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  • Zamfara Bandits Surrender Weapons, Military Uniform – Police

    .. Zamfara Bandits Surrender Weapons, Military Uniform – Police

     Some repentant armed bandits in Zamfara, on Saturday handed over sophisticated rifles, ammunition and military uniform after denouncing crime, the police have said.The Zamfara State police spokesperson, Muhammad Shehu, said the development was part of an ongoing effort to ensure peace and reconciliation, an initiative of the state government being
  • We Decided To Kill 50 People For Every Slain Herdsman - Head Of Zamfara Bandits Confesses

    . We Decided To Kill 50 People For Every Slain Herdsman - Head Of Zamfara Bandits Confesses

     The head of Zamfara bandits who recently denounced violence, has opened about why they went into kidnapping and killings. Hassan Dantawaye is the commander of bandits who recently renounced violence following peace talks in Zamfara State. The bandits, who are Fulani herdsmen, had been engaged in killing, kidnapping and other crimes, which they bl
  • Zamfara State 1st Lady Buys Motorcycle For Zealous 8 years Old Girl Who Treks 2km To School (Photos)

    .. Zamfara State 1st Lady Buys Motorcycle For Zealous 8 years Old Girl Who Treks 2km To School (Photos)

     The first lady and wife to Zamfara State Governor, Aisha Bello Matawalle met with Fatima an eight year old pupil at the government house in the state capital and presented her with a motorcycle to prevent her from trekking 2km to school daily.According to reports, it was gathered that the young schoolgirl had been trekking long distances every mor
  • Meet 8-Year-Old Zamfara Girl Who Walks 2KM Every Morning To School (Photos)

    . Meet 8-Year-Old Zamfara Girl Who Walks 2KM Every Morning To School (Photos)

     This girl (8 year old) on every blessed day from Monday to Friday walk 2 kilometers from her village (unguwar tofa) to her primary school in Tsafe.She has not even for once show sign of tiredness or refuse to go to school except for sickness reasonSee full photos below
  • Bandits’ Commanders Strike Deal, Suspend Attacks In Zamfara

    . Bandits’ Commanders Strike Deal, Suspend Attacks In Zamfara

     Bandits’ commanders in Birnin-Magaji Local Government Area of Zamfara, on Friday agreed to suspend attacks on the people.The decision was taken at a meeting with the state government and security officials.The bandits also said that the coast was now clear for all those displaced by the attacks to return home.The agreement was reached at the pal
  • Gunmen Abduct Zamfara Budget Director And Kill Deputy

    . Gunmen Abduct Zamfara Budget Director And Kill Deputy

     Yusuf Idris, director-general of press affairs to Bello Matawalle, governor of the state, confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday.According to him, Kabiru Ismail, the state’s deputy director of budget, was killed during the incident while two others were kidnapped alongside Salihu.The incident was said to have occurred near Kachia in Kad
  • Zamfara Government Approves 300 Hectares Of Land For RUGA Settlement

    . Zamfara Government Approves 300 Hectares Of Land For RUGA Settlement

     Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle has said that the state would implement the Ruga settlement initiative to resettle herders and boost economic activities.  The governor told the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajiamila who visited the state that the state government would go ahead with the programme in spite of its susp
  • Ex-Gov Yari Under Attack As Zamfara Govt Investigates Appointments

    . Ex-Gov Yari Under Attack As Zamfara Govt Investigates Appointments

     The Zamfara State Government is to investigate “the last minute” appointment of 14 Permanent Secretaries by the immediate past Gov. Abdul’Aziz Yari administration in the state.Gov. Bello Matawallen-Maradun stated this in Gusau on Wednesday while receiving the interim report of the state Transition Committee.News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) repor
  • Gunmen Kill Eighteen Persons In Fresh Zamfara Attacks

    . Gunmen Kill Eighteen Persons In Fresh Zamfara Attacks

     No fewer than 18 persons have been killed by suspected gunmen in some communities in the Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, the Emir of Tsafe, Alhaji Muhammad Bawa, said on Friday.The Emir disclosed this in Gusau on Friday while receiving the member representing Gusau/Tsafe Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Alhaji Ka
  • Bandits Reportedly Attack Zamfara Governor's Convoy

    . Bandits Reportedly Attack Zamfara Governor's Convoy

     The convoy of Zamfara governor, Bello Matawalle, was reportedly attacked by suspected bandits on Sunday.In a report by Premium Times, the governor was on his way to condole with victims of a previous attack on a community in Gusau Local Government.The witnesses said the governor’s convoy came under attack on Sunday evening while he was enroute L
  • EFCC Arrest SSG's Brother With N60 Million Mint Notes, A Pistol & More in Zamfara (Photos)

