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RHI: 900 Homes Receive Assorted Food Items in Kano
RHI: 900 Homes Receive Assorted Food Items in Kano
*As Renewed Hope Initiative Continues Food Distribution Across States in The Federation
By: Our Reporter
The Social Investment Program Food outreach Scheme of the Renewed Hope Initiative has distributed 900 bags of assorted food items to persons with disabilities and vulnerable groups in Kano State.
The distribution is in line with the food outreach scheme project designed to cover the 36 states of the federation and the FCT. The program was first launched in Abuja, and Kano happens to be the second state where the ceremony is being held. Nasarawa is expected to be the next state to receive the donation.
Chairperson of the Renewed Hope Initiative and First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON, said the food outreach scheme is borne out of the desire to support persons living with disabilities and other vulnerable groups.
Represented by the Wife of the Vice President and the Vice Chairperson of RHI, Hajiya Nana Shettima, at the Government House Kano, Senator Oluremi Tinubu assured Nigerians that the present administration is working to make life better for each and everyone. The RHI, according to the Chairperson, is working in line with the vision of the President.
The Representative of the Kano State Governor, the Commissioner for Agriculture, Alhaji Hassan Danjuma, announced the contribution of land to women farmers as a support to the women farmers’ empowerment program of the RHI.
The symbolic distribution of the food items was done by the Wife of the Vice President, Hajiya Nana Shettima, while cheques were offered to women farmers in the state on behalf of The First Lady.
RHI: 900 Homes Receive Assorted Food Items in Kano
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.
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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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