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We need to build trust among the community and ex-combatants – CDD
We need to build trust among the community and ex-combatants – CDD
By: Olatunji Omirin
A nongovernmental organization Centre for Democracy and Development(CDD) has urged there is an urgent need to rebuild trust and relationships among the community and ex-combatants to facilitate the healing process in Borno State.
The Research Fellow with CDD, Prof. Mala Mustapha said this during the launching of the sanitation exercise at Hajj camp in Maiduguri on Saturday.
Prof Mala noted that the CDD initiative would engage the community in peacebuilding and inclusion of both victims and stakeholders in the reintegration process.
“We come up with this initiative to build relationships and trust among the community and ex-combatants. There is an urgent need for it.
“We want to rebuild trust among the host community and ex-combatants, we want to change the narrative to facilitate the peacebuilding and reintegration of the ex-combatants back into the community.” Prof. Mala said.
In his remarks, Special Adviser to the Borno governor on Security, Brig. General Abdullahi Ishaq rtd commended the efforts of CDD for the sanitation exercise of the repentance camp while calling well-meaning Nigeria to support and assist the state government.
“You can see the environment because of the number of people we have here, the sanitation is very important, we are partnering with CDD it is a welcome development to be cleaning these camps.
“It has always been our call for the community to accept them, this crisis has been going on for more than 13 years since the coming of Sulu Alheri Nee. This camp is housing over 12,000 taking care of these people in terms of feeding and health services requires a lot of support. The government can’t do it alone, we are calling on well-meaning Nigerian should come and assist us.” Ishaq said.
It would be recalled that more than 70 Boko Haram fighters and families have surrendered to the military authority in Borno state.
We need to build trust among the community and ex-combatants – CDD
Police repel bandits attack, rescue six victims in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
The Police Command in Katsina, in collaboration with the military and local vigilantes, has repelled a bandits’ attack in Malumfashi Local Government Area of the state.
Sources said that the incident occurred on Wednesday at about 1:20 a.m., when bandits stormed Lamuntani village in Goran Dansaka ward but were engaged in a gun battle by security operatives, forcing them to flee into the bush.
According to sources , six kidnapped victims were rescued unhurt. They include Aisha Rilwanu, 12; Zainab Mansir, 15; Munnir Sani, 19; Salamatu Umar, 19; Asmau Sani, 10; and Jamila Nasiru, 21.
The sources added that while escaping, the bandits attacked nearby Santan Kargo village, where they shot and injured three persons Yusuf Yushau, 30; Ismail Abubakar, 21; and Abdulmumin Sani,who were rushed to Malumfashi General Hospital for treatment.
The sources said two victims were still missing as security forces intensified search-and-rescue operations in the area.
Police repel bandits attack, rescue six victims in Katsina
Army recovers 164 rustled livestock in Zamfara, Sokoto
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA (OPFY) have recovered 164 rustled animals during clearance operations in Zamfara and Sokoto States.
Sources disclosed this on Thursday, saying the recoveries followed ambushes against terrorists moving livestock across communities.
The sources told Zagazola the troops, working with vigilantes, engaged terrorists attempting to move rustled animals from Talata Mafara LGA to Anka axis of Zamfara, recovering 21 sheep.
“Similarly, troops of 8 Division in conjunction with Keystone forces repelled terrorists who attacked Garbe Kanni village in Tureta LGA, Sokoto. A total of 143 sheep were recovered and a terrorist camp destroyed,” the sources said.
The animals have since been handed over to the chairmen of Bakura and Tureta LGAs for onward return to their rightful owners.
Army recovers 164 rustled livestock in Zamfara, Sokoto
Troops arrest notorious cattle rustlers, recover arms in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested two notorious cattle rustlers and recovered arms and ammunition in Plateau State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama on Thursday in Jos that the operation followed credible intelligence on the activities of cattle rustlers in Kogul village, Mangu Local Government Area.
According to the sources, the troops raided the hideout of the suspects on Sept. 11 and arrested two of them. Items recovered include one AK-47 rifle, one AK-47 magazine, one fabricated revolver rifle, 10 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition, one mobile phone and cash.
“The arrested suspects and recovered items are in the custody of the troops for investigation. Follow-up operations are ongoing to apprehend other members of the criminal syndicate,” the sources said.
They added that the arrest was significant in curbing the menace of cattle rustling, which has often triggered crisis in Plateau and adjoining states.
Troops arrest notorious cattle rustlers, recover arms in Plateau
Police repel bandits attack, rescue six victims in Katsina
Army recovers 164 rustled livestock in Zamfara, Sokoto
Troops arrest notorious cattle rustlers, recover arms in Plateau
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