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Plateau: Tension as terrorists notify community of fresh attacks
Terrorists causing unrest in Plateau State have issued a new threat to launch additional attacks on a community in the state this coming Friday. The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the Middle Belt Forum, Stanley Kavwam, confirmed this warning during an appearance on an Arise TV program on Thursday. Kavwam disclosed that the terrorists had sent a letter alerting the Pushit community in Mangu Local Government Area, his hometown, of an impending attack.
While describing the situation, he shared, “While I was driving from Jos to this place, I received a call. A letter was sent to my own village by the terrorists, indicating that the attackers were planning to invade on the 29th of December. For all the orchestrated attacks, there was a letter dropped by an anonymous person, informing the residents of Mangu LGA about the impending attacks.”
This threat follows the daring Christmas Eve attacks by gunmen on 17 communities, resulting in numerous casualties and the complete destruction of these areas. The death toll from this ruthless attack on unsuspecting villagers in three local government areas of the state has now reached 196.
A reliable source informed DAILY POST that at least 149 individuals, including women and children, have been laid to rest in Bokkos Local Government Area. The assailants claimed the lives of at least 28 people in Barkin Ladi LGA, and approximately 19 individuals were fatally shot in Mangu Local Government Area during this tragic incident, all within a 24-hour timeframe.
The ongoing massacre has prompted inquiries into the identities of the attackers. A security source mentioned that the terrorists’ identities are not concealed and that certain stakeholders in the state are actively impeding the efforts of security personnel. The source stated, “It is a longstanding technical issue. But rest assured, the security agencies here are actively seeking ways to put an end to this attack once and for all. Since they are not seeking peace, we may respond to them accordingly.”
Hon. Peter Ibrahim Gyendeng, a federal lawmaker representing Barkin Ladi/Riyom in Plateau State, had previously asserted in an interview that they are familiar with the attackers. In a resurfaced video clip circulating on social media, he claimed that even the security agencies are aware of the attackers, and the terrorists frequently issue advance notices of their impending attacks.
The Ogun State Government has donated N200 million to the Borno State Government in response to the severe flooding that recently devastated the area, causing significant property damage and displacing thousands of residents.
The flooding was triggered by the collapse of the Alau Dam in Maiduguri on September 10.
Reports indicate that at least 414,000 people have been displaced, with 30 lives lost due to the disaster.
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun had previously sent condolences to the people and government of Borno, praising the state government’s swift actions and the support from the Federal Government.
Kayode Akinmade, the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, stated on Saturday that the donation aims to aid flood victims and provide immediate relief. He noted the unprecedented humanitarian crisis in Borno State caused by the flooding and called on all Nigerians to help those in need.
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has approved the appointment of chairpersons and members for various government agency boards and parastatals.
This initiative aims to facilitate the efficient operation of government activities and improve service delivery.
The announcement was made in a statement on Friday by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode.
The appointments, which include both full-time and part-time roles, will take effect on Monday, October 7, 2024.
Governor Oyebanji congratulated the new appointees, highlighting that their roles present valuable opportunities for public service. He encouraged them to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and ethical behavior in their duties.
Users of the Umuahia-Bende-Arochukwu-Ohafia road will soon heave a sigh of relief as the Federal Government has mobilized a new contractor, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), to begin work on the collapsed sections of the road.
The mobilization of the new contractor followed a viral video by ABN TV titled “How Your Area,” which highlighted that the Onu Uduma Bridge, commonly known as Nmuri Bridge on the federal road, was on the verge of collapse.
The critical bridge, previously rehabilitated by the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA), has come under severe pressure due to repeated downpours and the movement of heavy-duty vehicles, which exposed it to structural threats.
The Federal Executive Council approved additional funds for the project, supplementing the money initially approved in 2018.
The arrival of CCECC equipment at the affected site on Wednesday has brought hope to the people of Ohafia and all users of the road. This follows the termination of the previous contractor, Heartland, whose contract was revoked due to issues concerning the quality of work.
Speaking on the arrival of the new contractor, the member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, stated that the progress was a result of his engagement with the Minister of Works, David Umahi, through the Abia State Government, to ensure repairs on the road and the Nmuri Bridge to prevent total collapse.
He expressed gratitude to Governor Alex Otti, his deputy, and Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for their swift response to the road’s condition, but urged host communities to offer maximum cooperation to the contractor to ensure smooth and timely completion of the work.
CREDIT: DAILY POST
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