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Kebbi Police Inspector, Sa’idu Idiya Dies In Fatal Vehicle Crash

Sa’idu Idiya, an Inspector attached to Kebbi Police Command has lost his life in a lone accident following a tyre burst on Koko-Jega road in Kebbi.This is contained in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Nafi’u Abubakar and issued on Sunday.He said: “On 25/11/2023 at about 1000HRS, there was a lone f

NASS Member, Sani Yakubu Noma Sets To Marry Off 100 Female Orphans In Kebbi

Sani Yakubu Noma, a member of the House of Representatives, representing Argungu/Augie Federal Constituency of Kebbi State at the National Assembly, said he has concluded arrangements to marry off 100 female orphans in the state. Speaking to journalists at his hometown in the Argungu area of Kebbi State, the lawmaker said the marriage plan was par
Security Operatives Rescue 4 Victims Abducted By Bandits In Kebbi

A joint team of the Nigerian Army and vigilante have rescued four kidnapped victims abducted by bandits at Bangi Hill in Suru Local Government Area of Kebbi.This is contained in a statement by Yahaya Sarki, the Special Adviser to Governor, Nasir Idris, on made Media and Publicity, in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday. He said the security operatives rescue

Photos Of Notorious Wanted Bandit Kingpin, Mainasara Killed In Kebbi

Photos of a suspected notorious bandits' commander, nicknamed 'Mainasara" have surfaced online after he was neutralized by men of the Nigerian Army. The operation was carried out by the Nigerian Army stationed in Malekachi operating in Sangeko forest in Danko Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Two other suspected bandits b
Soldiers Neutralise Notorious Bandit, Mai-Nasara, Arrest 5 Others In Kebbi

A team of security operatives of the Nigerian Army has neutralised a wanted notorious bandit nicknamed Mai-Nasara at Sangeko forest in Kebbi State.The team also arrested five other suspected bandits believed to be members of the same gang.Alhaji Ahmed Idris, Chief Press Secretary to Kebbi State Governor, disclosed this in a statement made availabl

Suspected Bandit Neutralised, 3 Victims Rescued In Kebbi

A joint security team comprising the military, police, Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and vigilante members have neutralised one suspected bandit and rescued three abducted persons on Sunday.The operation was conducted in Kanzama forest, Bunza Local Government Area of Kebbi State, Malam Yahaya
Bandits Kill Two Persons, Abduct 3 In Kebbi Village

Armed bandits on Wednesday stormed Tilli village, killing at least two persons and abducting three persons in the latest attack in Kebbi state.The Kebbi state police command image maker, SP Nafiu Abubakar in a statement said that the Kebbi state commissioner of police, CP Chris Wane had since mobilised men and manpower to the crime scene for on-th

BREAKING: Nigerian Troops Ambush Kebbi Terrorists, Rescue 17 Kidnapped Victims

The Quick Response Force (QRF) of the Joint Task Force North West Operation HADARIN DAJI deployed at Malekachi in Kebbi state in a timely and swift response to distress call have successfully rescued 17 kidnapped victims.The troops also captured operational motorcycles from terrorists during the rescue operation.This feat was achieved at the dark
Police Arrest Notorious Bandit Leader Behind Kebbi Students’ Abduction

The Police Special Tactical Squad and the Intelligence Response Team of the Department of Force Intelligence have arrested a notorious bandit leader in Zamfara State.Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, made this known on Wednesday while conducting the parade of 54 arrested criminals and suspected kidnappers, armed robbers, and gun

Two Persons Killed As Farmers, Herders Clash In Kebbi

A clash between farmers and herders at Kwanga community, Ngaski Local Government Area of Kebbi State has left two persons dead.The Chairman of the Local Government, Alhaji Abdullahi Buhari Warah explained that the killing of a farmer on his farm by people suspected to be herders led to a reprisal attack at a Fulani settlement during which a young
Man, Saidu Sani Arrested For Defiling 10Yr Old Girl And Threatening To kill Her In Kebbi

Kebbi State Police Command has arrested one Saidu Sani, alias Dankahuwa for allegedly defiling a 10 year old girl, Amina Isiya at Aliero area of the state. Spokesperson of the command, SP Nafiu Abubakar, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, September 18, 2023, said one Yusha’u Adamu, a brother to the little girl reported the case

See Devastating Aftermath Of Kebbi Power Transmission Substation Fire Outbreak

Photos from the aftermath of the fire outbreak at the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) transmission substation in Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi State, which occurred in the early hours of Friday have surfaced online.Gistmania reported earlier that the 330 kilovolt (kV) facility was gutted by fire on Friday, not long after the nation’s national electr
VIDEO: Fire Destroys KEDCO Transmission Facility In Kebbi

A fire incident occurred at the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) power transmission station situated in Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi State.It was gathered that the fire reportedly engulfed the 330 kilovolt (kV) facility during the night hours on Thursday.Nafiu Abubakar, the spokesperson for the Kebbi State Police, confirmed the incident to The

PHOTOS; Kebbi Police Intercept 7,500 Live Cartridges, N600m Indian Hemp

The Kebbi State Police Command on Thursday said it intercepted two articulated vehicles transporting 7,500 live cartridges and packages of Indian hemp valued at over N600 million.The command said one of the trucks had travelled from Ghana, passing through Togo and Benin Republic en route to Nigeria, adding that the second vehicle had also originat
Gunmen Murdered Two Persons, Abduct Six Others In Kebbi

Gunmen, weekend, killed two persons, while six others were kidnapped at Kwarikwarasa village, Maiyama Local Government Area of Kebbi State.The bandits were said to have stormed the community in the early hours of Saturday and carried out the attack.Following the incident, Governor Nasiru Idris visited the community and assured that the government

