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Speaker 1: Politics of obvious and apparent personal vendetta among some youthes

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in Edo State, which has been ongoing for years, most

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especially since the immediate former governor of the state, Godwin Obuseki,

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left office on November twelfth, twenty twenty four, took a

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new twist. On Sunday night in the city of Manchester

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in the United Kingdom, as yet to be properly identified

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man walked into an event hall where the former governor,

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Godwin Obuseki and his wife Betty was scheduled to meet

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Edo people and attacked one of their main political and

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media supporters, Albert oberze who probably had been in the

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bad books of some Edo youths sequel to his ways

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of always defending the ex Governor Arbuseki and exchanging words

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with those against the ex governor. Videos made available online

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indicated that Albert Oberzei was attacked while he was live

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streaming the event on Facebook and other social media platforms

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as guests were coming in and waiting for the arrival

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of the former Edo State Governor, Godwin Arbiseki and his

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wife Betty. Initially, the suspected attacker walked up to the

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victim and asked to have a conversation with him, saying

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I am the Double Chief you are looking for. Come,

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let’s talk. But Albert Oberzez refused and replied to the

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attacker that you are the one looking for me. What

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can happen? As Albert oberse continued to demand to know

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why the attacker had decided to see him, immediately, the

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attacker hit the victim on the face. Manchester City Police

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was seen alongside their vehicles shortly after the attack, but

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the City Police Department is yet to issue a statement

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as at the time of filing in this report. Albert

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oberze in a Facebook live streaming on Monday early morning

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night at a hospital in Manchester, said that he’s currently

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having difficulty with hearing in one of his ears hit

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by the attacker. On November fifth, twenty twenty five, while

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on live Facebook video streaming, Albert Oberzez had raised alarms

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of act of possible threat to his life by a

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man simply identified as Double Chief of Manchester, who he

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said had threatened to beat him repeatedly if he visited

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Manchester to attend and organize the Obseki thank You visit

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to his supporters. Also during the live video, Albert oberze

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narrated how he was almost attacked by some Edo youths

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in Italy, thus described some Edo youths abroad as people

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who always act like animals. Before now, Albert Oberzeme have

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faced a lot of threats of possible attacks issued by

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some Edo youths who also see him as an enemy

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of the Benin monarch following the controversies surrounding the establishment

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of Museum of the West African Art More an Edo State,

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which some youths protested and prevented the commissioning of the

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multi billion Niracultural Hub last two Sunday, an act which

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led to foreign guests being escorted to safety by the

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Nigeria Police Force team personally led by the Edo State

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Police Commissioner. The continued verbal attacks and insults on Albert

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Oberze and his family, especially his biological parents in reactions

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to the political aid statements over the controversies surrounding the

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MOAR establishment made his younger brother Smart Overze to issue

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a video statement in recent days and insulted his younger

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brother’s principle, ex Governor Godwin Obseki, for allegedly endangering his

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brother life and bringing all manners of insults to their family,

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even when his elder brother Albert Oberze was never given

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any political position during his eight years as governor of

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Edo State. Smart Oberze asked why must it always be

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his brother Albert Oberze defending and receiving insults because of Obuseki.

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Why the Obuseki’s family not coming out to defend the

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ex governor. Ex Governor Godwin Obuseki became an issue of

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concerns for some youths in Edo State after some of

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the youths in the state tagged there ex governor as betrayal,

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saying they were the ones that helped Obuseki to power,

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but after taking over as Edo State Governor, Godwin Obuseki,

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he abandoned them and allegedly brushed him aside. In the

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scheme of things, especially in the area of tax collections

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from traders and commercial drivers. During the time of Godwin Obiseki,

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the governor put a stop to manual collection of taxes

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from traders and commercial drivers and made the method of

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tax collections electronically. As such, some youths who violated the

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governor’s directives were arrested and detained for days. Some of

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the arrested and detained youths were members of the governor’s

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former political party who believed they were the ones that

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held Tarbiseki to power during his first tenure as governor

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of the state in the South South geopolitical zone in Nigeria.

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Martistan In Matoskden Matastha Matosk.

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Speaker 2: Yeah. Ok.

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Speaker 3: What’s your.

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Speaker 1: Yeah?

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Speaker 2: That hold up?

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Speaker 3: Look look I can’t somebody on the Cancid look up

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lacking that. Somebody kill you. I’m glad to see you.

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I’m coming that. I love that killing lock a glass.

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I didn’t come on, You’re crazy. I didn’t come on here.

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I’m like, I love to get lots me. I’m I’m

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gonna Facebook Mary’s I’m here, my fast over there kill you.

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You have your hands and lovely.

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Speaker 1: Knock out up.

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Speaker 3: You don’t have to write, have anything?

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Speaker 2: Okay, six day alright, so guys, yeah mm hmm.

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Speaker 3: So for those struggling with the location, watch this video.

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So it’s nothing.

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Speaker 2: He did.

