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Suspected Kidnappers Arrested In Ekiti Reveal They Came From Sokoto
The Ekiti State Security Network Agency (Amotekun) has arrested four suspected kidnappers.The gang disclosed that they arrived from Sokoto a few days ago.Ekiti Commander of the Corps, retired Brig. General Joe Komolafe, briefed reporters on Friday in Ado-Ekiti.He said the quartet were arrested Friday morning at Eda Oniyo in Ilejemeje Local Governm

Wrong Calls! See How Presidency Reacts To Quit Notice To Bishop Kukah By Muslim Group In Sokoto
President Buhari’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, has described as ‘wrong calls by the Muslim Solidarity Forum in Sokoto State that Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Hassan Kukah should apologize or leave Sokoto State over his alleged ” malicious vituperations against Islam and Muslims”.The forum
DRAMA! Kidnapped Driver Identifies His Kidnapper Among His Passengers In Sokoto (Photo)
There was a drama at the Kwannawa motor park in Dange-Shuni local government area of Sokoto state on Sunday as a commercial driver identified one of his abductors amongst his passengers.The driver (name withheld) was kidnapped along Kankara in Katsina state while returning from Kano about two months ago.Daily Trust learnt that the driver had spent

Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar Declares North As The Worst Place to Live in Nigeria
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, on Thursday lamented the high rate of insecurity in the North, saying it was the worst place in the country to live.The Sultan, who stated this at the fourth quarterly meeting of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council in Abuja, said bandits were fast overrunning the North as residents slept with their ey
Gov. Matawalle’s Appointee Dr Mallami Slumps, Dies During Yerima’s Daughter’s Wedding In Sokoto
The Zamfara State Chairman of the State Local Government Service Commission, Dr Mallami Yandoto, is dead.It was gathered that Yandoto died a few minutes after Senator Ahmed Yerima’s daughter’s wedding in Sokoto State, Saturday afternoon.Our correspondent gathered that the death occurred immediately after the wedding ceremony when the guests we

"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
Education Secretary Ishaka Abdullahi Arraign For fraud In School Feeding Programme In Sokoto
The Education Secretary of Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto, Ishaka Abdullahi has been arrainged before Justice Malami Umar Dogondaji of the State High Court for fraud in the federal government school feeding programme. Abdullahi was arraigned on a six-count charge, bordering on obtaining money by false pretence to the tune of N429,000

3 Nabbed For Allegedly Circulating Video On Internet While [email protected] 16Ys Old Girl In Sokoto
Three persons were arrested in Sokoto Monday for allegedly circulating a video on social media while sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl.According to the State Hisbah Commission, the victim was scheduled to get married on Oct. 17, but the marriage was called off as a result of the viral video circulated by the suspects.Dr Adamu Kasarawa, the st
Bandits Attack Sokoto Police Station, Kill DPO,DSP Injure Others
In an escalation of insecurity in the northwest, armed bandits numbering about 100 reportedly stormed Gidan Madi Divisional Police State, Sokoto, killing the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) and a DSP, and leaving an ASP injured. Confirming the attack in a statement Thursday evening, ASP Muhammad A. Sadiq, spokesperson of the Sokoto State Command,

Sokoto DPO, Inspector Killed After They Were Ambushed By Armed Bandits
Suspected bandits have killed the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Gidan Madi police station in Tangaza local government area of Sokoto state.The incident happened on Wednesday night, September 16. The gunmen also killed another police officer said to be the DPO's orderly before abducting two wives of a prominent businessman in the area.Acc
23 Year Old Daughter of Former Sokoto Governor, Sadiya Wamako Dies During Child Birth (Photos)
Former governor of Sokoto state, Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, has lost his daughter, Sadiya Magatakarda WamakoMiss Sadiya Magatakarda Wamakko died on Thursday, September 10th, at the age of 23 years.She died at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, following childbirth complications.Her funeral prayer was conducted Thursday nigh

Suspected Gunmen Invade Sokoto Kidnapp Bride And Nursing Mother
Suspected bandits who attacked Sutti Village in Tangaza LGA of Sokoto State have kidnapped a bride and nursing mother.On Wednesday, August 19, the bride was kidnapped when she was on her way to her husband’s house. However, the nursing mother, wife of Magajin Garin Sulli was also abducted together with her baby in their house on Thursday.Reports
Soldiers Arrest 3 Foreign Arms Syndicate Supplying Weapons In Sokoto State
Three foreigners who have been supplying arms and ammunition to bandits and other criminal groups operating in the North West region of the country, have been arrested by soldiers on internal security operations in Sokoto State. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) spokesperson, Major General John Enenche said the suspects were profiled as Nigeriens and

