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Zulum Calls for More Air Power to Combat Boko Haram, ISWAP
Zulum Calls for More Air Power to Combat Boko Haram, ISWAP
…CAS Lauds Zulum’s Deradicalization Programme
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum has called for the deployment of additional air platforms to further degrade the capabilities of Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters in the Lake Chad, Sambisa forest l, Timbuktu triangle and Mandara mountains.
Governor Zulum made the call when he received the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshall Hassan Bala Abubakar, at the Government House, Maiduguri, on Tuesday.
He commended the efforts of the Nigerian Air Force in combating insecurity in the state, providing air cover to ground troops as well as humanitarian support to displaced persons.
“Notwithstanding the enormous contribution to the enhancement of peace and security in the state by the Nigerian Air Force, we still need more in terms of air power in our general Area of Responsibility (AoR), especially in the shores of the Lake Chad, Sambisa forest, Timbuktu triangle and Mandara mountains,” Zulum declared.
“These areas are very difficult to be manned effectively by ground troops alone, we need a heavy air power in order to eliminate the insurgents and address insecurity in the general area,” he added.
Governor Zulum acknowledged the deployment of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and other platforms to the state and region, assuring to provide all the needed support to enable the service to succeed.
“I wish to assure you that Borno State government remains fully committed to working in partnership with the Nigerian Air Force and other stakeholders to consolidate the gains we have achieved and address the gaps that persist,” Zulum added.
The governor also commended the synergy between the Nigerian Air Force and other services in the counter insurgency operations, noting that it contributed to the recent operational successes.
…CAS Lauds Zulum’s Deradicalization Programme
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshall Hassan Bala Abubakar, has applauded governor Babagana Zulum’s deradicalisation and reintegration programme, describing it as successful.
Air Marshall Abubakar also commended the leadership style of the governor which, according to him, has strengthened local governance, foster community resilience and improving critical infrastructure which has contributed greatly to the improvement of the security landscape in the state.
“Let me at this juncture join many others that have commended the Borno model, which is a community-driven non-kinetic strategy developed by the Borno State government to address terrorism and the attendant humanitarian crises in the state. Undoubtedly, it has yielded positive results over the years, most evidently in the Disarmament, Demobilization, Deradicalization programme,” Air Marshall Abubakar remarked.
“The model has been largely successful with the active participation of community-based groups, coupled with its focus on healing and reconciliation rather than punishment, especially for those forced into terrorism. These efforts have positively impacted the security situation across Borno and other states in the North East Zone and should be sustained,”.
“The Nigerian Air Force remains fully committed to ensuring peace and security in the North East, particularly in Borno State. The air component of Operation Hadin Kai has, this year, intensified its tempo of operations to an unprecedented level,” he stated.
Zulum Calls for More Air Power to Combat Boko Haram, ISWAP
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
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