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BILL TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: ZMHA ORGANIZES PUBLIC HEARING

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Members of Zamfara State House of Assembly will continue to accord priority to enhancing the lives of disabled person in the state.

Speaker Zamfara State House of Assembly Nasiru Mu’azu Magarya gave the assurance when he declared open one-day public hearing on a bill seeking for prohibition of all sorts of discrimination against persons with disabilities organized by the house standing committee on women, children and social welfare.

The bill was sponsored by Hon. Salisu Usman Zurmi member representing Zurmi East who is also a member of people with special needs.

Members of Civil Society Organizations, religious groups, associations of people of with special needs and traditional rulers including the Emir of Zamfaran Anka and Chairman of the state council of chiefs attended the event.

At the opening ceremony, Speaker Magarya said while the house under his watch continue to work in accordance with international best practice, it would continue to enact laws that are meant to improve the lives of the people in accordance with religious injunctions.

He assured that, as soon as all other requirements for the passage of the bill are met the state house of assembly would not hesitate in passing the bill into law.

The Speaker commended the sponsor of the bill as well as members of the house standing committee on women, children, and social welfare for standing firm to ensure that the bill has reached this significant level of progress.

He also commended “Save the Children” for the moral and financial support in making sure that the bill has progressed to the present level.

The Speaker also assured that, the government of Bello Matawalle would continue to do it’s best to improve the welfare and well-being of the people with special needs.

Earlier speaking the chairman House Committee on Women children and social welfare Hon Kabiru Magaji Kwatarkwashi said organizing a public hearing will avail his committee the opportunity to take the bill to the door steps of the people with special needs and also give them a level playing ground to give their input on the proposed bill.

He assured all the relevant stakeholders that their contributions, and observations will definitely come to bear in the entire legislative process of the bill.

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NIGERIAN ARMY REPELS ARMED BANDIT ATTACKS IN ZAMFARA COMMUNITY

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Troops of Operations Hadarin Daji based at Bakura local government area of Zamfara state had succeeded in repelling armed bandits attack on Rogoji and Sikkida communities of Bakura local government area council.

According to a credible source, the armed soldiers, after receiving credible information, moved to the areas and confronted the bandits.

On arrival at the scene where bandits were about to be launched their deadly attack, engaged them in a serious exchange of fire and eventually succeeded in neutralizing the areas.

During the operation, the troops recovered (2) Ak47 rifles and some special ammunition.

The soldiers had also succeeded in recovering some ruminant animals, including cattle, goats, and donkeys.

The recovered animals were successfully handed over to their owners at Sikkida Magaji village.

The source said despite repelling the attack, they remain vigilant of the area to make it safe.

 

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TROOPS OF OPERATIONS HADARIN DAJI RESCUE NINE KIDNAPPED VICTIMS IN ZAMFARA

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Operatives of the Operation Hadarin Daji had succeeded in rescuing nine kidnap victims along Unashi-Sabuwa forest in Bukkuyum local government area of Zamfara state.

According to an anonymous source, the operatives of the Nigerian military carried out a coordinated operation where they successfully scared the bandits who ran away after sighting the operatives approaching their enclaves.

After fleeing, they abandoned five kidnapped victims, and they were later rescued by the forces of Operation Hadarin Daji.

The victims were handed over to the traditional ruler of Unashi village, and they were eventually reunited with their families.

Furthermore, troops of OPHD deployed at FOB Unashi while on fighting patrol along bandit enclave in Naruba forest in Zamfara state, intercepted 2 kidnapped victims who escaped from their abductors due to the troops operational activities.

The victims were equally handed over to appropriate authority for them to be reunited with their families.

Similarly, troops of Operations Hadarin Daji deployed at Magami while on fighting and confidence building patrol foiled bandits attack and kidnap attempt Dogon Santsi general area.

The bandits escaped into the bush and successfully rescued the kidnapped victims. The victims were handed over to Sarkin Magami and they have been reunited with their families.p

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OVER TWENTY WOMEN ABDUCTED BY BANDITS IN ZAMFARA

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Some suspected bandits armed with deadly weapons abducted over twenty women in Gora Namaye district of Maradun local government area of Zamfara state.

A source who confided in this medium stated that, the women were abducted while working on their various farms at the outskirt of the Gora village.

“About twenty-four of these women are so far set to be in the custody of the bandits, and the figure is not yet determined since more are being searched for.

A source who spoke to Thunder Blowers stated anonymously stated that the bandits had earlier sent a warning that no local should go to the farm for this year’s farming activities and that those who believed they had no option were the ones that became victims of circumstances”.

“It has been the fear of the people that the bandits may execute their bad plans, but people have no choice because going to the farm is the only option for the people of the area”.

When contacted, Zamfara police spokesman DSP Yazeed Muhammad said he will verify to get the details of the incident before responding.

 

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