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  • President Buhari Sends 1,000 Strong Military, Fighter Jets After Bandits In Zamfara

    . President Buhari Sends 1,000 Strong Military, Fighter Jets After Bandits In Zamfara

     The federal government has assembled a 1000-strong military force, comprising the army, air force, police and the civil defence to launch fierce attacks on the bandits terrorising villages and towns of Zamfara State.Bandits suspected to be cattle rustlers have killed hundreds of people in villages across the state. Several villages have also been
  • Scores Killed, Villages Razed Down As Armed Bandits Attack Zamfara Again

    . Scores Killed, Villages Razed Down As Armed Bandits Attack Zamfara Again

     Armed bandits have killed at least 42 people when they launched onslaught on 18 villages under Mashema, Kwashabawa and Birane districts of Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State on Friday.Sources said the death toll could be up to 100 as hundreds of people were declared missing.According to Daily Nigerian, it was revealed that many villages
  • Nigerian Air Force Arrest 16 Suspected Armed Bandits, Major Hard Drugs Dealer In Zamfara (Photos)

    . Nigerian Air Force Arrest 16 Suspected Armed Bandits, Major Hard Drugs Dealer In Zamfara (Photos)

     The 207 Quick Response Group (QRG) of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in Gusau on Wednesday, July 25, disclosed that it had arrested 16 suspected armed bandits while participating in the ongoing Operation SHARAN DAJI, which is under the auspices of Defence Headquarters (DHQ).The outgoing Commander of the Unit, Group Captain Caleb Olayera, made the di
  • Over 20 Feared Dead As Gunmen Invade Mosque In Zamfara State (Photos)

    . Over 20 Feared Dead As Gunmen Invade Mosque In Zamfara State (Photos)

     At least 20 people have been killed as suspected armed bandits attacked a mosque in Kwaddi village in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State. This comes bare days after no fewer than 30 people were killed in similar deadly assaults on five villages in Gidan Goga district of Maradun Local Government Area of the state.Residents said the gunmen
  • Police Discover Bodies Of 41 Suspected Bandits Terrorizing Villagers In Zamfara Forest (Photo)

    . Police Discover Bodies Of 41 Suspected Bandits Terrorizing Villagers In Zamfara Forest (Photo)

     Police have discovered the bodies of 41 persons suspected to be part of bandits terrorizing villages in Zamfara State, north-west Nigeria.The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Kenneth Ebrimson, confirmed the figure while briefing reporters on Tuesday in Gusau, the state capital.According to him, police personnel found the men with their thro
  • Over 23 Unidentified Corpses Discovered In A Forest In Zamfara (Photos)

    .. Over 23 Unidentified Corpses Discovered In A Forest In Zamfara (Photos)

     Over 23 unidentified corpses were found inside a forest in Zurmi local government area of Zamfara state. According to reports, some of the bodies had their throats slit while others died of gunshots and no one could actually tell why  they were killed as most of the victims were adults.The bodies had already been buried.The spokesman of the s
  • SAD! "Our Homes Are Now Slaughterhouses" - Zamfara Man Mourns After Bandits Killed 30 Persons In His LG

    . SAD! "Our Homes Are Now Slaughterhouses" - Zamfara Man Mourns After Bandits Killed 30 Persons In His LG

     At least 30 persons werekilled in a fresh attack by bandits in Malukawa village of Gidan Goga District, Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara state.Taking to Facebook,  Jalaludeen said the bandits also burnt down many houses during the attack. "Our homes are now slaughterhouses. Just yesterday they came and butchered about 30 innoc
  • Nigerian Police Finally Arrest Gang Members That Allegedly Killed 46 People At A Burial In Zamfara

    . Nigerian Police Finally Arrest Gang Members That Allegedly Killed 46 People At A Burial In Zamfara

     The Nigerian Police Force has succeeded in arresting 56 gang members allegedly responsible for killings and kidnappings in Birnin Gwari, Kaduna State and Zamfara State.The gang led by Mohammed Rabiu was arrested after Four (4) members of the gang were killed by the Police Joint Team in a shootout in the forest at Bawan Daji, Anka LGA in Zamfara St
  • Graphic Photos Of 26 People Killed After Unknown Gunmen Opened Fire on Villagers In Zamfara

    . Graphic Photos Of 26 People Killed After Unknown Gunmen Opened Fire on Villagers In Zamfara

     No fewer than 26 persons were killed in two villages in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State earlier today after armed bandits attacked a mining site at Kuru-kuru village and also ambushed some people from the neighbouring Jarkuka village as they mobilised to bring help to Kuru-kuru.The bandits stormed the mining site in Kuru-Kuru village a
  • Notorious Robber Sticks Out Tongue To People Watching Him After Being Arrested By Police In Zamfara

    . Notorious Robber Sticks Out Tongue To People Watching Him After Being Arrested By Police In Zamfara

