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40 Reportedly Killed Following Fresh Attack in Zamfara Community
Gunmen suspected to be bandits armed with deadly weapons have stormed Kangon Farun Mana and Yardoka villages in Magami district of Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State, killing over 40 people, mostly members of the outlawed Yansakai groups.According to one Aminu Magami, an eyewitness, who spoke to DAILY POST, the dreaded gunmen stormed the

Former Zamfara Governor, Abdulaziz Yari Arrested By EFCC Over Fraud
Former Governor of Zamfara State, Abdulaziz Yari has been arrested. He was arrested and detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), over alleged illegal financial dealings and misappropriation of funds. Yari, who was arrested on Tuesday by operatives of the anti-graft agency, was taken to the Sokoto office of the commission wh
Zamfara State Government Spends ₦2.9bn On Ramadan Welfare
The Zamfara State Government has spent the sum of ₦2.9 billion on the purchase of essential commodities for distribution to various categories of people as Ramadan welfare. This is according to the Commissioner for Information, Ibrahim Dosara, who disclosed this via a statement he issued on Sunday in Gusau, the state capital.He said the governme

Suspected Bandits Kill 7 People And Abduct Nine Others In Fresh Attack On Zamfara Community
Suspected bandits have attacked a community in Zamfara state killing seven persons and abducting nine others. The incident happened over the weekend in Gudashi village, Dankurmi district in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Reporters gathered that the armed men arrived at the community on motorbikes and unleashed terror on the defencele
Just In; PDP Nigeria Governors Are Currently Meeting With Gov of Zamfara In Sokoto (Photos)
One of the two major contemporary political parties in Nigeria, Peoples Democratic Party governors are currently meeting with Governor of Zamfara State in Sokoto state.Details of their meeting comes shortlyCheck their photos below

Zamfara Police Parade Six Suspected Criminals, Others With Sophisticated Weapons
The Zamfara State Police Command has paraded six suspected criminals from various locations in the state for different offenses.The command said most of them were caught with AK47 rifles and other dangerous weapons.Addressing newsmen at the state police command, the commissioner, Mr. Abutu Yaro said that his command recovered one AK-47 rifle, one
Aisha Matawalle, First Lady of Zamfara State Gives N100k Each to Rap3 Survivors
The Nigerian Governors’ Wives Association has donated N100,000 to each of the two rape survivors in Zamfara.This donation was contained in a statement issued in Gusau on Thursday by the Press Secretary to the association, Zainab Shu’aibu.Shu’aibu stated that the Wife of Zamfara Governor, Aisha Matawalle, presented the money to the beneficiar

Bandits Attack Zamfara, One Killed, Set Market Ablaze
Gunmen suspected to be bandits, yesterday opened fire at Yartashar Sahabi Market, under Dansadau Emirate in Maru Local Government area of Zamfara State, killing one person, injured many, and set the market ablaze.An eyewitness, who pleaded anonymity, said the bandits stormed the market square, began shooting sporadically on air.He explained that d
Zamfara Gov., Matawalle Dethrones Emir For Supporting Bandits
Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State has dethroned the Emir of Maru, Abubakar Chika and the District Head of Kanoma, Lawal Ahmed for supporting bandits. The move has been hailed by the Arewa Consultative Forum who lauded Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State for sacking the Emir of Maru, Abubakar Chika and the District Head of Kanoma, Law

Father Of Abducted Jangebe School Girls Regains Freedom After Been Kidnapped In Zamfara
The father of one of the abducted Jangebe school girls, who himself had been in captivity, has regained freedom.It was that one of the victims abducted from Government Girls’ Secondary School, GGSS, Jangebe identified as Hafsatu Anka, revealed they saw women, children and father of one of their schoolmates who had been in the den for three month
Zamfara APC Members Offered Bandits N56m To Not Release The Abducted Girls - Sani Shinkafi
According to a report by DailyPost, members of the All Progressives Congress in Zamfara state offered millions to abductors of Jangebe school girls in order for them not to release the girls. The report revealed that Dr. Sani Abdullah Shinkafi, leader of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Zamfara State made the revelation. According to

