{"id":25981,"date":"2022-09-16T12:47:46","date_gmt":"2022-09-16T12:47:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ndarason.com\/?p=25981"},"modified":"2022-09-16T12:47:46","modified_gmt":"2022-09-16T12:47:46","slug":"weekly-press-review-from-monday-the-12th-to-friday-16th-september-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ndarason.com\/en\/weekly-press-review-from-monday-the-12th-to-friday-16th-september-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Press Review : From monday the 12th to friday 16th september, 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"

Regional News<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dozens Killed In ISWAP, B\/Haram Rival Clash In Borno.<\/a> Source: Daily Trust<\/strong><\/p>\n

Another fierce rival battle broke out between late Abubakar Shekau Boko Haram faction and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) on Thursday that led to the killing of a commander simply identified as \u201cKundu\u201d and dozens of fighters. <\/strong>The fight happened between Dikwa and Bama local government areas.\u00a0A security source said that Kundu and his team were on a robbery mission when the ISWAP intercepted them on six motorcycles, each conveying three fighters.<\/p>\n

Terrorists’ Negotiator, Mamu\u2019s Arrest Won\u2019t Stop Talks For Release Of Abuja-Kaduna Train Victims \u2014 Nigerian Government.<\/a> Source: Sahara Reporters<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Nigerian government has said the arrest of Tukur Mamu, publisher of Desert Herald newspaper, and terrorists\u2019 negotiator will not stop talks for the release of the Abuja-Kaduna train passengers. Mamu, an aide to Ahmad Gumi, popular Islamic cleric, had been involved in negotiations for the release of the passengers who were abducted during an attack on the train in March 2022.<\/p>\n

Media Jihad: Social Media Use Shows Islamic State\u2019s Increasing Interest In Africa.<\/a> <\/strong>Source: Humangle<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Islamic State has increased the number of Hausa language social media accounts, signalling their focus on local insurgencies in Africa, a leading group of extremism analysts say.\u00a0The Jihadist group has opened a \u201cregional outlet\u201d increasing its output of messages, graphics, and clips in the language most spoken in the Lake Chad area, a year-long investigation from the Institute of Strategic Dialogue has found. For Jihadists, social media is critical for disseminating propaganda to their sympathizers, supporters, and the public.<\/p>\n

Kaduna troops kill bandits, rescue 10 chained hostages.<\/a> <\/strong>Source: Punchng<\/strong><\/p>\n

Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed scores of bandits and rescued 10 hostages in the Chikun and Igabi local government areas of Kaduna State. The state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, in a statement on Tuesday, said the troops neutralised the bandits while on clearance operations across the two LGAs, adding that some weapons were also recovered. \u00a0Aruwan said the troops, after clearing out the bandits, stormed hideouts and rescued 10 kidnapped persons who were chained and tied with ropes.<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Terrorists Kill Nigerian Soldier In Kaduna.<\/a> Source: Sahara Reporters<\/strong><\/p>\n

Suspected terrorists have killed a soldier identified as Abdulahi Yaaqub in Kaduna State. SaharaReporters gathered that the Master Warrant Officer was found dead by his colleagues in Bula village on Monday.<\/p>\n

NAF airstrikes destroy terrorists\u2019 hospital in Sambisa, kill scores in Borno, Katsina<\/a>. <\/strong>Source: Blueprint<\/strong><\/p>\n

Air strikes by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) fighter jets in conjunction with ground troops, killed several terrorists and destroyed their hospital and health care facility in Somalia, a location near Sambisa Forest where wounded fighters as well as those critically ill were treated, Blueprint has gathered. Blueprint<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0checks revealed\u00a0Monday that, \u201cNigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft under the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai, acting on credible intelligence struck a target at Somalia in Sambisa Forest suspected to be a terrorist hospital and health care facility on 9 September 2022.<\/p>\n

Buhari blames Nigerian elite for insecurity, poor infrastructure.<\/a> Source: Premium Times<\/strong><\/p>\n

President\u00a0Muhammadu Buhari<\/a>\u00a0has blamed Nigerian elite for not contributing to the development of the country, particularly the fight against insecurity.<\/p>\n

