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E2%80%99ite-protest-we-have-no-hand-el-zakzaky%E2%80%99s-detention-presidency-claims target=_blank>Shi’ite Protest: We Have No Hand In El-Zakzaky’s Detention, Presidency Claims
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The Federal Government of Nigeria has denied involvement in the continued detention of the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, Sheik Ibraheem El-Zakaky and his wife despite numerous court orders for his release discarded by the President Muhammadu Buhari led administration.
In a statement by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President on media and publicity, the Presidency says the issue of El-ZakZaky was before the court in Kaduna, urging his supporters to focus on his ongoing trial instead of causing daily damages, disruptions and public nuisance in Abuja.”
The Federal Government called on Shiite members to desist from needless violent street protests and await the decision of the court in Kaduna where their leader is currently being tried.
The statement reads in part, “It is wrong to be in court and resort to violence at the same time to get justice for anybody accused.
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“The destruction of public property in the name of protest is not within the right of this group of Shiite members and no government anywhere would have tolerated a situation where any group would take over public roads in cities as they have done in Abuja and interfere with the rights of other citizens who are prevented from reaching their destinations.
“We imagine a situation where families are taking their loved ones to hospital for emergency treatment and they are held up needlessly by the protesters. No government anywhere in the world would turn a blind eye to this unlawful behaviour.
“As far as this country’s Ministry of Justice is concerned, the case involving El-Zakzaky is no longer in its domain. The Federal Government no more has hands in the matter and to that extent, the government at the centre can be said to be clear of any alleged violations of court orders as being trumpeted every day.”
Shehu added that the open protest was an embarrassment to the President which will lead nowhere.
“These rallies and street dances ostensibly to openly insult the President and other leaders, threatening bloodshed will lead nowhere because President Buhari will not ask the country’s judiciary to abandon due process and set a suspect free. At the same time, the administration is determined to enforce the decision of the court issued. The Buhari administration has absolutely no hand in the on-going court case and the courts are free to determine the bail request and the outcome.
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“The mentality that you are above the law and that your rights are superior to other people’s rights is unacceptable.
“You can’t be provoking other citizens by interfering with their rights on public roads and disrupting their businesses and call it democratic freedom. In democratic traditions, their rights end where the rights of others begin.
“Law-abiding citizens must avoid deliberate lawlessness. It is not within the rights of any group to enter protected public institutions such as the National Assembly by force to attack police and destroy public and private property.
“It is always advisable to embrace dialogue and eschew violence in all our actions so that we can continue to live together in peace.
“We, therefore, appeal to the Shiite group to stop deliberate provocations that result in violence and fatalities and allow the trial of El-ZakZaky to take its course.”
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target=_blank>Security Breach At MMIA: FAAN Suspends Security Chiefs Indefinitely
Following the airside incursion at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos on Friday, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has suspended indefinitely the aviation security unit heads who were on duty when the incident occurred, pending completion of an ongoing investigation into the security infringement.
Passengers aboard a Port Harcourt-bound flight panicked on Friday after a yet-to-be-identified man climbed the aircraft while it was about to take-off at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja.
According to a viral video shot by one of the passengers in Lagos, the man illegally gained access to the airside with a piece of hand luggage.
The video also showed that the man climbed the aircraft wing and deposited the bag inside one of the engines. The aircraft was at the holding bay expecting clearance for take-off when the incident occurred.
The man’s action caused panic and frenzy as some of the passengers immediately demanded that the pilot and cabin crew open the aircraft doors for them to disembark due to safety concerns.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria said the so-called “mad man” who climbed one of the aircraft of Azman Air ready for take-off to Port Harcourt Airport had been arrested and kept in its custody.
FAAN said the investigation into the serious security breach had already started but did not give details, while the name of the intruder was not also revealed.
The agency, in a statement by its General Manager, Corporate Communications, Mrs Henrietta Yakubu said that the aircraft pilot of the aircraft was the one that first raised the alarm to its security outfit, Aviation Security (AVSEC).
According to her, the incident, which involved an aircraft with the registration number 5N-HAI, occurred at 10:09 a.m when the aircraft was ready for takeoff after a clearance from Air Traffic Controllers (ATC).
Yakubu said its officers responded swiftly to the emergency call.