JUST IN: Federal University Of Gusau, Zamfara Debunks Report Of Attack By Bandits
The Federal University of Gusau in Zamfara State has refuted reports of an attack by bandits Thursday evening.A statement on Friday by Umar Usman, the Information Officer, called the news “misleading.”Usman noted that the university never experienced any security breach since its establishment in 2013.The spokesman said some people became nerv
Nigerian Soldier & Girlfriend Caught Supplying Ammunition, Uniforms To Bandits In Zamfara
Zamfara State Government has revealed that a Nigerian soldier and his girlfriend were recently caught supplying ammunition and military uniforms to armed bandits in the state.The governor of the state, Bello Matawalle, represented by his deputy chief of staff, Bashir Maru, disclosed this during a press conference on Friday.Muru, who didn’t provi

ACF Tells Zamfara Gov, Matawalle To Reveal Identities Of Those Behind Kidnapping
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has told the Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, to disclose the identities of those behind the recent kidnappings in the state.On Sunday, Matawalle told the 17 Emirs in the state, who paid him a sympathy visit over the abduction of the Government Girls’ Secondary School in Jangebe, that Nigerians would
President Buhari Expresses Joy Over Release Of Abducted Govt Secondary Schoolgirls In Zamfara
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed joy over the release of abducted schoolgirls of Government Girls Secondary School, Jangebe in Talatu-Mafara local government area of Zamfara state.The schoolgirls were kidnapped last Friday and released on Tuesday morning.In a statement by Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman, Buhari stated that he was excit

BREAKING: Kidnapped Zamfara School Girls Finally Regain Freedom
Bandits have released schoolgirls who were abducted from a government college in Jangebe, Zamfara, on Friday.Governor Bello Matawalle said the girls were freed on Tuesday morning. It was unclear how many of the 317 girls were released and under what terms, but the governor’s statement indicated a substantial majority. “It gladdens my heart to

Pope Francis Holds Special Prayer For The 317 Female Zamfara Students Kidnapped By Bandits
The Catholic pontiff, Pope Francis, on Sunday, February 28, used his special Angelus to pray for the 317 female students of Government Girls Science Secondary School, Jangebe, Zamfara State, who are still in the hands of bandits.On Sunday, the state government denied the reports that the girls had been freed by their abductors, saying in a stateme

BREAKING! Abducted Zamfara Schoolgirls Reportedly Released
Zamfara State Government has confirmed the release of the 317 female students abducted from Government Girls Secondary School, GGSS, Jangebe in Talata Mafara Local Government Area, LGA last week.A government official confirmed the release of the girls to Channels Television on Sunday.Meanwhile, our correspondent reports that a briefing is about to
Zamfara Schoolgirls: "He Needs Mental & Physical Evaluation Of Health" -Oby Ezekwesili Calls Out Buhari Again
Oby Ezekwesili, a former Minister of Education, has again called for the mental and physical evaluation of President Muhammadu Buhari’s health.The former Minister made the call following the growing level of insecurity in the country and increasing rate of kidnapping in the North.Ezekwesili, a former presidential aspirant in the 2019 general ele

Seven Of The 317 Abducted Zamfara Schoolgirls Escape From Their Abductors
Seven out of the 317 schoolgirls abducted by bandits at Government Girls Science Secondary School, Jangebe in Zamfara state have escaped.The girls were abducted by suspected bandits in the early hours of Friday, February 26.Channels TV reports that a source in the community confirmed that the girls returned home from their captors on Friday evenin
Not Again!!! Gunmen Abduct Over 300 Schoolgirls In Zamfara
Some gunmen suspected to be bandits have abducted over 300 schoolgirls at Government Girls Secondary School, Jangebe in the Talata-Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State.A staff of the school, who begged for anonymity, said the bandits arrived in the school around 1am on Friday with Hilux vehicles and motorcycles and forcefully evacua

Gunmen Kidnap Hundreds of Girls From Government Girls Secondary School, Zamfara
Gunmen have kidnapped hundreds of students from Government Girls Secondary School, Jangebe in the Talata Mafara Local Government area of Zamfara State, a week after a similar abduction of 45 people from a school in Niger State.The armed attackers invaded the school around 1 am on Friday, February 26, 2021, according to the state's Commissione
It's unfair To Criticise Zamfara Governor For Granting Amnesty To Bandits – Lai Mohammed
Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed says it is unfair to criticise the Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle, for granting amnesty to bandits who once terrorised the North-West state.The minister, who spoke on AIT’s ‘Kakaaki’ show also said the Federal Government won’t stop governors from addressing the security challenges

