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Death Toll As 14 Teachers Reportedly Lost Their Lives In Active Service Within 1 Month In Jigawa
The Jigawa State Government says fourteen teachers have lost their lives while in active service within one month.Executive Secretary Jigawa State and Local Contributory Pension Board, Hashim Ahmad Fagam, disclosed this at payment of retirement benefit for the month of September, 2020.He said those that died were teachers in the primary and junior
Jigawa State NSCDC Arrest 17 & 18Yrs Old Teenagers For Allegedly Molesting A 17Yrs Old Girl
Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Jigawa State Command, have arrested two men, Abubakar Usman (18yrs) and Ya'u Sa'idu (20yrs) both of Gidan Ruwa Quarters, Kazaure LGA for allegedly gangraping a Seventeen (17) year old girl of the same address.A statement released by the spokesperson of the command, Adamu Shehu,

Youths Clash Left One Dead, Many Injured Over Football Match In Jigawa State
One person has been killed and another injured in a clash that erupted between youths of two communities in Dutse Local Government area of Jigawa State.The spokesman of the police command, SP Abdu Jinjiri who confirmed the incident in Dutse, said the incident occurred on Saturday September 5, 2020 around 7:00 p.m.According to him, the clash erupte
Two Suspect, Adamu And Tijjani Arrested Over Alleged Homosexual Act In Jigawa
Two suspects have been arrested by the Hisbah command in Jigawa over an alleged homosexual act in Dutse Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.The suspects aged 32 and 20 and identified simply as Adamu and Tijjani, were arrested at a hotel in Dutse after they were heard arguing over money. The state Hisbah Commandant, Malam Ibrahim Dahiru said;
Jigawa Gov. Muhammad Abubakar Approves 27th August As Public Holiday In The State
Jigawa State Governor, Muhammad Badaru Abubakar has approved Thursday, 27th August 2020 as a public holiday in the state.Jigawa Government Declares Thursday Public Holiday To Celebrate Anniversary Of State Creation 1A statement issued by the State Head of the Civil Service, Alhaji Hussaini Ali Kila, said the public holiday is in commemoration of t

Nigerian Man, Adamu Hassan Stabs His 25-Year-Old Wife To Death In Jigawa State
A 45 year old, Adamu Hassan, has been arrested by some Detectives in Jigawa state, for stabbing his 25-year-old wife, Hauwa, to death over an undisclosed reason at about 11:00a.m. on July 3 and escaped. Detectives later tracked the suspect and arrested him.Confirming the Incident, the spokesman of the Jigawa State Police Command, he explained that
34-Yr-Old Man, Samson Eze Nabbed For Allegedly molesting Physically Challenged Girl In Jigawa
The Police in Jigawa State have arrested a 34-year-old man identified as Samson Eze, for allegedly raping a 15-year-old physically challenged Fatima Aliyu in Gwaram Local Government Area of the state.The police spokesman in the state, SP Abdu Jinjiri confirmed the arrest to DAILY POST.He explained that police in Gwaram Local Government received a
Jigawa Gov. Badaru Abubakar Bitterly Reacts To [email protected] Of 12Yrs Old Girl By 11 Men In The State
Governor Badaru Abubakar of Jigawa State has reacted bitterly over the rape of a 12-year-old girl by 11 men in the state.Badaru said the state government will ensure that perpetrators of the act were prosecuted.11 men have been arrested for the alleged rape of a minor in Jigawa State.He said his administration is not joking with anything that woul

JUST IN: How Three Policemen Died In A Motor Accident In Jigawa
Three policemen have died in a motor accident in Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State.Police Spokesman in the state, SP Abdu Jinjiri, confirmed the accident in Dutse.The incident occurred on Saturday involving Golf 3 Volkswagen along Ringim to Sankara road on their way back from a colleague weeding Fatiha.An eyewitness, said the incident h
How Medical Doctor, Naseer Adam Died After Treating COVID-19 Patient In Jigawa
A medical doctor with the Federal Medical Centre, Birnin Kudu in Jigawa State, Dr Naseer Adam, is dead.The deceased died on Saturday of COVID-19-related symptoms.The Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association, Kano State, Dr Sanusi Bala, confirmed the death of the deceased on Sunday. “Yes, I know. The late Adam worked with the Federal Medical
Jigawa Police Arrest Eleven Men For Raping 12-year-old Girl
Police in Jigawa State have arrested eleven person for allegedly rapping a 12-year-old girl.Spokesman of the State police command, SP Abdu Jinjiri confirmed the arrested to DAILY POST in Dutse.He said the incident occurred at Limawa quarters in Dutse local government area of Jigawa State.Jinjiri explained that the arrest was made after the police

