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Wike Donates N1Billion To Residents Affected By Flood In Rivers
Wike Donates N1Billion To Residents Affected By Flood In Rivers
Ahead of the 2023 general elections, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has appointed 28,000 for various political units in the oil-rich state.
This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday by the governor’s spokesman, Kelvin Ebiri.
The appointments, which take immediate effect, come a day after Wike appointed 14,000 Special Advisers, as well as 319 Ward Liaison Officers and 40 Local Government Area Liaison Officers.
According to the statement, the governor also earmarked N1 billion to support victims of flooding in the state.
The sum, Ebiri, stated, is for emergency relief measures to support flood victims in Ahoada West and Ogba/Egbema/ Ndoni local government areas (LGAs) of the state.
He said the gesture is “to enable vulnerable families, particularly in Ahoada West and Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGAs, which are the most impacted areas in the state, to cope with the devastating flood water which has inundated homes, farmlands and forced residents of affected communities to relocate to safer places”.
Specifically, Wike said the Permanent Secretary, Special Services Bureau (SSB) in the Office of the Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Dr. George Nwaeke, will serve as the chairman of the Taskforce, while, Mrs. Inime I. Aguma, is the secretary.
Other members of the Taskforce are the Chairman of Ahoada West LGA, Hon. Hope Ikiriko; Chairman of Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGA, Hon. Vincent Job; Hon. Chukwuemeka Onowo and the Director of Administration in the Ministry of Special Duties.
All members of the Taskforce are expected to meet with Wike on Thursday at the Rivers State Government House, Port Harcourt.
Wike Donates N1Billion To Residents Affected By Flood In Rivers
Four die in fatal crash involving Sokoto State government transport vehicle in Zaria
By: Zagazola Makama
Tragedy struck in Zaria, Kaduna State, as one of the transport vehicles provided by the Sokoto State Government was involved in a fatal accident that claimed the lives of four passengers.
The ill-fated vehicle, which bore the registration details of Isa Local Government Area, was reportedly on transit when the accident occurred in Zaria.
Eyewitnesses said the crash was severe, resulting in multiple casualties. Emergency responders and concerned residents were seen assisting the victims at the scene.
Authorities have yet to release official details regarding the cause of the accident or the total number of passengers on board.
Four die in fatal crash involving Sokoto State government transport vehicle in Zaria
Bandits kill community guard, steal firearm in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits have killed a member of the Community Protection Guard (CPG) in Dutsin Wake Village, Birnin Magaji Local Government Area of Zamfara State, carting away his firearm.
Zagazola confirmed that the incident on Tuesday, stating that it occurred at about 8:45 p.m. on April 28.
The victim, identified as Faruk Suleman, was attacked by the assailants while on duty. He was fatally shot and his pump-action rifle was taken away by the attackers.
Security forces recovered body was recovered and taken to a hospital for autopsy.
Bandits kill community guard, steal firearm in Zamfara
Nigerian troops rescue 71 abducted passengers in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Army troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with local security forces, have rescued 71 persons abducted by armed bandits along the Faru–Janbako Road in Maradun Local Government Area.
Zagazola Makama report that the incident occurred on April 28 at about 9:10 p.m., when a truck conveying 80 passengers from Niger State to Sabon Birni in Sokoto State was ambushed by suspected bandits at Tungan Na-Yarchiga.
Top security officials confirmed the development, stating that the bandits forcefully abducted all the occupants of the vehicle.
Following the report, a joint security team comprising of army, police Zamfara State Community Protection Guards (ZFSCPG), and local vigilantes (Yansakai) mobilized to the area and engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle.
The intervention led to the successful rescue of 71 abducted persons, including men, women, and children. The victims were immediately taken to Faru Hospital for medical evaluation.
Sources said efforts are ongoing to rescue the remaining nine victims still in captivity.
Nigerian troops rescue 71 abducted passengers in Zamfara
Four die in fatal crash involving Sokoto State government transport vehicle in Zaria
Bandits kill community guard, steal firearm in Zamfara
Nigerian troops rescue 71 abducted passengers in Zamfara
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