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Speaker 3: Hey are my desert you?

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Speaker 1: Maybe double I did? I did? I did find him?

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Now maybe double I get you the motto I git you.

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Speaker 3: Are.

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Speaker 1: Nigerian Army authority has confirmed the killing of four persons,

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with the inclusion of two soldiers and two civilian jt

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F when members of the Islamic State West Africa Province

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I Swapped terrorists on Friday evening ambush to Brigade of

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Nigeria Army personally led by the brigade commander Brigadier General

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m uber around with Jeroco community in a Sir Malte

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area of Dambo, a local government area of Borno State,

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which according to hum Angle News media, the ICEWAP terrorists

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opened fired on a convoy of several military and civilian

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Joint Task Force vehicles, causing the Brigade of the Armed

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Forces of Nigeria an apparent full destabilization, leading to the

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Brigadier General missing in action for several hours, but started

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responding to WhatsApp messages few moments later, but the Nigerian

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Army authority insisted that the Brigadier General and the commander

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of the twenty five Task Force Brigade personally led the

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Nigerian Army troops back to base after an apparent failed

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attempt to rescue communities that are probably still under terrorists

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control in the areas close to Sambisa Forest. According to

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Lieutenant Colonel A. Polonia Annal, the acting director of the

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Nigerian Army Public Relations in a statement issued on Saturday,

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Troops of twenty five Task Force Brigade on routine control

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to secure communities around Wojeriko in a Zmalti Dambo, a

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local government area of Borno State, came under a sudden

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and heavy insurgents fire while returning from a successful patrol

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within the fringes of Sambisa Forest. The patrol team, which

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was led by the Commander twenty five Brigade, Brigadier General

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Brigade and members of Civilian Joint Task Force c JTF,

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courageously fought through the insurgents ambush with superior firepower, forcing

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them to withdraw in dyssery and to abandon their mission.

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During the encounter, two brave soldiers and two heroics c

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JTF members paid the supreme price while on active service

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to the nation. While commending the troops for the gallantry,

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the Army High Command commiserates with families and associates of

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the deceased gallants for their heroic sacrifice to the nation.

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The Army Headquarters also wishes to debunk the fake narrative

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going round some media platforms online alleging the abduction of

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the brigade commander. The general public is hereby advised to

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disregard the fake news regarding the incident, while praying for

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the continuous success of our gallant service men and women.

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The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Widei Shabu, Nigerian

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Army Medal salutes the uncommon bravery, resilience and sacrifice of

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the gallant troops who have continued to operate in one

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of the most dangerous theaters of conflict on behalf of

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our dear nation. Their unflinching commitment, even in the face

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of grave danger, remains a powerful reminder of the daily

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sacrifices being made by our gallant service men and women

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to keep Nigeria safe. Hume Angle, in its news publication,

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had reported that an attack from members of the Islamic

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State West Africa Province I s w A P occurred

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around five p m. Yesterday near Sabongarry in Damboa Local

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Government Area, Borno State, northeastern Nigeria. The terrorists concealed along

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the route open while on a mixed convoy of soldiers

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and members of the civilian Joint Task Force CJTF, killing

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two soldiers and two CJTF personnel. A CJTF members stationed

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in Inzula close to the attack site told Humanngle that

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the convoy was moving in the direction of Bongrie when

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it was intercepted. It was on the View road, he said,

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requesting anonymity for safety reasons. The convoy consisted of the

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military and members of the c JTF. A resident of

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Damboa familiar with the movement of the convoy. Senate departed

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the town around two pm with two Hilix vehicles, two

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armored personnel carriers and several motorcycles. The terrorists killed two

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soldiers and two CJTF he said. They also took away

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some motorcycles. Reinforcement later left Damboa two Highlix and two

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armored vehicles when the incident happened. However, the most development

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is the disappearance of a brigade commander who was part

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of the operation. A senior c JTF member in Damboa

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who witnessed the convoy’s departure confirmed the situation. We don’t

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know where he is at the moment, but he responds

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to WhatsApp messages. The commander was able to return on

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foot after missing for several hours in what is being

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described as an escape from the attackers. This is the

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first time since the start of Nigeria’s counterinsurgency campaign that

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a serving general directly engaged on the front line went

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missing for a while in an ambush. The development raises

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concerns about the sophistication of recent I swap attacks and

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the increasing risks faced by senior officers deployed to volatile areas.

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Damboa and surrounding communities have seen repeated insurgent attacks in

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recent months, including assaults on patrol teams, ambushes along rural roads,

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and raids on farming settlements. Residents say the attack underscores

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the persistent insecurity along major roads despite years of military presence.