Another Batch Of Almajiris That Arrived Jigawa From Kano Test Positive to Coronavirus
16 of the almajiri students recently repatriated from Kano have tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Jigawa.The governors in northern states recently agreed to ban the almajiri system as part of efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19.The system is a form of education that requires young children to be sent far away from their
Watch How COVID-19 Patients Are Enjoying Themselves In Jigawa Isolation Centre
Jigawa state isolation centre was seen bubbling with patients blasting musics and engage in interactions.The state government is isolating covid-19 patients at the NYSC camp in Kiyawa Local Government Area and has also contracted a private laboratory to carry out test on them.In his statement, the commissioner for health said “Our aim is
Panic in Jigawa State As Over 100 People Die Mysteriously Due to unknown Illness
Late April 2020, over 600 people died mysteriously in Kano state, now over 100 people are said to have died within the last ten days in Hadejia Local Government Area of Jigawa state.This was made known by the Special Assistant to the Local Council Chairman on Media, Sani Kakabori on Channels Television.According to the Special Assistant, an averag

30-Year-Old, Alasan Audu Arrested For Killing His Wife Days After Their Marriage In Jigawa
The Police in Jigawa State have arrested a 30-year-old Alasan Audu for allegedly killing his wife days after their marriage.Spokesman of the command, SP Abdu Jinjiri, confirmed the incident in Dutse on Thursday.He said the incident happened on the 21/4/2020 at about 0800hrs at Kankarelu village in Ringim Local Government Area.He explained that one
Police Shoot 10 Year Old Boy Dead In Jigawa For Defying Lockdown Order
A 10-year-old boy at Sankara village in Ringim local government area in Jigawa state has been shot dead by the police. A report by TheNation revealed that the incident occurred when police attempted to disperse crowd in the village market in accordance with the State Government lockdown order to curb the spreads of COVID-19 pandemic. Residents all

So Sad! 15-Year-Old Girl, Ummi Garba Commits Suicide In Jigawa
A 15-year-old girl has committed suicide by taking sniper in Gwaram Local Government Area of Jigawa, the Police have said. SP Abdu Jinjiri, the Police Spokesman in the state, who confirmed the incident to newsmen in Dutse on Wednesday, gave the name of the deceased as Ummi Garba. “ On April 4, at about 5:p.m., a report was received by the Police

NSCDC Apprehends 15 People For Selling Preregistered Sim Cards In Jigawa
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has arrested fifteen persons for selling preregistered SIM Card in Jigawa State.The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SC. Adamu Shehu confirmed the incident to DAILY POST in Dutse.He said, the Command in collaboration with the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) had embarked on raids in
BREAKING: Not Less Than 24 Persons Burnt To Death In A Fatal Road Accident In Jigawa
No fewer than 24 persons have been burnt beyond recognition in a fatal auto accident at Gwamfai village in Jahun Local Government Area of Jigawa State.The media aide to the Jigawa State Governor, Auwal Sankara, who confirmed the incident, said it happened while Governor Muhammad Badaru Abubakar was on his way to Gumel.He explained that the acciden
BREAKING: Fire Razes 10 Houses, Foodstuffs Worth N5m In Jigawa
Fire has destroyed 10 houses harboring silos in Dirani village, Jigawa state.The Suletankarkar Local Government council Information Officer, Alhaji Usman Abubakar, says on Monday that the silos contained grains worth over N5 million.Abubakar said the silos contained sorghum, beans and guinea corn, among others.Abubakar said the fire, which occurre

Police Van While Pursuing A Commercial Vehicle Kills Two Schoolgirls In Jigawa
A police van pursuing a commercial vehicle on Friday in Mallammadori Local Government Area of Jigawa State knocked down and killed two schoolgirls while four others were injured, residents have said.The police, however, said, only one girl was involved in the accident.The residents said the two schoolgirls were knocked down by the police patrol ve
Man 32, Abdulhamid Abdu Arrested For Allegedly Producing Counterfeit Money In Jigawa
32-year-old man, Abdulhamid Abdu arrested by Police in Jigawa State for allegedly producing counterfeit money.Spokesman of the command, SP Abdu Jinjiri confirmed the arrest in Dutse.He said police in Kazaure Local Government area, Jigawa state arrested the suspect after they received security report that one Abdullahi Abdu of Brigade quarters in K
JUST IN: Three Drug Dealers Arrested By NSCDC In Jigawa
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, Jigawa State command, has arrested three suspected drugs dealersin Dutse.This was contained in a press statement signed by the command’s spokesman, SV Adamu Shehu.He explained that the suspects were arrested on 30/01/20 at around 2325hrs by operatives of the State Vigilante group on patrol at the Du

Police Rescues 20-Year-Old Girl In Jigawa After Gun Duel With Kidnappers
The Police in Jigawa State have engaged in a gun duel with armed men suspected to be kidnappers.They rescued a 20-year-old girl in Yelleman, Kauhama local government area in the process.Spokesman of the command, SP Abdu Jinjiri confirmed the incident to DAILY POST in Dutse.He said “the incident happened today, Thursday 23/1/2020 at about 0300hrs
Police Arrest 29-Year-Old Lover For Allegedly Killing Own Girlfriend In Jigawa
Police in Jigawa State have arrested a 29-year-old Mustapha Idrith of Daneji village in Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State in connection with the killing of his girlfriend.Police Spokesman of the command, SP Abdul Jinjiri confirmed the arrest to DAILY POST.He stated that the suspect was arrested on Jan. 18, 2020 at about 0900hrs in his h
Hisbah Islamic Police Arrest 14 Gays, 12 Rapists In Jigawa State
Hisbah Board of Jigawa State said it arrested fourteen suspected gays and twelve rapists in the year 2019 across the 27 local government.State commandant, Ibrahim Dahiru Garki, confirmed the arrest in an interview at the Board’s headquarters in Dutse.He explained that the arrest was made from January to December 2019.Garki said the organization

