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"Youths In Kebbi, Sokoto, Katsina, Zamfara Protest Against Disbandment Of SARS (Pic/Video)
The youths in Sokoto, Kebbi, Katsina, and Zamfara have rallied against the ongoing nationwide campaign against police brutality and extortion.The youths held up various placards with opposing inscriptions as;” Bringing SARS to an Ends means more Kidnapping, More RobberyMore Yahoo. Are you ready for all of these” Another placard read; ”Police
Military Arrest Armed Bandit Leader, Mujitafa Shehu, Killed 3 Rescued Victims In Zamfara And Katsina
Men of the Nigerian Army Operation Sahel Sanity arrested a notorious suspected armed bandits leader, Mujitafa Shehu, killed three, rescued 26 kidnapped victims in Zamfara and Katsina States.In a statement issued today by the acting director, Defence Media Operations, Brigadier-General Bernard Onyeuko in Gusau, Zamfara State said the troops has ste

One Feared Dead As Angry Youths Protest Against Continuous Bandits Attack in Katsina
One person has been confirmed dead in a protest organized by restive youths in Daddara village in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina state.The aggrieved youths took to the streets to protest the inadequate security in their community that has led them to witness several attacks from bandits. The youths burnt the Police and Immigration posts in
President Buhari Under Fire For Releasing Presidential Jet For Aide, Bashir Ahmad's Wedding In Katsina (Photos)
Bashir got married to his love interest, Naeemah at GRA Juma’at Mosque, Katsina after Jumat prayer.President Muhammadu Buhari released the Presidential Jet for the use of Minister of Defence, Bashir Salihi Magashi, Minister of Communication, Dr Isa Ali Pantami and GMD NNPC, Mele Kolo Kyari to attend the wedding of his Personal Assistant on New M
33-Year-Old DSS Officer Kidnapped, Killed After Receiving N5 Million Ransom In Katsina
A 33-year-old operative of the Department of State Services (DSS), Sadiq Abdullahi Bindawa, has been killed by his suspected abductors after receiving the sum of N5 million as ransom from his friends and relatives in Katsina State.The deceased, who until his death, worked with the DSS intelligence in Abuja, was kidnapped on Saturday at his residen

‘Notorious’ Kidnap Suspect, Abubakar Ibrahim Arrested In Katsina (Photo)
A ‘notorious’ kidnap suspect, Abubakar Ibrahim has been arrested by the Katsina police command at Rugu forest in the state. Three kidnap victims were rescued following the arrest of the suspect accused of being part of a syndicate that has been terrorising people in Batsari, Safana, Damnusa and Kurfi Local Government Areas in the state.
PHOTO: Police Arrest Notorious Kidnapper, Abubakar Ibrahim in His Forest Hideout in Katsina
A ‘notorious’ kidnap suspect, Abubakar Ibrahim has been arrested by the Katsina police command at Rugu forest in the state. Three kidnap victims were rescued following the arrest of the suspect accused of being part of a syndicate that has been terrorising people in Batsari, Safana, Damnusa and Kurfi Local Government Areas in the state.
16 Year Old Physically Challenged Boy Locked Up in a Cage For 2 Years By His Father in Katsina
A middle-aged man, Salisu Umar, has locked up his physically challenged son, Sadiku, aged 16, for the past two years in a cage at his house in Daura Local Government Area of Katsina State. Umar locked up Sadiku in 2018 and was being fed like a dog during the entire period of his incarceration.It was learnt that the man was embarrassed about his so

Minister, Hadi Sirika Alleged To Builds Multi-Million Naira Mansion In Katsina With Public Fund
Aviation minister, Hadi Sirika was alleged to have erected a multi-million mansion in his native Katsina.The building, discovered to have been erected within few months, is suspected to have been executed with suspected public funds.SaharaReporters gathered the sprawling edifice is located in Shargalle under Dutsi Local Government Area.The ministe
Newly Promoted Assistant Inspector-General Of Police, Yusuf Dies After Brief Illness In Katsina
A serving Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the newly created Zone 14 comprising of Katsina and Kaduna State, Rabiu Yusuf, is dead.Yusuf died on Saturday after a brief illness at an Abuja hospital.He served as Commissioner of Police in Kano State before he was promoted to Assistant Inspector-General of Police in 2020. “Assistan
Heartbreaking Video Of How 3 Teenage Boys Raped & Murdered A 13-yr-old Girl In Katsina
On Wednesday, August 19, the Katsina state police command paraded three boys for allegedly gang-raping and drowning a 13-year-old girl in a pond in Danmusa local government area in their farmland on August 14.A video of the boys recounting how they carried out the dastard act has been shared online. Watch the video below

