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Bauchi Gov Empowers 1,000 Youths In Bogoro, Tafawa Balewa LGAs

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By Sani Adamu Hassan

Bauchi state Governor, Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir has empowered about 1,000 people in Bogoro and Tafawa Balewa Local government areas of the state.

The Governor event under the Kaura Economic empowerment program KEEP 2020 held at the premises of the Two LG secretariats.

Sahel Reporters correspondence reports that the beneficiaries were drawn from the Vulnerable persons, women as well as youth among others.

Bala Mohammed said the KEEP 2020 program was part of his administrations commitment to reduce hardship faced in the state with a view to providing employment among youth as well as improving self reliance.

He added that the gesture was meant to contribute to the economy and growth of the state, while assuring his government support to bring succor to the people of the state.

The Governor who described Bagoro and Tafawa Balewa as a second home due to their massive support to him, charged them to continue givilen their support to his adminstration in order to achieved it goals.

He therefore urged the beneficiaries in the 2 local government areas to make use of the gesture in order to improve their lives and also to contribute to the economy of the state.

In her remarks, the state commissioner of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) Hajiya Sa’adatu Bello Kirfi said the the KEEP 2020 program was designed in three forms to include the distribution of Keke napep, Motor vehicles, and preparation of the distribution of cash loan of over two hundred million to trade union and artisans association .

Hajiya Sa’adatu Bello Kirfi who described the gesture as a care to the people of the state, urged the beneficiaries to make use of the goods judiciously in order to improve their lives.

In their separate remarks, the chairman Bogoro Local Government council, Iliya Habila and his Counterpart of Tafawa Balewa, Daniel Mazadu commended the Bauchi state Governor Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir for the kind gesture, while assuring their total loyalty to the present administration in order to execute more developmental project in the state.

Some of the beneficiaries interviewed expressed gratitude to the Bauchi state Governor while promising to make use of the goods judiciously.

Items distributed include Cash, motorcycle, sewing and grinding machine among others.

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Bandits Chase Residents Out Of Kaduna Village For Failing To Pay Tax

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Residents of Kidandan community in Giwa Local Government area of Kaduna State were chased out of their ancestral homes in their hundreds over the weekend for failing to pay tax to bandits.

The bandits had raided their community for hours, shooting indiscriminately, resulting in the killing of many residents and abduction of many others.

Some survivors told reporters that the bandits, who had previously terrorized the community, increased their aggression after some farmers failed to pay the levies imposed on them.

The Kaduna State Police Command did not respond to the inquiries made about the incident, as the Command’s spokesman, ASP Mansur Hassan, promised to call our correspondent back but had not done so at press time.

A resident, who preferred anonymity, said: “For the past six days, bandits have been frequenting Kidandan. But this attack was particularly devastating. They instilled terror, stole belongings, and abducted our people.

“Every resident of Kidandan lives in extreme fear. Our women and children are leaving in large numbers. The sudden and unplanned exodus is striking. They seek safety, heading to Zaria and other seemingly secured areas to stay with friends and relatives.”

It was alleged that instead of a permanent security presence, patrols were the only form of occasional security in the community.

This, it was alleged, allowed the bandits to strike whenever they sensed the absence of security operatives.
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The Kaduna Bombing Incident Will Not Be Swept Under The Carpet – Ribadu

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The National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu has visited the Tudun Biri village of Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State to commiserate with the people over bombing incident.

While 85 persons were confirmed dead in the strike and scores were injured in the most recent military mishap, Ribadu and the lawmakers are commending the commitment of security agencies to reducing the security challenges in the region.

The NSA who was in the village on a fact-finding mission, assured that the bombing incident will not be swept under the carpet. He promised that a holistic investigation would soon commence to avert the recurrence of such an incident.

“We are here to physically see and also talk directly to the people, victims, and families and make an assessment for the Federal Government. It is a tragedy and misfortune. But it has happened. What matters is: how we move forward, what we going to learn from here, and what exactly we need to do,” Ribadu added.

He commended Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State for his display of maturity and leadership in handling of the unfortunate incident, particularly in providing relief materials and other logistics to the victims.

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Kaduna Bombing: Northern Lawyers Vow To Sue FG

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Lawyers, under the auspices of the Concerned Northern Forum, have vowed to institute legal action against the Federal Government, demanding the payment of adequate compensation for the victims of Tudun Biri bombed by the military airstrikes in Kaduna State.

Recall that over 120 villagers were killed while celebrating Maulud last Sunday night.

Speaking for the Northern Lawyers Forum, Barrister Nafi’u Abubakar, noted that the forum would ensure that the families that suffered irreparable loss as a result of this unfortunate incident get justice.

Nafi’u, while addressing newsmen in Kaduna on Saturday, urged the Federal Government to take immediate and decisive action to ensure a thorough and independent investigation into this incident.

“It is imperative that those responsible are held accountable for their actions, and measures are put in place to prevent any recurrence of such incidents in the future.

“We also urge the Nigerian Army to reevaluate its rules of engagement and training procedures to prevent the loss of innocent lives during military operations. It is vital that the Nigerian Army, as a defender of the nation, exercises utmost caution to avoid any further instances of collateral damage and civilian casualties,” he said.

The forum, with over 600 members, extended their deepest condolences to the families who lost their loved ones during the tragic incident.

“We stand united with them in their grief and pledge our unwavering support in ensuring justice is served.

“The Concerned Northern Lawyers Forum will work tirelessly to pursue legal means to claim the compensation that is owed to the victims,” he said. Vanguard.

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