“The pilot of the Azman aircraft with registration number 5N-HAI departing Lagos to Port Harcourt reported the incident and AVSEC officials swiftly responded. The man has been apprehended and is now in AVSEC’s custody.”
Yakubu explained that the aircraft immediately taxied back to the apron for a thorough check and departed for Port Harcourt afterwards.
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has since suspended indefinitely the aviation security unit heads who were on duty when the incident occurred.
The affected officers are the Airport Chief of Security; Mamman Mohammed Sadiku; International Terminal Security Officer, Oni Adedamola Abiodun; Head of Department Domestic Terminal 2, Owotor Kenneth Okezie and Head of Department Domestic Terminal 1, Badejo Adebowale Ayodele.
A statement by the General Manager, Public Affairs, FAAN, Mrs Henrietta Yakubu, stated that in the interim, a General Manager of the Authority, Dr Anne Enyinnaya-Egbadon, had been detailed to take charge of security at the airport. Other affected officers have also been replaced.
The current arrangement, she said was aimed at ensuring an efficient and thorough investigation towards the recovery and sustenance of the airport’s proactive security integrity.
FAAN views this breach as a serious security concern and has commenced an investigation to ascertain the remote and immediate causes of this incident to forestall future occurrence.’
Today’s security breach is not the first at the airport. It will be recalled that SaharaReporters had detailed how security at the Domestic Terminal of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, appears compromised as faulty security equipment are being used to screen bags of travellers making use of the airport.
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It was also discovered that security screeners deployed by the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria to MMA Terminal Two are not certified by the National Civil Aviation Authority to carry out the screening.
SaharaReporters had previously reported how a Nigerian woman bypassed all security points at the international wing of the airport and attempted to sneak into a United States of America-bound Delta Air Line. She was, however, arrested by the security of the aeroplane, as she was about to board the plane.
It was reliably gathered that of the not less than 629 staff of FAAN Aviation Security at the Lagos airport, about 85 security personnel are NCAA screeners certified.
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target=_blank>Prosecutor Details How Ramaphosa Misled Parliament Over R500,000 Donation
Busisiwe Mhkwebane, South Africa’s Public Protector, said in a report Friday, that the manner in which a R500,000 donation to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s campaign to become the leader of the African National Congress (ANC) was channeled, raises suspicions of money laundering.
Mhkwebane, whose office is saddled with investigating allegations of corruption against public leaders, said the money was moved through several accounts including that of Ramaphosa’s campaign account.
The corruption prosecutor, found Ramaphosa guilty of an act which is inconsistent with his office. He was also accused of violating the constitution by lying to parliament.
She noted that he misled lawmakers when he denied knowing of the donation in November 2018. The question was posed to him by Musi Maimane, leader of the opposition Democratic Alliance.
Ramaphosa told lawmakers that the payment was for consultancy work done by his son Andile for Bosasa— now African Global. He subsequently admitted that the money was meant to support his campaign to replace his boss Jacob Zuma as leader of the ANC.
In her submission, Mhkwebane said. “Although President Ramaphosa may have been justified to correct the earlier statement on erroneous or incomplete information at his disposal, he indeed misled parliament.”
She noted that the President,”Should have allowed himself sufficient time to research a well-informed response,” before responding to a question from the main opposition Democratic Alliance leader Mmusi Maimane.
“I, therefore, find that President Ramaphosa’s conduct … although ostensibly in good faith, to be inconsistent with his office”.
Al Jazeera reports that Mhkwebane will submit a report to the Ethics Committee of Parliament, who would decide to investigate further.
“This is likely to set the path to Ramaphosa facing a no confidence ballot. His predecessor, faced that ballot eight times before he received the boot. Ramaphosa promised to fight corruption in the ANC.”
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target=_blank>Save Lagos From Child Cultism, African Action Congress Tells Sanwo-Olu
The Lagos State Chapter of the African Action Congress has called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to immediately address child cultism and insecurity in Lagos.
The party stated that the terror of child cultism was rapidly growing in the state, estimating that ‘six out of every ten children’ in Lagos are cultists.
