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Yuletide: IPCR Calls For Tolerance from Nigerians
Yuletide: IPCR Calls For Tolerance from Nigerians
By: Michael Mike, Abuja
Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has appealed to all Nigerians to celebrate the season in the spirit of love, tolerance and peace which promote national unity and cohesion amongst the citizenry.
A statement made by the Director General Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), Dr. Bakut Bakut on Thursday read: “The Institute, is aware of the numerous challenges that have bedeviled the country in the recent times especially issues of insecurity and appeals to all Nigerians to refrain from politicizing the issues, but urges the citizens to remain patriotic in supporting the relentless efforts of the Federal Government in addressing the challenges.”
Bakut.appealed to those perpetrating all manner of violence and criminality in the country and in a way sabotaging the efforts of the Federal Government, to desist and give peace a chance given that “Nigeria is the only country we can call our own, hence we should treasure it as common heritage for the present and the generation to come.”
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He said as a research and think-tank agency of the Federal Government on peace promotion, conflict resolution and peace building, the IPCR frowns at the continued bloodshed, acts of terrorism, kidnappings and banditry which constitute factors capable of destabilizing the internal security of the State and externally, projecting the nation’s image in bad light in the global community.
He said: “From our conflict tracking assessment, the state of insecurity in our nation today affects virtually all sectors of the economy. This, no doubt, continues to fuel mutual suspicion and strife that is shaking the core of our diversity and negatively affecting the developmental drive and policies of the Buhari-led administration. Therefore, the way out of this precarious situation, is for all citizens and various stakeholders (both the leaders and the led, government and the governed), to come together to dialogue for durable solutions that would make Nigeria a better place for all.”
He said: “IPCR salutes the courage of the security agencies especially the Armed Forces, Police, etc. who have laid down their lives in the frontline of duty in order to restore peace and strengthen the bond of Nigeria’s unity. While we assure our gallant security forces of the IPCR’s continued support and cooperation, we urge them to sustain their operations as there is no amount of sacrifice that is too much to rid-off Nigeria’s current security challenges and restore it back on the path of sustainable peace and development.
The Institute uses the occasion of the season to admonish Nigerians to celebrate this yuletide peacefully and pray for the unity and progress of our dear nation.”
Yuletide: IPCR Calls For Tolerance from Nigerians
ISWAP Terrorists Kill Hunters’ Leader in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected ISWAP terrorists have killed the chairman of the hunters’ group in Garjang village, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 5 a.m. on Sunday.
The victim, identified as Habu Dala, 53, was abducted from his home by the terrorists, who took him through Mulharam to Forfot villages in Damboa LGA.
Villagers mobilised in search of Dala and later found his corpse bearing gunshot wounds.
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), and the hunters’ group visited the scene.
The remains were evacuated to the General Hospital, Damboa, where he was certified dead and later released to his family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
ISWAP Terrorists Kill Hunters’ Leader in Borno
Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash
By: Zagazola Makama
Nine persons sustained machete injuries in a clash between Bassa farmers and Fulani herders in Gomoni Village, Kwali Area Council of the FCT.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the fight, which broke out on Aug. 9 at about 3:30 p.m., followed alleged destruction of melon and maize farms belonging to the Bassa community by cattle.
It was gathered that the Nigeria army troops
along with joint team of operatives, and vigilantes were deployed to the scene following a distress call.
Six Bassa and three Fulani victims with varying degrees of machete cuts were taken to Rhema Foundation Hospital, Kwali, for treatment.
Authorities confirmed that the situation had been brought under control and normalcy restored, while investigation was ongoing.
Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash
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VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu
VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu
By: Our Reporter
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday attended the wedding fatiha of Aisha, daughter of Shehu Aliyu, an Executive Director with First Bank of Nigeria, and Muhammad Jalal, son of former Niger State Governor, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, Talban Minna, at the National Mosque, Abuja.
The solemnisation, led by the Chief Imam of the National Mosque, Dr. Muhammad Kabir Adam, alongside other Imams, featured prayers for the couple’s blessings.
Vice President Shettima stood in for the bride, while Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu represented the groom, culminating in the presentation of the dowry and the formal tying of the marital knot.
The event was graced by prominent dignitaries, including former Vice President Namadi Sambo, former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, former Kaduna State Governor Ahmed Makarfi, former Minister of Special Duties Kabiru Turaki, Katsina State Deputy Governor Faruk Lawal Jobe, the Emir of Borgu, Niger State, Muhammad Sani Dantoro among many others.
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