The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Christopher Musa, has said the relentless military onslaught against terrorists in Zamfara State has thrown notorious terrorist kingpin Bello Turji into a desperate scramble for escape. Musa also said the elimination of two of his top commanders, Kachalla Gwammade and Kachalla Shehu on Thursday night has sent shivers down the spine of Turji. He stated this on Friday at the closing ceremony of the CDS Joint Task Force Commanders Conference in Abuja. “In a follow-up operation, troops advanced into Tufan and Mashima villages, further dislodging armed groups and pushing them deeper into the forest. “In a symbolic strike against banditry, the security forces also returned to the once-cleared area of Bello Turji. “The remaining portions of his camp, previously targeted in past offensives, were obliterated in a final suit to erase his presence from the region. “Reports indicate that both Turji and Sani Black are now in this area desperately seeking escape...
CCD Urges Nationwide Support For Implementation Of Disability Rights Act
The Centre urged Nigerians to ensure that persons with disabilities are not left behind, but are given the opportunity to participate in every aspect of life, and their rights protected and respected.
Godwin Unumeri, Acting Director of CCD in a statement said that the Centre which led the passage of the Act, remains committed to raising public awareness and advocating for the inclusion of persons with disabilities across all sectors.
He said that a series of events aimed at furthering advancement of disability rights have been planned.
“The aim of this commemoration is to increase public awareness of the National Disability Act and its provisions, to celebrate the progress made in the last six years, and to call for further action in accelerating its implementation.
“We also seek to engage all relevant stakeholders, including the government, civil society, and the private sector, in advancing inclusive policies and practices that support PWDs. This includes promoting greater community support for disability inclusion, improving accessibility, and ensuring the active participation of PWDs in decision-making processes.
AdvertisementUnumeri called on the relevant ministries, departments, agencies (MDAs), as well as the private sector and the public to prioritise the implementation and enforcement of the Act, ensuring that persons with disabilities are able to fully participate in society.
“This includes their right to accessible physical structures, inclusive education, employment opportunities, transportation systems, political participation, healthcare services, and safety in all situations of risk, violence, emergencies, and natural disasters among others as enshrined in the Act.
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