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Many Feared Killed As Bandits Blow Off Another Bridge In Zamfara

At least 12 people were reportedly killed Wednesday morning as an explosive planted by bandits blew off a bridge in Zamfara State.The victims were travelling in an overloaded Golf car to Gusau from Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State when the incident occurred at about 8 a.m. at Gadar Mailamba (Mailamba Bridge) in Tashar Sahabi in Maru LGA

Troops Neutralize Scores Of Terrorists In Zamfara

Troops of the Joint Task Force Northwest, Operation Fansan Yamma, successfully carried out a fighting patrol in response to a distress call from residents and vigilantes in Yar Galadima village, Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.The operation was confirmed in a statement by the Coordinator of the Joint Media Coordination Centre for Opera
Terrorists Strike Zamfara Community, Kill Elderly Man, Abduct 13 Including Infant

Armed terrorists launched a brutal assault on Kungurki village in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State, leaving one elderly man dead and abducting 13 people, including a two-month-old baby and the child’s mother. The attack, which occurred under the cover of darkness, was disclosed on Sunday by counterterrorism expert Zagazo

Nigeria Police Arrest Five Suspected Gun Runners, Seize Illegal Arms In Zamfara (Photos)

The Nigeria Police Force has successfully apprehended five suspected trans-border gun runners as part of its ongoing efforts to combat crime and ensure national security. The arrests took place on November 18, 2024, in Zamfara State, and led to the recovery of a significant cache of illegal weapons.According to police spokesperson Olumuyiwa Adejob
Terrorists Attack Zamfara Community, Kill Five, Burn Houses

Terrorists killed five residents in a Sunday night attack on Dayau village in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State, residents told PREMIUM TIMES.The terrorists burnt the victims and also burnt down several houses, shops and food silos in the village.A resident, who only gave his name as Shamsu, said the terrorists spent about seven

Bandit Leaders’ Key Loyalists Neutralized By NAF Airstrikes In Zamfara

The Nigeria Airforce said its Operation Fansan Yamma has executed further air interdiction missions in Zamfara State, on 15 November 2024.Air Commodore Olusola F Akinboyewa, Director Public Relations and InformationHeadquarters, Nigerian Air Force in a statement, said the airstrikes targeted a large assembly of bandits in Babban Kauye village, sit
Zamfara Govt Uncovers 20 Ghost Medical Doctors

The Zamfara State Government has uncovered 20 medical doctors listed as ghost workers during an ongoing verification exercise aimed at implementing the new minimum wage of N70,000 for civil servantsSpeaking at a press conference in Gusau on Wednesday, the State Head of Service and Chairman of the Workers Verification Committee, Ahmed Liman, stated

Angry Protesters Storm DSS Office, Demand Matawalle’s Sack Over Rising Insecurity In Zamfara

Angry youths and women have stormed the headquarters of the Department of Security Services in Abuja, over insecurity challenges facing Zamfara State.The demonstrators on Tuesday, accused former governor of the State, Bello Matawalle over alleged relationship with bandits in the northern State.Recall that in September, Zamfara State Governor, Daud
Gunmen Abduct Over 100 Villagers In Zamfara State

Rampaging bandits have struck again in Zamfara State, attacking communities in Wanke, near the capital Gusau, where they abducted over 100 people, including women, children, and the elderly.Among the abductees was the community’s Chief Imam, who was previously released from captivity and was receiving treatment for a leg injury.This marks the se

Naval Personnel, A. Akila Detained For Allegedly Killing Colleague In Zamfara

The Defence Headquarters has detained a naval officer, identified as A. Akila, for allegedly shooting and killing a fellow serviceman in Zamfara State. The incident reportedly took place in the early hours of Friday, October 25, 2024.Major General Buba Edward, Director of Defence Media Operations, confirmed to *The Punch* that Akila, deployed to F
Health Workers Threaten To Shut Down Zamfara Specialist Hospital

The Zamfara Joint Health Sector Unions, JOHESU, has threatened strike action in Ahmad Sani Bakura Specialist Hospital, Gusau, over the non-implementation of promotion arrears of members.The threat is contained in a letter addressed to the office of the State Head of Service by the unions.The letter made available to newsmen on Thursday in Gusau is

"Surrender Or Die From Firepower" – Nigerian Military Cautions Terrorists In Zamfara

The Nigerian military has warned bandits terrorizing Zamfara and other contagious states to surrender or die from troops’ firepower.This is as it expressed commitment to taking the fight against banditry to the terrorists in their enclaves.Theatre Commander of the newly established Operation Fansar Yamma, Major General Oluyinka Soyele, issued th
Bandits Kill PDP Councillorship Aspirant in Zamfara, Hours After He Purchased Nomination Form