The party said, “a 72-hour mass violence of child cultism with different names like “Omo Kesari” , “Awawa” “One Million Boys,” Seven Street Boys in Oshodi; Judas Iscariot Boys in Ejigbo; and others in Idimu, Ikotun and other areas vindicate the reports that Lagos is one of the most underdeveloped states in Nigeria, given the wealth owned by the state and the fact that its debt is second only to the Federal Government.”
Kunle Wizeman Ajayi, Acting State Chair of AAC, heaped the blame of child cultism on the low quality of education in the state, adding that the political leaders further impoverished the people by taking over all local trade places in the state.
“The reign of child cultism today can be attributed to the general collapse of public education in Lagos as well as the mass unemployment in the state. Private schools are times three of public schools.
“It is also appalling that most of the trading power of our poor people like markets, mechanic villages, and sports arenas have all been destroyed, seized.
“Then what kind of government is ignoring the night economy? This is a lucrative economy that can even resolve unemployment as well as reduce child cultism,” Wizeman said.
He stressed that the Lagos State government must put measures in place to equip and ensure all children have access to free education.
He also urged the state governor to desist from the indiscriminate arrest of innocent citizens through the machinery of the state government.
“Child cultists can be trained to become the greats of the future with democratic, pro-people standards!
“Governor Sanwo-Olu must also not resort to setting the Lagos Task Force loose to arrest traders, innocent citizens, and Okada riders. Face the real issues and tackle the problems headlong.
“Even if a government wants to prevent trade littering the streets, is it not much more correct to create alternative spaces for these traders instead of violent repression.
“Lagos AAC calls on Lagos towns to immediately build independent community Vigilance Teams. Then we all need to demand that Lagos is truly made working at all levels through free functional and compulsory education.
“Massive industrialisation and creative development of the night economy are needed to cater for employment and reducing poverty,” Wizeman stated.
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target=_blank>After SaharaReporters Story, Justice Ekwo Releases AAC Judgment Copy
Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has released the true copy of the judgment he passed in the case between the leadership of the AAC and the expelled Secretary of the party, Leonard Ezenwa.
It will be recalled that Justice Ekwo upheld the suspension of the National Chairman of the AAC, Omoyele Sowore, and Deputy National Chairman, Malcolm Fabiyi, on July 12, 2019.
The move came after a story by SaharaReporters revealed that Justice Ekwo was withholding the true copy of the judgment to prevent the Sowore’s AAC from appealing the judgment within the stipulated period of appeal.
He had said the judgment would not be ready until after his vacation in September.
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On Friday afternoon, however, AAC lawyers representing Omoyele Sowore got a call to pick up the judgment.
According to Section 294 (1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) states thus: 294. (1) “Every court established under this Constitution shall deliver its decision in writing not later than ninety days after the conclusion of the evidence and final addresses and furnish all parties to the cause or matter determined with duly authenticated copies of the decision within seven days of the delivery thereof.”
The AAC had planned to petition the National Judicial Council or sue Justice Ekwo.
SaharaReporters confirms that the judge was under immense pressure to release the judgment after its report.
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target=_blank>Ondo Communal Clash: Death Toll Rises To Four
Gbenga Akinpelumi, one of the locals that were attacked during a communal clash in Araromi Obu in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State is dead, SaharaReporters can confirm.
A relative of Akinpelumi, who does not want his name published, disclosed the sad news to SaharaReporters on Friday.
He said Akinpelumi sustained injuries from the gunshots which penetrated his abdomen.
“Akinpelumi could not survive the surgeries carried out on him by the doctors. Sadly, we lost him at exactly 12: 48 midnight on Thursday,” the relative said on the phone.
Akinpelumi, a farmer, was among those injured and rushed to the Trauma and Surgical Centre, Ondo shortly after the clash between the locals.
The clash occurred between the people of Araromi Obu living in Ago Alaye town and the Ikale community in Okitipupa Local Government Area of the State.
Both southern communities in Ondo State were fighting over a “land” as no fewer than eight persons were injured while properties worth millions of naira were destroyed during the attacks.
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With the sad development, the death toll in the community has risen to four while the remaining injured are still receiving various treatments in the hospital.
Meanwhile, it was gathered on Friday that the residents of Ago Alaye town in Odigbo Local Government Area of the state have now deserted the community over the fear of another attack.
This development led to the declaration of a 24-hour curfew on the town by Governor Rotimi Akeredolu with a charge on security agencies to beef up security in the nook and cranny of the community.
