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UN Condemns Abduction of Over 200 IDPs in Borno
UN Condemns Abduction of Over 200 IDPs in Borno
By: Michael Mike
The United Nations has strongly condemned the reported abduction of internally displaced persons (IDPs), many of them women, boys and girls, in Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State.
In a statement on Wednesday, UN lamented that while the exact number of people abducted remains unknown, but it is estimated at over 200 people.
The statement by the Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr. Mohammed Malick Fall read that: “On 29 February, members of a non-state armed group (NSAG) allegedly abducted the IDPs who had reportedly ventured beyond the safety of the trenches surrounding Ngala – from the ISS, Zulum, Kaigama, and Arabic IDP camps – in search of firewood. While an unspecified number of older women and children under 10 have reportedly been released, scores of IDPs remain unaccounted for, according to protection partners.
“I stand in solidarity with the families of all those abducted, especially children, and their communities and urge those who have abducted them to release them without harm.
“On behalf of the United Nations, I remind all parties to the conflict to adhere to their obligations under international humanitarian law to protect civilians from harm.
“In addition, I urge authorities and other partners to provide more livelihood opportunities for IDPs in camps in Borno State, alongside ongoing efforts for lasting solutions, to reduce the risks of insecurity and violence faced by IDPs.”
He added that: “More than two million people in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe (BAY) states have fled to garrison towns where they have few, if any, livelihood options. Those who venture beyond the protective trenches surrounding these towns to forage or farm do so at great peril, with killings, abductions, forced recruitment and sexual and gender-based violence (GBV) rampant.
“Two days to the commemoration of International Women’s Day, this incident is a stark reminder that women and girls are among those most affected by conflict.
“The crisis in the BAY states is disproportionately affecting women, boys and girls. There is a high prevalence of GBV against women and adolescent girls, while boys are targeted for recruitment by NSAGs.”
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UN Condemns Abduction of Over 200 IDPs in Borno
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.
Gunmen abduct village head in Kajuru LGA, Kaduna
Man dies by suicide after acid attack on girlfriend in Lagos
By: Zagazola Makama
A 43-year-old man, Pere Faruk, has reportedly died by suicide shortly after allegedly pouring acid on his girlfriend during a domestic altercation on Lagos Island.
Zagazola Makama report that the incident occurred at about 5:40 p.m. on June 30, at No. 8 Messy Street, Lagos Island.
According to family sources, Faruk’s younger brother, Pere Jeli, who resides nearby at No. 9 Igbosere Street, was informed of the incident and immediately raised alarm.
The victim, identified as Kemi Bashiru, was rushed to the Lagos Island General Hospital, where she is receiving treatment for severe burns.
Shortly after the attack, Faruk was discovered unresponsive in his room, with a bottle of Sniper insecticide found beside him, suggesting he took his own life.
His body was taken to the hospital and later deposited in a public mortuary for autopsy, while the scene of the incident was documented by responders.
Sources said police investigations are ongoing to determine the full circumstances surrounding the altercation and its tragic outcome.
Man dies by suicide after acid attack on girlfriend in Lagos
One killed, six injured in grenade explosion at Kano scrapyard
By: Zagazola Makama
Atleast one person killed and six others injured following the explosion of an unexploded ordnance (UXO) at a scrapyard in Kofar Dawanau area of Dala Local Government Area.
Zagazola Makama report that the incident occurred at about 5:30 p.m. on June 30, while metal scrap dealers were offloading items from a truck with registration number PKM 709 ZY.
Sources said that a hand grenade was identified as the source of the explosion during a preliminary post-blast investigation by the Bomb Disposal Unit (BOMPOL).
The explosion killed Hamisu Uzairu, a 55-year-old labourer from PRP Kwanar Jaba quarters in Nasarawa LGA. He was confirmed dead at the Murtala Muhammed Specialist Hospital, Kano.
Six other victims sustained varying degrees of injuries and were admitted at the same hospital for treatment.
They include: Sani Ahmed, Najib Sani, Jabir Tijani, Wada Abdullahi, Huzaifa Yusha’u and Bilyaminu Snu.
The scrap dealer, Jamilu Zakari Salisu, who owns the Kofar Dawanau Mini Scrapyard, reported the incident to the Dala Divisional Police Headquarters.
Police sources said the scene was immediately cordoned off and access restricted to ensure public safety, while further investigations are ongoing to trace the origin of the explosive.
The police advised scrap dealers and the general public to exercise caution and report any suspicious metallic objects to security agencies to prevent similar incidents.
One killed, six injured in grenade explosion at Kano scrapyard
Gunmen abduct village head in Kajuru LGA, Kaduna
Man dies by suicide after acid attack on girlfriend in Lagos
One killed, six injured in grenade explosion at Kano scrapyard
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