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The onslaught against Bandits: Troops gallantry laudable — Zamfara Govt

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Governor Bello Matawalle

 

 

 

By Ahmed Attahir Gusau

 

 

The Zamfara State Government has lauded the efforts of the Nigerian army in the fight against recalcitrant bandits, the commissioner for security and home affairs Abubakar Mohammed Dauran said the gallantry exhibited is commendable in the state.

 

“The gallantry exhibited by troops during the recent onslaught operation in dislodging recalcitrant Bandits in their hideout is appreciable in the state”.

 

The State Commissioner for Security and home affairs, Abubakar Muhammad Dauran addressing Newsmen in Gusau on Wednesday urged the general public to support the troops operating in the state.

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According to him, the commendation was necessitated considering the tremendous success the troops recently recorded in the battle against recalcitrant bandits who are not ready to embrace peace and surrender their weapons to the state government.

 

“Indeed, the current efforts by the military in an operation to mitigate the activities of the dreaded gang of recalcitrant Bandits in the state is highly commendable and we shall strive to give the Military all the necessary support to enable them to wipe them out in state and restore peaceful coexistence”.

 

He further assured that the state government will always support all the relevant Security agencies with needful assistance to enable them to restore peace in the state.

 

He said the state government under the leadership of Governor Bello Mattawale will sustain the ongoing peace reconciliation process with those who are willing to lay down their arms and embrace peace in the state.

 

He warned a group of Bandits who refused to embrace peace and accept to hand over their weapons said their days are numbered, stressing that his administration will remain resolute to adhere to the federal government readiness under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari in the fight against terrorism in order to restore peace in the state.

 

It was gathered that within the week troops of the Nigerian Army, Airforce, and join security has embarked on onslaught and bombardment of Bandits camps in Maradun, Maru, Tsafe, Shinkafi, and Zurmi local government areas in the state.

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Former Defence Minister General Abbe Passes On At 75

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Former Military Governor of Rivers and Akwa Ibom States, Major General Godwin Osagie Abbe, has passed away. He was 75.

Abbe served as the Military Governor of both Akwa Ibom State from 1988 to 1990, and River State from 1990 to 1992. He also held the position of Minister of Interior under President Umaru Yar’Adua’s administration where he was later redeployed to the ministry of defence

He died in Abuja on Saturday after a long illness.

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His academic achievements include a Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations from Obafemi Awolowo University and attendance at the United States Army Infantry School, the Ghana Armed Forces Staff College, and the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies.

He rose through the ranks to become the General Officer Commanding of the 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, and commanded both the Training and Doctrine Command and the National War College.

Abbe retired in 1999 at the rank of Major General and subsequently joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

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World Bank Project in Kano Trains 1,000 Healthcare Personnel to Combat Malnutrition

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Dr. Umar Yahuza, the Project Coordinator for the World Bank-assisted initiative in Kano, known as Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria (ANRiN), has announced the training of 1,000 healthcare personnel in a bid to provide preventive nutrition services to pregnant and lactating mothers.

During a workshop held for the training of healthcare workers, Dr. Yahuza addressed newsmen, highlighting the significance of the ANRiN project, which is funded by the World Bank. He explained that the project aims to change behavior from the grassroots and reverse the negative trends of malnutrition.

Kano State has made significant progress in reducing severe stunting by 9 percent, a notable achievement that underscores the need for continued improvement. Dr. Yahuza emphasized that the N774 being used to train frontline healthcare workers was initially unstructured.

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The journey began with MYCN facilitators in Kano and Lagos, followed by the training of a critical mass of facilitators. Subsequently, 120 healthcare professionals from various health facilities in Kano, including medical doctors and dieticians, were trained.

Currently, training is underway for 484 apex healthcare facilities in Kano. The training is being conducted at eight different points, with 60 healthcare workers being trained at each location, totaling 1,000 trained healthcare personnel under the MYCN initiative.

Dr. Yahuza expressed optimism about seeing an end to malnutrition in the region. He stated, “We are near to seeing an end to malnutrition. We are not late.”

One of the beneficiaries, Rahinatu Ado Ibrahim, shared her experience, saying, “We received capacity building, and there are available resources.”

The ANRiN project is designed to provide comprehensive support to healthcare workers, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to address malnutrition effectively. With continued efforts and collaboration, the project aims to improve the overall health and well-being of the population in Kano State.

 

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Stampede at Catholic Church in Maitama Claims Ten Lives During Food Distribution

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Ten people have been confirmed dead in a stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, on Saturday, 21st December 2024, during the distribution of food items to vulnerable and elderly individuals.

The unfortunate incident, which occurred around 6:30 am, resulted in the loss of ten lives, including four children, and left eight others injured with varying degrees of severity. Four of the injured have been treated and discharged, while the remaining victims are still receiving medical attention.

The FCT Police Command, in a statement issued by its spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the tragedy, extended condolences to the families of the deceased, and wished the injured a swift recovery.

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