     Some gallant security operatives in Gwaza area of Gusau, the Zamfara state capital have apprehended a notorious robber and cattle rustler. The suspected hoodlum was arrested following days of investigation by the security agents for allegedly stealing cows in the area along with members of his gang. After his arrest, the cattle rustler stuck out h
  • BREAKING! Gunmen Reportedly Kill 15 Herdsmen In Zamfara

    . BREAKING! Gunmen Reportedly Kill 15 Herdsmen In Zamfara

     Gunmen believed to be cattle thieves killed 15 herders in the latest bout of violence in northern Nigeria’s herding communities, AFP has reported. According to the police spokesman for Zamfara state, Muhammad Shehu, the “armed bandits attacked Bawon-Daji village yesterday and killed 15 people." His account was corroborated by a senior l
  • Wife Of Zamfara State Gov. Hjiya Asmau Distributes Goats And Sewing Machines To Women

    . Wife Of Zamfara State Gov. Hjiya Asmau Distributes Goats And Sewing Machines To Women

     Zamfara Governor’s wife, Hajiya Asmau Abdulaziz, on Monday distributed 1,000 goats and 500 sewing machines to women in Talata-Mafara and Anka Local Government Areas of the state.Speaking at the occasion in Mafara, Talata-Mafara Local Government Area, Abdulaziz advised the beneficiaries to make good use of the animals and machines to uplift their
  • FRUSTRUATION! Man Threatens Suicide Unless Zamfara State Governor Steps Down (Photo)

    .. FRUSTRUATION! Man Threatens Suicide Unless Zamfara State Governor Steps Down (Photo)

     A Kano entrepreneur, Malam Isma’ila Abdullahi Shabege got himself trending after he threatened suicide unless the governor of Zamfara state steps down as the chairman of Nigeria’s governors Forum.It was reported that the Shabege climbed a radio transmission mast belonging to Kano Broadcasting Corporation with a view to committing suicide unles
  • Victims Of Herdsmen Killings In Taraba Are More Than That Of Benue & Zamfara States - Buhari Says

    . Victims Of Herdsmen Killings In Taraba Are More Than That Of Benue & Zamfara States - Buhari Says

     President Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed that the victims of herdsmen killings in Benue and Zamfara states are not to be compared to that of the Mambilla Plateau and Taraba State which have claimed more lives. While speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting with representatives of ethnic groups and the Taraba State Government at the Taraba Govern
  • Secondary School Teacher Allegedly Flogs A Student To Death In Zamfara

    . Secondary School Teacher Allegedly Flogs A Student To Death In Zamfara

     A teacher at Government Day Secondary School Sankalawa in Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State has allegedly flogged a student to death. The incident was revealed, on Wednesday by Deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Alhaji Muhammad Abubakar-Gummi. The deputy speaker, who spoke under matters of urgent public importance during t
  • Unknown Gunmen Kill 36 Residents In Zamfara Village (Photos)

    . Unknown Gunmen Kill 36 Residents In Zamfara Village (Photos)

     A total of at least 36 local residents of Birane Village in Zurmi Local Council of Zamfara State were on Wednesday, buried after being attacked and slaughtered by unknown gunmen. Thirty six people killed by gunmen in Birane Village in Zurmi Local Council of Zamfara State on Wednesday have been buried, amidst outrage in the social media that the tr
  • DPR Dispenses 8,000 Litres Of Petrol Free of Charge After Sealing 8 Filling Stations In Zamfara

    .. DPR Dispenses 8,000 Litres Of Petrol Free of Charge After Sealing 8 Filling Stations In Zamfara

     The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has sealed 8 filling stations in Gusau for allegedly selling petrol above N145 and dispensed 8,000 litres of the product free of charge to motorists.The Operations Controller in charge of DPR field office, Gusau, Mr Ango Haruna, disclosed this while addressing newsmen in Gusau on Friday after surveillanc
  • Zamfara Deputy Governor, Ibrahim Wakkala Set To Sponsor Mass Wedding For Widows & Divorcees

    . Zamfara Deputy Governor, Ibrahim Wakkala Set To Sponsor Mass Wedding For Widows & Divorcees

     The Zamfara State Deputy Gov. Malam Ibrahim Wakkala, has said he will sponsor the mass wedding of 100 prospective couples in the state.Wakkala made the announcement on Saturday in Gusau at the graduation ceremony of 200 women trained in various empowerment skills under his youths empowerment initiatives.He said under the programme, 100 males and 1
  • Tragedy As Young Man Loses His Life While Fighting With Friend At Gusau, Zamfara State

    . Tragedy As Young Man Loses His Life While Fighting With Friend At Gusau, Zamfara State

     An unidentified Nigerian man has lost his life during a fight after he was attacked by his friend in Gusau, the capital city of Zamfara state. It was gathered that the sad incident happened following a heated quarrel between the friends. People in the area confirmed that fight broke out during a quarrel before one was stabbed in the chest with a k
  • AGAIN? Shocking Photo Of Man Lying In Pool Of Blood As Wife Stabs Him With Bottle In Zamfara

