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USAID engaged Adamawa stakeholders on conflict mitigation dialogue

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USAID engaged Adamawa stakeholders on conflict mitigation dialogue

By: Babagana Wakil

The United State Agency International Development (USAID), State2state activity has engaged Adamawa stakeholders on conflict mitigation dialoque toward improving internally generated revenue for more development in priority sectors in the state.

Speaking at the fourth quarter engagement in Yola, Mr Mathias Yake, the State2State’s conflict specialist said, the objectives is to improve knowledge, understanding and skills of participants on the principals conflict sensitivity in public finance management and service delivery.

He said the engagement is also to strengthen participants knowledge and understanding in developing contextual fit action plan for conflict sensitivity.

“To Identify any emerging pull and push drivers of conflict and their impact on internal revenue generation and service delivery.

“Especially basic education, primary health care, and WASH in the states, and possible ways recommendations for addressing them.

“Develop an action plan on agreed next steps to guide the implementation of recommendations.

Yake urged the stakeholders to always be conflict sensitive on implementing government policies and programmes in conflict prone commmunities.

He further encouraged the stakeholders who were drawn from the ministry of health, water resources, education, women affairs, board of international revenue, CSOs, traditional and religious leaders on effective implementation of the action plan for the benefit of people in the state.

Chabiyada Eli, State2State ‘s Gender and Social Inclusion (GESI) coordinator, appealed to stakeholders to always consider women and people leaving with disabilities when implementing policies and programmes.

Mr Godwin Agbragu, representing Good Governance Group (3G) who spoke on behalf of the stakeholders appreciated the commitment of USAID on improving the leaving standard of people in the state.

He assured their readiness on timely implementation of the action plan and urged the cooperation of the affected sector towards achieving the objectives of the dialogue.

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Bandits kill seven, abduct three in Sabon Birni border attack in Sokoto

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Bandits kill seven, abduct three in Sabon Birni border attack in Sokoto

By: Zagazola Makama

At least seven persons were killed and three others abducted when armed bandits attacked Kyara village, a remote border community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, in the early hours of Thursday.

Sources said the attack occurred at about 4:00 a.m. in the village, which lies close to the Niger Republic border and has no mobile phone network coverage.

The bandits, who were said to be in large numbers and armed with sophisticated weapons, stormed the community, shooting sporadically and causing panic among residents.

During the attack, seven persons were shot dead, while two others sustained gunshot injuries. Three villagers were also kidnapped, and an unspecified number of domestic animals were rustled.

Joint security forces were immediately deployed to the area after the incident was reported. On arrival, they evacuated the corpses and the injured victims to a hospital for autopsy and medical treatment.

Troops have since launched a manhunt for the attackers with a view to rescuing the abducted victims, recovering the rustled livestock and arresting those responsible.

Confidence-building patrols are currently ongoing in and around Kyara village to reassure residents and prevent further attacks.

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Five injured in suspected IED blast on Bukuyum road in Zamfara

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Five injured in suspected IED blast on Bukuyum road in Zamfara

By: Zagazola Makama

Five persons have been seriously injured following a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) explosion along the Takalafiya–Gadar Zaima Road in Bukkuyum Local Government Area (LGA) of Zamfara State.

Sources said the incident occurred at about 11:30 a.m. on Thursday when a motorcycle conveying five passengers ran into an explosive device believed to have been planted by armed bandits targeting security patrols in the area.

The device detonated on contact, causing a loud explosion that severely damaged the motorcycle and left all five occupants with serious injuries.

Following the incident, security operatives immediately closed the road to traffic and advised residents to stay away from the area pending a thorough safety assessment.

The injured victims were evacuated to the General Hospital, Gummi, where they are currently receiving medical treatment.

Movement along the Takalafiya–Gadar Zaima axis remains restricted as security agencies continue to monitor the situation and clear the area of any further threats.

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Three killed in fatal road accident at gaggaba village in Borno

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Three killed in fatal road accident at gaggaba village in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

At least three persons were killed in a fatal motor vehicle accident at Gaggaba Village, Fune Local Government Area of Borno State, early Wednesday morning.

Sources said the accident occurred around 1:20 a.m. when a Daf trailer with registration number DAL 964 YY, driven by Mal. Abubakar, 35, of Maiduguri, traveling from Lagos to Maiduguri, was involved in a collision with a Mitsubishi Canter truck, registration XA 437 NNR, driven by Salisu Ibrahim of Dirra Village, Fune LGA.

The Canter reportedly veered at full speed from its lane and rammed into the Daf trailer, causing the trailer driver and two passengers to fall unconscious. They were immediately rushed to General Hospital Damagum, where the driver and two passengers were pronounced dead by medical personnel.

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