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ZAMFARA NLC VOWS TO PROCEED ON PROPOSED NATIONAL RALLY ON SUBSIDY REMOVAL JANUARY 27TH

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The Zamfara state chapter of Nigerian Labor Congress has vowed to proceed on the proposed national rally on subsidy removal on the 27th January 2022.


According to the communiqué issued at the end of At the end of state executive Council meeting held in its state secretariat Thursday 20th January 2022 the NLC said joining the national rally is part of the demonstration of its concern to the plight of Nigerians on the current economic hardship instituted by excessive increase in fuel price by the federal government.

The Union also expressed satisfaction with the level of commitment being exhibited by the present administration of Governor Bello Muhammad Matawalle in addressing major security challenges bedeviling the State.


They seize the opportunity if the meeting to condole the state government over the recent attacks on some communities in Bukuyyum and Anka local Government areas that resulted to the loss of the lives of innocent citizens and destruction of valuable properties.

The meeting also called on the state government to redouble efforts in that direction and urged people in the state to maintain their support to the state government policies and programmes.

They also collectively resolved to comply with national directives on strike for non implementation of the new national minimum wage if not properly engaged for discussion by the State Government.

They argued that, the one hundred million naira offered by the state government for the implementation of thirty thousand naira minimum wage across board in all the payment point is too meager as the projected table of the said amount is nothing to ride home about.

They charged the State Government to ensure appropriate data on death and retirement been recorded in the civil service, as the two to create surplus financial vacuum to support the government in actualizing its constitutional duty of implementing the new minimum wage.

The meeting further condemned the monthly presentation of stagnant salary figure by the MDAs responsible for the preparations of salaries, and called on the State Government to punish any civil servant or public servant involved in that act.

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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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