PHOTOS: Popular Islamic Cleric, Abubakar Gumi Visits Bandits With Dangerous Weapons In Zamfara
Renowned Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Dr Aimed Abubakar Mahmoud Gumi made this known on Tuesday when he visited some bandits in the forests of Shinkafi and Gummi local government areas of Zamfara State.It was gathered that Gumi’s visit to the camps was to spread the message of Islam and peace to the Fulani herdsmen and rid the country of kidnappings
Court Rejects Suit Seeking EFCC To Probe Ex Zamfara Gov. Abdulaziz Yari For N900b Fraud
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, dismissed a suit seeking an order compelling the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate former Governor of Zamfara, Abdulaziz Yari, for alleged misappropriation of N900 billion.Justice Okon Abang, in a judgment, dismissed the suit for lacking in merit.The News Agency of Nigeria (N

"Repentant" Bandits In Zamfara Surrender Weapons To State Govt. & Traditional Rulers (Photos)
Repentant bandits in Zamfara state have surrendered their weapons to state Government and traditional rulers at a public media display.The photos of the bandits and their weapons was shared by the police.... See photos below....

Court Orders Final Forfeiture Of Millions Found In Ex Zamfara Gov. Abdulaziz Yari Bank Account
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday, January 26, ordered the final forfeiture of millions found in the bank account of former Governor of Zamfara State, Abdulaziz Yari to the Federal Government.Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu ordered that the funds in accounts of different companies linked to Yari including $56,056.75 in Polaris Bank; N12.9m, N
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 News, Photos and Videos

40 Reportedly Killed Following Fresh Attack in Zamfara Community

Former Zamfara Governor, Abdulaziz Yari Arrested By EFCC Over Fraud

Zamfara State Government Spends ₦2.9bn On Ramadan Welfare

Suspected Bandits Kill 7 People And Abduct Nine Others In Fresh Attack On Zamfara Community

Just In; PDP Nigeria Governors Are Currently Meeting With Gov of Zamfara In Sokoto (Photos)

Zamfara Police Parade Six Suspected Criminals, Others With Sophisticated Weapons

Aisha Matawalle, First Lady of Zamfara State Gives N100k Each to Rap3 Survivors

Bandits Attack Zamfara, One Killed, Set Market Ablaze

Zamfara Gov., Matawalle Dethrones Emir For Supporting Bandits

Father Of Abducted Jangebe School Girls Regains Freedom After Been Kidnapped In Zamfara

Zamfara APC Members Offered Bandits N56m To Not Release The Abducted Girls - Sani Shinkafi

JUST IN: Federal University Of Gusau, Zamfara Debunks Report Of Attack By Bandits

Nigerian Soldier & Girlfriend Caught Supplying Ammunition, Uniforms To Bandits In Zamfara

ACF Tells Zamfara Gov, Matawalle To Reveal Identities Of Those Behind Kidnapping

President Buhari Expresses Joy Over Release Of Abducted Govt Secondary Schoolgirls In Zamfara

BREAKING: Kidnapped Zamfara School Girls Finally Regain Freedom

Pope Francis Holds Special Prayer For The 317 Female Zamfara Students Kidnapped By Bandits

BREAKING! Abducted Zamfara Schoolgirls Reportedly Released

Zamfara Schoolgirls: "He Needs Mental & Physical Evaluation Of Health" -Oby Ezekwesili Calls Out Buhari Again

Seven Of The 317 Abducted Zamfara Schoolgirls Escape From Their Abductors

Not Again!!! Gunmen Abduct Over 300 Schoolgirls In Zamfara

Gunmen Kidnap Hundreds of Girls From Government Girls Secondary School, Zamfara

It's unfair To Criticise Zamfara Governor For Granting Amnesty To Bandits – Lai Mohammed

PHOTOS: Popular Islamic Cleric, Abubakar Gumi Visits Bandits With Dangerous Weapons In Zamfara

Court Rejects Suit Seeking EFCC To Probe Ex Zamfara Gov. Abdulaziz Yari For N900b Fraud

"Repentant" Bandits In Zamfara Surrender Weapons To State Govt. & Traditional Rulers (Photos)

Court Orders Final Forfeiture Of Millions Found In Ex Zamfara Gov. Abdulaziz Yari Bank Account

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

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