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  • How Terrorists Kill 16 People During Attack In Zamfara

    . How Terrorists Kill 16 People During Attack In Zamfara

     The Police Command in Zamfara, on Monday, confirmed the killing of 16 people in Sunday’s attack by terrorists suspected to be bandits in Ganar Kiyawa village of Bukkuyum Local Government Area of the state.The command’s Public Relations Officer, Muhammad Shehu, said the figure of 24 deaths dished out by a section of the media, was not correct a
  • "My Abductors Are Fulani"- Kidnapped Emir Of Zamfara, Hassan Attahiru Narrates

    . "My Abductors Are Fulani"- Kidnapped Emir Of Zamfara, Hassan Attahiru Narrates

     The Emir of Bungudu in Zamfara State, Alhaji Hassan Attahiru, has narrated how he was abducted by kidnappers along the Kaduna-Abuja road last year. According to the monarch, his abductors were Fulani from Nigeria and some from neighbouring countries.Over the past few years, Fulani herdsmen have been accused of being involved in attacks leading to
  • Zamfara Police Rescue Kidnapped 13Yrs Old Boy Force To Rear Cow By Bandits

    . Zamfara Police Rescue Kidnapped 13Yrs Old Boy Force To Rear Cow By Bandits

     A 13-year-old boy from Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State, who was kidnapped by bandits, has been rescued in Zamfara State.The Zamfara Police Public Relations Officer, SP Muhammad Shehu said the boy was kidnapped two years ago, and was forced to rear stolen cows by bandits before he was rescued.According to him, the Police Tactical
  • Zamfara Police Condemn Allegation Of Extortion Against Officer At Filling Station

    . Zamfara Police Condemn Allegation Of Extortion Against Officer At Filling Station

    The Police in Zamfara State have condemned the allegation of extortion leveled against some officers.State Task Force chairman, Abubakar Dauran, had told reporters that [size=14pt] policemen were collecting money from people at filling stations . [/size]He further warned the security agency to desist from going to such locations because his c
  • BREAKING: Court Forfeit 10 Properties, Money Allegedly Link To Ex Zamfara Gov. Abdulaziz Yari

    . BREAKING: Court Forfeit 10 Properties, Money Allegedly Link To Ex Zamfara Gov. Abdulaziz Yari

     A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the interim forfeiture of about 10 properties and funds in banks allegedly linked to a former Zamfara State Governor, Abdulaziz Yari.Court Orders Forfeiture Of 10 Properties Linked To Zamfara Ex-Governor, Abdulaziz YariJustice Obiora Egwuatu gave the order while ruling in an ex-parte application by the law
  • BREAKING: Zamfara Assembly Removes Deputy Gov Mahdi Gusau

    .BREAKING: Zamfara Assembly Removes Deputy Gov Mahdi Gusau

     Mahdi Gusau, the Deputy Governor of Zamfara State, has been removed from office by lawmakers in the State House of Assembly, on Wednesday.This followed the report of the committee set up by the Chief Judge of the State, Justice Kulu Aliyu, to probe the deputy governor.Details later…
  • Zamfara Commissioner, Hashimu-Shehu Gazura Dies In Fatal Car Accident In Kebbi

    . Zamfara Commissioner, Hashimu-Shehu Gazura Dies In Fatal Car Accident In Kebbi

     Zamfara State Independent Electoral Commission (ZASIEC) commissioner, Alhaji Hashimu-Shehu Gazura has died in a fatal car accident in Kebbi State.Zamfara Commissioner, Hashimu-Shehu Gazura Dies In Fatal Car Accident In KebbiGazura, who represented Gummi 2 Constituency at the Zamfara State House of Assembly, died on Yawuri Road in Kebbi state on Fr
  • Terrorist Group Threatens Zamfara Residents To Pay N90M So As To Avoid Attack

    . Terrorist Group Threatens Zamfara Residents To Pay N90M So As To Avoid Attack

     A terrorist group led by one Dullu Kachalla has threatened to attack two communities in Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Northwest Nigeria if they refuse to pay N9 million in taxes and levies imposed on them by the group. According to HumAngle, Dullu Kachalla sent a message to Jangeru and Birnin Yero villages in Shinkafi Local Gove
  • How Suspected Terrorists Kidnap Zamfara Finance Director Sirajo Hassan's Wife, Two Children

    . How Suspected Terrorists Kidnap Zamfara Finance Director Sirajo Hassan's Wife, Two Children

    The Director of Finance in the Zamfara State Ministry of Finance, Sirajo Hassan's wife and two children have been abducted by gunmen suspected to be terrorists at Damba Housing Estate, Gusau, the state capital.It was learnt that the terrorists entered the director’s house around 1 am on Monday in an attempt to kidnap him but he was not at h
  • Residents On The Run As 6 Persons Reportedly Killed After Gunmen Invade Zamfara Community

    . Residents On The Run As 6 Persons Reportedly Killed After Gunmen Invade Zamfara Community

