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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
Gov Dauda Lawal Accuses Ex Gov Matawalle Of Stealing Over ₦70 Billion From Zamfara State

Zamfara State governor, Dauda Lawal has accused the immediate past governor, Bello Matawalle of stealing over ₦70 billion from the state government.Governor Lawal decried that despite evidence made available to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), not much has been done by the commission to recover the loot.In an interview with T

Zamfara Gov, Dauda Lawal Donates N20m To Families Of Victims Of Gummi Boat Mishap

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has restated his condolence with the victims of the Gummi boat mishap, which claimed the lives of 13 people last Sunday at Uban Dawaki community in Gummi local government area of the state.Mr Lawal, represented by Mani Mummini, the deputy governor, visited the area on Tuesday where he made a donation of N20 mil
PHOTOS: Four Children Die, 12 Hospitalized As Another Boat Capsizes In Zamfara

Another boat carrying 46 passengers capsized in Mashayar Garba Rogo, Bukkuyum town, Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara state, resulting in the d3ath of four children. The latest incident occurred around 10:30 am on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, barely a week after a boat mishap in Gummi Local Government Area of the state claimed over 30 liv

Five Rescued, Nine Bodies Recovered From Zamfara Boat Accident

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) reported that five people have been rescued and nine bodies recovered from the boat accident that happened on Sunday in the Mashayar Yandaga River, located in Gummi Local Government Area of Zamfara State.According to NEMA, the boat involved in the accident was carrying over 40 passengers and crewmen
'Notorious bandit, Turji Hiding In Zamfara-Sokoto Borders; Will Be Killed Soon' – Gov Lawal

The Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, has expressed optimism that the reign of terror being unleashed on the state and its environs by notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji would soon come to an end. He stated that Mr Turji and his nefarious band were hiding somewhere in the borders between Zamfara and Sokoto states around Shinkafi. He said t

'Monumental Disaster' - Zamfara Governor Reacts To Death Of 40 People In Boat Mishap

Zamfara governor, Dauda Lawal, has described the death of 40 people in a boat accident on Sunday the Bakin Kasuwa River of Uban Dawaki community, Gummi Local Government Area of the state as a monumental disaster.They died when the boat that was carrying more than 40 people capsized in the Bakin Kasuwa River.The Zamfara Government confirms the trag
41 People Feared Dead As Boat Capsizes In Zamfara

No fewer than 41 people have been feared d3ad following a boat accident in Gummi town, Zamfara StateThe boat, carrying 53 farmers heading to their fields on Saturday morning, capsized near the town.An eyewitness, Abubakar Muhammad, a resident of Gummi, told newsmen that only 12 of the passengers, including the boat’s captain, were rescued alive,

'Turji Is Next' -Buhari’s Ex-Aide, Bashir Ahmad Hails Military For Taking Down Zamfara Bandits

Bashir Ahmad, a former aide to the immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari, has sent an encouraging message to the military on the success of its recent operation in Zamfara State, where several bandits met their waterloo.Ahmad commended the troops of the Nigerian Army for taking down the criminal elements, especially a notorious kingpin identif
Nigerian Army Kill Terrorist Leader Buzu, Destroy Camp In Zamfara During Raid

Troops of the Nigerian Army have eliminated a terrorist kingpin, infamously known as Halilu Buzu and a good number of his fighters in Mayanchi village in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara.The Nigerian Army announced the breakthrough in a post on its official X handle on Friday. The post said that the troops launched a ferocious strike on the t

Bandits Attack Construction Workers in Zamfara, Kill Five Police Officers, Two Soldiers

Bandits attacked construction workers, killing three soldiers and five policemen along the Funtua-Gusau highway in Zamfara State.The incident occurred at Yandoton-Tsafe village in Tsafe Local Government Area of the state around 9:am on Thursday, September 12, 2024. An indigene of the area, Mubarak Mohammed told Punch that the security personnel, c
Five Police Officers, Three Soldiers Allegedly Killed By Gunmen In Zamfara

The Zamfara State Police Command has confirmed that Eight security personnel were allegedly killed by gunmen near the Tazame village of Tsafe Local Government Area of the State on Thursday.The state Police Public Relations Officer, Yazid Abubakar who confirmed the development said efforts were on to ascertain the causalities involved.Abubaka

Unknown Gunmen Kidnap Unspecified Number Of Road Users In Zamfara

Some unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits on Thursday reportedly blocked the busy Gusau–Funtua highway in Zamafara State, kidnapping an unspecified number of travellers.A source who is privy to the development, Yusuf Tsafe said the bandits stormed the highway in the early hours of Thursday and mounted a roadblock around the Tazame axis of the
Bandit Leader, Turji Bello Confirms Imposing N50M On Zamfara Residents In New Video

Notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has confirmed imposing a N50 million tax on residents of Moriki town in Zamfara State.Turji said the tax was imposed on Moriki town following the killing of cattle in the town.In his latest video, the bandit dismissed a report by security analyst Bulama Bukarti that he imposed a N30 million tax on residents of M

Amid Hardship, Zamfara Gov. Yari Donates 44 Jeeps To APC Leaders, Furnishes Office With ₦400m

The Zamfara chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended Sen. Abdulaziz Yari (APC-Zamfara West) for providing a myriad of welfare packages to the party’s members and other disadvantaged citizens of the state.This is in an appreciation letter to Sen. Abdulaziz Yari signed by the State APC Chairman, Tukur Danfulani, made available

How Bandits Murdered Two Soldiers In Zamfara

Bandits have reportedly killed two soldiers in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State.The gallant soldiers and the commander of the State Community Protection Guard, CPG, Isah Aliyu Zurmi, lost their lives in a gun duel with bandits while trying to protect the community.Meanwhile, the Zamfara State Governor’s wife, Huriyya Dauda Lawal has

Bandit Kingpin, Bello Turji Reduces Levy Imposed On Zamfara Community From N50m To N30m

Residents of Moriki town in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State have managed to negotiate a reduction in ransom demanded by notorious bandit leader Bello Turji, lowering it from N50 million to N30 million. The payment is reportedly in compensation for the killing of Turji’s cows by the commander of an army base stationed in Moriki.The c
Zamfara Govt Disowns Document Alleging Payment Of Huge Funds To Bandits

Zamfara State Government has said it remains resolute in the fight against banditry, kidnapping and other criminality across the state.It disowned some documents being circulated, insinuating that it had released huge funds to some bandits’ kingpins for dialogue in the state.The Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Abubakar Nakwada who addres

Bandits Block Highway In Zamfara, Kidnap Passengers In Two Loaded Buses

Bandits have attacked motorists on a highway in Zamfara State before kidnapping pasengers in two loaded buses. This is according to a report by Sahara Reporters. A witness also confirmed the sad news over the weekend. “Few hours ago, bandits blocked the Damri to Bakura road in Zamfara State, abducting all passengers from two fully loaded vehicl
Zamfara Gov, Dauda Lawal Allocates Land, Bags Of Assorted Grains, N100m To Flood Victims

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has allocated lands, 10,000 bags of assorted grains and the sum of N100 million to the floodravaged victims of Gummi Local Government Area of the state.Governor Lawal announced the donations during a visit to the Emir of Gummi, His Royal Highness, Justice Lawal Hassan, following which he embarked on an assessme

Brave Residents Kill 37 Bandits In Zamfara Village After Intense Clash

In a dramatic confrontation, residents of Matusgi village in Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State killed at least 37 bandits who attempted to invade their community on Wednesday afternoon. The bandits, who arrived on motorbikes around 2 p.m., intended to carry out mass abductions, according to a report by *Daily Trust*.An anonymous
Community Members Ambush Bandits, Kill Over 30 In Zamfara

Community members of Matusgi village in Talata Mafara local government area of Zamfara State, on Wednesday, foiled an attack by armed bandits who stormed the community to kidnap residents and rustle cattle.It was gathered that the armed bandits in their large numbers, faced stiff opposition from the villagers who were earlier informed about the in

Zamfara Crisis - Gov Lawal Given 48 Hours Ultimatum To Resign

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has been given a 48-hour ultimatum to apologise and resign over his alleged involvement in appointing a suspected gunrunner, Bashir Hadejia, as a government aide.This ultimatum was issued by the Arewa Progressives Youth Forum (APYF), which accuses the state government of attempting to deceive the public by issuin
Zamfara Govt Speaks On Appointing Terrorist, Bashir Hadejia As Adviser

The Zamfara State government has debunked reports that controversial terrorist, Bashir Hadejia, was appointed as the Technical Adviser on mining to Gov Dauda Lawal.Hadejia was arrested on Monday last week over alleged treason and subversion against the state.A letter, dated October 27, 2023, purportedly signed by the Secretary to the Zamfara State

