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  • Deborah’s Killers Didn't Come From Niger Republic - Sokoto Police Debunks The Report

    . Deborah’s Killers Didn't Come From Niger Republic - Sokoto Police Debunks The Report

     The Sokoto Police Command on Sunday has debunked reports that it has categorised one of the suspected killers of Deborah at Shagari College of Education as a foreign from Niger RepublicAccording to the statement, “The attention of Sokoto State Command was drawn to an online publication in NEWSLEAK by one Segun Adegbite on 14th may, 2022.He alleg
  • "Don’t Send Children To Sokoto Schools" - Northern CAN Urges Christian Parents

    . "Don’t Send Children To Sokoto Schools" - Northern CAN Urges Christian Parents

     The Christian Association of Nigeria, 19 Northern States and Abuja chapter, has directed christian leaders in the country to terminate their participation in the activities of the Nigerian Inter-Religious Council, until their counterparts of Islamic faith show commitment to tame their followers on equal terms.The organisation also called on every
  • Deborah Samuel: Bishop Kukah Suspends Catholic Masses in Sokoto Over Unrest

    . Deborah Samuel: Bishop Kukah Suspends Catholic Masses in Sokoto Over Unrest

     The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Mathew Hassan Kukah has announced that all masses in the State’s metropolis have been suspended till further notice.Bishop Kukah made this known in a statement on Saturday, stressing that masses have been suspended until the curfew declared by Governor Aminu Tambuwal is lifted.Sokoto government declared a c
  • VIDEO: Moment Police Defied The Crowd to Arrest The Killers of Deborah Yakubu in Sokoto

    . VIDEO: Moment Police Defied The Crowd to Arrest The Killers of Deborah Yakubu in Sokoto

     GISTMANIA is bringing you clips on how Nigeria Police handled the Killers of Deborah Samuel Yakubu in Sokoto State over alleged blasphemy.Deborah Samuel was killed after which her baby set Ablaze.The Security operatives defied the pressing crowd to whisk the perpetrators of the dastard act away.Watch the video from the scene [size=14pt] HERE [/
  • BLASPHEMY! Sokoto Governor, Aminu Tambuwal Imposes 24-Hour Curfew As Protesters Causes Mayhem

    .. BLASPHEMY! Sokoto Governor, Aminu Tambuwal Imposes 24-Hour Curfew As Protesters Causes Mayhem

     Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, the governor of Sokoto state has imposed curfew on the state metropolis over the violent protest by youths who were demanding the release of two suspects arrested in connection with the killing of Deborah Emmanuel over alleged blasphemy , Daily Trust reports.The governor in a statement on Saturday said the curfew became
  • VIDEO: Ongoing Protest in Sokoto as Police Arrest The Boys That Killed Deborah Samuel

    . VIDEO: Ongoing Protest in Sokoto as Police Arrest The Boys That Killed Deborah Samuel

     Pandemonium in Sokoto as some resident embarked on a mass protest against the arrest of two suspects allegedly involved in the murder of a female student of Shehu Shagari College of Education, identified as Deborah Samuel, over alleged blasphemy on Thursday morning.Deborah was violently stoned to death and later set ablaze by angry mob, who were m
  • "Those Who Killed Deborah In Sokoto Must Face Justice In Line With Law" - British Commissioner

    .."Those Who Killed Deborah In Sokoto Must Face Justice In Line With Law" - British Commissioner

     Catriona Laing, the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, has denounced the barbaric death of Deborah Samuel, a female Shehu Shagari College of Education student, for alleged blasphemy.Deborah Samuel was killed by a mob in Sokoto on Thursday, May 12 for allegedly blaspheming Prophet Muhammad in a social media post. Reacting to the gruesome killing
  • Man Recounts How He Was Almost Killed For Blasphemy In JSS 2 In Sokoto But Was Rescued

    .Man Recounts How He Was Almost Killed For Blasphemy In JSS 2 In Sokoto But Was Rescued

