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RHI: 900 Homes Receive Assorted Food Items in Kano

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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.

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Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunner in Taraba State

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Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunner in Taraba State

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), in collaboration with Defence Intelligence Agency operatives and local vigilantes, have arrested a suspected gunrunner in Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State.

Security sources said the arrest was made at about 7:45 a.m. on May 13 during an intelligence-led operation at Iware community in the area.

The suspect was reportedly apprehended following credible intelligence linking him to arms trafficking activities within the Amaseyo general area.

Preliminary interrogation revealed that the suspect was allegedly involved in illegal arms dealing, prompting his immediate arrest by the joint security team.

The suspect is currently in custody and undergoing further investigation, while security agencies say efforts are ongoing to dismantle arms trafficking networks operating within the state and surrounding areas.

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Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim During Patrol in Kogi

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Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim During Patrol in Kogi

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation MESA have rescued a kidnap victim abandoned by suspected terrorists along the Obajana–Jakura–Tajimi axis in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State.

Security sources said the rescue operation was carried out at about 9:00 a.m. on May 13 by troops of 12 Brigade during a fighting patrol along the old Obajana–Jakura–Tajimi road.

According to the report, the troops discovered the victim after suspected kidnappers abandoned him while fleeing from the advancing security personnel.

The rescued victim was subsequently reunited with his family after the operation.

Security patrols and clearance operations have continued along the route and adjoining communities as part of ongoing efforts to combat kidnapping and other criminal activities in the area.

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Troops Neutralise Terrorist During Operation Savannah Shield in Niger State

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Troops Neutralise Terrorist During Operation Savannah Shield in Niger State

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Savannah Shield have neutralised a suspected terrorist during an offensive operation in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.

Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 2:45 p.m. on May 13 by troops of 221 Battalion alongside personnel of CSIB XVI deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Babanna.

The troops reportedly carried out the offensive raid on Masaka Village following intelligence on terrorist activities within the area.

During the operation, the troops made contact with the suspected terrorists, leading to an exchange of fire.

According to the report, one of the fleeing terrorists accidentally triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), which detonated and resulted in his death.

Troops subsequently recovered one magazine loaded with 12 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition from the scene.

Security forces have continued exploitation and clearance operations in the area aimed at dismantling terrorist hideouts and preventing further attacks within the operational environment.

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