The governor has also embarked on an on-the-spot assessment of the communities with a warning that any person found culpable in the violence would be made to face the wrath of the law.
He said, “Our administration will not condone any form of criminalities in the state.”
The governor was accompanied by the Commissioner of Police, Mr Undie Adie, the Brigade Commander of the 32 Artillery Brigade, Brig. Gen. Zakari Abubakar, and other security chiefs.
When he visited the palace of the Ajobu of Araromi Obu, Oba Aderemi Adelola, the governor assured him of maximum security of lives and property of the people of the town.
He said, “Our government is ready to take action on Ago Alaye community if the violence persists.”
Akeredolu, who said security forces were on the ground to maintain peace and order, commended the monarch for maintaining peace in the community by appealing to the people against a reprisal.
“I have heard that you called your subjects that there should not be any reprisal. You have maintained peace within Araromi community. We thank you for that. We will not allow miscreant to disturb the peace in this community.”
At the palace of Abodi of Ikaleland, Oba George Faduyile, the governor pleaded with the traditional rulers in Ikaleland to caution their subjects.
Akeredolu added that the state government would set up a committee to look into the cause of conflict.
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target=_blank>#67Minutes: South Africans Launch Hashtag To Honour Mandela
South Africans have created a special hashtag online, #67Minutes, to honour their hero of democracy, Nelson Mandela.
Mandela, a great democracy icon of Africa, led the struggle against apartheid in South Africa. He died on December 5, 2013, after suffering from a prolonged respiratory infection at age 95 after dedicating the most part of his life to the democracy of South Africa.
South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, visited Rx Radio, the Red Cross Children’s Hospital Radio to join them as a guest for a show.
He also visited the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital for his #67Minutes in honour of #MandelaDay2019.
South Africans and the rest of the world took to social media to honour late democracy and peace activist, Nelson Mandela through a special hashtag #67Minutes.
The hashtag was coined to honour the 67 years Mandela used in life since the beginning of his peace revolution and democracy of South Africans.
Photos: President @CyrilRamaphosa visits the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital for his #67Minutes in honour of #MandelaDay2019. President Ramaphosa took part in a special radio broadcast interview with children’s radio station @RxRadioSA pic.twitter.com/IbIF3SDXup— South African Government (@GovernmentZA) July 18, 2019
President Ramaphosa arriving at @RXRadioSA in Rondebosch, a radio station by & for children at the Red Cross War Memorial Childrens Hopital where he is spending International #MandelaDay2019 being interviewed by the young radio anchors, Saadiq (14), Athule (16) & Talitha (15) pic.twitter.com/I4V18kh8mc— South African Government (@GovernmentZA) July 18, 2019
Also, the United Nations gave South African Tourism Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi Ngubane, to address the informal meeting of the United Nations General Assembly.
She reminded the Assembly about Madiba’s belief that all of us, no matter our background, can make a difference. She said Tata believed that every man, woman and child should take responsibility to change the world for the better.
“We must further utilise the International Nelson Mandela day to interrogate & reflect on what more can be done to enhance our universal social protection systems and what sorts of targeted measures we can employ to reduce extreme poverty by 2030â€-@mmKubayiNgubane #MandelaDay2019 pic.twitter.com/glLXFgkLle— South African Government (@GovernmentZA) July 18, 2019
Here is how other organizations and individuals celebrated Madiba on 2019 Nelson Mandela Day.
United Nations – “Racism must be opposed by all means that humanity has at its disposal.” — Nelson Mandela at UNHQ in 1990.
#FightRacism on Thursday’s #MandelaDay & every day.
“Racism must be opposed by all means that humanity has at its disposal.” — Nelson Mandela at UNHQ in 1990. #FightRacism on Thursday’s #MandelaDay & every day. #TBT pic.twitter.com/jjE98Stanz— United Nations (@UN) July 18, 2019
FAO – “Do not look the other way; do not hesitate. Recognize that the world is hungry for action, not words. Act with courage and vision.” — Nelson Mandela
On #MandelaDay, let’s remember we can all take action to achieve a #ZeroHunger world.