13-Yrs-Old Girl Gang Rap3d, Drowned In Pond By 3 Teenagers In Katsina
The police in Katsina State have arrested three teenage boys in Danmusa Local Government Area for allegedly gang-r*ping and drowning a 13-year-old girl to death in a pond.Police Spokesman in the state, SP Gambo Isah, disclosed this during a press briefing on Wednesday in Katsina. Isah said that the suspects were aged between 15 and 16. According t
How Kogi Govt. Repatriates 78 Beggars To Katsina , Kaduna, Kano & 2 Other Northern States
As part of the efforts to rid the streets of Lokoja, the Kogi State capital of beggars, the state government has repatriated no fewer than 78 beggars to five northern states in the country.The beggars were repatriated to Katsina , Kaduna, Kano , Bauchi, and Zamfara states.Addressing journalists yesterday in Lokoja, the state capital, the Kogi Stat
Ten Killed As Police Battle Armed Bandits In Katsina
The Katsina State Police Command says it has killed eight suspected bandits in Batsari Local Government Area of the state.The command’s Public Relations Officer, Gambo Isah, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Katsina.He said that on August 6, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Batsari led Operation Puff Adder to Zamfarawa village b

Three Women Including Two Nurses Caught After Stealing A Newly Born Baby Girl in Katsina
Three women, including two nurses, have landed in serious trouble after allegedly stealing a newborn baby girl abandoned in a private hospital in the state. According to the police, one Shamsiya Sani of the Dandagoro Quarter, Katsina, was delivered of the baby on July 25, 2020. Punch reported that the mother reportedly abandoned the baby shortly a
"Only 30 Policemen Protecting 100 Katsina Villages Despite Series Of Killings"- Gov. Masari
Despite the escalating killings by bandits and other criminal elements in Katsina State, only 30 Policemen provide security in 100 villages in the state.Although Governor Aminu Masari said the state would in the interim amend its extant laws to give power to village heads and local authorities in the battle against the bandits,” a wo

22 Year Old Fatima Bashir Kidnaps Her Own Daughter To Implicate Husband's Ex-Wife In Katsina
Fatima Bishir, a 22-year-old woman has been arrested by the Katsina state police command for allegedly kidnapping her daughter to implicate her husband’s ex-wife.Fatima reportedly sent out a text message, demanding a N2 million ransom to secure the release of their 5-year-old daughter.The suspect who tried implicating her husband's ex-wife

Newly Constructed FIRS Building in Katsina Razed by Fire
The newly constructed office block for Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) Area office branch in Katsina, was gutted by fire on Monday.According to witnesses, members of the state fire service are reportedly battling to put out the fire.The office complex is located directly opposite Muhammadu Dikko Stadium.Details later...
Bandits Ambush, Kill 18 Nigerian Soldiers On Clearance Mission In Katsina (Photos)
18 Nigerian Soldiers were allegedly ambushed and killed by bandits while on a clearance mission in Katsina.According to a report by Sahara Reporters, the deceased soldiers were members of Operation Sahel Sanity, set up to combat banditry in Katsina.They were killed in Jibia local government area of the state while advancing towards Shimfida where
BREAKING! Six Feared Dead As Bomb Blast Rocks Katsina
Six persons have been killed after a bomb detonated in Malumfashi town in Katsina early Saturday morning.Five other persons are reportedly unconscious after sustaining injuries from the bomb blast, The Nation reportsThe casualties are at Malumfashi General Hospital where they are receiving medical treatmentDetails later..

7 Police Officers Deployed To Tackle Banditry Confirm Dead In Katsina
The Nigerian Police Force has confirmed the death of 7 policemen who were deployed to tackle banditry in Katsina. The policemen who were among the passengers of an 18-seater Toyota Hummer bus, died in an accident which occurred at Jaji town in Kaduna. Frank Mba, force public relations officer said in a statement; “The Inspector-General of Poli
Many Farmers Killed, Others Injured As Armed Bandits Attack Katsina Village Again
Armed bandits numbering over 200 stormed Yar Gamji village of Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State and killed 15 residents.The victims were said to be farmers working on their farmsThe Katsina State Police Command on Monday confirmed the incident, which occurred in spite of ongoing military crackdown on bandits in the state and others in
Just In: Chief Of Army Staff, Buratai's Convoy Kills A Bike Rider In Katsina State
It was alleged that the convoy abandoned the corpse of the deceased on the road and drove away.Panic As Convoy Of Nigeria’s Chief Of Army Staff, Buratai, Kills Man In Katsina The convoy of Nigeria's Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai, on Monday killed a bike rider in Katsina State. Reporters gathered that the victim

WICKEDNESS! Woman Poisons Her 8 Year Old Step Son to Death in Katsina
The police in Katsina state have arrested a 20-year-old housewife, Murja Ibrahim, pictured above, for allegedly poisoning her eight-year-old stepson.A statement released by the spokesperson of the state police command, Gambo Isah, says on June 19, one Ibrahim Sani of Jidadi village in Dandume LGA of the state, reported at Dandume Police Division,
SAD! Six Villagers Including Pregnant Woman Drown While Running Away From Bandits In Katsina
According to SaharaReporters, no fewer than seven people allegedly lost their lives in another round of attack at Kasai and Nahuta villages under Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State when bandits attacked on Friday night.A source from Batsari, who spoke with SaharaReporters, said the six people drowned and lost their lives including a pr
#KatsinaIsBleeding: "Stop Protesting, Because It Will Distract Military" - President Buhari Begs Katsina Protesters
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari, has begged residents in his home state, Katsina, not to protest incessant attacks on their communities by armed bandits.Buhari in a statement signed by Garba Shehu, his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, on Tuesday said protests would mar military operations already underway in the state.Re