     A man has taken to Twitter to recount how he was almost killed for blasphemy in JSS 2 but was fortunately saved by his school’s Vice President.This comes in the wake of the gruesome murder of Deborah Samuel, a female student of a College of Education in Sokoto state, over blasphemy on Thursday, May 12. Taking to the microblogging platform, @Chin
  • Nigerians Sign Online Petition To Demand Justice For Student Killed Over Alleged Blasphemy In Sokoto

    . Nigerians Sign Online Petition To Demand Justice For Student Killed Over Alleged Blasphemy In Sokoto

     An online petition seeking justice for a female student of the Shehu Shagari College of Education in‪ Sokoto State, identified simply as Deborah, has been launched after she was killed for allegedly insulting Prophet Muhammad (SAW).It was reported how Deborah was violently stoned to death and later set ablaze by the angry mob, who are mostly stu
  • UPDATE: Police Arrest 2 Over Murder Of Female Student In Sokoto, Target Others

    .. UPDATE: Police Arrest 2 Over Murder Of Female Student In Sokoto, Target Others

     The Police in Sokoto State have arrested some persons in connection with the [size=13pt] murder of a female student, Deborah Samuel . [/size]Public Relations Officer, ASP Sanusi Abubakar gave the update in a statement Thursday evening.He said at about 0900hrs, a distress call was received from Shehu Shagari College of Education.It was reporte
  • Bishop Kukah Fumes Over Murder Of Female Student, Deborah Samuel For ‘Blasphemy’ In Sokoto

    . Bishop Kukah Fumes Over Murder Of Female Student, Deborah Samuel For ‘Blasphemy’ In Sokoto

     Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto has expressed sadness over the killing of a female student of Shehu Shagari College of Education Sokoto State.It was earlier reported that the student who was identified as Deborah Yakubu was lynched by some male Muslim students for allegedly insulting Prophet Mohammed in a WhatsApp pla
  • Whatsapp Audio Of Deborah Samuel That Got Her Mobbed By Muslim Fanatics In Sokoto

    . Whatsapp Audio Of Deborah Samuel That Got Her Mobbed By Muslim Fanatics In Sokoto

     A Christian female student was lynched by a ruthless group of Muslim fanatics at the Shehu Shagari College of Education in Sokoto state. The said incident happened after Deborah Samuel spoke against posting of religious content in a class Whatsapp group.The audio recording is said to have angered some Muslim classmates of hers, who took matters in
  • Vigilante Who Reportedly Kill Bandit Leader In Sokoto, Identify Him As Former Resident

    . Vigilante Who Reportedly Kill Bandit Leader In Sokoto, Identify Him As Former Resident

     A suspected bandit leader, who led his gang to attack Takakume community on Sunday morning in the Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State has been killed.He was also identified as a former resident of the community.The armed gang attacked the community in the early hours of Sunday but were engaged by the vigilante in a fierce battle resultin
  • "Why I Defied Sultan" - Sokoto Sheik Who Celebrated Sallah On Sunday Speaks

    . "Why I Defied Sultan" - Sokoto Sheik Who Celebrated Sallah On Sunday Speaks

     An Islamic cleric, Sheikh Musa Lukuwa, has led his followers to observe Eid prayers in Sokoto on Sunday, in defiance of the Sultan, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III.In Islam, Eid day usually falls on the first day of the month of Shawwal, which signals the end of the fasting month (Ramadan).However, a disagreement usually occurs among Islamic nations a
  • JUST IN! Sultan Of Sokoto Declares New Date For Eid-El-Fitr As Moon Can’t Be Sighted

    . JUST IN! Sultan Of Sokoto Declares New Date For Eid-El-Fitr As Moon Can’t Be Sighted

