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Tension Rises As Bandits Attack Katsina Community

Residents of Kankara LGA, Katsina State, are under palpable tension following reports of a significant gathering of alleged bandits within their vicinity.According to a source from the axis, over 100 motorcycles carrying assailants were seen converging in the Dansabau forest located in Kankara LGA.The assailants reportedly belong to six bandit cam

Combined Team Of Police Operatives And Vigilante Members Kill Five Bandit Leaders In Katsina

A combined team of police operatives and vigilante members, acting on intelligence, killed five bandit leaders who led their gangs to infiltrate Kwarare, a village situated in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State.A vigilante leader in Katsina who disclosed this to DAILY POST asserted that the confrontation occurred at 2 pm on Saturday betw
Police Reportedly Rescue 3 Kidnap Victims After Gun Duel With Abductors In Katsina

The Katsina Police Command said its operatives have rescued three persons abducted by gunmen at Gogalo village, in Jibia local government area of Katsina state after gun duel with their abductors.The villagers were abducted on Saturday by armed who invaded their community wielding dangerous weapons and shooting sporadically, ASP Aliyu Abubakar-Sad

Police Neutralise 22-year-old Notorious Kidnapper, Nazifi Ibrahim In Katsina

The Police in Katsina state, have neutralised a notorious suspected kidnapper, Nazifi Ibrahim, 22, of Unguwar Tsamiya village, Faskari Local Government Area of the state.This is contained in a statement issued by the police spokesman, ASP Abubakar Aliyu, and made available to newsmen on Saturday in Katsina.Aliyu added that the police also recovere
Police Speak On Murder Of Ex-LGA Boss, Hamza Abdullahi, Others In Katsina

The Police Command in Katsina State has said that the alleged killers of Hamza Abdullahi, the former caretaker chairman of Safana Local Government Area (LGA) of the state were yet to be identified.The command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Aliyu Abubakar-Sadiq, an assistant superintendent of police, disclosed this to the News Agency of Niger

Police Confirm Murder Of 5 Persons & Kidnap Of 5 Others In Katsina

The Katsina State Police Command has confirmed five persons dead while two others were injured during an attack by bandits in Sayaya village of Matazu Local Government Area of the state.This was contained in a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO) ASP Abubakar Aliyu and made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Katsina.
20 Persons Reportedly Killed As Bandits Open Fire On Maulud Celebrants In Katsina

Armed bandits late Sunday killed no fewer than 20 people and abducted many when they attacked some Muslim faithful celebrating Maulud in Kusa, a community in Musawa Local Government Area of Katsina State.According to the source, the assailants, in their numbers, targeted the unsuspecting residents around 11:05 p.m., plunging the village into chaos

Nursing Mother, Baby, Two Other Kidnapped Women Rescued In Katsina

A nursing mother and her baby and two other women have been rescued by a joint police, army patrol team around Dankolo village of Dandume Local Government Area of Katsina State on Saturday.Katsina Police Command spokesman, ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, in a statement on Saturday said the women were abducted in different parts of the state. “In a bi
Katsina Govt Introduces Monthly Allowances For Muslim Clerics To Fight Against Insecurity

Katsina State Government, on Monday, said it has concluded plans to introduce special allowances to Friday Mosques clerics, their deputies, Mua’dhins (callers of prayer) and Ward Heads to encourage them in the fight against insecurity.The state governor, Dikko Radda, who revealed this after inaugurating the Steering Committees for the Katsina Co

"Nigerians Should Be Allowed To Buy Ak-47, RPG For Protection" - Katsina Sate Governor, Dikko Umar Radda

The Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Umar Radda, has advocated for Nigerians to be given access to buy weapons such as AK-47s and RPGs to protect themselves.The governor argued that if bandits could have free access to deadly weapons, which they use to terrorise the citizens, ordinary Nigerians should equally have the same leverage to ensure their
I Am Going To The Forest To Fight Bandits – Katsina Gov Declares

Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has expressed readiness to join security operatives to enter the forest and fight bandits terrorising the state. The Governor, who spoke during an interview with BBC Hausa, pledged to sacrifice his life to end banditry in the state once the necessary measures are completed. According to Radda, security in

Police Rescue 171 Kidnap Victims, Kill 5 Gunmen In Katsina

The Katsina State Police Command has said it rescued no fewer than 171 kidnapped victims in the state over a period of four months.Confirming the development, ASP Abubakar Aliyu, who spoke on behalf of the state Commissioner of Police, Aliyu Musa said the command has not only rescued 171 kidnapped victims but also eliminated five suspected kidnapp
Katsina State Commissioner, Dr. Bala Zango's Country Home Razed by Fire

The residence of Katsina State Commissioner of Information and Culture, Dr. Bala Zango, located in Zangon Daura, has been razed down by an early morning fire on Saturday.Details surrounding the incident were still unknown as of Saturday afternoon.The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Alhaji Musa Rabiu Mahuta however led the management staff in

JUST IN: Terrorists Abduct Female Students In Katsina University

Five female students of the Federal University in Dutsin-Ma in Katsina State have been reportedly abducted by terrorists. Reports obtained by Naija News on Wednesday morning revealed that the terrorists stormed the varsity and headed to a female hostel where they abducted the students. According to SaharaReporters, a relative of one of the victims
Bandits Attack Katsina Town, Kill Ward Councillor

A councillor, Hon. Samaila Buhari Mairago has been killed by bandits. Mairago was killed after bandits attacked the Nasarawa community in Funtua Local Government Area of Katsina State. Hon. Mairago was the councillor representing Nasarawa Ward of Funtua LGA. He was killed by the gunmen at his residence in Nasarawa quarters of the town on Monday ni

Katsina University Suspends Six Students Over Alleged Murder Of Schoolmate

Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA) has halted the academic journey of at least six persons over the alleged murder of a 200-level student of the institution.The school’s management announced the development in a statement issued by Habib Aminu-Umar, its spokesperson, in Katsina on Sunday.The State Police Command had earlier announced the arres

PHOTO: Sad As Bandits Kill Young Man, Abduct His Father In Katsina

A young man has been killed by bandits who also abducted his father in Mahuta town, Kafur Local Government Area of Katsina State. It was gathered that the gunmen invaded the community on Tuesday night, September 26, 2023, shot and killed Gaddafi Aliyu Mahuta and abducted his father, Alhaji Aliyu Dankoli Mahuta along with another young man identifi

65Yr Old Man, Haruna Wanzam Arrested For Molesting 4 Year Old Girl In Katsina

Police operatives in Katsina have secured the arrest of a 65-year-old man, identified as Haruna Wanzam, (aka Baba Tsoho), of Abuja quarters in Katsina Metropolis, for allegedly molesting a four-year-old girl.The spokesman of Katsina Police Command, ASP Abunakar Sadiq disclosed that the arrest came about following a distressing report filed with th
Police Arrest Suspected Killer Of Area Commander, ACP Aminu Umar In Katsina

The Police Command in Katsina State says it has arrested a 30-year-old bandit, suspected to be involved in the killing of Dutsin Ma Area Commander, ACP Aminu Umar.The late ACP Umar was ambushed and killed by bandits in a fierce gun duel on July 5, while leading a patrol team on their usual clearance operation of terrorists in the area.The police p

Bandits Kill Abducted Businessman After Collecting Ransom In Katsina

A businessman identified as Alhaji Abdulmumin Sulaiman has been abducted and killed by bandits in Dandume Local Government Area of Katsina State. A Facebook user, Lawal Hudu Dandume, who disclosed this in a post on Friday, September 8, 2023, said the deceased popularly known as Babawo, was killed by his abductors after ransom payment. “Innanill
Pandemonium As Bandits Slaughter 16 Health Workers In Katsina

