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Shun Irregular Migration to Foreign Lands, Envoy Warns Nigerians
Shun Irregular Migration to Foreign Lands, Envoy Warns Nigerians
By: Michael Mike
Nigeria’s newly-posted Charge’ d’Affaires en-titre to Libya,Amb. Mohammed Mohammed has called on Nigerians to shun irregular migrations to foreign lands without documents.
He decried that most of such irregular migrations usually end up in slavery and sexual exploitations in Europe.
Amb.Mohammed, who stated the above in Tripoli, Libya, Tuesday, during the repatriation of 122 stranded Nigerians in that country ,also noted that migrations that follow due process are allowed,but advised Nigerians to always ponder well before embarking on the risk of the ill-advised journey across the desert.
The Head of the Nigerian Mission in that country, who recently assumed duty after receiving his Letter of posting following his appointment by President Bola Tinubu, thanked the Libyan authorities and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) for the various roles they played in facilitating the release of some of the Nigerian migrants in detention facilities in the country and aiding their smooth repatriation to Nigeria.
The 122 evacuees, comprising 52 males,39 females (seven of whom were rescued victims of human trafficking), 21 children as well as 10 infants, were at about 1.30pm, Libyan local time, airlifted from Mitiga International Airport aboard chartered flight. They were expected at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos,at 5 pm, Nigerian Time, from where they would be handed over to the appropriate government agencies that will re-unite them with their families.
According to official sources, Tuesday’s evacuation,conducted in collaboration with the IOM in Libya as part of its Voluntary Humanitarian Repatriation (VHR) programme,was the ninth carried out by the Nigerian Mission in the country this year.The foregoing remains part of the 4-D foreign policy thrust of the Tinubu Administration,which came from the directives of the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs,Amb.Yusuf Maitama Tuggar.
It will be recalled that, in 2023, a total of 2,041 stranded Nigerian migrants were assisted to return home by the IOM.Within this year alone,about 1,350 stranded Nigerian nationals have also safely been assisted to return home.
Shun Irregular Migration to Foreign Lands, Envoy Warns Nigerians
Mining site worker dies after rock collapse in Kabusa
By: Zagazola Makama
A mining site worker identified as Adam Bahago, also known as Peter, has died following a rock collapse at a site operated by Inhui Mining Company in the Kabusa area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The incident occurred on June 29 at about 3:20 p.m., while the deceased was carrying out routine work at the site. Bahago, a native of Kaduna State and a member of the Koro ethnic group, was reportedly struck by a large falling rock.
According to the site manager, Brown Ekelechi John, the victim sustained critical injuries during the collapse and was immediately rushed to Asokoro General Hospital for medical attention. He was, however, confirmed dead on arrival by medical personnel.
His remains have since been deposited at the hospital’s mortuary, and his family has been duly notified.
Preliminary findings indicate the incident may be linked to structural weaknesses in the rock face, prompting renewed calls for stricter adherence to safety protocols in artisanal and commercial mining operations across the FCT.
Mining site worker dies after rock collapse in Kabusa
Police Officer wounded while repelling bandit attack on security camp in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forces have successfully repelled an attempted armed bandit attack on C Watch Camp in Rimaye Village, Kankia Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 12:30 a.m. on June 30 when suspected armed bandits stormed the location in an attempt to overrun the camp.
Security sources swiftly mobilised a team to the scene, where they engaged the assailants in a gun duel.
The bandits were forced to retreat and flee the scene with unspecified casualties on their side.
During the exchange of gunfire, the Officer-in-Charge of Rimaye Police Outpost, ASP Shola Odenkule, sustained gunshot wounds on his right leg, as well as bruises to his head and right hand.
He was immediately rushed to Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC), Rimaye, where he received medical treatment and was admitted for further observation.
Police Officer wounded while repelling bandit attack on security camp in Katsina
Gunmen abduct village head in Kajuru LGA, Kaduna
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected kidnappers have abducted the Village Head of Bauda, Mr Obadiah Iguda, from his residence in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Zagazola Makama learnt from reliable sources that the incident occurred on June 29 at about 9:45 p.m., when an unspecified number of armed men stormed the community and forcibly took the 48-year-old traditional leader to an unknown destination.
Security forces were moblised to the scene and
commenced a manhunt for the suspects.
Security sources said concerted efforts in collaboration with other sister security agencies were ongoing to rescue the victim and apprehend the perpetrators.
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