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Zamfara Governor, Bello Matawalle Debunks Buying Vehicles For Bandits
Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle was furious on Thursday while addressing allegations that he donated vehicles to bandits.He spoke at an interaction with traditional rulers, religious leaders and security chiefs at the Government House in Gusau, the capital.NAN reports that Matawalle called the meeting to discuss the spate of insecurity in

Repentant' Bandits Gets Brand New Vehicles And Cash Gifts From Zamfara State Gov, Matawale
About 15 brand new Hilux vehicles were given to leaders of different repentant bandits in Zamfara State by Governor Bello Muhammad Matawalle, SaharaReporters claims.The governor also approved millions of naira to be given to the 'repentant' bandits as compensation, the news medium says.The Zamfara State Government had in 2019 entered a p
Zamfara State Police Command Launches Drones To Track, Fight Armed Bandits
The Zamfara State Police Command said it has started using Digital Technology to improve security of the State in its operations against armed bandits operating in the state.The state CP, Abutu Yaro stated this at Mobile Police Force, 42 Squadron Base in Gusau, the state capital in continuation of his familiarisation visit to all Police formations

Zamfara CP Warns Special Constabulary Personnel Against Wearing Police Uniform
The Zamfara State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Abudu Yaro, has directed the Special Constabulary Personnel to desist from wearing uniform, saying that they are not police officers but are Police informants.The commissioner gave the instruction during a tour of Police Divisional Stations in Bungudu and Tsafe Local Government Areas of the state, poin
Accusing Me Of Sponsoring Bandits In My Own State Is Insulting - Zamfara Gov Blasts APC
The governor of Zamfara state, Bello Matawalle, has said it is insulting for the ruling party, APC, to accuse him of sponsoring bandits in his state.Recall that last week, the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the party, Yekini Nabena, released a statement in which he alleged that a Northwest governor is behind the heightened cases of banditr

Narrow Escape! Zamfara Emir Cheats Death As Gunmen Kill 2 Palace Guards, 3 Police Escorts
Gunmen reportedly attacked the convoy of the Emir of Kaura Namoda’s convoy, Sanusi Muhammad Asha, Killing his driver, two palace guards, three policemen and two others along Zaria-Funtua road.Tribune Online reports that the incident happened on Thursday night when the Emir’s convoy was on his way from Abuja to Kaura-Namoda in Zamfara State.Sou
Not Less Than 5 Worshipers Killed, 30 Kidnapped In A Mosque By Gunmen In Zamfara
At least five muslim worshippers were killed and more than 30 others kidnapped when gunmen attacked a mosque during prayers in Zamfara State.It was learnt that the assailants who stormed the religious centre with scores of motorcycles, opened fire on a Muslim congregation in remote Dutsen Gari village in Maru district as residents were observing t

Bandits Attack And Kidnap Imam, Kill 5 Worshipers During Prayer In Zamfara State
Armed men have murdered five worshippers and kidnap the Imam of that center in Zamafara State.They seized an Imam by name, Mallam Yahaya, and other 40 worshippers, as reported by News men. The episode happened on Friday during Juma'at supplications at a mosque in Kanoma. The attackers raged the worship center with scores of bikes. Their shots
Zamfara Farmers Cries Out As Bandits Designed Another Means Of Collecting Levies From Them
According to one of the large scale rice farmers, Alhaji Nuhu Deme, the bandits forcefully collect illegal levies from the farmers.He said that refusal to pay the levies would amount to the destruction of the farmlands or the farmers would be kidnapped until their relations pay certain amount as ransom. “Nobody can go to his farm without fear of

Okowa And Other South-South Governors Meet Over Zamfara Gold
The six governors of the South- south region will meet in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Monday to discuss issues around the mining of gold in Zamfara State.A source close to one of the governors said all arrangements for the meeting had been concluded and that Governor Nyesom Wike is excited hosting the crucial meeting, ThisDay writes. “The go
BREAKING: Zamfara Commissioner's Convoy Attacked By Bandits, Driver Killed
Bandits operating within Katsina and Zamfara States, on Monday, attacked the convoy of the Zamfara State Commissioner of Security and Home Affairs, Hon. Abubakar Dauran, killing his driver on the spot.It was gathered that many persons were also injured in the attack.Our correspondent gathered that the incident occurred when the commissioner was co

