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Kaduna: Adara community cries out as militia kill two, abduct 17 others
Under the banner of the Adara Youth Congress (AYC), Adara youths in Kaduna State have raised alarms about the daily, brutal attacks by Fulani terrorists.
They claim that no Adara community has been spared from the violence and terror inflicted by these attackers.
In a statement released by Alhaji Ishaya Onnusim, the Public Relations Officer of AYC, it was expressed: “With profound sorrow, I speak on behalf of the Adara Youth Congress (AYC), highlighting the relentless and brutal slaughtering of our Adara people by Fulani terrorists daily.”
He reported that the violence continued on Friday in the Gefe community, within the Kallah District of Kajuru LGA, Kaduna State. The Village Chief, Mr. Emmanuel Dangaladima (Agom Ana-Gefe), was brutally murdered.
Onnusim lamented that the leadership and guidance of Dangaladima had been cruelly taken away, creating an irreplaceable loss for the community.
“The violence didn’t stop there. Mr. Eze Paska, a young Igbo man who had moved to our community seeking peace, was also ruthlessly killed. His wife was abducted by these cruel attackers,” he said.
Additionally, sixteen other Adara individuals were kidnapped and taken to an unknown location. The names of the abducted include Happy Bitrus, Fenedic Bitrus, Regina Arewa, Mary Joshua, Joy Joshua, Miller Ezra, Mattis Stephen, Olever Stephen, Monday Iliya, Florence Oliver, Blessing Maidoki, Mrs. Ezeh Paska, Beatrice Saleh, Bihari Mallam, and Mr. Ado Onomai.
Their families are left in deep distress and uncertainty about the fate of their loved ones.
The statement also noted that the Barga community in Awon Ward, Kachia LGA, was attacked on Thursday night. Many residents, including the village chief (Agom Barga), were kidnapped, numerous homes were destroyed, and valuable property was looted.
“It is clear that the Adara nation is under siege. Our communities are being devastated, our people are being killed, and our hearts are broken,” the statement said.
The Adara Youth Congress is calling on the government, security forces, and concerned citizens to support them during this time of crisis. They are demanding immediate, decisive action to safeguard their communities and bring the attackers to justice.
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:
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- Brazil vs Cameroon
- Colombia vs South Korea
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- 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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