Mr Buhari stated this on Tuesday shortly after commissioning some projects in Imo State done by Governor Hope Uzodinma\u2019s administration. The projects commissioned included the dualised 36-kilometer Owerri-Orlu Road and the first phase of the dualised 53-kilometer Owerri-Okigwe Road. He also commissioned the newly reconstructed Imo House of Assembly Complex. Mr Buhari said Nigeria has not recorded the expected developments because of a number of factors and inability of the elite to assist the country.<\/p>\n

Again, soldiers clear terrorists\u2019 hideouts, rescue kidnap victims in Kaduna.<\/a> Source: Premium Times<\/strong><\/p>\n

Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued ten kidnap victims during clearance patrols conducted around the Chikun and Igabi Local Government Areas of Kaduna State. The state\u2019s Commissioner for Internal Security, Samuel Aruwan, told reporters on Tuesday. On Monday, troops rescued six other kidnap victims around the Kangon Kadi area of Chikun Local Government as they continued their offensive against terror gangs in the area. Mr Aruwan said the troops also killed several terrorists and dislodged their hideouts in the forest traversing Chikun, and Igabi council areas.<\/p>\n

Soldiers rescue six hostages as offensive against terrorists continues in Kaduna.<\/a> Source: Premium Times<\/strong><\/p>\n

Troops of the Nigerian Army in Kaduna\u00a0rescued six kidnapped victims<\/a>\u00a0during clearance patrols conducted around the Kangon Kadi area in Chikun Local Government Area.<\/p>\n

The state\u2019s Commissioner for Internal Security, Samuel Aruwan, announced this to reporters in Kaduna on Monday. \u201cAccording to operational feedback, the troops, under Operation Forest Sanity, embarked on a clearance operation from Damba to Kang on Kadi and fired on identified bandit locations around the Kangon Kadi forest, Labi and the Udawa River.<\/p>\n

Keeping Troops\u2019 Morale Alive Amid Rising Insecurity.<\/a> <\/strong>Source: PRNigeria<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Nigerian military may be giving its all to ensure peace and guarantee national security. But it is having issues with its public image. Though the misconduct of some military personnel in recent times is one of the factors influencing wrong public perception about the military. There are persons who have, over the years, appear adamant in not seeing anything amazing about troops and officers of the country\u2019s military, and their extraordinary combat exploits.<\/p>\n

Amid Terror: Playing \u2018Hide And Seek\u2019 With Terrorists In North-central Nigeria<\/a>. <\/strong>Source: Humangle<\/strong><\/p>\n

In part 2 of the Amid Terror series, a teacher in Niger state, North-central Nigeria, makes the bike ride to and from work with the hope his school will not be the next target for terrorists. Not too far away, a farmer strives to keep his one source of income afloat by all mean.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll collaborate with stakeholders to improve security \u2013 CP Kolo assures Zamfara Govt.<\/a> Source: PRNigeria<\/strong><\/p>\n

We\u2019ll collaborate with stakeholders to improve security \u2013 CP Kolo assures Zamfara Govt. The Zamfara Commissioner of Police, Mr Kolo Yusuf, on Monday reiterated police commitment in partnering stakeholders to end banditry and other security challenges facing the state. This is contained in a statement issued in Gusau on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Muhammad Shehu.<\/p>\n

Kidnapping: A Lucrative Trade Threatening Nigeria\u2019s Stability<\/a>. <\/strong>Source: PRNigeria<\/strong><\/p>\n

In Nigeria, it is safe to say that kidnapping has grown into a flourishing multi-billion naira industry where kidnappers, often labeled \u2018bandits,\u2019 are increasing by the day and claiming wider territories. Nigeria is now among the countries with the highest rate of kidnap-for-ransom cases. Other countries high up on the list include Venezuela, Mexico, Yemen, Syria, the Philippines, Iraq, Afghanistan and Somalia. These are largely failed states and it is a big shame that Nigeria finds itself in this very wrong company. According to a report conducted by SBM Intelligence titled: \u2018The Economics of Nigeria\u2019s Kidnap Industry\u2019, which captured a period of one year \u2013 from July 2021 to June 2022 \u2013 over 500 incidents of kidnapping were said to have been recorded with no fewer than 3,420 Nigerians and some foreign citizens abducted across the country. This is even without the addition of unreported cases that are still unknown due to the poor quality of data and documentation in the country.<\/p>\n

Nigerian Troops Strike Boderi, Musti Banditry Gangs in Kaduna\u2026 El-Rufai Commends Efforts.<\/a><\/strong> Source: PRNigeria<\/strong><\/p>\n

