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SAD: 20 Villagers Drown While Escaping Bandits’ Attack In Zamfara

More than 20 people were recorded to have died in Kali community of Gumi Local Government Area, Zamfara State, while escaping from bandits’ attack.It was learnt that their boat capsized in a river.According to a resident who pleaded anonymity, the bandits besieged the village at 1:00 pm last Sunday. “The bandits were seen moving towards Kalli

SAD; Peaceful Protester, Nura Shot And Killed In Zamfara

On Monday, August 5, 2024, Nura, a peaceful protester, was shot and killed during demonstrations in Zamfara, Nigeria. The protests, part of a nationwide movement against bad governance and economic hardship, have seen significant violence, with security forces reportedly using lethal tactics against demonstrators.The protests are driven by w
Akinterinwa Reveals Protesters Flying Russian Flag In Kano, Zamfara Are Foreigners

A former Director General of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, NIIA, Prof. Bola Akinterinwa, has revealed that majority of the EndBadGovernance protesters flying the Russian flag are Nigeriens.It was reported that some protesters in Kano and Zamfara state were recently sighted flying the Russian flag.There has been a major crack dow

Zamfara Gov Dauda Lawal Accused Of Exploiting Protests To Mask Corruption

The Coalition of Northern Youths for Peace and Stability (CNYPS) has vehemently criticised Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal for his alleged role in the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests.They accused him of using the demonstrations to conceal his administration's ineptitude, corruption, and inability to address pressing security issues.Dur
Nationwide Protest: Zamfara APC Condemns Looting Of Gov Matawalle’s Properties

Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has expressed dismay over the destruction of former governor, Bello Matawelle’s properties at his Gusau’s country home following the nationwide protest.This was contained in a statement issued by the party publicity secretary, Mallam Yusuf Idris Gusau, which was made available to new

Police Nab Zamfara Lawmaker, Ex-LG Chair, Monarch Over Alleged Involvement In Kidnapping, Banditry

Men of the Zamfara state police command have arrested a lawmaker in the state House of Assembly, a District Head and a former local government chairman over alleged kidnapping and banditry in the state.Gistmania reports that Aminu Ibrahim, who represents Kaura Namoda state constituency in the Zamfara State House of Assembly, was allegedly nabbed b
Motorists Lament As Fuel Scarcity Hits Zamfara

Fuel scarcity has resurfaced in Zamfara State, resulting in long queues at the NNPC mega station in Gusau, the state capital.Gistmania reports that on Friday, many vehicles were seen in queues for several hours, struggling to buy fuel.One Ibrahim Ahmad, a commercial bus driver, told newsmen that he had been at the mega station for over three hours

Bandit Video: "Political Opponents Framing Me Up" –Zamfara Gov Matawalle

A former Governor of Zamfara State, Hon. Bello Mohammed Matawalle has warned his political enemies to stop sponsoring a wanted bandit, Bello Turji, to be damaging his name and reputation.This was contained in a statement from the office of the Minister, State, Ministry of Defense, issued on Sunday.Matawalle blamed some elements within the Zamfara
Bandit Leader, Bello Turji Accuses Former Zamfara Gov., Bello Matawalle Of Supporting Terrorism

In a startling development, notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has accused the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, of supporting terrorism during his tenure as Governor of Zamfara State. The allegations were made in a video released by Turji from his hideout.While PM News has not independently verified Turji's claims, it is notew

"We’re Yet To Receive 20 Trucks Of Rice Approved By Nigerian Govt" – Zamfara State

The Zamfara State Government has reported that it has not yet received the 20 trucks of rice that were allocated by the Federal Government. This announcement was made by Comrade Nuhu Salisu Anka, the Director General of Media and Communication to the State Governor, during a telephone interview with journalists on Saturday.Anka noted that the Fede
Bandits Abduct 150 Locals Including Newborn Babies In Zamfara Community

About one hundred and fifty (150) locals, including newborn babies in Dan Isa community of Kauran Namoda local government area of Zamfara State, were kidnapped by bandits over the weekend.Over 30 others were also abducted by hoodlums in Maradun Local Government Area of the state.According to BBC Hausa, the community has been deserted following the

Kidnapped Catholic Priest In Zamfara, Mikah Suleiman Released After Two Weeks

The Parish Priest of St. Raymond Catholic Church Damba, Gusau, Zamfara State, Mikah Suleiman has regained his freedom two weeks after he was abducted by bandits from his residence on June 22.Suleiman’s release was announced in a statement on Sunday, July 7, 2024, by the Director of Communications, Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Pascal Salifu.The st
Lawmaker Sponsors Mass Wedding For 105 Girls Orphaned By Banditry In Zamfara State (Photos)

In a gesture of compassion and support, Abdul Malik Zubairu, the Federal lawmaker representing Maru/Bungudu Federal Constituency in Zamfara State, has sponsored a mass wedding for 105 girls who lost their parents to banditry.The emotional ceremony took place on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Bungudu town, the headquarters of Bungudu Local Government

Heavy Rainfall Reportedly Renders Many Homeless, Destroys Properties In Zamfara

Heavy rainfall lasting several hours in Gusau, the capital of Zamfara State, has rendered many people homeless, as many houses reportedly collapsed.It was gathered that flooding in the Genge Maigemu area of Tudun Wada prevented people and vehicles from passing through.It was also learned that many residents were seen removing their property from t
‘Please Save My Life’ – Abducted Zamfara Catholic Priest, Mikah Suleiman Cries Out For Help

