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UNDP Laud Gov. Buni on Development Agenda
UNDP Laud Gov. Buni on Development Agenda
By: Mamman Mohammed
The United Nations Development Programme Resident Representative, Mohamed Yahya, has lauded Yobe state Governor Mai Mala Buni for developing health and education to move the state forward.
Yahya who led a high-powered delegation to the state today, stated this after a facility tour of the 375 bed capacity Maternity and Child healthcare complex.
“The two pillars of Governor Buni’s development agenda, investing in health and education are in line with the Sustainable Development Goals Programme.
“The investment in the health sector is pretty impressive and Yobe state is back on the path of development after the devastation by the insurgency” he said.
The Resident Representative said the state is catching up with the Sustainable Development Goals.
“I am quite impressed with the potential of the facilities dealing with maternal and child care challenges” Yahya said.
Earlier, Governor Buni said his administration embarked on massive reconstruction of the facilities to speedy up the reconstruction, rehabilitation and recovery programme following the destructions by the Boko Haram insurgency.
He said the reconstruction of the facilities had enhanced resettlement of the displaced communities.
“It is gratifying that as of today, all the displaced communities in the state, except Mallundunari community in Gujba local government area, have returned and resettled.
“This was facilitated by the reconstruction of infrastructure including the Local Government Secretariats, Police Stations, Hospitals, Schools, Water facilities, Markets and other public structures carried out by the State Government and supported by some development partners” Gov. Buni said.
He appreciated the federal government and the development partners for supporting the recovery programme of the state government and called for more support to resettle Mallundunari the only community that is yet to be resettled after its displacement by the Boko Haram insurgency.
UNDP Laud Gov. Buni on Development Agenda
Bandits abduct four farmers in Tudun Moriki, Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits have abducted four farmers in Tudun Moriki, Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Zagazola gathered that the incident occurred on Sunday at about 11:30 a.m., when the victims were working on their farms on the outskirts of Tudun Moriki.
The bandits, who came armed, seized the farmers at gunpoint and whisked them away to an unknown destination.
One of the victims was identified as Salisu Ado, while the others have not been named at press time.
Confirming the incident, the Zamfara State Police Command said it had received the report from Moriki Division and had commenced efforts with other security agencies to rescue the abducted persons.
Bandits abduct four farmers in Tudun Moriki, Zamfara
Again, Bandits abduct 12 persons in Zamfara community amidst peace truce
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits have abducted 12 persons in Godai village, Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the incident occurred on Sunday at about 3:41 a.m., when the gunmen stormed the community, shooting sporadically and forcing residents to flee in different directions.
In the process, 12 persons were abducted and taken toward Gyado Forest.
Confirming the incident, the Zamfara State Police Command said it received a distress call from the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Bukkuyum Division and immediately deployed personnel to the area.
Sources said that military high command have been alerted while efforts have been intensified to rescue the victims and bring the perpetrators to justice.
Again, Bandits abduct 12 persons in Zamfara community amidst peace truce
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Despite peace deal, bandits abduct 40 worshippers during early morning prayers in Tsafe, Zamfara
Despite peace deal, bandits abduct 40 worshippers during early morning prayers in Tsafe, Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Barely a day after reports of peace deals in parts of the North West, armed bandits struck again on Monday morning, abducting about 40 worshippers from a mosque in Gidan Turbe village, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Zagazola Makama gathered from community sources that the attack occurred during dawn prayers at about 5:30 a.m., when the gunmen stormed the mosque, surrounded it, and whisked away the worshippers at gunpoint.
Local sources disclosed that the abductors later moved the captives into the forests around the Gohori axis in Tsafe.
The incident has thrown the rural community into confusion and despair, coming at a time when local leaders and some armed groups in Katsina and neighbouring states had reportedly entered into truces aimed at reducing attacks.
The attack pointed at the fragility of ongoing peace arrangements in the region, where heavily armed groups continue to operate with impunity despite dialogue initiatives.
“The bandits have no command, structure and control. You can negotiate with bandits in Katsina while they continue to strike in Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi and Kaduna State, a local source told Zagazola.
As at the time of filing this report, there was no official confirmation from security authorities in Zamfara State.
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