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Pres Buhari Orders Military To Crush Bandits In Zamfara, Kaduna In Language They Understand

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday ordered the military to crush bandits operating in Zamfara and Kaduna in the language they understand.The president condemned repeated bandit killings in Zamfara and Kaduna States, urging the nation’s military to respond to the worrying situation in a language that the bandits understood.Buhari, in a statem

Black Day As 100 Bandits On Motorcycles Massacred 35 People In Zamfara

It was a black day for five communities in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State, as 100 bandits riding on motorcycles invaded them and shot 35 people dead.The incident occurred on Thursday. The communities are Gudan-Baushi, Gidan-Adamu,Gudan-Maidawa, Tsauni, and WariZamfara Police Command’s spokesman, Mohammed Shehu said the police wer
Viral Video Of Zamfara Bandit Boasting How He Killed Gallant Nigerian Soldiers

A video has emerged showing a bandit in Nigeria boasting of how he killed gallant soldiers of the Nigerian Army sent to Zamfara StateThe bandit was making this boastful claim in front of the crowd which included journalists and policemen. The bandit who was holding a rifle in one hand and after a cutlass in the other hand said he warned the

Photo Of Four Zamfara 'Women' Rescued By Police After Spending Weeks In Bandits' Captivity

Daily Post reports that the Police in Zamfara has rescued four women in the Bilbis area of Tsafe Local Government Area.In a statement on Saturday, Mohammed Shehu, the Public Relations Officer of the Zamfara Command said the victims were abducted three weeks ago by bandits.He said the Commissioner of Police, Hussaini Rabiu deployed tactical operati
Bandits Allegedly Kill 12 in Sokoto, Block Highway For Operations in Zamfara

No fewer than twelve persons have been killed by armed bandits in Maikujera in Rabah Local Government Area of Sokoto State.In a press statement signed and made available to newsmen in Gusau, Zamfara State, the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Sanusi Abubakar, said the incident happened around 4:30pm on Thursday.The statement noted that twelve

Tension Heightened As Zamfara Fresh Attacks By Gunmen Left 51 People Dead

Armed men suspected to be bandits have killed no fewer than 51 persons in six different communities of Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State.It was gathered that the communities attacked include Kadawa, Kwata, Maduba, Ganda Samu, Saulawa and Askawa.A resident of the community, who spoke to reporters, said the armed men invaded the areas rid
30 Villagers Dead As Bandits Invade Communities In Zamfara

It is a sad time for members of Askawa and Gidan Dannunu communities in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State following a bloody attack by bandits. At least 30 villagers were killed on Sunday when bandits attacked the communities. Eyewitnesses say the bandits stormed the communities on motorcycles and shot sporadically to scare the villager

Foreigner, Shehu Ali Kachalla Who Sold Over 450 Rifles, 4 Suspects Arrested In Zamfara (Photo)

A Nigerien citizen, Shehu Ali Kachalla, has confessed that he has sold no fewer than 450 rifles to different criminal gangs across the North-West region.The notorious gunrunner who disclosed that he had been in the business for more than three years was among the five notorious suspects paraded by the Zamfara State Police Command for their a
Soldier Kills Fruit Vendor In Zamfara After Refusing To Pay For Banana

A fruit vendor in Gusau, Zamfara State capital, Abdulkadir Musa, has been shot dead by a gunman suspected to be a soldier for refusing to allow the assailant to go away with his bunch of bananas without paying for it.The father of the deceased, Alhaji Mustafa Musa, told us that two soldiers went to his son’s fruit stand on Sunday and purchased a

Residents Flee As Bandits Demand N500,000 From Zamfara Village to Stop Attacks

Residents have deserted a community in Zamfara after bandits demanded they pay them money to avoid attacks. Residents of Makini in Zamfara state fled their homes after bandits asked them to pay a levy of N550,000. A source told us that the bandits through an intermediary met with the leaders of the community where they were informed to contribute
Source Reveals Why Bandits’ Leader Behind Kankara Abduction Abandoned Zamfara Gov’t Amnesty

Reports that Auwalun Daudawa, the leader of the gang of bandits that abducted over 300 schoolboys in the Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State who surrendered some weapons and ‘repented’ in February picked up arms again because he was not satisfied with what he was offered, a source has told Reporters.We had on Thursday reported that

More Details: Reasons Why Ex-Zamfara Gov, Yari Was Detained, Grilled For Seven Hours By EFCC

On Tuesday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, detained the former Governor of Zamfara State and former Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, Abdulaziz Yari, citing his alleged illegal financial dealings and misappropriation of funds.Yari, who was arrested by operatives of the anti-graft agency, was taken to the Sokoto offi
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 News, Photos and Videos

Pres Buhari Orders Military To Crush Bandits In Zamfara, Kaduna In Language They Understand

Black Day As 100 Bandits On Motorcycles Massacred 35 People In Zamfara

Viral Video Of Zamfara Bandit Boasting How He Killed Gallant Nigerian Soldiers

Photo Of Four Zamfara 'Women' Rescued By Police After Spending Weeks In Bandits' Captivity

Bandits Allegedly Kill 12 in Sokoto, Block Highway For Operations in Zamfara

Tension Heightened As Zamfara Fresh Attacks By Gunmen Left 51 People Dead

30 Villagers Dead As Bandits Invade Communities In Zamfara

Foreigner, Shehu Ali Kachalla Who Sold Over 450 Rifles, 4 Suspects Arrested In Zamfara (Photo)

Soldier Kills Fruit Vendor In Zamfara After Refusing To Pay For Banana

Residents Flee As Bandits Demand N500,000 From Zamfara Village to Stop Attacks

Source Reveals Why Bandits’ Leader Behind Kankara Abduction Abandoned Zamfara Gov’t Amnesty

More Details: Reasons Why Ex-Zamfara Gov, Yari Was Detained, Grilled For Seven Hours By EFCC

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

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