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First Quarter 2024: 41 persons killed, 222 others kidnapped in Adara
The Adara Development Association (ADA) has reported that in the first quarter of 2024, there were 35 instances of security breaches across Adara territory in Kaduna and Niger states. According to their statement issued by the National President of the association, Sebastian Barde, during this period, more than 29 villages were attacked, resulting in 41 fatalities, 24 injuries, and 222 kidnappings, with many individuals still held captive.
Barde further revealed that over the course of the quarter, 35 houses were destroyed, and a total ransom of N88 million has been confirmed as paid thus far. He provided a breakdown of the impact, indicating that Kachia and Kajuru Local Government Areas (LGAs) recorded 20 and 21 fatalities respectively. Additionally, 98, 112, and 12 individuals were kidnapped in Kachia, Kajuru, and Adara communities, respectively. The ransom payments made by Adara communities in Kachia, Kajuru, and Niger State were N23 million, N58 million, and N7 million respectively.
The National President expressed dismay over recent incidents, including the killing of a woman in Ungwan Machu, Chibiya, Maro Ward, where parts of her body were mutilated, and the bandits prevented her burial. He also cited the abduction of six individuals in Ungwan Maigari, Ankwa Ward, Kachia on March 31, and six more abducted in Gadnaji, Agunu Ward, on April 3, 2924.
Barde emphasized the association’s concern regarding the recurring massacres, mass abductions, and exorbitant ransoms imposed on their people. Specific instances mentioned include the killing of 11 individuals in Ungwan Sako, 13 in Gindin Dutse, and the abduction of 29, 33, and 61 individuals in other locations, along with substantial ransom payments extorted from various communities.
Dangote Refinery has announced that it will need to export 95-97 percent of its Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) due to low interest from Nigerian marketers. The refinery, which processes 650,000 barrels per day, revealed that only 3 to 5 percent of petrol marketers are purchasing its fuel.
Devakumar Edwin, Vice President of Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited, shared these details during an X Space session hosted by Nairametrics on Wednesday. He highlighted the challenges facing both the Dangote Refinery and Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
Edwin explained, “I’m selling 2 to 3 percent to small traders who are willing to buy, while the remaining 95 to 97 percent has to be exported,” referring to the local sales of the refinery’s products.
This situation arises as the NNPCL’s deadline for adjusting the Dangote Refinery’s fuel distribution approaches without a clear plan in sight. It is worth noting that while Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, has announced the refinery’s initial petrol rollout, its distribution to marketers is contingent upon NNPCL’s decisions.
The final sixteen teams for the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia have been determined following the conclusion of the group stage.
In recent matches, Ghana triumphed over New Zealand with a score of 3-1, and Japan secured a 2-0 victory against Austria.
As a result, Japan has advanced to the Round of 16, joining the other 15 teams in this knockout stage.
The Round of 16 matches are scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
The full lineup for the Round of 16 is as follows:
- Spain vs Canada
- Brazil vs Cameroon
- Colombia vs South Korea
- Mexico vs USA
- North Korea vs Austria
- Germany vs Argentina
- Netherlands vs France
- Japan vs Nigeria
The Nigerian Army has refuted claims of widespread resignations among its soldiers due to issues like corruption and low morale.
In a statement, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, dismissed these reports as unfounded.
A news outlet had alleged that numerous Nigerian soldiers were resigning because of corruption and low morale. However, the statement condemned these allegations as misleading and a deliberate attempt to create discontent and undermine the Nigerian Army’s reputation and the dedication of its personnel.
Major General Nwachukwu clarified that, similar to other military organizations worldwide, service in the Nigerian Army is voluntary rather than mandatory. This means that personnel have the freedom to resign following established procedures.
He explained that the resignation process allows personnel to prepare and manage their entitlements, including pensions and gratuities, as outlined in the Harmonized Terms and Conditions of Service (Officers/Soldiers).
Contrary to the report’s implications, the statement emphasized that Nigerian Army personnel are highly motivated, and their welfare is a priority under the leadership of Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja.
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