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Yobe: Over 10,000 houses destroyed by flood in Yusufari
Yobe: Over 10,000 houses destroyed by flood in Yusufari
By: Yahaya Wakili
The Chairman of the Assessment Committee of flood victims in Yusufari local government area of Yobe state, Malam Baba Alkali, has said so far over 10,000 houses were completely collapsed by the floodwaters in the local government area.
He said the flood has affected almost all parts of the local government, and the chairman of the local government council has constituted a 15-man committee under me to go round all the local government to assess the level of the damage caused by the flood disaster.
Malam Baba Alkali disclosed this to newsmen in Yusufari, the headquarters of the local government. He said the committee comprises civil servants, politicians, and security agents, and the reference of the committee is to go round all the local government and assess the damage.
“We have 10 wards in the local government, and in each ward at least we have identified over 1,000 houses that were collapsed; no lives were lost, but many people sustained injuries, farmlands, and properties worth millions of naira were destroyed, he said.
He said we also constituted a committee that included the security agents and the vice chairman. They go around and identify 28 households that are in critical condition and need emergency attention. The committee assists them with some amount, and we do this out of the money that the chairman releases to us for the work of our committee.
Malam Baba Alkali revealed that even the Emir of Yusufari, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Muhammad Ibn Zannah Zakaria, visited some villages and saw things by himself and sympathized with them.
Alkali maintained that people continue giving us donations, like our distinguished Senator, Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan Ph.D., GCON donates ten million naira, and Member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tijjani Zannah Zakaria. Five million naira, Member Yobe State House of Assembly, Hon. Hassan Muhammed, two million naira, and Hon. Commissioner of Health, Dr. Lawan Gana One million naira, respectively.
Therefore, we are appealing to the people that the door of the donation is still open and calls on individuals, politicians, and well-meaning people to assist the people of Yusufari local government.
Yobe: Over 10,000 houses destroyed by flood in Yusufari
Herdsman loses two cows in suspected attack in Adamawa
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected hoodlums from Bare community in Numan Local Government Area of Adamawa have allegedly attacked a herdsman and killed two of his cows in the bush near Labau, Wuroyanka District of Shelleng LGA.
The victim, identified as Shehu Alhaji Yakubu Babare, was said to be rearing his cattle when the assailants struck on Wednesday afternoon.
His father, Alhaji Yakubu Babare, reported the incident, saying the attackers fled before help could arrive.
In response, security operatives and local hunters visited the scene, while reinforcements from nearby areas were deployed to prevent further violence.
A stakeholders’ meeting has been scheduled for Oct. 26 to address the incident, as discreet investigations continue.
Herdsman loses two cows in suspected attack in Adamawa
Troops neutralize armed criminal in Benue, arrest suspect in Nasarawa
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have neutralized an armed criminal during an ambush operation in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State, and arrested another suspect in Nasarawa State.
The operation, conducted on Wednesday, took place east of Ayilamo in Tombo Council Ward, Logo LGA, where troops made contact with the criminal elements.
During the encounter, one of the suspects was neutralized, while others escaped with gunshot wounds. Items recovered from the scene included one AK-47 rifle, a magazine, and 14 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
The troops maintained domination of the general area after the operation and continued patrols to reassure residents and bolster public confidence.
In a separate operation, troops of Sub-Sector 2 deployed at Maraba Udege Community in Nasarawa Local Government Area of Nasarawa State arrested a suspect found in possession of a locally fabricated pistol.
The suspect, identified as Mr. Ramanu Elizabeth, was apprehended at Maraba Market following a distress call from members of the community. The suspect and the recovered weapon are currently in custody for further investigation.
The Force Commander, Operation Whirl Stroke, Maj.-Gen. Moses Gara, commended the troops for their professionalism, discipline and tactical proficiency during the operations.
He urged them to sustain the tempo of operations to ensure a safe environment for law-abiding citizens to go about their businesses without fear.
Gara reiterated the commitment of the joint task force to protect innocent lives, disrupt criminal networks and restore peace and stability across the joint operations area.
Troops neutralize armed criminal in Benue, arrest suspect in Nasarawa
Bandits abduct passengers, villagers in Niger, set vehicle ablaze
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits have reportedly abducted several passengers and villagers during attacks on communities in Magama Local Government Area of Niger State.
The incident occurred on Wednesday morning when a commercial Toyota Corolla vehicle conveying six passengers from Kontagora to Yauri, Kebbi State, ran into the assailants at Anaba village along the Kontagora–Yauri road.
All occupants of the vehicle were abducted, while the attackers moved on to raid Libale, Iteri and Isana villages, where they kidnapped two residents identified as Oro and Jamilu, set a vehicle ablaze, and rustled an unconfirmed number of cattle.
One person was said to have sustained gunshot injuries during the attack.
A combined team of troops and local vigilantes has been deployed to the area and are currently on the trail of the bandits to rescue the victims.
Bandits abduct passengers, villagers in Niger, set vehicle ablaze
Herdsman loses two cows in suspected attack in Adamawa
Troops neutralize armed criminal in Benue, arrest suspect in Nasarawa
Bandits abduct passengers, villagers in Niger, set vehicle ablaze
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