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December 7, 2023 United Nations Condemns Deadly Military Airstrike In Kaduna; Asks Military To Review Rules Of Engagement

United Nations Condemns Deadly Military Airstrike In Kaduna; Asks Military To Review Rules Of Engagement

Following the aerial bombing in Kaduna State, the United Nations has urged the military to review its rules of engagement.

In a statement by the Public Information Officer, UN Human Rights, Seif Magango, the body expressed disapproval of the attack, noting that it was the latest of at least four airstrikes that have resulted in significant civilian fatalities since 2017.

He called for all feasible steps to prevent future occurrences and to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure.

Magango also urged Nigeria to thoroughly and impartially investigate all alleged violations of international human rights and international humanitarian law.

Earlier, President Bola Tinubu ordered an investigation into the incident after the army acknowledged one of its drones mistakenly struck the village.

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September 1, 2023 Insufficient Manpower Hampers Deployment Of Police To Critical Areas — IGP

Insufficient Manpower Hampers Deployment Of Police To Critical Areas — IGP

The Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has said Nigeria must recruit an additional 190,000 personnel into the Police Force to adequately secure the country.

According to the IGP, the figure is needed to match the ratio of Police to population recommended by the United Nations of one Policeman to almost 450 citizens.

He said Nigeria’s current Police strength is just over 370,000, which amounts to one Policeman to about 600 citizens.

To meet the UN’s benchmark, IGP Egbetokun said the Federal Government needs to increase the annual Police recruitment quota, as inadequate manpower could hinder the government’s industrialization efforts.

 

 

 

 

 

September 24, 2021 Governor Matawalle Seeks Help at UN Assembly to End Banditry in Zamfara State

Governor Matawalle Seeks Help at UN Assembly to End Banditry in Zamfara State

The Zamfara state Governor Bello Matawalle is canvassing for foreign support to tackle banditry in the state.

Speaking with reporters on the sidelines of the ongoing 76th United Nations General Assembly, Matawalle reiterated an end to all negotiations with bandit.

He expressed confidence that he will receive support from the UN.


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September 16, 2021 UNICEF Says One Million Nigerian Children Are Afraid To Return To School Because Of Rising Insecurity

UNICEF Says One Million Nigerian Children Are Afraid To Return To School Because Of Rising Insecurity

United Nations Children’s Fund UNICEF, has said no fewer than one million children in Nigeria are scared to return to school because they fear being attacked by bandits, insurgents and kidnappers. 

Disclosing this in a statement, UNICEF said Nigeria has recorded at least 20 attacks on schools in 2021, according for the abduction of over 1,000 children.

UNICEF's representative in Nigeria, Peter Hawkins, said the organization was worried over how insecurity is affecting school resumption, adding that despite government’s efforts, many children are not being reached due to inability to access technology and forced labour.

According to Hawkins, and I quote, “With each passing moment, countless amounts of opportunity are lost. We must put our children’s future first. We can and must tackle insecurity, stop attacks on education, and keep schools open. The clock is ticking for our young students", end quote.

 

 

 

 

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