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Senator Lawan donates N25 million to flood victims in Yobe

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Senator Lawan donates N25 million to flood victims in Yobe

Senator Lawan donates N25 million to flood victims in Yobe

By: Yahaya Wakili

Former Senate President, Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan, Ph.D., GCON Sardaunan Bade, has donated N25 million to flood victims in his Senatorial District of Yobe North.

Senator Ahmed Lawan made the donation over the weekend when he paid a visit to Nguru and Karasuwa local government areas to assess the extent of damage caused by recent flooding.

The president of the Ninth Senate, during his visit to both local government areas on Saturday, donated the sum of $20 million to flood victims in Nguru, a town severely affected by recent flooding, and $5 million to displaced persons in Karasuwa local government area, respectively.

Senator Lawan urged the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (YOSEMA) to, as a matter of urgency, address the immediate and long-term needs of those displaced by flooding in Yobe North Senatorial District.

He commended the ongoing efforts by both agencies to provide assistance to the victims.

Senator Ahmed Lawan appealed to the Federal Government to provide sustainable solutions that include constructing drainage systems and embankments to control water flow to mitigate the impact of future disasters in parts of the country affected by flooding.

“I commend the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (YOSEMA) for commencing efforts to provide assistance to the victims.” Senator Lawan said.

According to him, more needs to be done to address the immediate and long-term needs of those affected by natural disasters.

He urges both agencies to urgently provide additional relief materials, such as food, shelter, clothing, and medical supplies, as well as support to the affected communities.

The lawmaker urged residents of the affected communities in Yobe North Senatorial District to cooperate with relevant authorities and follow instructions on safety measures.

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Reverend Dachomo insist “I was a notorious criminal in this village, a drug cartel… but I found Jesus”

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Reverend Dachomo insist “I was a notorious criminal in this village, a drug cartel… but I found Jesus”

By: Zagazola Makama

Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, has again recounted his past life of crime and subsequent spiritual transformation, attributing his change to his Christian faith.

Dachomo made the disclosure during a religious gathering, where he shared his personal testimony of repentance and renewal.

“I was a notorious criminal in this village, a drug cartel in this village, a wanderer in this village. That is my testimony,” he said.

The pastor also claimed involvement in criminal activities in his earlier years.

“When I say 1980, it is our gang that robbed a bank, and the person that led that operation is my best friend,” he said.

He explained that his life took a new direction after he embrace Jesus during the robbery.

“When I submitted myself to Jesus, who is my Saviour, I allowed Him to control my life, and Jesus forgave my sin. I am a new person in Christ Jesus,” he said.

However, Dachomo has come under relentless attacks with many asking the authorities to investigate his confession and prosecuting him for his past criminality.

They accused him of infighting fire in the already existing crises between farmers and herders in the state especially when he was openly heard asking the youths to go to WAR.

Reverend Dachomo insist “I was a notorious criminal in this village, a drug cartel… but I found Jesus”

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Troops foil cattle rustling, recover 84 livestock in Kaduna

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Troops foil cattle rustling, recover 84 livestock in Kaduna

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have foiled a cattle rustling attempt and recovered 84 livestock in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

A military source said the operation was carried out by troops of 4 Division Demonstration Battalion deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Dumbi.

The source disclosed that the troops responded at about 5:30 a.m. on March 27 to credible intelligence on cattle rustling activities at Pan Daudu settlement.

“Following the information, troops swiftly mobilised and laid ambush at a suspected crossing point between Lamban Zango and Monday Market in Igabi Local Government Area,” the source said.

He added that the suspected rustlers, on approaching the ambush site, abandoned the livestock and fled the scene.

“The terrorists, upon sighting the troops’ position, fled in disarray, abandoning 84 rustled livestock,” he said.

According to him, the recovered animals were subsequently handed over to their rightful owners.

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Troops arrest 14 suspects in cordon-and-search operation in Borno

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Troops arrest 14 suspects in cordon-and-search operation in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 1, Operation Hadin Kai, have arrested 14 suspects during a cordon-and-search operation in Bama Local Government Area of Borno.

Sources said the operation, conducted by troops of 21 Special Armoured Brigade, followed credible intelligence on the activities of a suspected terrorist and kidnapper identified as Baba Ali.

The sources disclosed that the operation took place at about 2:20 p.m. on March 25 at Ngurosoye village, where the suspect was being tracked through intercepted communications.

During the operation, troops apprehended 14 suspects at the location where the tracked calls were received.

Two bags of fertiliser, suspected to be for illicit use, were also recovered from the scene.

The suspects are currently in military custody for further investigation and necessary action.

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