FOUR SUSPECTS ARRESTED OVER FARMER-HERDER CLASH IN NINGI LGA THAT CLAIMED ONE LIFE. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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BAUCHI STATE POLICE COMMAND PRESS RELEASE FOUR SUSPECTS ARRESTED OVER FARMER-HERDER CLASH IN NINGI LGA THAT CLAIMED ONE LIFE Following the unfortunate farmer-herder clash at Guda Village in Ningi Local Government Area, the Command wishes to inform the public that four suspects have now been arrested in connection with the incident. On 23rd September, 2026 at about 0740hrs, three farmers from Guda Village went to their farms on Guda Hill and found cattle belonging to a herder grazing on and destroying their crops. They chased the cattle to the herders' settlement where an argument ensued and degenerated into a fight. In the process, the three farmers sustained injuries. Sadly, in retaliation, some youths from Guda Village mobilized and set ablaze houses at the herders settlement. Operatives from Ningi Division responded promptly, restored normalcy and evacuated the injured to General Hospital Ningi. Unfortunately, one of them, Usman Jibrin, 40 years old, later died while receiving t...

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS: WAPA SENSITISE SGBV SURVIVORS. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.


 MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS: WAPA SENSITISE SGBV SURVIVORS 


Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) recently organised a Sensitization Programme On Mental Health Awareness For Gender-Based Violence Survivors at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Ikeja. 


In her address at the one-day event, the Honourable Commissioner for WAPA, Mrs. Bolaji Cecilia Dada said the programme was designed to focus on mental health awareness, particularly among survivors of gender-based violence


The Commissioner reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting survivors and addressing the psychological impacts of such violence.


The Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Oluyemi Kalesanwo expressed gratitude to all participants and stakeholders, reiterating the Ministry's dedication to building a society free from violence and stigma. 


Facilitators at the event, included Mrs. Silifat Giwa, Director of the Wellness Centre, Alausa, who delivered insightful talks on recognising early signs of depression, the importance of self-love, and the need for prompt counselling. 


The programme also featured Mrs. Olufunmilayo Alade, Head of the Legal Unit at WAPA, who educated participants on their legal rights and avenues for seeking redress.


 The impactful event highlighted the Ministry’s efforts in fostering mental wellness and empowering survivors.

More photos below. 





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