     Six persons have been reportedly killed following a fresh attack by suspected terrorists at the Rogoji community in the Bakura Local Government Area of Zamfara State.The police on Friday said an assessment of the development is ongoing.Rogoji community is about two kilometers from Bakura town, headquarters of Bakura Local Government.Police spokesm
  • Person That Can’t Go To Zamfara Pledges To End North, South Korea Rift - Omokri Mocks Buhari

    . Person That Can’t Go To Zamfara Pledges To End North, South Korea Rift - Omokri Mocks Buhari

     Reno Omokri, a former presidential aide, on Friday, said President Muhammadu Buhari lacks the mental capacity to carry out his job.Omokri made the remark while criticizing Buhari over his pledge to help North and South Korea tackle insecurity.Reports had it that Buhari promised to help resolve the insecurity crisis between North and South Korea.Be
  • Women, Children Killed As Bandits Abduct Twenty Zamfara Residents

    . Women, Children Killed As Bandits Abduct Twenty Zamfara Residents

     Gunmen have killed at least 20 people in Bungudu and Tsafe Local Government Areas of Zamfara state Daily Trust gathered.Residents said the armed men invaded Yar Katsina village in Bungudu local government area and killed at least ten people.Bandits hit mobile police camp, kill three, abduct manyBandits set security base ablaze, impound military ve
  • UPDATE: Zamfara Deputy Gov. Mahdi Gusau To Be Impeached Over Alleged Corruption

    . UPDATE: Zamfara Deputy Gov. Mahdi Gusau To Be Impeached Over Alleged Corruption

     Lawmakers in the Zamfara State House of Assembly have begun the process to impeach the Deputy Governor of the state, Mr Mahdi Gusau.Channels Television reported that the process was initiated after the assembly's leadership received a notice of impeachment of the deputy governor.Deputy Speaker of the Assembly, Musa Bawa submitted the document
  • 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
  • Zamfara State Commissioner Blames Some Politicians For Being Behind Insecurity In The State

    . Zamfara State Commissioner Blames Some Politicians For Being Behind Insecurity In The State

     The Zamfara State Commissioner of Religious Affairs, Sheihk Sani Tukur Jangebe, has blamed the insecurity situation in the state on political stakeholders, saying that banditry will end as soon as they decide.The commissioner said this while calling on the people of the state to seek religious and western education in order to become useful and pr
  • Police Arrest Suspected Cannibals For Eating Body Parts Of 9-year-old In Zamfara

    . Police Arrest Suspected Cannibals For Eating Body Parts Of 9-year-old In Zamfara

     A prominent car dealer, Aminu Baba, who engaged in eating human flesh has been apprehended by the Zamfara State Police Command. The suspect was arraigned alongside four other suspects before a Chief Magistrates Court in Gusau, the state capital for prosecution. 57-year-old Baba was arrested alongside the other suspects over the killing and dismemb
  • JUST IN: Zamfara MD, Alhaji Aminu & Family Reportedly Kidnapped In His House

    . JUST IN: Zamfara MD, Alhaji Aminu & Family Reportedly Kidnapped In His House

     The Zamfara State Managing Director of the State Mass Transit, Alhaji Aminu Papa and members of his family were on Saturday night kidnapped at his residence at the Mareri area of Gusau, the State capital.It was gathered that there was a serious gun battle between the bandits and the local vigilante groups.This forced the kidnappers to release a me
  • "Zamfara Killings Show How Valueless Lives Have Become Under Buhari" - Ex Pre.Candidate Moghalu

    . "Zamfara Killings Show How Valueless Lives Have Become Under Buhari" - Ex Pre.Candidate Moghalu

     Former presidential candidate of the Young Progressive Party (YPP), Kingsley Moghalu has reacted to the recent killing of over 200 citizens across communities in Zamfara State.We had reported how 143 bodies were recovered and buried following the brutal killing of over 200 people by bandits in five communities in Zamfara.It was gathered that the b
  • President Buhari Vows To Unleashes Military On Bandits After Attack On Zamfara Residents

    . President Buhari Vows To Unleashes Military On Bandits After Attack On Zamfara Residents

     President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed outrage at the latest reports of several villagers being massacred by escaping bandits in Zamfara State.Reacting to reports of the large-scale killings, President Buhari said: “The latest attacks on innocent people by the bandits is an act of desperation by mass murderers, now under relentless pressure f
  • Zamfara Police Rescue 21 School Children Kidnaped By Bandits In The State

    . Zamfara Police Rescue 21 School Children Kidnaped By Bandits In The State

     Police in Zamfara has announced the rescue of 21 Islamiyya school children abducted by bandits along Gusau-Tsafe-Funtuwa road on Friday December 31. The state police spokesperson, Mohammed Shehu said the victims were rescued by security operatives after a gun duel with the bandits. The pupils were said to be travelling with their teacher from Rini
  • How Wanted Notorious Bandit Leader, Alhaji Auta Bombed To Ashes By Troops In Zamfara

    . How Wanted Notorious Bandit Leader, Alhaji Auta Bombed To Ashes By Troops In Zamfara