Bandits have k!lled a Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, councillorship aspirant, Hon. Kamilu Sa’idu Wuya, in Zamfara State.It was gathered that bandits blocked Gusau-Mayanchi road on Saturday, October 19, 2024, and intercepted a vehicle carrying Hon. Wuya, and his entourage.The group was returning to Wuya village in Anka Local Government Area of th

Bandits Reportedly Kill Two Travelers, Abduct Zamfara Revenue Commission Coordinator And Others

Bandits have killed two travelers and abducted the Zamfara State Coordinator of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Alhaji Bashir Abara Gummi alongside several others along the Funtua-Gusau Road.It was gathered that the bandits were said to have blocked the busy Funtua-Gusau Road on Sunday, October 20, 2024 and attac
Zamfara Speaker Bilyaminu Ismail’s Residence Gutted By Fire

Parts of the residence of the Speaker, Zamfara State House of Assembly, Hon. Bilyaminu Ismail Moriki has been gutted by fire in Gusau, the State capital.The incident occurred over the weekend.No casualty was recorded but properties worth millions of Naira were destroyed.In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Bello Madar

Bandits Shoot CPG Commander, Abduct Commuters In Zamfara

The Commander of the Zamfara State Community Protection Guards (CPG), Major General Lawal B. Muhammad (rtd), has been shot by bandits who launched attack on commuters along the Funtua-Gusau road over the weekend.According to the source close to the CPG Commander, who allegedly sustained gunshot wounds on both laps, was returning from Kaduna State

Bandits Attack Retired General, Lawal B. Muhammad & Abduct Motorists In Zamfara

In a daring assault on Sunday, bandits launched an attack on General Lawal B. Muhammad (rtd), the Director General of the Zamfara State Community Protection Guards (CPG), while ambushing motorists in Kucheri village, located within the Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.According to reports, the armed bandits blocked the busy Funtua-Tsaf

Zamfara Govt Sacks 109 Teachers Over Failure To Abide By Contract Terms

The Zamfara State government has announced the dismissal of 109 contracted teachers, citing their failure to abide by contract terms.Addressing newsmen at his office in Gusau, the State capital, the Executive Chairman of the Zamfara State Teachers Service Board, Muhammad Aliyu Anka, stated that some of the teachers had abandoned their contracts to
Zamfara Governor Mourns As Bandits Kill Nine Community Guards

Gov Dauda Lawal of Zamfara state has reacted to the unfortunate killing of nine operatives of the Community Protection Guards, a state-owned security outfit, in the Tsafe Local Government Area of the state.The bandits attacked the CPG personnel otherwise known as Askarawa while on duty at a checkpoint on the outskirts of Tsafe town around 8:am on

Bandits Abduct Medical Doctor, Abidemi Oyaromade In Zamfara

Gunmen suspected to be bandits have kidnapped Dr Abidemi Oyaromade, a consultant gynaecologist, with Federal Medical Central, FMC in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital. According to AIT, the bandits invaded Oyaromade residence on Monday, October 7 around 4am and whisked him away to an unknown destination. Oyaromade was the Head of Clinical Services
Zamfara Bandits Adopt Electronic Ransom Payments Amid Escalating Violence; Collect N2million

In a troubling development, terrorists operating in Zamfara State, commonly referred to as bandits, have begun accepting ransoms through electronic bank transfers. Reports indicate that a recent transaction involved a ransom payment of N2 million made on October 3, 2024.SaharaReporters has obtained a money transfer document showing that the funds

Zamfara Police Arrest Six Foreigners, Others Over Illegal Mining

The operatives of the Zamfara State Police Command have arrested six foreigners from Burkina Faso and Niger Republic in connection with illegal mining in the state.The state Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Dalijan, disclosed this in Gusau on Wednesday while parading the suspects at the Command Headquarters.Dalijan said that three suspects, who ar
Terrorist Turji Gives Conditions For Peace In Zamfara

A notorious figure associated with terrorism activities, Bello Turji, has accused both the current Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, and his predecessor, Bello Matawalle, now the Minister of State for Defence, of politicizing the state’s insecurity issues.Turji, who is believed to have fled Zamfara following intensified military actions ag

SAD PHOTOS: Couple And Their Four Children Crushed to D@ath by Truck Driver in Zamfara

A couple and their four children have been reportedly crushed to d@ath by a truck driver in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital. The accident occurred along Gusau Hotel roundabout at about 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, September 29, 2024. According to an eyewitness account, the truck driver was said to be reversing when he smashed into the victims who were on
How Man Drown Grandmother In Zamfara Well For Denying Him Pumpkin Pottage, Blames Act On Hunger

A Nigerian man identified as Ashiru Hadi, has been arrested by the Nigerian police.The man was nabbed for allegedly drowning his grandmother in a well over a dispute about a pot of pumpkin pottage in Zamfara State, Northwest Nigeria.This shocking incident occurred in Kurar Mota village, according to police reports.Commissioner of Police Shehu Muha

