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THUNDER BLOWERS AND ADVOCACY NIGERIA ORGANIZES 2022 BUDGET REVIEW FOR ZAMFARA STATE

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As part of the effort to enhance citizen’s participation in Zamfara budget process, Thunder Blowers Multi Media Services together with Advocacy Nigeria a non-governmental organization had organized a one-day technical review meeting on 2021 budget estimate as well as estimation for the year 2022.

Ten representative of various CSO’s and NGO’s were selected for the review meeting and critical issues regarding budgetary projection for the year 2022 as well as inconsistency in the expenditure performance of the 2021 budget were thoroughly discussed.

The meeting also discussed extensively on poor performance in the revenue projection of the state in the year 2021, duplication of projects which were executed in the year2020 fiscal year as well as emergence of capital projects executed without provision in the approved 2021 budget.

In a remark, the Convener of the meeting who doubled as the Managing Editor and Team Lead of Thunder Blowers Multi Media Services Dr. Anas Sani Anka said the objective of the meeting was to among other things try to follow government activities related to revenue and expenditure and make sure that the financial estimate approved by the state lawmakers is followed religiously.

He said soonest the platform will extend a hand of support to MacArthur Foundation through Arewa Research and Development Projects to get support for wider dissemination of the discoveries made to the citizens so that they can be empowered to make positive contribution to budget tracking and monitoring.

On his part Zamfara coordinator of Advocacy Nigeria Rabiu Sambo said the overall interest of the review meeting is to be able to engage budget actors, especially that the budget is undergoing review by the members of the finance and appropriation committee.

He assured that the government would be fully informed of some irregularities identified as a source of concern and follow it up to make sure that certain things have been fixed for the development of the state

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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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