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We’re Commited to Preserve Railway Infrastructure, Borno state Government Assures
We’re Commited to Preserve Railway Infrastructure, Borno state Government Assures
By: Babagana Bukar Wakil
Borno State Deputy Governor, Usman Umar Kadafur has assured People of railway Quarters Community in Maiduguri of government’s commitment to preserve Railway infrastructure.
Deputy Usman Umar Usman Kadafur stated this when he visited the site this morning to inspected the railway coaches intercepted by Security agencies as it is been diverted and on it way out of the State for an unknown destination.
He explained that Governor Baba Gana Umara Zulum led administration is a people centred government which respond to yearning of people at any time, hence the need to support the Community in preserving their facilities.
Usman Umar Kadafur assured the residence that the Borno State Government will not allow such things to happens again by ensuring surveillance on governent properties and commended the People of the Community for their prompt notice to Security agencies and also urged to always report such to the authority concern.
He noted that the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was working to restore railway system in the Country to ease transportation and create job, which will not support any act of vandalism on its facilities.
The Deputy Governor also assured to look into the issue raised by the railway Quarters Community especially about some of the lodgings and residence which turn into a rendezvous of prostitution and other anti social behavior.
Earlier speaking, the Village head of railway Quarters Community also known as (Goni Damgari) Lawan Mala Modu Gaji appeal to the Government of Borno State to intervene into the issues of thief of railway coaches which will safeguard the development of the area.
Similarly, Coordinator Community Child Protection Committee of the railway Quarters Progressive Organization, Goni Baba Dikwa says teenage and adolescence Girls were at risk of developing into the ill vices if government do not expediate action on the stoppage or demolition of these structures.
It could be recall that Borno State Police Command on Saturday averted the theft of some train coaches owned by the Nigerian Railway Corporation
Earlier on Saturday, a source confided in our correspondent that police officers, acting on a tip-off by good samaritans in the area, apprehended alleged thieves who tried to steal some train coaches at the Maiduguri Railway Terminus.
The source said, “A suspected theft of train coaches of the Nigerian Railway Corporation was foiled at the Maiduguri Railway Terminus following a tip-off by good samaritans. The suspects were also apprehended by the police.
When contacted for confirmation, the spokesperson for the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Mahmood Yakubu, denied knowledge of the incident but asked our correspondent to reach the regional manager for details.
The incident was however confirmed by the spokesperson for the Borno state police command, Sami Kamilu.
Police arraign six men for alleged burglary, theft.
He added that six suspects had been arrested.
We’re Commited to Preserve Railway Infrastructure, Borno state Government Assures
NHRC trains 34 human rights advocates in Gombe
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has trained 34 Community Protection Rights Advocates to protect and promote human rights in Gombe state.
Dr Joseph Wanshe, the State Coordinator of the Commission, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Gombe on Monday.
Wanshe said that the training was imperative toward achieving the mandate of the commission in the state.
According to him, the trained advocates, who are mostly in rural areas, will penetrate distant and rural communities where human rights violations are rampant.
He said that the training has started yielding the expected results as there have been increased number of reported cases of human rights violations from rural communities across the state.
He said that the advocates have been deployed to the 11 local government areas of the state.
“We are witnessing an upsurge in human rights reporting coming to the office.
“ The numbers are increasing as regards civil and political rights followed by cases of women and children, domestic violence, economic, social and cultural rights.
“ There are many factors involved in the upsurge as the NHRC within the last one month has stepped up sensitisations and stakeholders’ engagements.
“ We have trained Community Protection Rights advocates, who have been working and as a result, awareness has increased and number of complaints received have spiked,” he said.
Wanshe said that the trained advocates have been affiliated to NHRC at the local government levels toward ensuring wider coverage of the state in terms of human rights protection.
He assured residents on the commission’s effort at ensuring that it achieved effectively its mandate of protection and promotion of human rights.
Wanshe commended the people of Gombe State for their improved confidence in NHRC which has resulted in improved reportage of human rights violations
He further urged communities to support the advocates in their domains in the overall interest of human rights protection.
NHRC trains 34 human rights advocates in Gombe
Troops intercept 11 suspects with IED-making materials in Abuja
Troops of the Nigerian Army have intercepted 11 suspected criminals conveying materials believed to be for the production of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory.
By: Zagazola Makama
Security sources said the suspects, comprising 10 males and one female, were arrested at about 12:59 a.m. on April 27 by troops of 176 Guards Battalion deployed at Kuchiyako.
The sources disclosed that the suspects were intercepted in a vehicle along the Kuchiyako–Tipper Garage road, allegedly loaded with IED-making materials.
According to preliminary investigation, the suspects claimed they were en route to mining sites around Kabbin Mangoro in Kuje Area Council to collect mineral resources.
Items recovered from them include explosive charges and three-and-a-half bags of unidentified mineral substances, among other sundry materials.
The suspects are currently in military custody, while investigations are ongoing to ascertain their intent and possible links to criminal or terrorist activities.
Troops intercept 11 suspects with IED-making materials in Abuja
Troops repel terrorists in Zamfara, recover calm after attack on Godel community
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under 1 Brigade have repelled an attack by suspected terrorists in Godel community of Birnin Magaji Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 2:08 p.m. on April 27 when troops deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kaura Namoda responded to credible intelligence on terrorist activities in the area.
The sources disclosed that troops made contact with the attackers upon arrival, leading to a fierce exchange of fire.
According to the sources, the troops forced the terrorists to withdraw from the area following the encounter.
However, during the attack, the assailants reportedly rustled an unspecified number of cattle belonging to residents of the community.
Three civilians were also said to have sustained gunshot wounds and were evacuated for medical attention.
The sources added that troops have intensified patrols and clearance operations in the general area to prevent further attacks and recover the rustled livestock.
Troops repel terrorists in Zamfara, recover calm after attack on Godel community
NHRC trains 34 human rights advocates in Gombe
Troops intercept 11 suspects with IED-making materials in Abuja
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