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WORLD DISABLE DAY: ZMSG DISTRIBUTE FACILITIES TO (700) PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

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Governor Bello Matawalle has reaffirmed that his government will not relent in its commitment toward ensuring that it has continued to help the poor and less privilege persons in the state.

He said even though the United Nations has set aside a day to commemorate people with special needs, his government has been up and doing in making sure that the plights of the these significant category of people has been attended to.

Governor Bello Matawalle who was represented by the Commissioner for Social Welfare and Community Development Lawal Abubakar Zannan Badarawa said the commitment toward enhancing the welfare and wellbeing of the people with the special needs would be redoubled.

“This day has been set aside by the United Nations because of our relations (people with special needs) and for some of us who physically fit to look into their demands ranging from education, health, and their wellbeing and assist them accordingly” Zannan added.

“This government has been treating this category of people with special needs equally, and it is one of the few states in Nigeria that is doing everything possible to attend to your needs”.

“ We have a member at the Zamfara state house of assembly who is one of you and this is to show how concern this government is toward ensuring inclusion of the people with Special needs in governance”.

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry Usman Maraca Nahuche said celebrating the World Disabled Day is an opportunity for the state government to identify areas of needs of this category of people and support them accordingly.

Marafa said it is in consideration of the significance of the day, Governor Bello Matawalle earmarked funds for the procurement and distribution of wheelchairs hearing aids, crutches, veritable wax and money to the people with the special needs.

Chairman of Zamfara and Endowment Board, Mal. Abubakar Sodangi call on the well-to-do and privilege individuals to support this category of people with a view to enhancing their lives, noting that one day life can be reversed for the wealthy ones.

The highlight of the event was the distribution of facilities to hundreds of this category of people.

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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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