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

    . 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 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

    ..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 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

    . 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

    . 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

    . 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 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

    . 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 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

    . 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

    . 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

    . 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

    . 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

    . 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

    . 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

    . 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

    . 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

    . 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

    . 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

    . 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

    . 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
  • 22 Villagers Killed As Bandits Invade Zamfara

    . 22 Villagers Killed As Bandits Invade Zamfara

     No fewer than 22 people were killed in the wee hours of Tuesday in Tunga Kwana community in Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State.It was gathered that the bandits stormed the village and started shooting sporadically, killing even women and children.It was also learnt that most of the villagers who escaped into the forest and later
  • Niger Delta Youths Give FG 72 Hours Ultimatum To Get Their Share From Sales of Zamfara Gold

    . Niger Delta Youths Give FG 72 Hours Ultimatum To Get Their Share From Sales of Zamfara Gold

     The Young Democratic Movement and South South Youth Assembly have issued a three-day ultimatum for the Federal Government to present details of both past and present gold or other mineral sales.The youth groups have also called for proceeds of all minerals extracted in any part of the country to be shared among all the states as it is the case wit
  • "Youths In Kebbi, Sokoto, Katsina, Zamfara Protest Against Disbandment Of SARS (Pic/Video)

    .. "Youths In Kebbi, Sokoto, Katsina, Zamfara Protest Against Disbandment Of SARS (Pic/Video)

     The youths in Sokoto, Kebbi, Katsina, and Zamfara have rallied against the ongoing nationwide campaign against police brutality and extortion.The youths held up various placards with opposing inscriptions as;” Bringing SARS to an Ends means more Kidnapping, More RobberyMore Yahoo. Are you ready for all of these” Another placard read; ”Police
  • Military Arrest Armed Bandit Leader, Mujitafa Shehu, Killed 3 Rescued Victims In Zamfara And Katsina

    . Military Arrest Armed Bandit Leader, Mujitafa Shehu, Killed 3 Rescued Victims In Zamfara And Katsina

     Men of the Nigerian Army Operation Sahel Sanity arrested a notorious suspected armed bandits leader, Mujitafa Shehu, killed three, rescued 26 kidnapped victims in Zamfara and Katsina States.In a statement issued today by the acting director, Defence Media Operations, Brigadier-General Bernard Onyeuko in Gusau, Zamfara State said the troops has ste
  • Northerners Can't Manage Our Oil If We Cannot Manage Gold In Zamfara - Wike

    . Northerners Can't Manage Our Oil If We Cannot Manage Gold In Zamfara - Wike

     The Governor of Rivers State NYESOM WIKE has wondered why the gold in ZAMFARA is not a national cake like the oil in Rivers State.Speaking to news men in Port Hacourt, WIKE who was reacting to the news of CBN demanding for #5b gold from the ZAMFARA government wondered if same gesture can be allowed in his state.As monitored by our team, WIKE state
  • 7 Years Old Boy Killed As Flood Destroy Over 900 Houses In Zamfara

    . 7 Years Old Boy Killed As Flood Destroy Over 900 Houses In Zamfara

     The Director-General, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), AVM Muhammad Mohammed (rtd) on Wednesday, said over 900 houses were destroyed by flood in 13 out of the 14 local government areas of Zamfara State.Mohammed also disclosed that a 7-year-old boy died as a result of flooding in Gummi Local Government Area of the state.The Director-Gen
  • Kidnappers Abduct Three Children Of Sub-Treasurer In Zamfara

    . Kidnappers Abduct Three Children Of Sub-Treasurer In Zamfara

     Bandits have kidnapped three children of Zamfara State Sub-treasurer, Alhaji Yusuf Marafa, and also killed his neighbour in Nahuche town in the Bungudu local government area of Zamfara State.The kidnapped children are Mansur Yusuf, Sa’adu Yusuf and Anas Yusuf, while his neighbour, Malam Kamalu Nahuche, was shot dead. An indigene of the area, Alh
  • Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle To Introduce Death Sentence For Reckless Drivers

    . Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle To Introduce Death Sentence For Reckless Drivers

     Zamfara State Governor  Bello Matawalle has promised to reintroduce death penalties  for reckless drivers in the state following the tragic accident which killed 16 people  on Wednesday evening.Governor Bello made it known when he led his cabinet members and the management of BUA Group to a condolence visit to the Emir of Gusau, Alh

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