BREAKING: 9 Feared Dead As Boat Capsizes In Sokoto
No fewer than nine people died in a boat mishap that occured in Birjingo Village, Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto.ASP. Muhammad Sadiq, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Sokoto, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Sokoto on Thursday.According to Sadiq, the accident occurred on Wednesday. “The number o
JUST IN: EFCC Arraign Three Top Sokoto Medical & Health Workers For Alleged N3.3m Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Sokoto Zonal Office, Thursday, arraigned three top officials of the Sokoto Medical and Health Workers Union over alleged conspiracy and obtaining N3,300,000.00 by false pretence.The defendants were: former Chairman, Shagari Local Government Area branch of the Medical and Health Workers Union of N

GOOD NEWS: Sokoto Discharges All 101 Coronavirus Patients From Isolation Center
Sokoto is currently COVID-19 free after discharging all 101 isolated Coronavirus patients in the state. The state's commissioner for health, Dr Ali Inname also disclosed that the state recorded 14 Coronavirus deaths at a news conference. He said the first index case was recorded on April 19 with 731 samples collected, while 655 contacts

Buhari Orders Fierce Military Operations Against Sokoto Bandits Whose Attack Left Many Dead
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Thursday ordered a “fierce” military operation against bandits in Sokoto State.The directive came following Wednesday’s attacks in the Sabon Birni Local Government Area of the state, which left many people dead and others injured.The President condoled with the families of the v

NOT AGAIN! Gunmen Invade Three Villages in Sokoto Kill Over 50 People (Photos)
Over 50 persons have allegedly been killed in an attack carried out by unknown gunmen in Garki, Katuma and Kuzari villages under Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Wednesday night, May 27.According to reports, the gunmen stormed the villages at about 6pm and opened fire on the residents. Those who sustained life-threatening injur
COVID-19: Oyo Record New Cases As 4 Out Of 11 Intercepted Sokoto Travellers Tests Positive
Out of the new cases of coronavirus in Nigerian, Oyo state has recorded 4 new cases from the Sokoto travellers.The state’s incident manager, Dr Taiwo Ladipo, disclosed this while speaking to newsmen Ibadan.Ladipo said the four confirmed cases are isolated at the Infectious Diseases Centre, Olodo.It would be recalled that men of the Nigeria

Bishop Kukah Donates 30-Room Hotel As Isolation Centre In Sokoto
The Bishop of Sokoto Catholic Diocese, Mathew Kukah, has handed over a 30-room hotel to the Sokoto State Government as an isolation centre for suspected coronavirus patients in the state.Announcing via Twitter on Monday afternoon, the Sokoto State Ministry of Health, said Kukah acted on behalf of the Catholic Diocese in the state. The ministry als
Covid-19: Sokoto Bound Travelers Intercepted By Police At Osun-Ibadan Boundary (Photos)
Officers of the Nigeria Police have apprehended 11 travellers from Sokoto, who defied the inter-state lockdown order of the Oyo State Government, in their bid to sneak into Akure, Ondo State.Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has, however declared that the travellers will not be released to the Sokoto State Government until they undergo

COVID 19: Sokoto Confirms Three Deaths Of Coronavirus, Nine New Confirmed Cases
Sokoto State government said three persons have died from complications arising from COVID-19 in the state. The state Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal revealed this during a statewide broadcast on Monday night The governor said: “it is with a heavy heart that I have to break this news to you this evening, of the results of tests carried out by th
Avoid Congregational Prayers And Lectures During Ramadan - Sultan Of Sokoto Warns
The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Jama’atu Nasril Islam, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar lll, on Monday asked Muslims in the country to avoid congregational prayers during the coming Ramadan fast.He asked the faithful to pray at homes during the period.The Sultan, who spoke through the Secretary General of the JNI, Dr Khalid Abubakar-Ali

So Sad! 22 Killed As Bandits Attack Gangara Village In Sokoto State
At least 22 persons lost their lives on Thursday after armed bandits hit Gangara village of Sabin Birni Local Government of Sokoto State.It was gathered that hundreds of the bandits on motorcycles attacked the community, shooting sporadically and slashing and burning.The state Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Muhammad Abubakar Sadi
END OF ROAD! Notorious Female Drug dealer, Madam Queen Arrested By NDLEA In Sokoto
A notorious female drugs dealer, Madam Queen has finally landed in the net of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency.The Nation reports that after previous attempts to nab Madam Queen, a notorious drug dealer, the Sokoto state Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the weekend confirmed her arrest along 18 others in a lat

49 Corpers To Repeat Service In Ekiti, Kaduna, Ebonyi, Sokoto, Others For Various Offences
Forty-nine Batch A corps members of the National Youth Service Corps will repeat their service year in Gombe, Kaduna, Ebonyi, Sokoto and Ekiti states following various infractions.The Gombe State NYSC Coordinator, Mrs Florence Yaakugh, said two corps who absconded from service would automatically repeat the service year, while six others would ser