    . AGAIN? Shocking Photo Of Man Lying In Pool Of Blood As Wife Stabs Him With Bottle In Zamfara

     A Facebook user identified as Bashir Ya'u, has taken to the social networking platform to share the shocking photo of a man in the pool of his own blood, who was a victim of domestic violence and was stabbed by his own wife. According to reports, the woman on Wednesday, attacked her husband in the Gusau area of Zamfara state as she stabbed hi
  • Zamfara State Governor Spends N3.6B To Buy This Kind Of Food For School Children (Photos)

    . Zamfara State Governor Spends N3.6B To Buy This Kind Of Food For School Children (Photos)

     Zamfara Government says it spends N3.6 billion yearly on the feeding of 180,000 students in public secondary schools across the state. Alhaji Atiku Maradun, the Executive Secretary, Zamfara State Feeding Agency, disclosed this to journalists on Wednesday in his office. Maradun said that the 180,000 students were drawn from 216 boarding and day sec
  • 25 Years Old Zamfara Politician, Hon. Abdulhadi Sa'idu Assasinated By Unknown Gunmen

    .. 25 Years Old Zamfara Politician, Hon. Abdulhadi Sa'idu Assasinated By Unknown Gunmen
  • Unknown Gunmen Abduct Zamfara Assistant Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel Adeniyi

    . Unknown Gunmen Abduct Zamfara Assistant Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel Adeniyi

     The Zamfara state assistant commissioner of police Mr Emmanuel Adeniyi, attached to the state police command in charge of Criminal Investigation Department (CID), has yesterday been abducted by a group of gunmen suspected to be notorious kidnappers. The assistant commissioner of police was reported to have been kidnapped while driving along Dandum
  • End Of The Road! Dreaded Armed Robber Shot Dead During Shootout With Army In Zamfara State (Photos)

    . End Of The Road! Dreaded Armed Robber Shot Dead During Shootout With Army In Zamfara State (Photos)

     Troops of 223 Battalion, 1 Division Nigerian Army, on Thursday thwarted efforts of suspected armed bands that besieged Tsafe, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State to cause mayhem on Thursday 21st September 2017. The troops on receipt of information about the presence of the armed bandits, mobilized immediately, moved to the area. They kill
  • Ex-Governor of Zamfara , Sen Sani Yerima’s Daughter-In-Law Wears $2,150 (N784,000) Shoes For Her Wedding (Photos)

    . Ex-Governor of Zamfara , Sen Sani Yerima’s Daughter-In-Law Wears $2,150 (N784,000) Shoes For Her Wedding (Photos)

     Senator Sani Yerima's Daughter-in-law Wears $2,150 (N784,000) Shoes to Her WeddingZamfara State governor, Senator Sani Yerima‘s son and his new bride got married yesterday, but what got people talking is the cost of the bride’s shoes.The new bride wore Ralph & Russo shoe which reportedly cost $2,150 (N784,750). In one of the photos, t
  • Gov. Yari Of Zamfara Buys A $200k Exotic Car As Gift For Soon-To-Wed Senator Yerima’s Son (Photos)

    . Gov. Yari Of Zamfara Buys A $200k Exotic Car As Gift For Soon-To-Wed Senator Yerima’s Son (Photos)

     Zamfara state governor, Abubakar Yari, has just allegedly bought this BMW X6 SUV for the son of a former governor of the state now Senator, Sani Yerima, Abba Ahmad Sani Yerima, who is set to wed this Friday.According to Sahara Reporters, Governor Yari who returned from Hajj today, has also reportedly packaged $200K as part of his wedding gift to t
  • Young Man Reportedly Died In Police Custody In Zamfara (PHOTO)

    .. Young Man Reportedly Died In Police Custody In Zamfara (PHOTO)

     A young man identified as Hassan Abdullahi reportedly died in police custody in Zamfara state. According to reports, the police carried out a raid in an area known as Gummi, and arrested Hassan last week. He was in their custody for 24 hours before he was rushed to the general hospital in the state where he was certified dead. His family members a
  • Checkout This Inspiring Photo Of A Disabled Man Working On His Rice Farm In Zamfara (Photo)

    . Checkout This Inspiring Photo Of A Disabled Man Working On His Rice Farm In Zamfara (Photo)

     A young man who is physically disabled has been pictured working on a farm, getting many people inspired by his act. This is the young man who has caused quite a buzz on social media recently. The man simply identified as Gadafi, is seen in the picture above, working on a farm even though he is obviously physically disabled. The photo of Gaddafi w
  • Zamfara Lecturer’s Wife Decomposing Body Found 4 Days After Being Declared Missing

    . Zamfara Lecturer’s Wife Decomposing Body Found 4 Days After Being Declared Missing

    The wife of a lecturer in the north-western state of Zamfara has been found dead inside their home days after being declared missing. Mallam Yakubu Maradun, a lecturer with the College of Education, Maru, Zamfara State, is currently helping the state police command to unravel the circumstances surrounding the murder of his 25-year-old wife, Malama

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