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CHILD PROTECTION NETWORK CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE SACK OF ZAMFARA COMMISSIONER FOR HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS

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Child Protection Network a non governmental organisation based in Zamfara has called for the immediate sacking of Zamfara Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management Faika Ahmad Ahmad Gusau.

State Coordinator of the network Bachiri S. Fulani Bungudu who stated this via statement issued to news men in Gusau on Friday said the report by the BBC Hausa service on Thursday is a clear indictment that the Ministry had failed in the discharge of its corporate social responsibilities.

“Children are the most vulnerable victims of the social conflict in Zamfara state and it seems the Commissioner has zero plan for the children who are the most vulnerable persons affected by the act of armed bandit activities”.

“Going by the data from the state government which stated that there are over (600,000) internally displaced persons, children occupied about 1/3 of the statistics knowing fully that every woman you see on the street of Zamfara has an attachment of between three to five children’’.

Bachiri said, the call for sack of Zamfara Commissioner for Humanitarian affairs by the network became important considering the level of hardship the IDP’s have been subjected to and the in ability of the ministry to came up with a master plan that will show all the stakeholders the direction of the government regarding humanitarian crises and management.

The Coordinator has also accused the commissioner of refusing to create synergy and collaboration with relevant stakeholders esoecially the NGO’s so that collectively they can put hands together to manage the social conflict.

He said unless the Governor has taken the bold step of sacking the commissioner for humanitarian affairs and replace her with someone who is capable the entire world would not take him serious about managing humanitarian crises.

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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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