President Tinubu Approves Construction Of 1,000 Houses In Kebbi, Kastina, Kaduna, Others

Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed on Friday that President Bola Tinubu has approved the construction of 1,000 houses in Sokoto, Zamfara, Kaduna, Kebbi, Katsina, Niger and Benue States.This was made known in a statement issued by Mr Olusola Abiola, the Director of Information, Office of the Vice President.According to the statement, Shettima

PDP Accuses Kebbi Govt Of Wasting ₦‎20bn In The Last 100 Days

The Peoples Democratic party (PDP) in Kebbi has accused the state government of ”wasting” ₦‎20 billion in the last 100 days of the administration.Alhaji Usman Bello-Suru, the State PDP Chairman made the accusation in a statement in Birnin Kebbi on Friday, on the 100 days of the All Progressives Congress (APC) government in the state.The go

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
How Heavy Downpour Kills 3 Persons, Destroy Properties Worth Millions Of Naira In Kebbi

Following a heavy downpour that lasted several hours on Saturday at the Dakingari area of Suru Local Government Area of Kebbi State, three persons have been confirmed dead.The Chairman of Suru Local Government Area, Alhaji Muhammad Lawal Suru, said apart from the death of the three persons, the flood also destroyed properties worth millions of nai

Police Arrest 6 Persons For Allegedly Defiling Minors In Kebbi

The police command in Kebbi State has arrested six persons for allegedly defiling minors. ‘’On Aug. 17 at about 1:00 p.m., one Ahmed Muhammed of Koko town in Koko-Besse Local Government Area (LGA) reported that his 16-year-old daughter, left home to unknown destination.‘’During investigation she was traced to somewhere in Koko town and she
Suspected Bandits Kill Two Customs Officers, Cart Away AK-47 Rifles in Kebbi

Two officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NSC), Abdullahi Mohammed, and A. K. Shehu have been killed in Kebbi State by bandits. According to reports, Mohammed, Customs Assistant II, and Shehu, Inspector Customs, were killed ON Thursday morning, August 24, 2023, at about 1:30a.m. on Dakingari-Koko road while on patrol. The suspected bandits, af

Kebbi Hisbah Shaves Off Youth's Hair; Says It's Against Islamic Teachings

The Kebbi State Hisbah has shaved the hair of a young man for being un-Islamic. The Shari'a police on its official Facebook page on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, said the hair style is against Islamic teachings.
Man, Abdulwasiu Arrested For Allegedly Killing Customs Officer In Kebbi

A man identified as Abdulwasiu Salawudeen, has been arrested for the death of a customs officer, Aminu Abdullahi, in Kebbi.Disclosing this in a statement on Sunday, the Command’s Comptroller Mister, Ben Oramalugo, described the incident as sad, noting that the suspect has been taken into custody for further investigations.On how he died; Ben sai

Kebbi Governor, Nasiru Idris Sacks Aide Over Indecent Whatsapp Post

Governor Nasiru Idris of Kebbi state has sacked his Special Adviser on Youths, Alhaji Babangida Sarki over an indecent post he shared on his WhatsApp status.The Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ahmed Idris made the announcement on Monday, July 10. It was alleged that the aide trampled on the moral and social ethos of the Kebbi society, which is
Rainstorm Destroys 100 Houses In Kebbi

Kebbi State Government has pledged to assist victims affected by heavy rainstorms, which destroyed over 100 houses in Zauro town of Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area of the state.Secretary to the State Government, Yakubu Tafidan, stated this during a sympathy visit to the victims in Zauro town.Tafidan, conyeyed the sympathy of Governor Nasir Idri

Farmers Suffer Losses As Birds Destroy 75, 000 Hectares Of Farms In Kebbi

At least 100 farmers reportedly suffered losses over the weekend when their farms were invaded by quelea birds in Argungu Local Government Area of Kebbi State.Quelea birds are dangerous parasites capable of wiping out a whole farm within a day or even a few hours.According to locals, the dangerous birds destroyed about 75,000 hectares of rice farm

Residents Hail Soldiers For Allegedly Brutalizing Kaduna Electric Staff In Kebbi (Video)

A viral video has captured the moment residents were seen applauding soldiers for brutalizing Kaduna Electric Distribution Company staff in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State. It was reported that the soldiers invaded the head office of the company on Saturday, April 29, 2023, over ‘’disconnection'' of electricity at Dukku Barracks in Birnin
Kebbi Hisbah Officials Raid Guest House, Arrest 9 Youths For Engaging In 'Immoral Acts'

Nine youths have been arrested over alleged involvement in immoral acts. The youths were arrested by operatives of the Kebbi State Hisbah Commission. The youths including five men and women were apprehended in a guest house in Birnin Kebbi on Monday night, April 24, 2023. Hisbah commander of Kebbi state, Ustaz Sulaiman Muhammad, who di
Bandit Kingpin, Dogo Releases Four Kebbi Students With Two Babies After Ransom Payment

After collecting a huge amount of money as ransom, a notorious bandit kingpin, Dogo Daji, has released four of the 11 remaining abducted students of the Federal Government Girls’ College Yauri, Kebbi State.According to PRNigeria, it was gathered that two of the released students returned with to babies delivered while in captivity.Dogo Daji had
Just In: INEC Declares APC's Nasiru Idris Winner Of Kebbi Gubernatorial Election

The candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC in the Kebbi governorship elections, Nasiru Idris has been declared winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.The Kebbi State Returning Officer made the declaration on Sunday in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital.Idris defeated his closest opponent, the candidate of the Peoples D