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Police Issue Stern Warning, Ban Shiites Procession In Kaduna

The Kaduna State Police Command has placed a ban on all forms of unlawful gatherings by the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN). This includes a prohibition on their planned Ashura procession. The command, through its spokesperson Mansir Hassan, emphasized that the police will enforce this ban rigorously. They warned that any individual or group fou

Police Reportedly Ban Unlawful Gatherings In Kaduna

The Police Command in Kaduna State said it has banned all forms of unlawful gathering by the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) including its planned Ashura procession.The command’s spokesperson, ASP Mansir Hassan, announced the ban in a statement issued on Sunday in Kaduna.Hassan said, “The command has banned every manner of illega
Nigerian Air Force Eliminates Terrorists In Kaduna State Operations

The Nigeria Air Force Component of Operation Whirl Punch successfully eliminated several terrorists in a series of airstrikes across various locations in Kaduna State, according to a statement by Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, the Director of Public Relations and Information for the Nigerian Air Force.The operations, carried out on July 12, 2024

Kaduna Journalists, Abdulgafar Alabelewe & Raheem Aodu Freed After Week-Long Kidnapping Ordeal

Two journalists from Kaduna, Abdulgafar Alabelewe of the Nation Newspaper and AbdulRaheem Aodu of Blueprint Newspaper, along with their families, have been freed from captivity after being kidnapped by bandits last week.The journalists were abducted from their homes in Danhonu community, located in the Millennium City of Chikun Local Government Ar
Kaduna Teacher, Josiah Alkali Remanded In Prison For Allegedly Kissing, Romancing 4 Boys

A 30-year-old teacher in Kaduna identified as Josiah Alkali was remanded in prison by a Chief Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting in Kafanchan on Thursday for allegedly kissing and romancing four boys between the ages of 13 and 15 years.Alkali was arraigned in court by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp (NSCDC) with charges bodering on def

El-Rufai Reacts To Post Mocking Gov Sani Over Poor Condition Of Kaduna State

The immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has reacted to a post on the X platform ridiculing his successor, Uba Sani, over the poor condition of the state.An X user with the name @IU_Wakilii, shared a salvage post, stating that Sani has “changed Kaduna completely” since he assumed leadership in the state.The X user made the
Two Persons Killed, 19 Abducted By Suspected Bandits In Kaduna

No fewer than two persons have been killed by gunmen, suspected to be bandits in Dagwarga village, on Tuesday, in Kaduna State.It was gathered that 19 others were also abducted in nearby village in Maraban Walijo in Kachia Local Government Area of the State.According to a resident of Dagwarga, identified as Alhaji Abdullahi Abubakar, during

El-Rufai Reacts As Resident Hails His Successor Gov Sani For Kaduna State's Transformation

Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna, has responded to an X post criticising Uba Sani, his successor. On Tuesday, an X user with the name @IU_Wakilii, put up a post that said Sani has “changed Kaduna completely” since he assumed the reins.The X user made the post alongside pictures of dump sites.“ They thought we were kidding when we s
PHOTOS: Bandits Free Remaining Kidnapped Kaduna Judge’s Children After Killing First Son

The three kidnapped children of Kaduna State Judge Janet Gimba have been released after 15 days in captivity. The release comes after a tragic ordeal in which the judge's 14-year-old son, Victor, was killed by the bandits due to the family's inability to meet the N300 million ransom demand.While details about the release are still unclea

Police Arrest Officers Videoed Assaulting a Man While Forcefully Effecting His Arrest in Kaduna

The Kaduna State Police Command has addressed a viral video showing officers assaulting a civilian in Kaduna South. The spokesperson for the command, ASP Mansir Hassan, confirmed that the officers involved have been identified and are under investigation. The officers are Inspector Ibrahim Daniel, Inspector Ezekiel Marcus, Corporal Isyaku James, a
Suspects On The Run As Kaduna Police Intercept Car Stolen From Abuja

The Kaduna State Police Command announced that its operatives have recovered a stolen vehicle from Abuja.ASP Mansir Hassan, the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, stated this in a statement issued Monday in Kaduna.Hassan said, “In July. 6, at about 0200 hours, the police received a tip-off from a reliable source about a car snatching

Police Comb Forests As NUJ Demands Release Of Kidnapped Kaduna Journalists

The Kaduna State Police Command has confirmed the kidnapping of two journalists and their families in Kaduna, Saturday night, at the Danhonu community in Millennium City, Kaduna.Spokesperson of the command, Mansir Hassan, told journalists that police operatives were trying their best to secure their release and had deployed operatives to the bush
78Yr Old Ex-Labour Leader, Takai Shamang Kidnapped In Kaduna

A former President-General of the National Union of Electricity and Gas Workers, NUEGW, now National Union of Electricity Employees, NUEE, Mr Takai Shamang has been abducted in his hometown, Biniki, Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State.It was gathered that Shamang, 78, was abducted at his residence in Biniki, at about 8:00 pm on Friday.He w

Two Journalists And Families Kidnapped In Kaduna, Police Intensify Search

The Kaduna State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of two journalists and their families in Kaduna on Saturday night.The command’s Public Relations Officer, Mansir Hassan, informed the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the kidnapping occurred around 10:30 p.m. The police have since launched a manhunt to rescue the victims. “We have d
Police Apprehend Vandals Of TCN Transmission Towers In Kaduna

[size=10pt] File photo [/size] In a significant development, the police in Kaduna State have apprehended four individuals suspected of vandalizing transmission towers belonging to the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). This information was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by Mrs. Ndidi Mbah, the General Manager of Public Affair