     The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Monday as the first day of Shawwal following the inability of the National Moon Sighting Committee to sight this year’s Shawwal moon.The Secretary of the National Moon Sighting Committee (NMSC), Mallam Yahaya Muhammad Boyi, made this known in a terse statement on Saturday
  • How 4 Farmers Reportedly Killed For Refusing To Allow Cattle Feed On Their Crops In Sokoto

    . How 4 Farmers Reportedly Killed For Refusing To Allow Cattle Feed On Their Crops In Sokoto

     In what will come across as a really startling development, some bandits have killed four farmers at Gatawa district in Sabon Birni Local Government of Sokoto State.The bandits were said to have killed the farmers on their farmland.The leader of the vigilante group in Sabon Birni, Musa Muhammad (aka Blacky), told our reporter that the marauders at
  • 2023: Sokoto Gov. Aminu Tambuwal Declares Intention To Run Presidential Office

    . 2023: Sokoto Gov. Aminu Tambuwal Declares Intention To Run Presidential Office

     Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has declared his intention to run for the office of the President in 2023.He made this known after attending a meeting with State Chairmen of the Peoples Democratic Party in Abuja, describing them as ‘grassroot mobilisers.’While calling for unity among party members ahead of the general elections, Govern
  • Sokoto Gov. Aminu Tambuwal Confirms Arrival Of 22 Indigenous Students From Ukraine To Hungary

    . Sokoto Gov. Aminu Tambuwal Confirms Arrival Of 22 Indigenous Students From Ukraine To Hungary

     Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has confirmed the arrival of 22 indigenes of the state to Budapest, Hungary.The students were stranded as a result of the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia.The governor gave the confirmation on Monday in a statement through his Spokesman, Muhammad Bello. “Today, not too long ago, I spoke with th
  • Arrested Bandit Recounts Numbers Of People He Has Killed, 20 in Katsina, Sokoto, Zamfara

    . Arrested Bandit Recounts Numbers Of People He Has Killed, 20 in Katsina, Sokoto, Zamfara

     A 25-year-old suspected terrorist, Naziru Sani, has confessed to killing 20 people in Katsina, Sokoto and Zamfara states during attacks on communities in the three states.While being paraded before newsmen, Sani, who is an indigene of Makera village in Tsafe local government of Zamfara State, said the 20 innocent people were killed during attacks
  • Police Arrests 37 Suspected Bandits, Killed 23 During Gun Duel In Sokoto

    . Police Arrests 37 Suspected Bandits, Killed 23 During Gun Duel In Sokoto

     The Nigeria Police “Operation Sahara Storm” said it killed 23 suspected bandits during a gun duel with insurgents in three local government areas of Sokoto State.Also, 37 suspected bandits were arrested in Illela, Rabah and Goronyo local government areas of Sokoto State.The Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) in charge of Operation, Force
  • PDP Felicitate Sokoto Governor, Aminu Tambuwal As He Celebrates 56Yrs Birthday Today

    . PDP Felicitate Sokoto Governor, Aminu Tambuwal As He Celebrates 56Yrs Birthday Today

     Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, caucus in the House of Representatives has felicitates Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal on his 56th birthday.In a special birthday message addressed to Tambuwal who is also an erstwhile Speaker of the House in the 7th National Assembly, the caucus described the governor as a quintessential leader, acknowledging
  • Sokoto Gov. Aminu Tambuwal Orders Arrest Of Singer Who Praise Bandit Leader In His Song

    . Sokoto Gov. Aminu Tambuwal Orders Arrest Of Singer Who Praise Bandit Leader In His Song

     Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State has directed the immediate arrest of a musician who praised a bandit leader, popularly known as Bello Turji, in a song.In viral music audio, the musician, Mohammed Danshawa, hailed the bandit leader, describing him as “a lion, untouchable and a great leader”.It was gathered that the governor gave
  • "Buhari Didn’t Visit Sokoto After Attacks As Our Lives Mean Nothing" – Ex-Sokoto Gov., Bafarawa

    . "Buhari Didn’t Visit Sokoto After Attacks As Our Lives Mean Nothing" – Ex-Sokoto Gov., Bafarawa