    . EFCC Arrest SSG's Brother With N60 Million Mint Notes, A Pistol & More in Zamfara (Photos)

     EFCC, Sokoto zonal office, on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, arrested one suspected politician with N60, 000, 000 cash, following intelligent report of his suspicious money laundering activities.The suspect, Murtala Muhammad, who is alleged to be a brother to Secretary to the Zamfara State Government, Professor Abdullahi Shinkafi, was arrested at No.145 I
  • Supreme Court Sacks 35 APC Candidates In Zamfara As PDP Claims The State - See Full List

    . Supreme Court Sacks 35 APC Candidates In Zamfara As PDP Claims The State - See Full List

     The Supreme Court on Friday, sacked 35 candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara state.APC had what it considered a clean sweep in the state, but the apex court has now awarded the ruling party’s votes to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).The cause of this massive loss by the ruling party, could be traced to internal crisis t
  • APC and PDP Youths In Zamfara Exchange Blows Inside The Supreme Court Premises

    . APC and PDP Youths In Zamfara Exchange Blows Inside The Supreme Court Premises

     Youths of the All Progressive Congress and Peoples Democratic Party in Zamfara state, exchanged blows inside the Supreme court premises today after the apex court this morning, ruled PDP winner of the Zamfara state governorship election.
  • APC Loses Zamfara State As Supreme Court Sacks All Its Candidate, PDP Set To Take Over

    . APC Loses Zamfara State As Supreme Court Sacks All Its Candidate, PDP Set To Take Over

     The Supreme Court has declared the votes scored by candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State in the 2019 general elections as wasted votes after holding that the party had no candidates in the said elections.The five-member panel of justices, in a unanimous judgment on Friday, held that the party in the state failed to con
  • Shocker: Six Kidnapped As Armed Men Storm Girls College In Zamfara State

    . Shocker: Six Kidnapped As Armed Men Storm Girls College In Zamfara State

     Some armed men have stormed a community in Zamfara state, kidnapping as many as six persons from the institution. According to Reporters, unknown hoodlums stormed Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Moriki town of Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State and kidnapped six people in the wee hours of Wednesday night. It was gather
  • Photos Of Armed Bandits Killed During Gun Battle In Zamfara Forests

    . Photos Of Armed Bandits Killed During Gun Battle In Zamfara Forests

     Some armed bandits have died while others were arrested during a shootout with security operatives in Zamfara state. The encounter it was gathered took place in various forests within the state. Last week, security operatives were deployed to Zamfara state over the incessant killings and kidnappings by armed bandits. The security agents begun oper
  • Senator Marafa From Zamfara State Offers Senate President, Bukola Saraki A New Wife

    . Senator Marafa From Zamfara State Offers Senate President, Bukola Saraki A New Wife

     Senator Kabir Marafa representing Zamfara central has offered senate president Bukola Saraki a new wife while thanking him for approving a N10 billion intervention fund for Zamfara State.While speaking on the floor of the Senate, Senator Kabir Marafa said there is room for another wife in Saraki’s house because its size “is grossly underutilis
  • You’re A Walking Corpse — Twitter User Threatens To Kill Zamfara Woman For Converting To Christianity

    . You’re A Walking Corpse — Twitter User Threatens To Kill Zamfara Woman For Converting To Christianity

     A twitter user came out on social media to threaten to kill Zamfara State woman who converted to Christianity.. See his post below; “Kadaria, you converted to Christianity in London. I was appalled when I heard her describing herself as a passionate citizen of Zamfara. By Islamic tenets, Kadaria is a walking corpse. She is supposed to have been
  • #ZamfaraKillings: Buhari Knows Who Is Behind The Zamfara Killings - El Rufai Reveals

    . #ZamfaraKillings: Buhari Knows Who Is Behind The Zamfara Killings - El Rufai Reveals

     Kaduna state governor, Nasir El Rufai has come out with a sensational claim to say that president Muhammadu Buhari knows those behind the Zamfara killings while still doing nothing about it, this is a very unusual stance given that the president and governor Buhari never had any falling out before and were infact in good terms and belong to same p
  • President Buhari Suspends Mining Activities In Zamfara; Orders Foreigners To Vacate

    . President Buhari Suspends Mining Activities In Zamfara; Orders Foreigners To Vacate

     The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a total ban on mining activities in Zamfara State and its environs.The government also ordered foreigners within the mining site to vacate the area immediately, directing a special task force to take over the site with immediate effect.The decision is part of fresh measures to restore peace to the st
  • The Killing In Zamfara State Could Be Linked With The Secret Mining And Stealing Of Gold - Report Claims