Troops Eliminate Two Extremists In Zamfara Amid Operation Sahel Sanity II

In a significant security operation on August 16, 2024, troops from the 1 Brigade and Sector 1 Joint Task Force (North West) Operation Hadarin Daji (OPHD), part of Operation Sahel Sanity II, neutralized two extremists in Zamfara State.Lt. Suleiman Omale, spokesperson for OPHD, reported that the confrontation occurred in the Unguwar Sarkin Musulmi

Terrorists Invade Zamfara Community, Kidnap At Least 10 Residents Including Patient On IV Drip

A terrorist attack that took place in Matusgi village, Talata Mafara Local Government Area, Zamfara State, has led to the abduction of at least 10 residents, SaharaReporters reports.According to sources, the terrorists, heavily armed with sophisticated weapons, launched a surprise attack on the community around 2am on Friday, firing indiscriminate
Zamfara Poultry Farmers Lament High Production Cost, Low Patronage

Poultry farmers in Zamfara State have lamented that they are seriously facing lack of patronage.A farmer, Mallam Ibrahim Usman, who spoke to newsmen on Thursday, blamed the development on the persisting economic hardship.He added that the poultry industry contributes some percent to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product, GDP, calling on the federal g
Gov Dauda Lawal of Zamfara Reportedly Approves Over N19bn For Purchase of Kitchen Equipment For Wife

The approval of over N19 billion by Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal for the purchase of kitchen equipment for his wife has raised significant concerns and sparked controversy. According to Zamfara Track News Online, this information was leaked by a staff member from the Zamfara State Ministry of Finance who chose to remain anonymous. The leak h
Over 2000 Residents Rendered Homeless By Flood In Zamfara

No fewer than 2000 households have been rendered homeless by flood in many communities of Talata Mafafa local government area of Zamfara State.Gistmania reports that many properties, including livestock worth millions of Naira, were also destroyed.The affected communities are Ruwan Gora, Morai, Makera, Talata Mafara town, among others.Officials of

Zamfara News, Photos and Videos

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

Gov Dauda Lawal Accuses Ex Gov Matawalle Of Stealing Over ₦70 Billion From Zamfara State

Zamfara Gov, Dauda Lawal Donates N20m To Families Of Victims Of Gummi Boat Mishap

PHOTOS: Four Children Die, 12 Hospitalized As Another Boat Capsizes In Zamfara

Five Rescued, Nine Bodies Recovered From Zamfara Boat Accident

'Notorious bandit, Turji Hiding In Zamfara-Sokoto Borders; Will Be Killed Soon' – Gov Lawal

'Monumental Disaster' - Zamfara Governor Reacts To Death Of 40 People In Boat Mishap

41 People Feared Dead As Boat Capsizes In Zamfara

'Turji Is Next' -Buhari’s Ex-Aide, Bashir Ahmad Hails Military For Taking Down Zamfara Bandits

Nigerian Army Kill Terrorist Leader Buzu, Destroy Camp In Zamfara During Raid

Bandits Attack Construction Workers in Zamfara, Kill Five Police Officers, Two Soldiers

Five Police Officers, Three Soldiers Allegedly Killed By Gunmen In Zamfara

Unknown Gunmen Kidnap Unspecified Number Of Road Users In Zamfara

Bandit Leader, Turji Bello Confirms Imposing N50M On Zamfara Residents In New Video

Amid Hardship, Zamfara Gov. Yari Donates 44 Jeeps To APC Leaders, Furnishes Office With ₦400m

How Bandits Murdered Two Soldiers In Zamfara

Bandit Kingpin, Bello Turji Reduces Levy Imposed On Zamfara Community From N50m To N30m

Zamfara Govt Disowns Document Alleging Payment Of Huge Funds To Bandits

Bandits Block Highway In Zamfara, Kidnap Passengers In Two Loaded Buses

Zamfara Gov, Dauda Lawal Allocates Land, Bags Of Assorted Grains, N100m To Flood Victims

Brave Residents Kill 37 Bandits In Zamfara Village After Intense Clash

Community Members Ambush Bandits, Kill Over 30 In Zamfara

Zamfara Crisis - Gov Lawal Given 48 Hours Ultimatum To Resign

Zamfara Govt Speaks On Appointing Terrorist, Bashir Hadejia As Adviser

Troops Eliminate Two Extremists In Zamfara Amid Operation Sahel Sanity II

Terrorists Invade Zamfara Community, Kidnap At Least 10 Residents Including Patient On IV Drip

Zamfara Poultry Farmers Lament High Production Cost, Low Patronage

Gov Dauda Lawal of Zamfara Reportedly Approves Over N19bn For Purchase of Kitchen Equipment For Wife

Over 2000 Residents Rendered Homeless By Flood In Zamfara

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