At least 16 health workers have been slaughtered by bandits in Katsina. It was gathered that the bandits had kidnapped a total of 83 health workers. However, 16 of the abducted health workers were killed. Comrade Mannir Mohammed Suleiman, the state Chairman Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria, disclosed this at a dinner organized in honour

PHOTOS: How Troops Rescue Kidnapped Victims In Zamfara, Kebbi, Katsina And Sokoto

Troops of the Joint Task Force Northwest Operation HADARIN DAJI (OPHD) have continued to intensify operations against the marauding bandits, as they have rescued several kidnapped victims and captured equipment in the Northwest region of Zamfara, Kebbi, Katsina and Sokoto states respectively. Captain Yahaya Ibrahim, Force Information Officer, Oper
Police Arrest Alleged Fraudster, Abdulrahman For Issuing Fake Employment Letters In Katsina

A suspected employment racketeer, Abdulrahman Junaidu has been arrested in Funtua, Katsina State, by the Police for allegedly issuing fake employment letters and fraud.Junaidu was alleged to have issued employment offers to two unsuspecting young men, Abdullahi Abubakar and Isiya Iliyasu.A statement issued by the Head, Corporate Communication, Kad

We Used N2bn Received From FG To Buy 40,000 Bags Of Rice, Says Katsina Govt

The Katsina State Government on Wednesday confirmed receipt of N2 billion out of the N5 billion palliative approved to the states by the Federal Government.Dr Bala Salisu-Zango, the state’s Commissioner for Information, Culture and Home Affairs made the clarification while reacting to insinuation that the federal government released N5 billion t
25-Year-Old Man. Jibrin Yusuf Rapes And Kills 8-Year-Old Girl In Katsina

A 25-year-old man who allegedly r*ped and killed an eight-year-old girl in Kaduna state, has been arrested by the Katsina State Police Command.Jibrin Yusuf was said to have carried out the act at Kanon-Haki village, Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State.Parading the suspect, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Katsina, ASP Abuba

2 Suspected Bandits Informants Arrested For Conspiring To Set Their Friend Up For Abduction In Katsina

Two suspected bandits’ informants are currently in the custody of the Katsina State Police Command for conspiring and setting up their friend for abduction.Police Public Relations Officer ASP Sadiq Abubakar disclosed this in a statement on Saturday.Sadiq identified the suspects as Mohammed Bello, alias Dan Ali, of Sabon Gari, Ikara LGA, Kaduna S

Police Murder Suspected Terrorists, Recover AK-47 In Katsina

Katsina State Police Command says its operatives killed suspected terrorists and recovered one AK-47 rifle along with 110 rounds of 7.62MM live ammunition.They also recovered 60 sheep rustled by the hoodlums.The command’s spokesperson, ASP Abubakar Sadiq, who disclosed this in a statement, said the hoodlums had on the 15th August, 2023, in large
Photo Of Katsina Governor, Dikko Radda As He Swears In Four New Judges In The State

Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, on Tuesday, presided over the swearing in ceremony of four high court judges.The four new judges include: Nuraddeen Abdulmumini, Halima Lawal Bagiwa, Abdullahi Bara’u Faskari, and Maa’ruf Amiru Sanusi.According to Radda, their exceptional records of professionalism, unwavering dedication, and in
2023 Budget Will Be Spent On Fight Against Bandits – Katsina Gov Declares

The Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umar Radda has disclosed that his administration will use the remaining funds budgeted for the fiscal year to equip security agencies to defend the state against insecurity.Speaking during the weekend at a meeting with Katsina elders on the issues of security in the state, the Governor said he will forward a reque
Ex Katsina Governor, Ibrahim Shema Meets Ganduje, Set To Dump PDP For APC

Ex-Katsina Governor, Ibrahim Shema is reportedly set to decamp from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).It was learnt that Shema is set to join the ruling party after meeting with the APC National Chairman and the immediate past Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, at his Abuja residence over the weekend