Zamfara Police Arrest, Parade NSCDC Officials For Supplying Arms, Drugs To Bandits

Zamfara State Police Command has arrested and paraded an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC in the state, ASC 11, Maikano S/Tasha, for allegedly supplying arms, ammunition, and drugs to bandits.The arrest was disclosed by the Commissioner of Police, Shehu Muhammad Dalijan, as part of the ongoing fight against banditry i

2 Bandit Kingpins, Sani Black, Kachalla Makore Killed In Zamfara

Two bandit kingpins, Sani Black and Kachalla Makore, have been confirmed killed in Zamfara.The two bandits were said to be responsible for attacks in Dansadau districts and environs as well as other parts of the Maru Local Government Area of the state.Confirming the killing, the Senior Special Adviser to Zamfara State Governor on Media and Communi
Slain Terrorist Halilu Sububu’s Ally Killed In Zamfara

Ten days after a leading terrorist in North-west Nigeria was killed by soldiers, vigilantes from Tashar ‘Yar Sahabi in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State have killed one of his allies, Sani Black.Local sources told PREMIUM TIMES that Mr Black was trailed and ambushed on Monday around Wakilai and Tungu in Dansadau Emirate of Zamfara.Seve
Matawalle Reveals Why I Decided To Dialogue With Bandits During His Time As Zamfara Governor

Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle has confirmed that he dialogued with bandits when he was governor of Zamfara state. Explaining why he did so, Matawalle said he took the decision based on advice from residents of the state. Matawalle, who was accused of sponsoring bandits, has denied the allegations. In an interview on Channel TV’s
Abducted Zamfara Varsity Students, Staff Regain Freedom After Seven Months

The students and staff of Federal University Gusau in Zamfara State, have regained freedom seven months after they were abducted by bandits.The victims were reportedly kidnapped during an attack in the Gusau area in February of this year.Security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, confirmed the release in a report via X on Mon

Zamfara News, Photos and Videos

Many Feared Killed As Bandits Blow Off Another Bridge In Zamfara

Troops Neutralize Scores Of Terrorists In Zamfara

Terrorists Strike Zamfara Community, Kill Elderly Man, Abduct 13 Including Infant

Nigeria Police Arrest Five Suspected Gun Runners, Seize Illegal Arms In Zamfara (Photos)

Terrorists Attack Zamfara Community, Kill Five, Burn Houses

Bandit Leaders’ Key Loyalists Neutralized By NAF Airstrikes In Zamfara

Zamfara Govt Uncovers 20 Ghost Medical Doctors

Angry Protesters Storm DSS Office, Demand Matawalle’s Sack Over Rising Insecurity In Zamfara

Gunmen Abduct Over 100 Villagers In Zamfara State

Naval Personnel, A. Akila Detained For Allegedly Killing Colleague In Zamfara

Health Workers Threaten To Shut Down Zamfara Specialist Hospital

"Surrender Or Die From Firepower" – Nigerian Military Cautions Terrorists In Zamfara

Bandits Kill PDP Councillorship Aspirant in Zamfara, Hours After He Purchased Nomination Form

Bandits Reportedly Kill Two Travelers, Abduct Zamfara Revenue Commission Coordinator And Others

Zamfara Speaker Bilyaminu Ismail’s Residence Gutted By Fire

Bandits Shoot CPG Commander, Abduct Commuters In Zamfara

Bandits Attack Retired General, Lawal B. Muhammad & Abduct Motorists In Zamfara

Zamfara Govt Sacks 109 Teachers Over Failure To Abide By Contract Terms

Zamfara Governor Mourns As Bandits Kill Nine Community Guards

Bandits Abduct Medical Doctor, Abidemi Oyaromade In Zamfara

Zamfara Bandits Adopt Electronic Ransom Payments Amid Escalating Violence; Collect N2million

Zamfara Police Arrest Six Foreigners, Others Over Illegal Mining

Terrorist Turji Gives Conditions For Peace In Zamfara

SAD PHOTOS: Couple And Their Four Children Crushed to D@ath by Truck Driver in Zamfara

How Man Drown Grandmother In Zamfara Well For Denying Him Pumpkin Pottage, Blames Act On Hunger

Zamfara Police Arrest, Parade NSCDC Officials For Supplying Arms, Drugs To Bandits

2 Bandit Kingpins, Sani Black, Kachalla Makore Killed In Zamfara

Slain Terrorist Halilu Sububu’s Ally Killed In Zamfara

Matawalle Reveals Why I Decided To Dialogue With Bandits During His Time As Zamfara Governor

Abducted Zamfara Varsity Students, Staff Regain Freedom After Seven Months

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