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Turkish Ambassador Pays Farewell Visit on ECOWAS
Turkish Ambassador Pays Farewell Visit on ECOWAS
By: Michael Mike
The Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Hidayet Bayraktar, paid a farewell visit to the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, on Monday February 10, 2025, in Abuja, Nigeria.
The visit marks the end of his mission to Nigeria and was an opportunity for Hidayet Bayraktar to invite him to participate in an event to be held this year in Antalya, Turkey.
Hidayet Bayraktar took the opportunity to praise the excellent cooperation between his country and ECOWAS, and thanked Dr. Omar Alieu Touray for his availability, his contribution and his constant efforts to deepen this cooperation.
In addition to bilateral cooperation, the two personalities also discussed issues linked to
insecurity and terrorism in the ECOWAS region, and explored possible solutions to effectively combat these scourges.
Hidayet Bayraktar reiterated Turkey’s commitment to further support ECOWAS’ efforts to meet community challenges and promote peace, security and stability in the West African sub-region.
After thanking and congratulating the Turkish ambassador for his commitment and support to the regional organisation throughout his mission, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray hailed the role played by his country in the development of West Africa.
Touray recalled the various regional and UN initiatives aimed at combating insecurity
and terrorism in the ECOWAS region. He insisted on the need to promote peace and security, indispensable factors in the development of a region.
He said: “ECOWAS’s major challenge is insecurity, and none of its member states can face it alone. If we are not united, we cannot combat this threat. Unity and collective collaboration are essential to
preserve peace and stability in West Africa”, Touray declared.
He urged Turkey to continue its efforts to support peace, unity and security in West Africa.
Turkey is a major partner of Africa and a privileged partner of ECOWAS. Its leadership is hailed and appreciated throughout the African continent,” said Touray.
Turkish Ambassador Pays Farewell Visit on ECOWAS
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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