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UN Resident Coordinator Meets Chairman Lake Chad Governors’ Forum
UN Resident Coordinator Meets Chairman Lake Chad Governors’ Forum
By: Mamman Mohammed
Yobe state Governor and Chairman of the Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON, COMN today had fruitful discussions with the United Nations and Humanitarian Coordinator, Nigeria, Mohamed Malick Fall, on measures to strengthen development partnerships with the state government.
The meeting centered on shared commitments to the transition from the humanitarian response stage to a long-term recovery, resilience, and development stage.
It also focused on the implementation of the State Action Plan (SAP) on Durable Solutions to Internal Displacements.
The governor highlighted the success of the partnership so far in supporting humanitarian response, education, healthcare, livelihoods, governance, peace- building initiatives, and climate resilience in the state.
Governor Buni reiterated his administration’s commitment to the ownership of the durable solutions.
“Yobe State has institutionalized this through a comprehensive State Action Plan, dedicated IDP policy, and a robust State Advisory Committee on Durable Solutions.
The Governor added that government adopted a people-centred and inclusive approach giving displaced persons and the host communities a true sense of belonging in decision-making and the implementation processes.
The Governor noted that the state government had in the last three years committed 5% of its annual budget to the durable solutions plan.
The durable solutions in 2025 received an increased allocation of 24.9% to reflect the state’s readiness towards meeting the UN action agenda on durable solutions.
Earlier, Mr. Fall congratulated Governor Buni on the successful hosting of the 5th Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum (LCBGF).
He noted that this achievement is a testament to the state’s leadership and organizational capabilities to implement the State Action Plan on Solution to Internal Displacements.
The UN Coordinator appreciated the significant progress made by Yobe State since the launch of its Action Plan on Durable Solutions, becoming the cornerstone of government’s efforts to address internal displacements.
Mr. Fall emphasized that, “while Yobe State has already recorded commendable success in piloting durable solutions, it is now time to consolidate these gains and move towards full-scale implementation”.
He described the current pilot as a reference model that can be scaled up and adapted to other regions facing similar challenges.
The UN Resident Coordinator assured Governor Buni of UN readiness to mobilize additional technical and financial resources to support this endeavors with a continued commitment to collaborative actions.
The role of the Security Planning and Coordination Group (SPCG) in ensuring a safe, voluntary, and dignified process for the return, local integration, or relocation of displaced persons was also diberated.
UN Resident Coordinator Meets Chairman Lake Chad Governors’ Forum
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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