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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 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
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