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Abuja Insecurity: Terrorists Strike Dawaki Community, Kidnap 20

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In a shocking incident that unfolded on Sunday evening, terrorists infiltrated the peaceful community of Dawaki, located near Kubwa in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), kidnapping about 20 people, reports say.

The brazen attack, carried out by a group of approximately 50 armed bandits, resulted in the abduction of around 20 innocent individuals.

As concerns over security in Abuja continue to mount, this incident serves as a stark reminder of the persistent threat faced by communities in the FCT.

1. The Terrorist Assault Unfolds:

Under the cover of darkness, between 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., the terrorists launched their assault on Dawaki. With their intent clear, they forcefully entered several houses, terrorizing and disorienting the residents. Reports suggest that the attackers swiftly executed their plan, taking advantage of the mountainous terrain in the vicinity to facilitate their escape.

2. Eyewitness Accounts Paint a Grim Picture:

A resident of Dawaki, who preferred to remain anonymous due to security concerns, provided chilling details of the attack. According to the witness, the armed bandits targeted approximately six houses, forcibly abducting the occupants. The chaos and fear that ensued were palpable as gunshots rang out and vehicles were targeted, leaving the community in shock and despair.

3. Response Efforts Hampered:

Despite the gravity of the situation, the spokesperson for the FCT Police Command, Josephine Adeh, was unavailable for comment at the time of this report. The lack of immediate response from the authorities raises questions about the preparedness and effectiveness of security measures in addressing such incidents. The need for swift and decisive action to protect Abuja communities from looming threats cannot be overstated.

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4. Identifying the Culprits:

While no specific group has claimed responsibility for this attack, it is important to note that various armed groups are known to operate in the neighboring states surrounding Abuja. The presence of these groups poses a significant challenge to the overall security landscape in the region. Authorities must intensify their efforts to identify and neutralize such threats to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents.

5. Community’s Call for Enhanced Security:

In the wake of this distressing incident, the residents of Dawaki and surrounding communities are demanding increased security measures to counter the growing insecurity. They seek reassurance from the government and security agencies that their lives and property will be safeguarded. The voices of the affected communities must be heard, and their concerns addressed promptly to restore a sense of peace and stability.

6. Collaborative Approach for Lasting Solutions:

Addressing the rising insecurity in Abuja requires a multi-faceted and collaborative approach.

The government, security agencies, and local communities must work together to develop comprehensive strategies that enhance intelligence gathering, strengthen law enforcement, and promote community engagement. By fostering a united front against terrorism and criminal activities, Abuja can regain its reputation as a safe and secure capital city.

Elanza News reports that it is imperative for immediate action to be taken to address these challenges and protect the lives and property of the residents.

By prioritizing security measures, fostering collaboration, and listening to the concerns of the affected communities, Abuja can overcome these challenges and restore peace and tranquillity to its streets.

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Middle Belt demands halt to relocation of Kaduna Polytechnic, Television campus 

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April 12, 2025

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By Amos Tauna, Kaduna

The Middle Belt Forum, Kaduna state chapter, has called on the federal Ministry of education, Kaduna state government, and the presidency to reverse the planned decision of relocating  Kaduna Polytechnic’s Television campus.

The forum stated that it publicly declared it’s solidarity with the Eagle’s Brain Human Rights Organization and the host communities of Kaduna Polytechnic’s Television Campus in opposing its planned relocation.

Yusuf Solomon Danbaki, Public Relations Officer (PRO), Kaduna State Middle Belt Chapter, in a statement on Saturday said that the relocation of the Kaduna Polytechnic’s Television campus threatens to undermine education, economic stability, and social equity in Chikun Local Government Area.

According to him, “The Television Campus sustains thousands of livelihoods through businesses such as food vendors, transporters, rental services, and SMEs. Relocation would cripple these enterprises, plunging families into poverty and destabilizing the local economy.

He noted that the campus has been a beacon of hope for low-income students, rural youth, women, and first-generation learners, stressing that moving it to a distant location would exclude vulnerable groups from affordable education, exacerbating inequality.

 

“As the only federal institution in Chikun LGA, the campus symbolizes inclusion and development. Its removal would further marginalize the Middle Belt region and violate the rights of host communities,” the forum explained.

The spokesman explained that the relocation disregards the campus’s foundational purpose, destabilizing the socio-economic and cultural fabric of neighborhoods like Unguwan Yelwa, Gbagyi-Villa, and Sabon Tasha.

Danbaki stated, “This relocation is not just an administrative decision, it is an assault on the aspirations of our people. The Television Campus is a lifeline for education and economic dignity. We stand with Eagle’s Brain Human Rights Organization and the affected communities to resist this injustice. Should the authorities fail to act, we will mobilize all lawful means, including litigation and peaceful mass action, to defend our collective future.”

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He urged Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State to urgently do something to halt the relocation and engage stakeholders in transparent dialogue and also called on the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman to uphold the campus’s federal mandate and ensure equitable access to education.