JUST IN: Gunmen Kidnap Wife Of Lawmaker In Jigawa
Gunmen have allegedly kidnapped a housewife in Jahun Local Government Area of Jigawa, the Police have confirmed.A security source disclosed that the woman is the wife of a Jigawa State House of Assembly member representing Miga constituency, Haruna Dangyatun.The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Abdu Jinjiri, said the victim, Hajiya
FOR REAL! Jigawa State To Empower 440 Women With 1,320 Goats
The Jigawa state government says 440 women in Birniwa local government area of the state will be empowered with 1,320 goats under the state goats loan microcredit programme.NAN reports that Ahmed Zubairu, chairman of the goats distribution committee, was speaking in Birniwa on Friday after screening the women for the second phase of the scheme.Zub
Build 95 Schools Instead Of 95 Mosques -Nigerians Slam Jigawa Government's Plan To Build Mosques
Nigerians have vehemently opposed the move by the Jigawa state government to build 95 mosques in the state.The Jigawa state government announced it will open a bidding process for the construction of 95 mosques across the state.Nigerians took to Twitter to react to this revelation. They pointed out that Jigawa state has over 800,000 out-of-school

3 People Confirm Dead By Police In Fatal Accident Involving Vehicle & Motorcycles In Jigawa
The Police in Jigawa State have confirmed the death of two motorcyclists and one passenger in a fatal accident involving a Golf 3 vehicle and motorcycles.Spokesperson of the command, SP Abdu Jinjiri, confirmed the incident in Dutse on Saturday.He said the accident happened on Friday, at about 1900hrs at Wadugur village along Hadejia/Kano road in R

Jigawa News, Photos and Videos

Death Toll As 14 Teachers Reportedly Lost Their Lives In Active Service Within 1 Month In Jigawa

Jigawa State NSCDC Arrest 17 & 18Yrs Old Teenagers For Allegedly Molesting A 17Yrs Old Girl

Youths Clash Left One Dead, Many Injured Over Football Match In Jigawa State

Two Suspect, Adamu And Tijjani Arrested Over Alleged Homosexual Act In Jigawa

Jigawa Gov. Muhammad Abubakar Approves 27th August As Public Holiday In The State

Nigerian Man, Adamu Hassan Stabs His 25-Year-Old Wife To Death In Jigawa State

34-Yr-Old Man, Samson Eze Nabbed For Allegedly molesting Physically Challenged Girl In Jigawa

Jigawa Gov. Badaru Abubakar Bitterly Reacts To [email protected] Of 12Yrs Old Girl By 11 Men In The State

JUST IN: How Three Policemen Died In A Motor Accident In Jigawa

How Medical Doctor, Naseer Adam Died After Treating COVID-19 Patient In Jigawa

Jigawa Police Arrest Eleven Men For Raping 12-year-old Girl

Another Batch Of Almajiris That Arrived Jigawa From Kano Test Positive to Coronavirus

Watch How COVID-19 Patients Are Enjoying Themselves In Jigawa Isolation Centre

Panic in Jigawa State As Over 100 People Die Mysteriously Due to unknown Illness

30-Year-Old, Alasan Audu Arrested For Killing His Wife Days After Their Marriage In Jigawa

Police Shoot 10 Year Old Boy Dead In Jigawa For Defying Lockdown Order

So Sad! 15-Year-Old Girl, Ummi Garba Commits Suicide In Jigawa

NSCDC Apprehends 15 People For Selling Preregistered Sim Cards In Jigawa

BREAKING: Not Less Than 24 Persons Burnt To Death In A Fatal Road Accident In Jigawa

BREAKING: Fire Razes 10 Houses, Foodstuffs Worth N5m In Jigawa

Police Van While Pursuing A Commercial Vehicle Kills Two Schoolgirls In Jigawa

Man 32, Abdulhamid Abdu Arrested For Allegedly Producing Counterfeit Money In Jigawa

JUST IN: Three Drug Dealers Arrested By NSCDC In Jigawa

Police Rescues 20-Year-Old Girl In Jigawa After Gun Duel With Kidnappers

Police Arrest 29-Year-Old Lover For Allegedly Killing Own Girlfriend In Jigawa

Hisbah Islamic Police Arrest 14 Gays, 12 Rapists In Jigawa State

JUST IN: Gunmen Kidnap Wife Of Lawmaker In Jigawa

FOR REAL! Jigawa State To Empower 440 Women With 1,320 Goats

Build 95 Schools Instead Of 95 Mosques -Nigerians Slam Jigawa Government's Plan To Build Mosques

3 People Confirm Dead By Police In Fatal Accident Involving Vehicle & Motorcycles In Jigawa

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