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UN Women, NNWM Collaborate on Peaceful Cohabitation in Nigeria

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UN Women, NNWM Collaborate on Peaceful Cohabitation in Nigeria

By: Michael Mike

The United Nations (UN) Women and the National Network of Women Mediators (NNWM) have collaborated to enhance peace cohabitation in Nigeria.

The two came up with strategies to strengthen the integration of state-level women mediation networks into national and regional network of women mediators, as well as their larger commitment to improving synergies and collaborative engagement for enhancing women’s leadership in peace processes and gender responsive mediation in Nigeria.

In her goodwill message at the Second Annual Forum of Women Mediators in Nigeria with theme- Women Leading Peace Building: Amplifying the Role of Nigerian Women Mediators,” the Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, noted that the Annual Forum of Women Mediators is one of the strategic initiatives within the framework of the Programme on Women Peace and Security in Nigeria (Phase II), being implemented by UN Women, with support from the Government of Norway, and the Enhancing Gender-Responsive Security Operations and Community Dialogue Project in Nigeria (Phase II), funded by the Government of Germany.

She said: “The overall objective of these initiatives is to attain a more peaceful and gender-equal society by creating an enabling environment for the implementation of the Women Peace and Security Commitments through strengthening policy frameworks, capacity, coordination, and oversight of federal and state entities and increasing the meaningful participation of women to deliver on UNSCR 1325 commitments for conflict prevention and sustainable peace.”

The Minister explained that: “A major component of these Programmes is designed to strengthen the capacity of Nigerian women mediators and promote their leadership in peacebuilding and conflict prevention, while enhancing collaboration, learning, and coordination among women mediation networks and peacebuilding architectures at all levels, in line with the provisions of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325. Efforts are made to support women’s mediation capacities, networks, and actions for conflict prevention and peacebuilding.

“Moreover, women in their diversity are supported to ensure that those in conflict-affected grassroots communities are empowered to voice and assert their rights to protection and have enhanced collaboration with security institutions to address community security needs in an inclusive and gender-responsive manner.”

On her part, UN Women Country Representative to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Beatrice Eyong noted that the specific objectives of this 2nd Annual Women Mediators Forum include development of actionable steps and modalities for increasing Leadership Capacity, Influence the Participation of Nigerian women mediators in mediation and the implementation of Nigeria’s 3rd National Action Plan (NAP) on Women Peace and Security; Strengthen Collaboration and Coordination among existing mechanisms and identify sustainable platforms for strengthening collaboration and coordination among women mediators, government agencies, academia, peacebuildingarchitectures, civil society organizations, and international partners to support peace building efforts.

She also said it would Foster Cross-Learning and Experience Sharing bycreating a platform for local, sub-national, and national networks of women mediators to engage in cross-learning and sharing of innovative strategies to enhance women’s mediation capacities and utilization in Nigeria.

Eyong said: “UN Women remains committed to promoting Gender Equality and Women Empowerment. Remember, Women mediators play a crucial role in promoting the Women, Peace and Security agenda and it is important that the networks of women mediators continue to work together to harness opportunities to broaden access and space for women’s leadership in peace processes. Together, we can create a just, peaceful and inclusive society.”

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Two killed, several injured as bandits attack vigilantes in Kwara

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Two killed, several injured as bandits attack vigilantes in Kwara

By: Zagazola Makama

Two persons have been confirmed dead and several others injured following a bandit attack on vigilante operatives in Edogi, Lafiagi axis of Kwara State.

The incident, which occurred during a clash between the vigilantes and suspected bandits, also left four persons with gunshot wounds. Among the injured are Mohammed Ndagi,Saidu Jiya,and Philips John,all members of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN). A civilian passerby, Babangida Daniel was also caught in the crossfire.

They were rushed to the General Hospital in Lafiagi for emergency treatment. However, the VGN Commander, Mohammed Yatsu (50), and Babangida Daniel were confirmed dead by medical personnel.

The remaining injured victims have been referred to the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) for further medical care.

Meanwhile, ASP Sado Sunday, who was reportedly involved in the operation, remains missing as search efforts continue.

Security sources say efforts are underway to track down the perpetrators and restore calm in the area.

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Security forces repel attack, reclaim villages in Bokkos LGA, Plateau

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Security forces repel attack, reclaim villages in Bokkos LGA, Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

A joint security operation has reclaimed several deserted villages in the Horop District of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, following persistent attacks and occupation by suspected Fulani militias.

Zagazola Makama was reliably informed that the clearance operation was launched after residents of Hokk and neighboring villages fled their homes, reporting that the attackers had taken over their communities and erected temporary shelters.

In response, a combined troops of the Nigerian Army, team of Special Intervention Squad (SIS) and Police Mobile Force (PMF) personnel were deployed to the area to restore order and secure the villages.

The troops, encountered strong resistance from the armed attackers. A fierce gun battle ensued, but the attackers were eventually overpowered and forced to retreat into nearby bushes.

During the operation, several makeshift huts erected by the militias were destroyed, and two motorcycles abandoned by the fleeing assailants were recovered.

Authorities say patrols and security presence in the area have been intensified to prevent further incursions and allow displaced villagers to safely return to their homes.

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Troops arrest 25 suspected bandits, kidnappers in Katsina-Ala, Benue

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Troops arrest 25 suspected bandits, kidnappers in Katsina-Ala, Benue

By: Zagazola Makama

Joint security operatives have arrested 25 suspected bandits and kidnappers during a coordinated operation along the Katsina-Ala–Takum Federal Highway in Benue State.

Zagazola Makama learnt that the patrol, which was conducted on Monday, was initiated following intelligence reports of planned attacks on Tor-Donga town by suspected armed herdsmen and bandits, the Benue State Police Command said in a statement issued on Tuesday.

According to the statement, credible intelligence led the patrol team to Gbisetown, a known flashpoint along the highway, where four suspects were initially apprehended after attempting to flee upon sighting the security convoy.

“While returning to Tor-Donga, the operatives again sighted suspicious movement around the same Gbisetown area. A general raid of the surroundings was carried out, leading to the arrest of 21 more suspects believed to be linked to recent kidnappings and banditry in the area,” said the sources.

Security has been heightened in Katsina-Ala and its environs in response to growing concerns over armed herdsmen attacks and kidnapping incidents.

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