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Stop Molesting House Helps, Nigerians Warned
Stop Molesting House Helps, Nigerians Warned
By: Michael Mike
Chairman, Bwari Area Council, John Gabaya has warned against molestation of house helps, noting that it remains a crime punishable under the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act (VAPPA).
He gave the warning at a Stakeholders’ Community Advocacy Dialogue on Sexual and Gender Based Violence, (SGBV) organized by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) on Thursday at the Council Headquarters in Bwari local government area of the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT).
Gabaya who was represented by the Head Administration in the Council, Amina Solomon, said the presence of NAPTIP protection officers in the area council provided access to quick reporting of SGBV cases in the area as community members and victims can easily report such cases without fear as confidentiality is fully assured.
He said: “I know in days past, issues of rape and molestation are difficult to report. We have noticed that people bring in house helps only to later turn them into the Madam’s of their homes against their wishes but today, we have a channel, a place that people can easily report these cases to.
She commended NAPTIP’s campaign against SGBV stating that it has really impacted and change the landscape in the fight against sexual and gender based violence in the FCT.
Director General, NAPTIP, Professor Fatima Waziri-Azi, while speaking on the need to avoid community settlement of rape and incest cases, said such cases are strictly court cases as they are seen as grievous state offence and settling them at community level amounts to injustice for victims.
The DG admonished parent and community member not to dismiss their children and wards when they report cases of SGBV to them as this will make the child loose to confidence in the society as parent have failed them.
She reiterated the importance of preserving evidence in such cases to present a tight roof case in court.
She advised: “Always believe your children when they report molestation or rape cases to you. Believe them, don’t call them liars.
“Most of the victims in our shelter will tell you that they reported to their parents but no one believed them.
In her presentation on the VAPPA 2015, Assistant Director, Public Enlightenment Department, NAPTIP, Helen Emuze, explained key sections of the Act to the community members, religious and traditional leaders
Head of Rapid Respond Squared, (RRS), NAPTIP, Emem Magnus, enlightened the gathering on the roles stakeholders must play in respond to SGBV cases and its prevention.
Stop Molesting House Helps, Nigerians Warned
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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