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Senator Lawan urges the World Bank to invest in Yobe
Senator Lawan urges the World Bank to invest in Yobe
By: Yahaya Wakili
Former Senate President, Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan, Ph.D., GCON, Sardaunan Bade, Yobe North Senatorial District, has asked the World Bank to double its investment in Yobe, particularly since the state hasn’t been a beneficiary of investments made over the years.
The President of the 9th Senate, Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan, made the peal in a statement issued and signed by him, which he shared with newsmen in Damaturu, the Yobe state capital.
“I joined my brother and friend, the Executive Governor of Yobe State, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Mai Mala Buni, CON, for a high-level official engagement on investment partnerships, resource mobilization, and the official launch of the Yobe State Policy on Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).” Sen. Lawan said.
Also present was our leader, the Honourable Minister of Police Affairs and former Yobe State Governor, who served between 2009 and 2019, His Excellency, Sen. (Dr.) Ibrahim Gaidam.
Others present include the Senator representing Yobe East Senatorial District, Sen. Musa Mustapha, the Ambassador of Switzerland to Nigeria, His Excellency Nicolas Lang, diplomats and representatives of the World Bank, and other donor agencies.
The investment and resource mobilization meeting, which was held at the Switzerland Embassy in Abuja, focused on establishing strategic partnerships with key international donors and partners to support the Yobe state development plan for improved partnerships.
Senator Ahmed Lawan revealed that the Yobe State Policy on Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) represents a significant advancement made by the Governor Buni-led administration in tackling the issues of protracted displacement.
“I also underscored the need for donor agencies to be carried along by state governments in the formulation of policies, as their participation is essential for the successful implementation of developmental policies that ultimately target the people as beneficiaries.
Senator Lawna urges the World Bank to invest in Yobe
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forced have neutralised two suspected notorious bandits during a clearance operation in Ukum Local Government Area of the state.
Sources told Zagazola that the operation followed credible intelligence received on Tuesday at about 1:00 p.m.
The report indicated that a criminal gang led by one Senen Hemen, also known as Orpa, was sighted along the pipeline axis between Gbeji and Igbongom communities in Ukum.
According to the sources, security forces were promptly mobilised to the location, where the gang engaged the operatives in a gun duel.
During the exchange, Hemen and another gang member identified as Mzungweve Ichur, both from Igbongom, were shot dead, while others fled the scene with gunshot injuries.
The sources confirmed that the corpses of the two suspects had been recovered and deposited at a private mortuary in Gbeji, while a manhunt had been launched in the surrounding bushes to track the fleeing accomplices.
The sources assured residents that the operation was part of ongoing efforts to rid Ukum and adjoining areas of violent criminal gangs.
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
By: Zagazola Makama
Gunmen have abducted a worshipper from a mosque in Gbonkan Village, Ipapo, Itesiwaju Local Government Area.
Sources said that the victim, identified as Amadu Usman, was kidnapped on Monday night while praying at the mosque alongside his elder brother, Adamu Usman.
The sources said seven armed men invaded the mosque at about 9 p.m. and whisked the victim away to an unknown destination.
The sources said that a joint team of security forces, Amotekun Corps, vigilantes and local hunters had since launched a search-and-rescue operation, combing surrounding bushes to track down the suspects and rescue the victim.
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with the Police, Community Watch Corps and local vigilantes, have repelled a bandit attack in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Sources said that the incident happened on Tuesday evening when armed bandits launched an attack on a hunters’ camp in Naalma village.
According to the sources, the troops and other security operatives responded swiftly to a distress call and engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle, forcing them to withdraw.
“During the operation, Usman Lawal, 35, the Commander of the Hunters’ group, sustained fatal injuries. One of the bandits was neutralised while the rifle earlier seized from the hunters’ commander was recovered.
“Other fleeing bandits are suspected to have escaped with gunshot wounds. Troops are currently conducting cordon-and-search operations within the area,”said the sources.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
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