Katsina Police Command Placed N5M On Wanted Bandits Kingpin, Aliero-Yankuzo Dead Or Alive
Katsina State Police Command has declared one Adamu Aliero-Yankuzo, Katsina bandits kingpin, wanted, and placed N5 million bounty on his head, dead or alive.Aliero-Yankuzo, aged 45, is believed to be leading bandits operations that led to many deaths in Katsina and Zamfara states.The Commissioner of Police, Mr Sanusi Buba, made this known on Monda
"We’ll Punish Those Behind These Killings In Katsina, Borno" - Nigerian Army Reacts
The Nigerian Army says it is saddened by the attack on Faduma Koloram village in Gubio local government area of Borno state.Over 70 people were killed Tuesday when Boko Haram insurgents attacked the village.“The Nigerian army equally notes with great concern about banditry incidents in some parts of the north western part of the county across Ka
Angry Youths In Katsina Set President Buhari's APC Billboards On Fire Due To Insecurity
A violent protest allegedly erupted yesterday at Yantumaki, Katsina over rising insecurity and incessant killings.According to Sahara reporters, rampaging youths burnt APC billboards and flags in the area.Protesters in the video could be heard chanting ‘ba ma yi APC’ meaning ‘we reject APC.’Yantumaki is a town in Danmusa LGA where a distri

TRAGEDY! High Tension Cable Kills Lady And Her Baby In Katsina (Photo)
The woman and her baby were sadly killed by a high tension cable that fell in their area.Tragedy struck in Katsina, Katsina State, on Wednesday, as a lady and her child were killed.Local reports show that the woman and her baby were killed by a high tension cable which fell in their area.According to some witnesses, the deceased was passing by whe

Katsina News, Photos and Videos

"Youths In Kebbi, Sokoto, Katsina, Zamfara Protest Against Disbandment Of SARS (Pic/Video)

Military Arrest Armed Bandit Leader, Mujitafa Shehu, Killed 3 Rescued Victims In Zamfara And Katsina

One Feared Dead As Angry Youths Protest Against Continuous Bandits Attack in Katsina

President Buhari Under Fire For Releasing Presidential Jet For Aide, Bashir Ahmad's Wedding In Katsina (Photos)

33-Year-Old DSS Officer Kidnapped, Killed After Receiving N5 Million Ransom In Katsina

‘Notorious’ Kidnap Suspect, Abubakar Ibrahim Arrested In Katsina (Photo)

PHOTO: Police Arrest Notorious Kidnapper, Abubakar Ibrahim in His Forest Hideout in Katsina

16 Year Old Physically Challenged Boy Locked Up in a Cage For 2 Years By His Father in Katsina

Minister, Hadi Sirika Alleged To Builds Multi-Million Naira Mansion In Katsina With Public Fund

Newly Promoted Assistant Inspector-General Of Police, Yusuf Dies After Brief Illness In Katsina

Heartbreaking Video Of How 3 Teenage Boys Raped & Murdered A 13-yr-old Girl In Katsina

13-Yrs-Old Girl Gang Rap3d, Drowned In Pond By 3 Teenagers In Katsina

How Kogi Govt. Repatriates 78 Beggars To Katsina , Kaduna, Kano & 2 Other Northern States

Ten Killed As Police Battle Armed Bandits In Katsina

Three Women Including Two Nurses Caught After Stealing A Newly Born Baby Girl in Katsina

"Only 30 Policemen Protecting 100 Katsina Villages Despite Series Of Killings"- Gov. Masari

22 Year Old Fatima Bashir Kidnaps Her Own Daughter To Implicate Husband's Ex-Wife In Katsina

Newly Constructed FIRS Building in Katsina Razed by Fire

Bandits Ambush, Kill 18 Nigerian Soldiers On Clearance Mission In Katsina (Photos)

BREAKING! Six Feared Dead As Bomb Blast Rocks Katsina

7 Police Officers Deployed To Tackle Banditry Confirm Dead In Katsina

Many Farmers Killed, Others Injured As Armed Bandits Attack Katsina Village Again

Just In: Chief Of Army Staff, Buratai's Convoy Kills A Bike Rider In Katsina State

WICKEDNESS! Woman Poisons Her 8 Year Old Step Son to Death in Katsina

SAD! Six Villagers Including Pregnant Woman Drown While Running Away From Bandits In Katsina

#KatsinaIsBleeding: "Stop Protesting, Because It Will Distract Military" - President Buhari Begs Katsina Protesters

Katsina Police Command Placed N5M On Wanted Bandits Kingpin, Aliero-Yankuzo Dead Or Alive

"We’ll Punish Those Behind These Killings In Katsina, Borno" - Nigerian Army Reacts

Angry Youths In Katsina Set President Buhari's APC Billboards On Fire Due To Insecurity

TRAGEDY! High Tension Cable Kills Lady And Her Baby In Katsina (Photo)

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