Fresh Attack As Bandits Kill One, Abduct Over Ten People In Zamfara
Ten people have been kidnapped in the Dan Kurma community of Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State by some unknown bandits who also killed one person in the operation.Our correspondent, however, gathered that one of the kidnapped victims includes the wife of the village district head, Hajiya Baraka Sani Usman.An eyewitness, Mallam Nasiru Hab
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

22 Villagers Killed As Bandits Invade Zamfara
No fewer than 22 people were killed in the wee hours of Tuesday in Tunga Kwana community in Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State.It was gathered that the bandits stormed the village and started shooting sporadically, killing even women and children.It was also learnt that most of the villagers who escaped into the forest and later
Niger Delta Youths Give FG 72 Hours Ultimatum To Get Their Share From Sales of Zamfara Gold
The Young Democratic Movement and South South Youth Assembly have issued a three-day ultimatum for the Federal Government to present details of both past and present gold or other mineral sales.The youth groups have also called for proceeds of all minerals extracted in any part of the country to be shared among all the states as it is the case wit

"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
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

Northerners Can't Manage Our Oil If We Cannot Manage Gold In Zamfara - Wike
The Governor of Rivers State NYESOM WIKE has wondered why the gold in ZAMFARA is not a national cake like the oil in Rivers State.Speaking to news men in Port Hacourt, WIKE who was reacting to the news of CBN demanding for #5b gold from the ZAMFARA government wondered if same gesture can be allowed in his state.As monitored by our team, WIKE state
7 Years Old Boy Killed As Flood Destroy Over 900 Houses In Zamfara
The Director-General, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), AVM Muhammad Mohammed (rtd) on Wednesday, said over 900 houses were destroyed by flood in 13 out of the 14 local government areas of Zamfara State.Mohammed also disclosed that a 7-year-old boy died as a result of flooding in Gummi Local Government Area of the state.The Director-Gen

Kidnappers Abduct Three Children Of Sub-Treasurer In Zamfara
Bandits have kidnapped three children of Zamfara State Sub-treasurer, Alhaji Yusuf Marafa, and also killed his neighbour in Nahuche town in the Bungudu local government area of Zamfara State.The kidnapped children are Mansur Yusuf, Sa’adu Yusuf and Anas Yusuf, while his neighbour, Malam Kamalu Nahuche, was shot dead. An indigene of the area, Alh
Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle To Introduce Death Sentence For Reckless Drivers
Zamfara State Governor Bello Matawalle has promised to reintroduce death penalties for reckless drivers in the state following the tragic accident which killed 16 people on Wednesday evening.Governor Bello made it known when he led his cabinet members and the management of BUA Group to a condolence visit to the Emir of Gusau, Alh

Zamfara Gov. Bello Matawalle Declares 3 Day Mourning As 14 People Dies In Auto Crash
Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle has declared 3-day mourning in honour of victims of an auto crash which occured on Wednesday evening along Gusau-Funtua road.Gov Matawalle Declares Three Days Mourning As 14 People Dies In Zamfara Auto Crash 1The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 14 people died when a trailer run into three cars at t
'Gold Bars' Mined In Zamfara, Presented To Buhari By Governor Bello Matawalle At The State House Abuja
The Governor of Zamfara State, Dr. Bello Matawalle, was at the State House in Abuja to present gold bars mined in the state to President Muhammadu Buhari.A media aide to the President Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, announced this in a social media statement on Tuesday.This comes as the Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining Development Initiative (PAGMI) is se

Golds and Other Precious Stones Mined From Zamfara State Presented to President Buhari (Photos)
Governor Bello Matawalle has presented gold bars and an assortment of precious stones, products of Zamfara to President Muhammadu Buhari.The presentation was done on Monday night at the State House, Abuja.Zamfara State has the highest gold deposits in the country.In addition, the state is also known for eight other minerals which are in commercial
Lawmaker, Mai-Palace Shared Detergent, Pegs & Local Iron To Empower Constituents in Zamfara
Kabiru Amadu popularly referred to as Mai-Palace, a member of the House of Representative representing Gusau/Tsafe Federal Constituency, Zamfara State, has distributed Detergent, Cloth Pegs, Local Pressing Iron As 2020 Empowerment Program, to members of his constituency.In some photos that have since gone viral on the internet, the items were disp

3 Titleholders Resign After Fani-Kayode Was Conferred With Traditional Title In Zamfara
Three titleholders have resigned in protest after Shinkafi Emirate Council conferred traditional title on Femi Fani-Kayode.Three traditional title holders of Shinkafi Emirate Council in Zamfara State have resigned their appointments, protesting the conferment of a traditional title on former aviation minister, Femi Fani Kayode by the emir. On Mond