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We were unable to obtain responses from the Nigerian military

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at the time of press They had also not issued

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an official STATEMENTI Quindi Ugni President Voladimir Zelenski has ordered

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the new Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia’s sphere Identcoe involved

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law enforcement agencies, including the Anti corruption Police in the

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mass audits of Ukraine’s state owned companies. Zelenski, who gave

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the order this week while in one on one meeting

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with the female Prime minister said the law enforcement agencies

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of Ukraine must take immediate action based on the outcome

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or results of the audits being initiated by Yulias sphere Identcoe,

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the current Prime Minister of Ukraine, who assumed office on

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July seventeenth, twenty twenty five, after being confirmed by the Vakovnerada,

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meaning Ukraine’s parliament, following President Volodimir zelenski nomination of Speerridenko

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as part of a major government reshuffle, replacing the previous

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Prime Minister Dennis schmil who became the new Minister of Defense,

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and Spearridenko previously served as the first Deputy Prime Minister

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and Minister of Economic Development and Trade. The new position

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made he the second woman in Ukraine’s history to hold

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the position of prime Minister. Meanwhile, during the week, Zelenski

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also announced that the Nordic countries Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway,

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along with other Baltic friendly countries of Ukraine, have decided

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to commit an additional five hundred million dollars to the

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prioritized Ukraine Requirements List PERL Initiative and NATO led initiative

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to expedite the supply of critically needed US manufactured weapons

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to the country, which Zelensky said will be of a

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substantial help. In a number of statements during the week,

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Zelenski’s said, I had a meeting with the Prime Minister

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of Ukraine. First and foremost, we focused on the situation

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with recovery efforts in the regions after the Russian strikes.

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Repair crews are working almost around the clock wherever needed,

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and the necessary resources have been deployed. We are increasing

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our reserve of equipment and work with partners on this

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issue is constantly ongoing. Julius sphere Ide and Co. Also

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reported on the implementation of support programs for frontline and

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border communities. We are ensuring the necessary funding. Starting tomorrow,

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a new winter support program for our people will be launched.

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Government officials will present all the details publicly. Last year,

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more than fourteen million Ukrainians benefited from winter support and

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we expect no smaller scale this winter. The Prime Minister

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reported on the launch of audit processes in state owned companies.

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We agreed that the audits must be conducted promptly and

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all results must be forwarded to law enforcement and anti

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corruption agencies for appropriate action. Personnel decisions will follow based

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on the findings. I also instructed that Ukraine’s key partners

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be promptly informed about the audited outcomes and related decisions.

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Transparency in state owned companies and the elimination of any

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schemes must be guaranteed. We also discussed personnel changes in

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the government. The Prime Minister of Ukraine will propose candidates

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for the posts of Minister of Energy and Minister of Justice.

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Last night, Patriots performed well successfully intercepting Russian ballistic missiles,

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yet we still need considerably more forces, systems and compatible

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missiles to protect lives. This week, the Nordic countries Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway,

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along with our Baltic friends, decided to commit an additional

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five hundred million dollars to the Pearl initiative, which will

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be a substant help. We are also working on deliveries

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of other advanced air defense systems and strengthening our aviation.

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A major deal with France’s in preparation and will be

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finalized soon, a historic agreement. We are setting up a

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deal with Greece as well on energy to maximize options

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for gas supplies to Ukraine, both for this winter and

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strategically for the long term. Agreements with various European countries

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from Norway to Greece will ensure our state’s gas supply guarantees.

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I thank all partners who are helping. I held a

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video conference with the heads of all Ukraine’s diplomatic missions.

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I am grateful to our diplomats for their efforts and

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for representing Ukraine’s interests with dignity around the world. We

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discuss the main priorities of their work for the near

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future and for the coming year. It is crucial to

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continue strengthening our air defense. Ukraine needs air defense systems

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and missiles. For them, we must expand the Pearl Initiative

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through which we receive weapons for our defense, intensify efforts

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to involve countries that have not yet joined, and increased contributions.

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The development of the Safe Instrument is also important. Other

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topics included the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia

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and the protection of human rights in temporarily occupied territories.

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We also discuss the next steps in diplomatic work on

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UN resolutions supporting Ukraine. Ukraine needs support and today it

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is especially important that every diplomat works to strengthen the state,

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ensure its protection and enhance our positions. I presented the

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Orders of the Golden Star and other state awards to

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the service members of Ukraine’s security and defense forces, and

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handed the distinctions to the families of the fallen heroes

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who were awarded posthumously. We honor Ukraine’s warriors. We thank

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Ukrainian families forgiving as such warriors. We are doing everything

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to make Ukraine stronger. Every day. This is exactly what

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is needed. For every Russian strike, there is our response,

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and it will become even more tangible for each of

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our fallen heroes. We will take revenge and we will

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force Russia into peace. Without any doubt. The day will

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come when this war ends, and when we guarantee real

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security for all Ukrainian children and for all our generations.

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We must guarantee Ukraine and life without war. Thank you

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to everyone who is bringing this stay closer, and we

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will always honor the memory of all our people, all

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our heroes of different times who gave their lives so

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that Ukraine could LIVEDI bringin bringni in Amagidi, bringin, bringni

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