“Do not look the other way; do not hesitate. Recognize that the world is hungry for action, not words. Act with courage and vision.†— Nelson MandelaOn #MandelaDay, let’s remember we can all take action to achieve a #ZeroHunger world. pic.twitter.com/ixpfg68Mf4— FAO (@FAO) July 18, 2019
António Guterres – “Nelson Mandela was an extraordinary global advocate for dignity & equality. He exemplified courage, compassion and commitment to freedom, peace & social justice. On #MandelaDay, let’s remember Madiba’s life, embrace his legacy and aspire to emulate his example.”
Nelson Mandela was an extraordinary global advocate for dignity & equality. He exemplified courage, compassion and commitment to freedom, peace & social justice.On #MandelaDay, let’s remember Madiba’s life, embrace his legacy and aspire to emulate his example. pic.twitter.com/4xT6LKShJK— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) July 18, 2019
Shorty Blitz – “#MandelaDay2019 give as it was given to u before #payitforward #fullcircle”
#MandelaDay2019 give as it was given to u before #payitforward #fullcircle pic.twitter.com/Xd81xFdpIq— Shorty Blitz (@ShortyBlitz1) July 18, 2019
Women in Nuclear SA – “For every woman & girl violently attacked, we reduce our humanity. For every woman forced into unprotected s** because men demand this, we destroy dignity & pride. Every woman who has to sell her life for s** we condemn to a lifetime in prison…”
Happy #MandelaDay2019 WiNners!
“For every woman & girl violently attacked, we reduce our humanity. For every woman forced into unprotected s** because men demand this, we destroy dignity & pride. Every woman who has to sell her life for s** we condemn to a lifetime in prison…”Happy #MandelaDay2019 WiNners! pic.twitter.com/FsGSvgaSJ9— Women in Nuclear SA (@SAnuclearwomen) July 18, 2019
St Teresa’s School – “The Senior Primary girls knitting squares for #mandeladay2019 #rosies”
The Senior Primary girls knitting squares for #mandeladay2019 #rosies pic.twitter.com/LR2x7xLjxr— St Teresa’s School (@stteresas_) July 18, 2019
Ofinni Oluwaseun Abel – “#MandelaDay2019
Check out awesome kids-remarks about #Mandela.
-“He is our hero”
-“He fought for a just cause”
-“He changed the world”
-“He fought for equality & won for us”
-“We enjoy the benefits of his struggles today”
– “#Equality + #Mandela = 1”
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#MandelaDay2019 Check out awesome kids-remarks about #Mandela.-“He is our hero”-“He fought for a just cause”-“He changed the world”-“He fought for equality & won for us”-“We enjoy the benefits of his struggles today”- “#Equality + #Mandela = 1″@Sdgsnysckano @ossap_sdgs pic.twitter.com/YWYZUDAl9z— Ofinni Oluwaseun Abel (@AbelOfinni) July 18, 2019
African YGN – “Today, the world remembers and celebrates #NelsonMandela. His relentless struggle against apartheid will always inspire people all over the world in their fight for justice.
HAPPY #MandelaDay2019 leaders!”
Today, the world remembers and celebrates #NelsonMandela. His relentless struggle against apartheid will always inspire people all over the world in their fight for justice. HAPPY #MandelaDay2019 leaders! pic.twitter.com/k9ndvNOO2t— African YGN (@african_ygn) July 18, 2019
UNIC Lagos – “#Mandela was very much committed to the upliftment of the poor and vulnerable and the promotion of a culture of peace throughout the world.”
#Mandela was very much committed to the upliftment of the poor and vulnerable and the promotion of a culture of peace throughout the world. @RonKayanja @Freedomparkng #MandelaDay2019— UNIC Lagos (@UNICLagos) July 18, 2019
basham baloch – “Once Mandela said “It is in your hands to make d world a better place” & it is impossible to make Balochistan a better and peaceful place under Pakistan’s occupation. We can change our World (Balochistan) by Education of Nationalism & Education against imperialism #MandelaDay2019”
Once Mandela said “It is in your hands to make d world a better place†& it is impossible to make Balochistan a better and peaceful place under Pakistan’s occupation. We can change our World (Balochistan) by Education of Nationalism & Education against imperialism #MandelaDay2019 pic.twitter.com/BzkHnLiqh5— basham baloch (@basham_baloch1) July 18, 2019
Dr.LeanneKealohaFox – “Do not look the other way; do not hesitate. Recognize that the world is hungry for action, not words. Act with courage and vision.” — Nelson Mandela #MandelaDay #MandelaDay2019”
“Do not look the other way; do not hesitate. Recognize that the world is hungry for action, not words. Act with courage and vision.†— Nelson Mandela #MandelaDay #MandelaDay2019 pic.twitter.com/5mEYkHiGQG— Dr.LeanneKealohaFox (@FoxyKealoha) July 18, 2019
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target=_blank>Suspected Cultists Kill 300-Level OOU student
A 19-year-old 300 level student of Olabisi Onabanjo University with matric number SMS/16/17/0983 was reportedly killed by suspected cultists in Ago-Iwoye area of Ogun State on Wednesday.