After Lashing Out At The Fulanis, FFK Receives Chieftaincy Title From Emir of Zamfara (Photos)
Femi Fani Kayode receives Chieftaincy title from Emir of Shinkafi in Zamfara state, Alhaji Muhammad Makwashe.He is now to be called "Sadaukin Shinkaf of Zamfara.".This is his vote of thanks: ‘l am a firm believer in the unity of the country and will never hate any part of the country or the faith of other people. On the issue that I a
Zamfara State Governor, AbdulAzeez Yari Says Power Will Shift To The South In 2023
Abdulazeez Yari, immediate past governor of Zamfara State, on Saturday said that the All Progressives Congress (APC) would ensure power shift to the South in 2023.Yari, a former Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), also said he might vie for the office of the party’s national chairman should it be zoned to the North.Speaking in an inte
Zamfara Governor, Muhammad Matawalle Appeals To Bandits To Surrender A Rifle And Get Two Cows
Governor Bello Muhammad Matawalle of Zamfara state has said his administration would give two cows for each AK47 rifle surrendered by repentant bandit in the state.Matawalle spoke on Thursday when he hosted Inspector General of Police Mohammed Adamu, Director General, Department of State Security Services, Yusuf Bichi and other heads of Intelligen
Bandits Unleashed Fresh Attack In Zamfara, Killed 7, Injured 13
Notorious armed bandits again have unleashed fresh attack in Zamfara State, killing seven persons and kidnapping 20 women in Danfasa community, Dansadau Emirate of Maru Local Government Area of the state.According to some villagers, many houses were set ablaze, while several animals were rustled by the bandits.Speaking on the attack, one of the vi

Zamfara News, Photos and Videos

Zamfara Governor, Bello Matawalle Debunks Buying Vehicles For Bandits

Repentant' Bandits Gets Brand New Vehicles And Cash Gifts From Zamfara State Gov, Matawale

Zamfara State Police Command Launches Drones To Track, Fight Armed Bandits

Zamfara CP Warns Special Constabulary Personnel Against Wearing Police Uniform

Accusing Me Of Sponsoring Bandits In My Own State Is Insulting - Zamfara Gov Blasts APC

Narrow Escape! Zamfara Emir Cheats Death As Gunmen Kill 2 Palace Guards, 3 Police Escorts

Not Less Than 5 Worshipers Killed, 30 Kidnapped In A Mosque By Gunmen In Zamfara

Bandits Attack And Kidnap Imam, Kill 5 Worshipers During Prayer In Zamfara State

Zamfara Farmers Cries Out As Bandits Designed Another Means Of Collecting Levies From Them

Okowa And Other South-South Governors Meet Over Zamfara Gold

BREAKING: Zamfara Commissioner's Convoy Attacked By Bandits, Driver Killed

Fresh Attack As Bandits Kill One, Abduct Over Ten People In Zamfara

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

22 Villagers Killed As Bandits Invade Zamfara

Niger Delta Youths Give FG 72 Hours Ultimatum To Get Their Share From Sales of Zamfara Gold

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

Military Arrest Armed Bandit Leader, Mujitafa Shehu, Killed 3 Rescued Victims In Zamfara And Katsina

Northerners Can't Manage Our Oil If We Cannot Manage Gold In Zamfara - Wike

7 Years Old Boy Killed As Flood Destroy Over 900 Houses In Zamfara

Kidnappers Abduct Three Children Of Sub-Treasurer In Zamfara

Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle To Introduce Death Sentence For Reckless Drivers

Zamfara Gov. Bello Matawalle Declares 3 Day Mourning As 14 People Dies In Auto Crash

'Gold Bars' Mined In Zamfara, Presented To Buhari By Governor Bello Matawalle At The State House Abuja

Golds and Other Precious Stones Mined From Zamfara State Presented to President Buhari (Photos)

Lawmaker, Mai-Palace Shared Detergent, Pegs & Local Iron To Empower Constituents in Zamfara

3 Titleholders Resign After Fani-Kayode Was Conferred With Traditional Title In Zamfara

After Lashing Out At The Fulanis, FFK Receives Chieftaincy Title From Emir of Zamfara (Photos)

Zamfara State Governor, AbdulAzeez Yari Says Power Will Shift To The South In 2023

Zamfara Governor, Muhammad Matawalle Appeals To Bandits To Surrender A Rifle And Get Two Cows

Bandits Unleashed Fresh Attack In Zamfara, Killed 7, Injured 13

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