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The Lagos State Police Command has assured residents of its commitment to maintaining peace and order in the state as nationwide protests are set to begin on Thursday, August 1. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday which stated that the command will not allow any person or group
Hot SourceThe Chairman of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Ebonyi State chapter, Mr. Chieme Odumegwu, has said that the signing of the Disability Rights Bill into law would address over 95 percent of the challenges facing persons with disabilities in the state. He explained that once signed, the bill would guarantee equal
Assenting to disability rights bill will tackle 95% of challenges – Ebonyi JONAPWD Chairman
The Chairman of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Ebonyi State chapter, Mr. Chieme Odumegwu, has said that the signing of the Disability Rights Bill into law would address over 95 percent of the challenges facing persons with disabilities in the state.
He explained that once signed, the bill would guarantee equal rights, access to public services, and protection against discrimination, thereby promoting dignity, inclusiveness, and participation of persons with disabilities in all sectors of society.
Mr. Odumegwu made this known in Abakaliki while speaking with journalists during the birthday celebration of the Commissioner for Human Capital Development and Monitoring, Mrs. Ann Aligwe in her Abakaliki residence.
He noted that the bill, packaged as an executive bill, had already scaled second reading at the Ebonyi State House of Assembly and was awaiting the governor’s assent.
While commending Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru for his people-oriented policies and programmes, the JNAPWD chairman expressed gratitude to Mrs. Aligwe for her humane approach to governance, which, according to him, had greatly impacted the lives of persons with disabilities in the state.
Earlier in her remarks, the Commissioner for Human Capital Development and Monitoring, Mrs. Ann Aligwe, appreciated Governor Nwifuru for his humanitarian leadership.
She said the administration’s focus on the People’s Charter of Needs prioritizes the welfare of all, including the less privileged.
Assenting to disability rights bill will tackle 95% of challenges – Ebonyi JONAPWD Chairman
Hot SourceBandits Kill 13 Worshipers During Morning Prayers in Katsina
Francis Sardauna in Katsina
No fewer than 13 people have been killed during morning prayers in Mantau community, Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State.
The state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr. Nasir Mu’azu, confirmed the death of the worshipers in a statement on Tuesday.
Mu’azu, who did not mention the date of the incident, said it occurred when the criminal elements launched a reprisal on the community.
He said: “The Katsina State Government today announced immediate security reinforcements and support measures following a tragic incident in the Unguwan Mantau community, Malumfashi Local Government Area, where 13 residents lost their lives during morning prayers.
“The Muslim members of the community were praying in the mosque during the Fajr prayer when the criminal element started shooting sporadically in the mosque.
“The attack was in retaliation for the community’s successful defence efforts two days earlier. The people of Unguwan Mantau decided to lay an ambush against the bandits and killed many of them.
“They rescued victims taken from Ruwan Sanyi village, seized 3 motorcycles and 2 AK 47. The security agencies are now on the ground in Unguwan Muntau to restore normalcy.”
He, however, said the air component commander of the Forward Operating Base, Nigerian Army and Nigerian Police Force have been deployed to “clear those bandits because during the rainy season, bandits hide under the crops to perpetrate their evil acts”.
While reiterating the state government’s unwavering commitment to eliminating criminal elements from the state, Mu’azu said: “We are working towards bringing the bandits to book.”
He added: “As government, we salute the gallantry disposition of the people of Unguwar Mantau, and we are committed to fighting these bandits and ensuring safety across our communities.
“The state government extends heartfelt condolences to the families affected and reaffirms its unwavering support for community-based security initiatives while working to eliminate criminal elements from the region.”
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