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  • Boko Haram Releases Video Of Abducted Katsina Schoolboys From Their Hideout

    . Boko Haram Releases Video Of Abducted Katsina Schoolboys From Their Hideout

     The Abubakar Shekau-led faction of Boko Haram has released a video showing students purportedly kidnapped from Government Science Secondary School in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State.Gunmen had on December 11 invaded the school, shooting into the air to scare away people in the area.As of December 13, Governor Aminu Masari said over
  • Photos Of Kidnapped Katsina State School Boys Surfaces Online

    .. Photos Of Kidnapped Katsina State School Boys Surfaces Online

     Some of the students abducted from Government Science Secondary School in Kankara local government area of Katsina state, have been identified.A team of TheCable reporters on the ground in Kankara obtained exclusive photos of four of the abducted students.The children, now being identified for the first time since the attack, include Zaharadeen Um
  • Parents Of Abducted Katsina Students Keep Vigil On School Premises Waiting For Their Return

    . Parents Of Abducted Katsina Students Keep Vigil On School Premises Waiting For Their Return

     Some parents of the abducted Government Science Secondary School students in the Kankara area of Katsina State have refused to go home.The parents converged on the premises of the school patiently waiting for their children to return as promised by the government, a SaharaReporters report has shown.Their gathering is coming less than one week afte
  • Boko Haram Commander Claims Responsibility For Abduction Of Katsina School Boys, Gives Reasons

    . Boko Haram Commander Claims Responsibility For Abduction Of Katsina School Boys, Gives Reasons

     Boko Haram has claimed responsibility for the abduction of over 300 students from the Government Science Secondary School in Kankara, Katsina State, last Friday December 11.HumAngle reports that in a 4 minutes 28 seconds audio released on Monday night December 14, the leader of the deadly terror group, Abubakar Shekau, said contrary to claims made
  • Just In: Katsina Governor, Masari Says Abductors Of Students Have Contacted Government

    . Just In: Katsina Governor, Masari Says Abductors Of Students Have Contacted Government

     Governor of Katsina state, Aminu Masari, has said the abductors of at least 333 students of Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, have contacted his government.The Governor made this known when he briefed President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura on Monday.Details shortly…
  • 17yrs Old Boy Narrates How He Escaped From Bandits Who Abducted Over 500 Students in Katsina

    . 17yrs Old Boy Narrates How He Escaped From Bandits Who Abducted Over 500 Students in Katsina

     Over 500 boys remain missing after gunmen raided a secondary school in northwestern Nigeria, sparking fears of another mass kidnapping in Africa's most populous country.Hundreds of children fled into the woods after attackers on motorbikes stormed the boarding school Friday night in Katsina state, which has been plagued by bandits abducting p
  • Gen. Salihi Magashi Reveals That All Missing Katsina Students Will Return Home In Few Hour

    . Gen. Salihi Magashi Reveals That All Missing Katsina Students Will Return Home In Few Hour

     The Minister of Defence, Gen. Salihi Magashi (retd.),has assured that all the abducted students of Government Science secondary school, Kankara would return home safely “within the next few hours”. He gave the assurance in Katsina shortly before he led Service Chiefs to a closed-door meeting with Governor Aminu Masari.The minister and the ser
  • Presidency Disagrees With Katsina Governor, Says Only 10 Students Were Abducted In Kankara

    . Presidency Disagrees With Katsina Governor, Says Only 10 Students Were Abducted In Kankara

     The Presidency has countered Governor Bello Masari claims that that three hundred and thirty-three students are missing following an attack on Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, in Katsina state.Masari in a statement released on Sunday December 13, said that 333 boys were still missing after bandits struck at the school. He said; “Bas
  • Katsina Gov. Aminu Masari Opens Up Over Attack & Kidnap Of 333 School Boys In The State

    . Katsina Gov. Aminu Masari Opens Up Over Attack & Kidnap Of 333 School Boys In The State

     The Governor of Katsina State, Aminu Masari, has revealed that 333 students are missing following the bandits’ attack at the Government Science Secondary School in Kankara, in the early hours of Saturday.Masari disclosed this on Sunday when he received a Federal Government delegation led by the National Security Adviser, Babagana Monguno in Kats
  • Many Students Missing As Bandits Storm Katsina School, Kill Security Guard