The spokesman appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene to protect the interests of Chikun LGA’s marginalized communities.

 

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NBA Trains Sokoto Judges, Khadis Of Shariah Courts On ICT Compliance

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BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto

The Nigeria Bar Association, (NBA) Sokoto State branch also known as Caliphate Bar, Saturday began Information Communication Technology (ICT) training for Judges of High Court Justice and Khadis of the Shariah Court of Appeal.

Addressing participating Judges and Khadis in her opening remarks, the Sokoto State NBA chairman, Barrister Rashidat Muhammad said the NBA will continue to partner Sokoto judiciary to ensure that it get peoples commendation and appreciation.

On why the knowledge and application of ICT has become very imperative in the 21st century, Barrister Rashidat said adoption of ICT in the dispensation of legal proceedings will safe cost, reduce insecurity, waste of time, and other precious resources.

“”Judges and Khadis in Sokoto State are computer literate, but there is the need to improve on what was known before. And the NBA under my leadership will give the necessary support to the judiciary to ensure that they sustain  their successes””, the NBA chairman reiterated.

Giving his support to the ICT compliance  stand for Judges and Khadis, a law Professor from Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Ibrahim Abdullahi who is also the state chairman Continues Legal Education Committee, commended the foresight of NBA Sokoto chapter saying the training was very apt considering the security, social, political and economic problems facing the nation.

Professor Ibrahim also noted that the application of ICT in proceedings will further help to improve job performance, protect  data and share knowledge.

On his part, another Professor of Commercial Law and ICT, from  Ibrahim Shehu Bakori who is the sponsor of the  training said they have to move wit the pace of time to remain relevant in the ever changing world.

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Before declaring the ICT training for Judges and Khadis open, Sokoto State Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Muhammad Saidu Sifawa represented by
Justice Abubakar Adamu said, the ICT training ought to be for all judges and Khadis not only the newly appointed ones.

“”ICT has become necessary for every Judges and Khadis to embrace as it help fasten legal proceedings. This was why in 2020 the State Chief Judge  ordered a state practice direction allowing judges and Khadis to conduct proceedings virtually  and no any other order has been given to the contrary hence it still stands.

“”We have now moved from the analogue era hence the need to either embrace the ICT or in no distance time you become obsolete, adding the only way to distinguish yourself from the 15th century judges to the 21st century one is to constantly upgrade yourselves”””.

PICTURE CAPTION: Cross section of Judges and Khadis in Sokoto at the one day ICT compliance training organized by the NBA, Sokoto State branch.

PHOTO BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto

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160 communities face gully erosion threat in Anambra– Official

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The Managing Director of Anambra State Erosion, Watershed and Climate Change Agency (ANSEWCCA), Prof. Philip Phil-Eze, has said no fewer than 160 communities in the state were at the risk of gully erosion menace.

Phil-Eze said this at a one day sensitisation workshop on the use of “Local Knowledge to Combat Erosion” in Awka on Friday.

The workshop was organised by Environment Development Initiative for Africa (EDIA), a non-governmental organization on environmental sustainability in collaboration with ANSEWCCA

Phil-Ez who presented a paper titled “Expanding Interventions in the Control of Soil Erosion in Anambra State Through Local Action” said the state was one of the most degraded and erosion-ravaged landscapes in Africa.

He said soil erosion was as a result of a number of factors including natural and man made, and called for pragmatic local remedial measures and approaches towards preventing the menace by nipping it in the bud.

According to him, 160 communities out of the 179 communities in the state are facing erosion hazards.

“Natural causes of erosion menace include intensity of rainfall, flood/runoff, lithology (loose soil type), topography and scarce vegetation cover.

“Man-made causes include the culture of negligence, cutting down trees, indiscriminate waste disposal, lack of harvesting rainwater, sand mining, modern roofing styles and interlock tiles, inadequate knowledge of the environment, lack of involvement of the local communities in erosion control.

“Others are poor termination of drainage channels, wrongly terminated or diverted channels by contractors during construction, land use patterns in buildings and developments without plans to accommodate erosion and unhealthy farming practice,” he said.

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Phil-Eze warned residents to desist from unhealthy environmental practices which had the potential to exacerbate the menace.

The Director of Research and Publication for EDIA, Prof. Emma Ezenwaji, said the objective of the exercise was to encourage positive behavioral attitude towards environmental sustainability.

He said the capacity building workshop was timely and critical considering the fact that Anambra was a serious concern in terms of erosion, flooding and other environmental hazards.

According to him, this event is engaging, interactive and participatory to ensure effective transfer of needed knowledge and skills.

Commissioner for Environment, Dr Felix Odimegwu, commended the organisers of the programme which he described as ‘a timely intervention’.

Odimegwu who was represented by Mr Tochukwu Obodogha, the Permanent Secretary, said prevention was the best approach in erosion control.

According to him, the administration of Prof. Chukwuma Soludo prioritises environmental sustainability, and the ministry would continue to encourage environmental best practices in the state. (NAN)

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