However, some residents of the area told newsmen in Jos that the CDS was also trying to protect the government position, as those people reacting to the inaction of the security operatives are mostly inhabitants and know what they are saying.
“The statement of the CDS on Channels TV is only political. If the government is truly working, what are all the intelligence agencies doing? We have been shortchanged by political voices that make us look stupid.. Alexander Moses said:.
Residents of Bokkos, Barkin Ladi blames Government over Christmas Eve attacks
NHRC trains 34 human rights advocates in Gombe
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has trained 34 Community Protection Rights Advocates to protect and promote human rights in Gombe state.
Dr Joseph Wanshe, the State Coordinator of the Commission, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Gombe on Monday.
Wanshe said that the training was imperative toward achieving the mandate of the commission in the state.
According to him, the trained advocates, who are mostly in rural areas, will penetrate distant and rural communities where human rights violations are rampant.
He said that the training has started yielding the expected results as there have been increased number of reported cases of human rights violations from rural communities across the state.
He said that the advocates have been deployed to the 11 local government areas of the state.
“We are witnessing an upsurge in human rights reporting coming to the office.
“ The numbers are increasing as regards civil and political rights followed by cases of women and children, domestic violence, economic, social and cultural rights.
“ There are many factors involved in the upsurge as the NHRC within the last one month has stepped up sensitisations and stakeholders’ engagements.
“ We have trained Community Protection Rights advocates, who have been working and as a result, awareness has increased and number of complaints received have spiked,” he said.
Wanshe said that the trained advocates have been affiliated to NHRC at the local government levels toward ensuring wider coverage of the state in terms of human rights protection.
He assured residents on the commission’s effort at ensuring that it achieved effectively its mandate of protection and promotion of human rights.
Wanshe commended the people of Gombe State for their improved confidence in NHRC which has resulted in improved reportage of human rights violations
He further urged communities to support the advocates in their domains in the overall interest of human rights protection.
NHRC trains 34 human rights advocates in Gombe
Troops intercept 11 suspects with IED-making materials in Abuja
Troops of the Nigerian Army have intercepted 11 suspected criminals conveying materials believed to be for the production of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory.
By: Zagazola Makama
Security sources said the suspects, comprising 10 males and one female, were arrested at about 12:59 a.m. on April 27 by troops of 176 Guards Battalion deployed at Kuchiyako.
The sources disclosed that the suspects were intercepted in a vehicle along the Kuchiyako–Tipper Garage road, allegedly loaded with IED-making materials.
According to preliminary investigation, the suspects claimed they were en route to mining sites around Kabbin Mangoro in Kuje Area Council to collect mineral resources.
Items recovered from them include explosive charges and three-and-a-half bags of unidentified mineral substances, among other sundry materials.
The suspects are currently in military custody, while investigations are ongoing to ascertain their intent and possible links to criminal or terrorist activities.
Troops intercept 11 suspects with IED-making materials in Abuja
Troops repel terrorists in Zamfara, recover calm after attack on Godel community
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under 1 Brigade have repelled an attack by suspected terrorists in Godel community of Birnin Magaji Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 2:08 p.m. on April 27 when troops deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kaura Namoda responded to credible intelligence on terrorist activities in the area.
The sources disclosed that troops made contact with the attackers upon arrival, leading to a fierce exchange of fire.
According to the sources, the troops forced the terrorists to withdraw from the area following the encounter.
However, during the attack, the assailants reportedly rustled an unspecified number of cattle belonging to residents of the community.
Three civilians were also said to have sustained gunshot wounds and were evacuated for medical attention.
The sources added that troops have intensified patrols and clearance operations in the general area to prevent further attacks and recover the rustled livestock.
Troops repel terrorists in Zamfara, recover calm after attack on Godel community
NHRC trains 34 human rights advocates in Gombe
Troops intercept 11 suspects with IED-making materials in Abuja
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