     A notorious bandit leader, Alhaji Auta, has been killed in a forest in Zamfara State following airstries by troops.Auta and another bandit leader Kachalla Ruga, met their waterloo after a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft, under Operation Hadarin Daji, acted on credible intelligence and bombarded their enclaves at Gusami Forest and Tsamre Village
  • Photos Of 20 Year Old Notorious Bandit As He is Being Paraded by Police in Zamfara

    . Photos Of 20 Year Old Notorious Bandit As He is Being Paraded by Police in Zamfara

     The police in Zamfara State have arrested a 20-year-old notorious bandit, named Sani Mati also known as Mai Yanmata.Mai Yanmata is known for terrorising three local government areas of Zamfara State – Zurmi, Shinkafi and Birnin Magaji before he met his waterloo.Police authorities said the suspect was nabbed while trying to block a highway around
  • Zamfara Police Rescue 10 Kidnap Victims, Arrest Bandits & Others

    . Zamfara Police Rescue 10 Kidnap Victims, Arrest Bandits & Others

     The police in Zamfara State have rescued 10 kidnap victims abducted by bandits in the early hours of Wednesday.It also said it has arrested a notorious bandit along the axis.Bandits had stormed Gada community in Bungudu Local Government Area around 1 a.m. Wednesday, and killed the district head, Ummaru Bawan-Allah.Several people were said to have
  • JUST IN: How Thugs Attack PDP Congress Venue In Zamfara, Destroy Vehicles & Voting Materials

    . JUST IN: How Thugs Attack PDP Congress Venue In Zamfara, Destroy Vehicles & Voting Materials

     Political thugs invaded the venue of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Congress in Zamfara State, and destroyed the voting materials, nomination forms, two vehicles belonging to party members, chairs, and set canopies ablaze.It was gathered that the thugs invaded the venue in the early hours of Monday and started pelting stones at some members of
  • Elders Lament Over Release Of Bandits By Security Agencies In Zamfara

    . Elders Lament Over Release Of Bandits By Security Agencies In Zamfara

     A group of elder statesmen in Zamfara State has raised alarm alleging the indiscriminate release of arrested bandits and their collaborators by the authorities in the state.The group urged the law enforcement agencies to stop the act, citing it as one of the factors, responsible for the escalation of the insecurity in the state.It stated this duri
  • How Police Rescue A 3 Month Old Baby, Seize Weapons From Bandits In Zamfara

    . How Police Rescue A 3 Month Old Baby, Seize Weapons From Bandits In Zamfara

     The police have rescued a three-month-old baby and seized sophisticated weapons from bandits in Zamfara, an official has said.The Commissioner of Police in the state, Ayuba Elkanah, made this known during an interview with journalists in Gusau on Wednesday.He said that the victim was abducted from Ruggar Tudu village in Bungudu Local Government Ar
  • Leader Of Bandits, Bello Turji Writes, Seeking Dialogue With Zamfara, Nigeria Govts (Photo)

    . Leader Of Bandits, Bello Turji Writes, Seeking Dialogue With Zamfara, Nigeria Govts (Photo)

     Bello Turji, leader of bandits, writes, seeking for dialogue with Zamfara, Nigeria govts (Full script in English)We are grateful to God who has given us this opportunity to bring this message to the Emir of Shinkafi, through the Governor of Zamfara state, Alh Mohammed Bello Matawalle (Baraden Maradun) and to the President Mohammed Buhari.This is a
  • Osun FRSC Reveals Death Of 7 Passengers Lagos bound Zamfara Bus

    . Osun FRSC Reveals Death Of 7 Passengers Lagos bound Zamfara Bus

     The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Osun Sector Command has announced the death of seven passengers as a result of a lone accident in Osun State.The accident, according to the road traffic watchdog, occurred at about 3:45am on Wednesday and it involved an 18-seater bus.The bus, which took off from Zamfara, was headed for Lagos. It had a hea
  • How Police Rescue 3 Kidnapped Victims, Recover 3 AK-47 Rifles & Ammunitions In Zamfara

    . How Police Rescue 3 Kidnapped Victims, Recover 3 AK-47 Rifles & Ammunitions In Zamfara

     The Zamfara Police Command says it rescued kidnapped victims and recovered three AK-47 rifles and ammunition.The state Commissioner of Police, Mr  Ayuba Elkanah, announced this on Tuesday while presenting suspects for various criminal activities in the state.Elkanah further said that the command also arrested some members of the outlawed Yans
  • Shutdown All Churches Or Face Attacks - Bandits Threaten Zamfara Christians

    . Shutdown All Churches Or Face Attacks - Bandits Threaten Zamfara Christians

     Bandits have written to the Christian community in Zamfara State to close churches or risk heavy attacks, SaharaReporters writes. According to the news medium, the Zamfara State police command has confirmed the threat, saying, “We are on top of the threat.”Spokesperson for the command, DSP Mohammed Shehu, said, “Yes, I can confirm that it’

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