     Former Governor of Sokoto state, Attahiru Dalhatu Bafarawa, has expressed disappointment over President Muhammadu Buhari’s failure to visit and condole with the people of the state over the burning of travellers by bandits.Daily Trust had reported how bandits opened fire on a commercial bus and watch the passengers burn to death.Tambuwal: Milita
  • CAN Condemns Gruesome Murder Of Travelers In Sokoto, Says Human Life Is Cheap Than Chicken

    . CAN Condemns Gruesome Murder Of Travelers In Sokoto, Says Human Life Is Cheap Than Chicken

     The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Thursday, December 9, has condemned the gruesome murder of innocent travellers by bandits in Sokoto State and attacks on citizens of Nigeria by bandits. The association lamented that the activities of bandits have further shown that human life was cheaper than that of chickens today in Nigeria.A statem
  • President Buhari Mourns Expresses Sadness Over Gruesome Attack On Travelers In Sokoto

    . President Buhari Mourns Expresses Sadness Over Gruesome Attack On Travelers In Sokoto

     President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the recent gruesome attacks on innocent travellers in Sokoto State.The president’s reaction is contained in a statement issued by his Media Aide, Mr Femi Adesina on Wednesday in Abuja. “I am very distressed at the manner of death visited on these hapless citizens who were undertaking a legi
  • Horror As Terrorists Burn Bus With 42 Passengers Inside In Sokoto

    . Horror As Terrorists Burn Bus With 42 Passengers Inside In Sokoto

     A bus carrying 42 passengers was set on fire by a gang of terrorists in troubled Sokoto State, according to a report by BBC Hausa. The incident reportedly took place on Monday, December 6, 2021 while the passengers were travelling from Sabon Birni local government area of the state.An eyewitness told the BBC Hausa that only about seven of the pass
  • Video: Sokoto Deputy Governor Son, Dan Iya Spotted Begging Looted Money

    . Video: Sokoto Deputy Governor Son, Dan Iya Spotted Begging Looted Money

     Manir Muhammad Dan Iya Sardaunan Kware is a Nigerian politician serving as the Deputy Governor of Sokoto State in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). He hails from Kware Local Government Area, Sokoto State.This video was seen on Twitter see below.. [html]
  • Residents Lament As Network Shutdown In Sokoto, Zamfara fail To Stop Killings, Abductions

    . Residents Lament As Network Shutdown In Sokoto, Zamfara fail To Stop Killings, Abductions

     The shutdown of telecommunications in Zamfara, Sokoto and Katsina States have been hailed as an effective strategy to end banditry in Northwest, however, investigation reveals otherwise.In the past two months, governors of Kaduna, Zamfara, Sokoto and Katsina States have instituted different measures to curb banditry in their states.Parts of the me
  • BSU Graduate Who Was Abducted on His Way to NYSC Camp in Sokoto Escapes Kidnappers Den

    . BSU Graduate Who Was Abducted on His Way to NYSC Camp in Sokoto Escapes Kidnappers Den

     Yeye Terlumun Madidi, one of the Benue State University, BSU, prospective Corps members who were kidnapped while traveling to their various posted camps, has reportedly regained freedom.According to BSU Media House, he regained his freedom on Sunday, 24th October, 2021, when he shiftly left the place where the kidnappers held him bound alive for s
  • Nigerian Soldiers Flee as Bandits Unleash Mayhem on Sokoto Community, Killing 150 Civilians

    . Nigerian Soldiers Flee as Bandits Unleash Mayhem on Sokoto Community, Killing 150 Civilians

     No fewer than 150 people were killed in bandits attack on Goronyo township in Sokoto State after Nigerian soldiers abandoned their equipment and fled the area, Peoples Gazette has learnt.Last Sunday, the bandits stormed the town in Goronyo Local Government Area of the state on over 100 motorcycles and opened fire on residents in the attack that la

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