Tag: Birnin-Gwari

Kaduna: Birnin-Gwari death toll rises to 13 persons

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B'Gwari death toll

Amnesty International strongly condemns the horrific bandits attack on Layindanauta Kuyello District of Birnin-Gwari LGA of Kaduna state.  The death toll had risen to 13 persons, including children.  According to reports, the gunmen that stormed the area on Friday around 4:00pm – went on a rampage of atrocities, killing people, destroying properties and looting shops. The pattern of the latest attack shows all the atrocious hallmarks of the consistent years of attack on the people of Birnin-Gwari LGA.   Alarming escalation of attacks, abductions for ransom and frequent killings around parts…

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“Renewed Hope Peace: B’Gwari Emir demands restoration of telecoms, banking services

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B Gwari Emir demands

Emir of Birnin-Gwari, His Royal Highness, Zubair Jibril, has called for the immediate restoration of telecommunications and banking services, two critical infrastructures that have been suspended since 2021 in the area as a result of insecurity. The Emir made the plea in a national message titled: “Renewed Hope, Renewed Peace: Lessons from Birnin Gwari for a Stronger Nigeria”, issued to newsmen in Kaduna. The monarch stressed that while physical security has significantly improved, socio-economic reconnection is essential, in order to consolidate the gains of peace. “Restoring banking and telecommunications services,…

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Kaduna: Gov. Sani receives repentant bandits, re-opens market

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Gov. Sani re opens B'Gwari market

Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani, yesterday in Birnin-Gwari, received some repentant bandits and reopened the cattle market which had been closed for about 10 years due to insecurity. According to the State government several senior bandit leaders and their followers have laid their arms and embraced peace. Governor Sani said his government collaborated with some federal agencies to establish The Peace Dialogue Group, to engage with stakeholders. According to him, Through numerous meetings and extensive discussions, we have built bridges of trust. Several senior bandit leaders had laid their…

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