An eye witness, who pleaded anonymity, told SaharaReporters that the cultists came on a bike, and shot him at a close range before speeding off.
A statement by the OOU Students’ Union President, Akinbo Afolabi, and the Public Relations Officer, Najimu Oladele, partly reads, “A student of this citadel of learning, Odeyale Sideeq Damilola, in the department of Business Administration, has been shot dead at his residence, No 3, Oke Ebute, Ago-Iwoye this evening by suspected cultists.
“According to an eye witness, who pleaded anonymity, the suspected cultists came on a bike, got very close to him and shot Sideeq in the eyes.
“Owing to this, the union hereby implore OOUITES to be careful of who they relate with, accept as friends and also the people they allow into their homes.If you notice any suspicious movement within your vicinity, kindly report the person to the nearest police station.”
“A meeting was held with the university management and the king of Ago-Iwoye, and security operatives have swung into action,” Afolabi told SaharaReporters on the phone.
The General Secretary of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Ogun JCC, Adeyemi Samson told SaharaReporters that there had been a series of meetings among stakeholders of the university, the monarch, Oba Oba Abdulrazak Adenugba of Ago-Iwoye, and the security operatives in the bid to find the culprits and bring them to justice.
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target=_blank>Boko Haram Kills Aid Worker In Borno, Three Others Missing
Boko Haram militants have killed a member of the Action Against Hunger, as well as a driver while three health workers are missing.
The incident happened when a convoy of the aid agency was heading to Damasak in Borno State.
The attack is coming a day after an army commander, colonel and some soldiers were ambushed in Yobe State by Boko Haram terrorists.
A statement by Action Against Hunger reads, “One of the drivers was killed, while one Action Against Hunger staff member, two of the drivers and three health workers are missing.
“We are deeply saddened by this tragic incident as these are colleagues dedicated to providing life-saving assistance to individuals and families affected by the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the northeast of Nigeria. We are very concerned and want to ensure that they are safe and can be reunited with their families.
“Action Against Hunger strives to ensure that millions of people in need of humanitarian assistance in northeast Nigeria receive the essential services required for their survival, especially women and children.”
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Lagos State Emergency Responders Cry Out Over Unpaid Salaries
Emergency responders attached to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency have cried out over illegal pay cut, harsh working conditions, as well as four months of unpaid salaries.
A source at the agency told SaharaReporters that despite taking a pay cut, more than 50 emergency responders had been sacked since AVANT-GARDE Management Services (AMS) took over the management and operations of the call centre.
The shortage of staff, the source said, has led to the delay in response when a call is placed to the 112/767 emergency line because “most times, only 3 and 5 call centre agents will be at work as against the 50 agents per shift planned by Lagos state government.”
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) was established by the LASEMA Law 16 of 2008 for emergency and disaster management in the state in pursuance to decree 12 of 1999 as amended by Act No. 50 of 1999 which established the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).
The source told SaharaReporters that on January 16, 2019, AMS wrote a memo stating that “all member staff must take a 15% pay cut. The memo said that this would allow AMS to pay the staff salary hence the salary deduction. This, however, turned to be false.
The source said, “Equipment operators now sleep in the office because they work from 8 am-8 pm daily without break hours or public holiday. Staff HMO was stopped long ago. The last time staff pension was paid was July 2018.
“The state of most equipment is in comatose. What is the fate of the project? Who will address about 400 staff who are scared to lose their jobs if they speak? How will hungry people attend to distress calls?
And how many lives will be lost if emergency operations are grounded?”
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