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UNICEF urges Bauchi Govt. to establish WASH units in LGAs
UNICEF urges Bauchi Govt. to establish WASH units in LGAs
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has on Tuesday, urged the Bauchi State Government
to establish Water Sanitation And Hygiene (WASH) units in the 20 local government areas of the state.
The Chief of WASH, UNICEF Nigeria Country Office, Mrs Jane Bevan, made the call in Bauchi when she led officials of
the organisation on an advocacy visit to the state’s Deputy Governor, Alhaji Baba Tela.
According to her, the units will assist UNICEF to properly curtail the menace of open defecation and improve sanitation and hygiene in communities.
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Bevan, who applauded the Bauchi State Government for the progress made so far in the implementation of WASH programmes,
added that with the achievements recorded, UNICEF would sustain partnership and support to the state to increase coverage.
She explained that UNICEF programmes were to assist in ensuring the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals, which were key
to make Nigeria an Open Defecation-Free country by the year 2030.
She said “it is a great pleasure to be in Bauchi and we are currently visiting states where UNICEF is implementing its programmes, especially on water sanitation and hygiene.
“We are here to see the progress so far made in Bauchi and to see how we can support further to increase coverage.
“We want to congratulate the state on the fantastic progress made so far and reaffirm that UNICEF will continue to partner with the state government.”
The deputy governor appreciated UNICEF and other donor organisations for their interventions in the state and assured the state government’s commitment
toward the timely release of counterpart funds.
He said “we need UNICEF interventions in Bauchi State; UNICEF and other donor organisations have always been there for us in the provision of funds and
technical care on how to implement programmes for the benefit to our people, especially the younger ones.
“What we have discussed so far basically centered on what we have done and what we are going to do particularly on water, sanitation and open defecation.
“On our part, we will continue to support MDAs working on the implementation of the project to ensure proper coordination.”
(NAN)
Six Arrested as Farmers, Herders Clash in Adamawa
By: Zagazola Makama
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested six suspects following a clash between farmers and herders in Waduku, Lamurde Local Government Area, which resulted in injuries to a villager and 11 cattle.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. on April 2 when some herders allegedly trespassed into a rice farm and caused damage to the crops.
In retaliation, angry youths from the village attacked the herders, injuring their cattle and wounding one person identified as Righteous Boti from Nzumoso Village.
Security personnel visited the scene and held an emergency meeting with local stakeholders to prevent further escalation of violence.
The arrested suspects include Rabo Buba, 31; Ahmadu Adamu, 20; Stephen Pwagwadi, 17; Shadrach Simon, 19; Lot Gad, 20; and Righteous Boti, 27.
The injured individuals received treatment at the Tingno Primary Health Care Clinic and have since been discharged.
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Suspected Thief Dies After Being Beaten by Man O’ War officer, in FCT
By: Zagazola Makama
A suspected thief in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has died after being beaten by a security officer following his apprehension on April 2.
A Police sources said that a distress call was received at Karu Division about a suspected thief seen around Supreme Quarters in Karu at approximately 1:00 p.m.
The suspect was approached by security personnel who believed him to be involved in theft. When questioned, the suspect attempted to flee but was quickly chased and apprehended by civilian security personnel.
Kola Oba, a Man O’ War officer, then reportedly took the suspect into custody and subjected him to severe physical abuse. The suspect later succumbed to the injuries sustained during the beating and passed away.
The sources said that the Police detectives were dispatched to the scene, and photographs were taken. The body was subsequently transported to the hospital mortuary for preservation.
The suspect’s identity remains unknown, and efforts are underway to locate his family. The officer involved has been arrested.
Suspected Thief Dies After Being Beaten by Man O’ War officer, in FCT
Sokoto: Man Arrested for Killing Woman in Domestic Dispute
By: Zagazola Makama
A domestic dispute in Sagera Ango Village, Gada LGA, turned deadly on April 2, 2025, when Ali Garba, during a heated argument with A’isha Araga, attacked her with a cutlass.
The altercation, which escalated quickly, resulted in Ali Garba inflicting severe injuries on A’isha’s neck and other parts of her body.
Security personnel, responded promptly to the scene and rushed A’isha to General Hospital Gada for medical treatment. However, she succumbed to her injuries while receiving care.
Ali Garba was immediately apprehended by the police and is in custody.
The case has been handed over to the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Criminal Investigation Department (DC CID), for further discreet investigation.
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