NDLEA Seizes 141.53kg Of Iliccit Drugs From Notorious Dealer In Sokoto
The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Sokoto State Command, on Wednesday, said it has arrested one madam queen a notorious drug dealer who had been on the agency’s watch list for 10 years.Mr Yakubu Kibo, the NDLEA Sokoto Commander, made this known while speaking to newsmen In Sokoto.Kibo said the command also seized 141.534kg of ill
71-Yr-Old Man, Malam Ahmad Abdullahi Dies In The Middle Of Jumat Prayer At Sokoto Mosque
A 71-year-old man identified as Malam Ahmad Abdullahi died at Sultan Bello Mosque in Sokoto on Friday February 21, while observing the weekly Juma’at prayers along with other worshippers.Abdullahi who went to a nearby shop to buy a blade to shave in preparation for the Juma’at prayers, prostrated to observe the second raka’at but he never go
The Redeemed Christian Church Of God (RCCG) Assists Widows Of Policemen In Sokoto
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Sokoto Province, Region 18, on Saturday extended food assistance to more than 50 widows of Policemen who lost their lives in service.The widows, who are residents in Sokoto State even after the death of their spouses, were each supported with 4kg bag of rice and cooking ingredients by the RCCG.Presentin
Allah Is Using Boko Haram to Punish Nigeria For Its Sins - Sultan Of Sokoto
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar lll, has declared that God was using insurgency in the Northern part of the country to punish Nigerians for their sins.Abubakar said Nigerians must learn to adhere to the teachings of the Quran and the Bible to escape God’s wrath.The monarch stated this at the 5th International Conference on “Love

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Suspected Kidnappers Arrested In Ekiti Reveal They Came From Sokoto

Wrong Calls! See How Presidency Reacts To Quit Notice To Bishop Kukah By Muslim Group In Sokoto

DRAMA! Kidnapped Driver Identifies His Kidnapper Among His Passengers In Sokoto (Photo)

Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar Declares North As The Worst Place to Live in Nigeria

Gov. Matawalle’s Appointee Dr Mallami Slumps, Dies During Yerima’s Daughter’s Wedding In Sokoto

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

Education Secretary Ishaka Abdullahi Arraign For fraud In School Feeding Programme In Sokoto

3 Nabbed For Allegedly Circulating Video On Internet While [email protected] 16Ys Old Girl In Sokoto

Bandits Attack Sokoto Police Station, Kill DPO,DSP Injure Others

Sokoto DPO, Inspector Killed After They Were Ambushed By Armed Bandits

23 Year Old Daughter of Former Sokoto Governor, Sadiya Wamako Dies During Child Birth (Photos)

Suspected Gunmen Invade Sokoto Kidnapp Bride And Nursing Mother

Soldiers Arrest 3 Foreign Arms Syndicate Supplying Weapons In Sokoto State

BREAKING: 9 Feared Dead As Boat Capsizes In Sokoto

JUST IN: EFCC Arraign Three Top Sokoto Medical & Health Workers For Alleged N3.3m Fraud

GOOD NEWS: Sokoto Discharges All 101 Coronavirus Patients From Isolation Center

Buhari Orders Fierce Military Operations Against Sokoto Bandits Whose Attack Left Many Dead

NOT AGAIN! Gunmen Invade Three Villages in Sokoto Kill Over 50 People (Photos)

COVID-19: Oyo Record New Cases As 4 Out Of 11 Intercepted Sokoto Travellers Tests Positive

Bishop Kukah Donates 30-Room Hotel As Isolation Centre In Sokoto

Covid-19: Sokoto Bound Travelers Intercepted By Police At Osun-Ibadan Boundary (Photos)

COVID 19: Sokoto Confirms Three Deaths Of Coronavirus, Nine New Confirmed Cases

Avoid Congregational Prayers And Lectures During Ramadan - Sultan Of Sokoto Warns

So Sad! 22 Killed As Bandits Attack Gangara Village In Sokoto State

END OF ROAD! Notorious Female Drug dealer, Madam Queen Arrested By NDLEA In Sokoto

49 Corpers To Repeat Service In Ekiti, Kaduna, Ebonyi, Sokoto, Others For Various Offences

NDLEA Seizes 141.53kg Of Iliccit Drugs From Notorious Dealer In Sokoto

71-Yr-Old Man, Malam Ahmad Abdullahi Dies In The Middle Of Jumat Prayer At Sokoto Mosque

The Redeemed Christian Church Of God (RCCG) Assists Widows Of Policemen In Sokoto

Allah Is Using Boko Haram to Punish Nigeria For Its Sins - Sultan Of Sokoto

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