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WHO: UN Calls on Stakeholders to Work for Solutions to Plight of IDPs
WHO: UN Calls on Stakeholders to Work for Solutions to Plight of IDPs
By: Michael Mike
The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator to Nigeria, Mohamed Fall has urged the Government, civil society, national and international non-governmental organisations, the private sector and UN agencies to pull together to address the immediate needs of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and work for solutions to their plight.
The Adamawa State Government also called for continued support towards durable solutions for displaced people.
The calls were made at a gathering of senior officials from the Federal and State Government of Nigeria and the United Nations joined by humanitarian partners and internally displaced people (IDPs) in Yola on Monday to commemorate World Humanitarian Day.
Speaking at the event, the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Mohamed M. Fall urged the Government, civil society, national and international non-governmental organizations, the private sector and UN agencies to pull together to address the immediate needs of IDPs and work for solutions to their plight.
The Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri who was represented by his deputy, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, called on continued support towards durable solutions for displaced people.
Highlights of the day included a high-level visit led by Humanitarian Coordinator Mr. Fall to a stabilisation centre treating severely malnourished children. The centre is run by the Yola State Government and supported by International Rescue Committee, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organization (WHO).
This was followed by visits to the Malkohi IDP camp, where the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (FMHAPA) and private sector partner EMNANU Foundation distributed relief items. He also visited women’s safe space run by the UN Population Fund (UNFPA).
The UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator said: “During my visit to the stabilization centre, I saw heart-wrenching scenes of babies fighting for their lives. It is unconscionable that we should see this level of suffering today. I met mothers who were hopeful that their babies would get better, but worried that they would be sick once again because they lack the means to provide them with nutritious meals,”.
He was accompanied by the UNICEF Representative in Nigeria, Cristian Munduate and the WHO Representative Dr. Walter Mulombo.
He called on partners, led by the Government, to address the severe food insecurity and malnutrition which is affecting Borno, Adamawa and Yobe (BAY) states. 4.8 million people are projected to be food insecure during the lean season, with 230,000 children at risk of life-threatening severe acute malnutrition. A lean season response plan seeking US$ 306 million to alleviate the crisis is only 30 per cent funded.
“It is only befitting that as we mark World Humanitarian Day, whose theme is Act for Humanity, we all stand in solidarity with these children whose lives are on the line,” he added.
At the Malkohi IDP Camp, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (FMHAPA), Abel Enitan called for a reaffirmed commitment to protect civilians caught in conflicts, ensure the safety of aid workers, and mobilize resources needed to meet growing humanitarian needs.
He added, “It is imperative that we advocate for peace-building efforts and social cohesion initiatives aimed at addressing the root causes of conflict and violence.”
This year’s World Humanitarian Day theme pays tribute to humanitarian workers and the people they serve and calls on global leaders to protect them.
Globally, 280 aid workers were killed in 33 countries last year, making 2023 the deadliest year on record for the global humanitarian community. In north-east Nigeria, 4 aid workers were killed, 6 kidnapped, and 8 wounded.
According to the Secretary-General’s 2024 report on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, more than 4,500 civilians were killed due to conflict in north-east Nigeria in 2023.
WHO: UN Calls on Stakeholders to Work for Solutions to Plight of IDPs
Troops rescue 31 kidnapped passengers in Kogi, search ongoing for others
By; Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Army troops in collaboration with police and local hunters rescued 31 kidnapped passengers along the Apata-Obajana road on Thursday night.
Zagazola Makama informed reliably that the incident occurred on May8, at about 11:50 p.m. when two Toyota Hiace buses travelling from Lagos to Kano and Katsina respectively were attacked by armed hoodlums.
The first bus with registration number DTF 773 XA driven by Saminu Yahaya was heading to Kano with 17 passengers, while the second, with registration number KNA 170 XA, driven by Bashir Dahiru, was en route to Katsina with another 17 passengers.
A distress alert was received from a local hunter, prompting a swift response by the troops who engaged the assailants in a fierce gun duel, which forced the attackers to abandon 31 of the 38 victims and flee into the forest.
Four of the rescued passengers sustained machete injuries, while one victim was hit by a bullet in the left thigh. All injured victims were immediately evacuated to a hospital for medical treatment.
Efforts are ongoing to rescue the remaining seven abducted persons have been intensified.
Troops rescue 31 kidnapped passengers in Kogi, search ongoing for others
Troops of Operation Safe Haven arrest notorious gunrunners, recover arms in Kaduna
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have arrested three suspected notorious gunrunners and recovered arms and ammunition in Golgokofa village under Godogodo Chiefdom, Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The operation, which was conducted on May 8, followed credible intelligence that led the troops to the suspects’ hideout.
The suspects were identified as Adamu Musa, 65; Lukman Isah, 35; and Umar Jammo, 25.
Items recovered from the operation include one AK-47 rifle, one fabricated gun, one AK-47 magazine, a round of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition, and three motorcycles.
The suspects are currently in custody and making useful confessions to aid further operations aimed at arresting other members of the criminal network and recovering additional arms.
OPSH reiterated its commitment to working with the public and utilizing actionable intelligence to rid the region of criminal elements and ensure a safe and secure environment.
Troops of Operation Safe Haven arrest notorious gunrunners, recover arms in Kaduna
Cattle Herder Survives ISWAP Terrorists Attack in Monguno LGA, Borno
By Hamza Suleiman
On May 7, 2025, at approximately 2030hrs, a cattle herder, Hassan Bukar, 55, was attacked by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists while grazing his cattle in Wulo bush, Monguno Local Government Area, Borno State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the assailants used a knife to cut him at the nape of his neck, but the victim, despite the severity of the injury, managed to survive.
The victim was immediately rushed to Monguno General Hospital by a patrol team from Monguno Division, where he was admitted and is currently receiving treatment.
Troops of Sector 3 MNJTF and Operational Hadin Kai have intensified efforts to track and nutrialised the terrorists.
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