    . The Killing In Zamfara State Could Be Linked With The Secret Mining And Stealing Of Gold - Report Claims

     The deaths in Zamfara State could be linked with the secret mining and stealing of Gold in the state,  Illegal minerals mining in Nigeria's Zamfara State sheds light on the problems posed by extractive industries in developing countries. While the revenue potential is huge, federal oversight has been weak and international support is amb
  • Zamfara State Moves to Employ 1,700 Sorcerers, to Fight off Bandits

    . Zamfara State Moves to Employ 1,700 Sorcerers, to Fight off Bandits

     The Zamfara Govt says it will recruit 1,700 local charmers in addition to the 8,500 members of Civilian Joint Task Force, CJTF, recruited earlier to address security challenges in the state.The state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy, Bello Dankande, said this in Gusau on Wednesday, at a security meeting with traditional rulers, Fu
  • Angry Mob Serves Jungle Justice On a Suspected Bandit in Zamfara (Very Disturbing Photos)

    . Angry Mob Serves Jungle Justice On a Suspected Bandit in Zamfara (Very Disturbing Photos)

     Angered by the incessant killings in Zamfara and government's inaction, a mob executed a suspected bandit apprehended by members of the Civilan JTF.The incident occurred in Shinkafi local government area of the stte, where about 40 persons were killed by armed bandits over the weekend. "The sad story of ZamfaraZamfara when people have n
  • GRAPHIC PHOTOS: Many Killed As Gunmen Attack Communities In Zamfara

    . GRAPHIC PHOTOS: Many Killed As Gunmen Attack Communities In Zamfara

     At least 40 people are feared killed in Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, following an attack by armed bandits. It was gathered that the attackers invaded Kurya, Kursasa and Gidan Achali communities of the local government area and opened fire on residents. Although the police said only 10 people lost their lives in the attack, resi
  • APC Omitted From INEC Results Sheet in Zamfara

    . APC Omitted From INEC Results Sheet in Zamfara

     The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed regrets over the omission of the acronym of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on the results sheet for Saturday’s Governorship and House of Assembly elections in Zamfara.This is contained in a statement signed by the commission’s National Secretary, Mrs Rose Oriaran-Anthony,
  • Suspected Kidnapper Apprehended And Beaten Mercilessly After Failed Mission In Zamfara

    . Suspected Kidnapper Apprehended And Beaten Mercilessly After Failed Mission In Zamfara

     A suspected kidnapper was severely dealt with after he was caught by security men following a failed mission. According to reports, the suspect was apprehended yesterday at Tsafe local government area in Zamfara state when he came to kidnap a victim. He was beaten mercilessly by the residents before he was handed over to the police.
  • Popular Zamfara Blogger's Younger Brother Kidnapped, N15 Million Ransom Demanded

    . Popular Zamfara Blogger's Younger Brother Kidnapped, N15 Million Ransom Demanded

     The younger brother of a popular Zamfara blogger, Shafaatu M Bala, who was kidnapped by unknown gunmen in the state, is yet to regain his freedom over delayed ransom payment.According to reports, the kidnappers are demanding N15 million ransom to release the young man, but it is quite unfortunate the sister could only afford to pay N1million, whic
  • Graphic Photos Of People Slaughtered By Gunmen In Zamfara State

    . Graphic Photos Of People Slaughtered By Gunmen In Zamfara State

     According to Nigerian journalists, Ahmad Salkida, gunmen attacked Madaba village in Magami District, Zamfara, killing dozens of people. A resident posted photos of some of the bodies recovered after the midnight attack. See photos below.
  • Seven Persons Reportedly Kidnapped By Armed Men Who Stormed A Viewing Centre In Zamfara

    . Seven Persons Reportedly Kidnapped By Armed Men Who Stormed A Viewing Centre In Zamfara

     As many as seven persons have been reportedly kidnapped by some armed men who stormed a viewing center in Zamfara. Gunmen on Saturday night storm a popular sport viewing center in Birnin Magaji town of Birnin Magaji Local Government Area of Zamfara State and kidnapped seven of the viewers and took them away, Punch Metro reports. According to the p
  • Over Twenty Kidnappers Storm Viewing Centre, Kidnap Seven In Zamfara

    . Over Twenty Kidnappers Storm Viewing Centre, Kidnap Seven In Zamfara

     More than twenty suspected kidnappers stormed a football viewing centre in Zamfara State and kidnapped seven people.The incident happened in Birnin Magaji Local Government Area of Zamfara State on Saturday night.The father of one of the victims told PREMIUM TIMES on Sunday that his two sons including the owner of the viewing centre were among thos

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