Notorious bandit Boderi Isiya has narrowly escaped being neutralized, while his deadly second in command and several other fighters were gunned down by Nigerian Army troops. Security agencies informed the Kaduna State Government of this development in an operational feedback. A painstaking check with credible human intelligence sources further confirmed that Boderi and his terror group had a bad day at the hands of the combat-ready troops.<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Army to appraise performance at COAS 3rd quarter conference.<\/a> Source: Blue Print<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Nigerian Army, Friday, said the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Third Quarter Conference will provide a platform for the Nigerian Army to appraise its performance in the fight against insecurity and consolidate on its gains. Director army public relations Brig. \u2013 Gen Onyema Nwachukwu who stated this in a statement, said the conference will evaluate all ongoing operational engagements of the Army, with a view to effectively project into the future.<\/p>\n

Owo Attack: How victims received assistance from church, govt.<\/a> Source: Premium Times<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Catechist of St Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Jonathan Awolo, has said that the church committee on welfare bought caskets for the dead victims of the 5 June terror attack. Mr Awolo,\u00a0who escaped unhurt<\/a>\u00a0during the shooting, told PREMIUM TIMES that the church also distributed money to the victims and their families. \u201cWe distributed N33,000 for each person and the corpse (casket) of those that are dead. It was the church that bought it. The church paid for the mortuary and also gave families of the deceased victims 250,000 each,\u201d Mr Awolo said.<\/p>\n

Life In Boko Haram\u2019s Caliphate.<\/a> Vestiges of Violence: Episode 76<\/em><\/h2>\n

What is life like as an abducted woman in the Boko Haram enclave? How different is it from life in state-controlled territories?<\/p>\n

Vigilante members foil attack, kill \u201cmany\u201d terrorists in Katsina.<\/a> Source: Premium Times<\/strong><\/p>\n

Members of a pro-government vigilante group, the Special Hunters and Vigilante, on Sunday, foiled an attack by a gang of gunmen on Batsari town in\u00a0Katsina state<\/a>,<\/strong>\u00a0killing several of the assailants. Multiple local sources, who spoke to PREMIUM TIMES on condition of anonymity, because of concern over their safety, said members of the vigilante group surrounded the gunmen after they entered Batsari Local Government headquarters around 4:00 p.m. Batsari is one of the most terrorised towns in\u00a0Katsina state<\/a>. The town shares boundaries with Jibia, Safana, parts of Zamfara State and the dreaded Ruguforest, which is a notorious hideout for terrorists.<\/p>\n

The Hopelessness Of One Orphaned By A Brutal Insurgency.<\/a> <\/strong>Source: Humangle<\/strong><\/p>\n

The insurgency has had a profound impact on many children due to the displacement of over two million people, separation of families, and deaths of parents, in addition to the insurgent attacks, abductions, and recruitment of child soldiers. In 2017, the then Governor of Borno, Kashim Shettima,\u00a0revealed<\/a>\u00a0that 52,311 children in the state were orphaned by the Boko Haram insurgency. He also disclosed that some 54,911 women became widows due to the crisis.<\/p>\n

Police Apprehend Local Terror Leader In Northwest Nigeria.<\/a> <\/strong>Source: Humangle<\/strong><\/p>\n

Operatives of the Zamfara State Police Command have arrested one Isiyaku Babangida, a wanted terrorist, during the raid of a terror camp in Gima Village of Zamfara State in\u00a0Northwest<\/a>\u00a0Nigeria on Friday, Sept. 9.<\/p>\n

Military and the Burden of Safeguarding Nigeria\u2019s Territorial Integrity.<\/a> Source: PRNigeria<\/strong><\/p>\n

The constitutional mandate of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) including the Army, Navy and the Air Force is to safeguard, and of course ensure the maximum safety of Nigeria\u2019s territories against any external aggression. With a force strength of about 223,000 active personnel, the Nigerian military is one of the largest uniformed combat services in Africa. According to Global Firepower, the AFN is the fourth most powerful military in Africa, and ranked 35th on its list internationally. However, over the years, insecurity has plunged Nigeria into a quagmire which had never been experienced before since gaining independence from the British colonial masters.<\/p>\n

Buhari\u2019s intervention stopped bandits from overrunning Imo \u2013 Uzodinma.<\/a> Source: premium Times<\/strong><\/p>\n

Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo\u00a0State<\/a>\u00a0has\u00a0said bandits and hoodlums would have overrun the state<\/a>\u00a0if not for the \u201cprompt\u201d intervention of President Muhammadu Buhari.<\/p>\n

Mr Uzodinma stated this on Tuesday after the commissioning of the dualised 36-kilometer Owerri-Orlu Road and the first phase of the dualised 53-kilometer Owerri-Okigwe Road in the state by Mr Buhari. The president also commissioned the reconstructed Imo House of Assembly Complex.<\/p>\n

Peace and Security<\/strong><\/p>\n

Insecurity: Northern Govs, Monarchs Back State Police.<\/a> Source: Daily Trust<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 19 northern governors and all the traditional rulers in the region have called for the amendment of the 1999 Constitution to give legal backing to state police.\u00a0They said this was the only way to tackle the myriad security challenges affecting the region and the country at large, among them banditry, insurgency, kidnapping and other forms of criminalities.<\/p>\n

ANALYSIS: AU set for more rigorous sanctions on African coup plotters.<\/a> Source: Premium Times<\/strong><\/p>\n

The African Union (AU) decided in May this year to activate its Peace and Security Council (PSC) sanctions committee. Although\u00a0established<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>in 2009, the committee has never operated \u2013 partly due to opposition and a lack of buy-in from member states. The decision is being hotly debated in AU policy circles, particularly the use of sanctions to curb coups and the\u00a0trend<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>of unconstitutional changes of government that enable leaders to extend their term of office. Over two decades, the AU has set the pace among its global counterparts in using sanctions against member states. But despite its impressive record, without a committee to advise and monitor penalties and decide when to lift them, sanctions have sometimes been applied inconsistently and with mixed results.<\/p>\n

Humanitarian<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flood Washes Away Farmlands In Borno.<\/a> Source: Humangle<\/strong><\/p>\n

Torrential rains in Borno state has this year caused flooding to submerge farms, as local subsistence farmers are left worrying about possible poor harvest and food scarcity.<\/p>\n

Stakeholders Join Forces To Combat Sexual Violence In Northern Nigeria.<\/a> <\/strong>Source: Humangle<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Centre for Awareness on Justice and Accountability (CAJA), a non-governmental and not-for-profit organisation based in Kano,\u00a0Northwest<\/a>\u00a0Nigeria, has partnered with social media influencers in Northern Nigeria to amplify the war on sexual violence, particularly in Nigerian universities, and to promote survivors\u2019 courage to speak up.\u00a0During the partnership inauguration on Saturday, Sept. 10, in Kano State, the executive director of the non-profit, Comrade Kabiru Dakata, stated that the partnership is intended to combat the cancerous problem of sexual harassment in the academia by promoting awareness using social media.<\/p>\n

Many Lives Lost As Days Of Rainfall Floods Maiduguri.<\/a> Source: Humangle<\/strong><\/p>\n

Residents of Gwange, a crowded neighbourhood of Maiduguri Borno State,\u00a0Northeast<\/a>\u00a0Nigeria, did not sleep all through Friday night as a river that had overflown its banks poured into their homes.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The flood has also submerged other neighbourhoods through the city, causing deaths and temporarily dislodging residents.\u00a0The state government has no official toll on the number of lives lost in the raging waters, but cases of children being washed away have been\u00a0reported<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Halted Inheritances, Marriages \u2026 Lives On Hold Due To Nigeria\u2019s Disappearances.<\/a> Source: Humangle<\/strong><\/p>\n

According to the latest tally from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), over 25,000 people have been\u00a0reported missing<\/a>\u00a0in Nigeria, about 40 per cent of the total figure across Africa. \u201cDuring displacement, children face risks such as exploitation, violence, mental distress and disappearance. Many also end up alone, with no news of their families\u2019 whereabouts,\u201d notes the humanitarian organisation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Regional News Dozens Killed In ISWAP, B\/Haram Rival Clash In Borno. Source: Daily Trust Another fierce rival battle broke out between late Abubakar Shekau Boko Haram faction and Islamic State […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":17878,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[51],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-25981","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-press-review"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ndarason.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25981"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ndarason.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ndarason.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ndarason.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ndarason.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25981"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ndarason.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25981\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ndarason.com\/en\/wp-json\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ndarason.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25981"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ndarason.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25981"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ndarason.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25981"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}