    . Many Students Missing As Bandits Storm Katsina School, Kill Security Guard

     A Government Science Secondary School in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing a security guard and kidnapping some students, Saharareporters has learnt.Kankara is about 150km from the state capital, Katsina which is President Muhammadu Buhari’s home state.A resident of the state told SaharaReporters that the bandits stormed th
  • “Why We Abolished WhatsApp Group In Schools” – Katsina Govt Gives More Details

    . “Why We Abolished WhatsApp Group In Schools” – Katsina Govt Gives More Details

     The Katsina state government has addressed reports of banning the use of WhatsApp groups in schools across the state, as it said the order affects just a particular region of the state.Katsina is the home state of incumbent Nigerian president, Muhammadu Buhari.WhatsApp Messenger, or simply WhatsApp, is an American freeware, cross-platform messagin
  • Katsina Government Bans Whatsapp In Schools, Prohibits Facebook Among Workers

    . Katsina Government Bans Whatsapp In Schools, Prohibits Facebook Among Workers

     The Katsina State Government has embarked on a social media clampdown in its schools and among the civil servants by ordering schools to forbid the use of Whatsapps for information dissemination.The state Ministry of Education ordered principals of government schools to abolish all existing Whatsapp groups in their respective schools.The same goes
  • Sad Photo Of Newly Graduated Medical Doctor Set For NYSG & Friend Burnt To Death In An Auto Crash In Katsina

    . Sad Photo Of Newly Graduated Medical Doctor Set For NYSG & Friend Burnt To Death In An Auto Crash In Katsina

     Two friends were on Saturday, burnt to death in a ghastly accident along Katsina-Dutsinma road. The accident occurred at about 3pm on Saturday afternoon, December 5, when their Toyota Camry crashed and burst into flamesTwo of the friends have been identified as Dr. Sadiq Yahaya Zakka, a medical doctor who recently graduated from a university in Ch
  • Over 300 Cans And Bottles Of Alcohol Destroyed By Katsina Sharia Law Enforcement Agency, Hisbah

    . Over 300 Cans And Bottles Of Alcohol Destroyed By Katsina Sharia Law Enforcement Agency, Hisbah

     The Katsina state Sharia law enforcement agency, Hisbah has destroyed over 300 confiscated cans and bottles of alcohol.The action was carried out by Hisbah personnel in Daura Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday, November 17.It was gathered that the alcoholic drinks including cans of Star and Life beer, were seized from some individuals i
  • 2yr Old Sick Child Who Was Abandoned By His Father In Katsina Has Been Rescued

    . 2yr Old Sick Child Who Was Abandoned By His Father In Katsina Has Been Rescued

     A 2-year-old sick child, who was allegedly abandoned by his father in Katsina after separating from the victim's mother, has been rescued by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).It was gathered that the boy, Abdullahi Rabiu was abandoned by his father Rabiu Tukur in Barda Ajiwa town, Batagarawa Local Government Area of the state.The Ex
  • How A Soldier Died While Trying To Rescue Nursing Mother During Gun Battle With Bandits In Katsina

    . How A Soldier Died While Trying To Rescue Nursing Mother During Gun Battle With Bandits In Katsina

     A soldier of Operation Sahel Sanity in the northwest has been killed while trying to rescue a nursing mother during a gun duel between the troops and bandits at Diskuru village in Faskari Local Government Area, Katsina State.The troops, however, killed five bandits and rescued three kidnapped women and their babies during the encounter which occur
  • 3 Bandits Killed, 8 Arrested kidnapped Victims Rescued By Nigerian Army In Zamfara & Katsina

    . 3 Bandits Killed, 8 Arrested kidnapped Victims Rescued By Nigerian Army In Zamfara & Katsina

    The Nigerian Army has revealed that the combined troops of operations Sahel Sanity, elements of 17 Brigade and sector 9 of the operation Hadarin Daji have conducted a combined aggressive clearance operation aimed at identifying bandits’ camps.It said that during the operation, 3 bandits were killed, while over 8 were arrested.This was disclosed
  • "Youths In Kebbi, Sokoto, Katsina, Zamfara Protest Against Disbandment Of SARS (Pic/Video)

    .. "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

    . 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 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)

    . 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

    . 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)

    . ‘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

    . 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

    . 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

    .. 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

    .. 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

    . 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

    . 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

    . 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

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