Kidnapped Kaduna Judge Released, Children Still In Captivity As Bandits Reduce Ransom To N150m

Janet Gimba, a judge of the Upper Customary Court in Kaduna State, who was abducted by gunmen suspected to be terrorists along with her four children has regained her freedom.Sadly, the eldest of the four children was killed by the terrorists over delay in receiving a ransom of N300 million they had demanded.SaharaReporters reports that the three

Kaduna Govt Denies Suicide Bomb Attack Along Kaduna-Abuja Highway

Kaduna State Government has refuted reports of a suicide bomb attack along Kaduna-Abuja highway on Wednesday.A statement issued by the overseeing commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan said, “Our attention has been drawn to reports being circulated, alleging the occurrence of a suicide attack or a similar in

Bandits Kill Son, Demand N300m To Free Abducted Kaduna Judge

Suspected bandits, who kidnapped a female judge and her four children in Kaduna State, have demanded for N300m, after killing her eldest son.The judge and her sons were reportedly abducted at their residence in the Mahuta area of Kaduna on 23 June.The kidnappers, numbering up to 15, stormed the residence of the judge at night when her husband, Dr.
How Police Foil Bandit Attack, Neutralize One, Rescue Three Abducted Victims In Kaduna

The Kaduna State Police Command claimed its agents have rescued three abducted victims and neutralised a bandit.ASP Mansir Hassan, the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the development in a statement made Tuesday in Kaduna.Hassan stated that on Tuesday, about 01:30 a.m., police officers in Jere received information from a trus

'Our Drone, Not Helicopter, Crashed In Kaduna' – NAF Denies Report

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has clarified that it was its drone (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle), not its combat helicopter that crashed in the early hours of yesterday in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State yesterday.In a statement, AVM Edward Gabkwet said the drone experienced a mishap after take-off. The spokesman said: “Contrary to re
UPDATE: Warri, Port Harcourt, Kaduna Refineries Will Begin Operations By December

The Vice Chairman of the Committee, Senator Jide Ipinsagba has revealed when the Kaduna, Warri, and Port Harcourt refineries will become operational. According to him, the refineries are almost at the completion stage. Ipinsagba, who also states that the Dangote refinery in Lagos State will soon begin the refining of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, kno

BREAKING: Pilot Faces Near Death As NAF Helicopter Crashes In Kaduna

A helicopter belonging to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reportedly crashed on Monday morning in Tami village of Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.Locals said the incident happened at about 5 a m when they heard a loud sound from the crash site, which made them rushed to the scene where they saw the pilot emerging from the wreckage. �
Nigerian Army Arrests 47 Suspects For Rail Track Vandalism In Kaduna

Nigerian Army troops from 1 Division have apprehended 47 individuals suspected of vandalizing rail tracks during a routine patrol along Kakau Daji- Anguwan Ayaba route.According to a statement released by the Nigerian Army Headquarters on Saturday, the operation, conducted on June 26, 2024, led to the arrest of the suspects who were caught in the

SAD; Six Students Drown In Mbang, Kaduna River

Six teenagers who were returning from writing their Junior West African Examination Council (WAEC) exams drowned in the Mbang River on Tuesday in Ribang (Mbang) village, Kauru Local Government Area, Kaduna State.They drowned at around 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday while returning from the WAEC centre.The victims, identified as Manasseh Monday (16), Musa Jo
PHOTOS: Troops Foil Arms Supply To Bandits, Arrest Suspects In Plateau, Kaduna

Troops of Operation Safe Haven in Plateau State invaded a forest controlled by bandits in Qaapan Local Government Area and detained several of them, including arms couriers.It was discovered that throughout the one-week operation, the army retrieved many weapons from the forest and nearby Kaduna State.Samson Zhakom, the spokesman for Operation Saf

Military Successfully Neutralizes Bandits In Giwa LGA, Kaduna State

In a significant operation against banditry, military forces have successfully neutralized numerous bandits in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The coordinated ground and air strikes, conducted by troops of Operation Whirl Punch, targeted a known meeting point near Bula community within the Yadi Forest.Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner for th

Bandits Killed While Planning An Attack In Kaduna

Troops of Operation Whirl Punch have successfully neutralized bandits, including some of their leaders who were holding a meeting at an identified spot near Bula community within Yadi Forest in Giwa LGA of Kaduna state. Overseeing Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State Samuel Aruwan said the strike was based on
How Bandits Kill Ransom Negotiator After Delivering N16m To Free Hostages In Kaduna

Bandits operating in Kaduna State have killed a 27-year-old man named Abba after he delivered a ransom of N16 million and three motorcycles for the release of nine kidnap victims.A security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, in an X post on Thursday, said the abduction took place on April 16, 2024, when bandits attacked homes
Massive Protest Rocks Kaduna Over Ex Governor, El-Rufai’s N423bn Indictment

Aggrieved protesters stormed Sir Kashim Ibrahim House in Kaduna on Thursday, seeking the immediate prosecution of former Governor, Nasiru El-Rufai over his indictment of N423 billion.They urged Governor Uba Sani to invite the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ( EFCC) and other relevant security agencies to recover their resources from his p
Kaduna Villager In Tears As Suspected Bandits Kill 5 Persons, Set Properties Ablaze

Suspected bandits, on Monday, killed five villagers in Ewehko community, Maro Ward in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.A source, who identified himself as Luka Bulus, said the deceased persons were killed while attending a village meeting, even as the bandits set some motorcycles of the victims ablaze during the attack at exactly 2:14