Mikah Suleiman, a parish priest of St. Raymond Catholic Church in Damba, Gusau, Zamfara State, who was abducted, has cried out for help.He made a desperate plea for help in a 51-second video clip circulating on social media.In the video, Suleiman, dressed in a blue T-shirt and boxer shorts, is seen sitting on the ground, pleading for assistance to

How Terrorists Kill University Deputy Vice Chancellor, Yusuf Saidu On Zamfara Highway

Terrorists, locally known as bandits, have killed Yusuf Saidu, a professor in the Department of Biochemistry and deputy vice-chancellor of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto.The institution disclosed this in a Facebook post on Monday.Mr Saidu and his driver were waylaid by the terrorists on a terror-ravaged highway linking Zamfara and Kaduna State

Bandits Kidnap Zamfara Parish Priest, Reverend Father Mikah Suleiman; Urgent Search Underway

Suspected bandits have abducted Reverend Father Mikah Suleiman, the Parish Priest of St. Raymond Catholic Church in Damba, Gusau, Zamfara State, in a pre-dawn raid on Saturday.The distressing incident was confirmed by Very Reverend Father Nuhu Iliya, Acting Chancellor of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, who expressed deep concern over the priest�

Some People Are Negotiating With Bandits Without My Knowledge - Zamfara Gov, Dauda Lawal

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has raised serious concerns regarding the ongoing issue of banditry in the region. During an appearance on Channels Television’s "Sunrise Daily" on June 11, 2024, he disclosed that some political adversaries are clandestinely negotiating with bandits without his authorization, which undermines the
Sen Abdul’aziz Yari Distributes 380 Cows In Zamfara For Eid-el-Kabir

The Senator representing Zamfara West district in the 10th National Assembly, Abdul’aziz Yari has donated two cows for sharing among the people of each of the 147 political wards in Zamfara state in celebration of the Eid-el-Kabir festival.The Chairman of Sen. Yari’s Political Organization, Alhaji Lawal Liman, disclosed this in a statement iss

‘I’ll Continue To Condemn Rising Insecurity’ — Obi Reacts To Killing Of Zamfara Police Officers

Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has condemned the killing of some police officers during an attack in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State.Information Nigeria reports that twelve people, including seven officers and five residents, were killed late Wednesday when bandits attacked Magarya community.Muham
Troops Foil Kidnap Attempt In Zamfara, Rescue Four Passengers And Eliminate Two Terrorists

On June 9, 2024, the Nigerian Army successfully thwarted an abduction attempt by terrorists in Zamfara State. The incident occurred along the Gusau-Tsafe-Funtua road, specifically in the Angwan Chida area of Tsafe Local Government Area. Responding to a distress call, troops engaged the terrorists in a fierce shootout, during which they neutralized

Seven Policemen, Four Others Reportedly Killed As Bandits Attack Zamfara Community

Armed bandits attacked Magarya community in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, killing 11 persons, including seven mobile police officers and four civilians. A Lecturer Aminu Muhammad Kaura, who confirmed the incident, said the bandits attacked the community on Wednesday evening, June 5, 2024. Three cars, including one belonging to the
Suspected Bandits Reportedly Kill Moniepoint Training Officer In Zamfara

A Moniepoint training officer has been killed by suspected bandits in Zamfara State. According to one Umar Lawan Hassan, the victim identified was shot dead by the assailants on Thursday morning, May 23, 2024. Details of the incident are still sketchy at the time of filing this report. “Innalillahi Wainna Ilaihirrajiun. Bandits killed our MONIE

Terrorists Reportedly Kill Two Police Operatives, One Vigilante Member In Zamfara

A gang of notorious bandits, on Monday, unleashed a terror attack on Zurmi town, the headquarters of Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, killing two police operatives and one vigilante operative.A resident of the town, Abubakar Ishiaku told newsmen in Gusau, the State capital, that the terrorists invaded the Local Government headquarters
23 Bandits Reportedly Killed In Zamfara Rivalry Clash

Two rival terrorist groups under the leadership of Bello Kaura and Kachalla Najaja engaged in a violent clash on Saturday, May 11, near Sunke Forest in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State, in north-west Nigeria.It was reported that the intense three-hour gun battle between the two factions resulted in the deaths of 23 terrorists involved i

Zamfara Govt Drags Eight Suspended Lawmakers To Court Over Alleged Burglary

Zamfara State Government has filed a criminal case at the Magistrate Court sitting in Gusau against the eight suspended state lawmakers.They are being accused of breaking into offices at the State House of Assembly and illegally searching for mace to perpetrate shady and unlawful plenary sitting.The case was brought before the Chief Magistrate, Ru

EFCC Arraign Ex-Sharia Court Registrar For Allegedly Forging Late Bizman’s Signature In Zamfara

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned a former Registrar of Zamfara State Upper Sharia Court 1, Gusau, Abubakar Garba Dandare, before Justice Bello Shinkafi of Zamfara State High Court in Gusau.The Commission docked Dandare on a two-count charge, accusing him of misappropriating the sum of N3.8 million belonging to a la
Bandits Unleash Terror Attack On Zamfara Market, Kill 2 Perons, Injure Scores

On Tuesday, a band of armed bandits carried out a terror assault on Mada Market in Zamfara State, resulting in the deaths of two innocent individuals and leaving many others wounded.An eyewitness, Mama Bilikisu, said unnumbered terrorists invaded the market on motorcycles with sophisticated weapons and started to shoot indiscriminately.Mama Biliki
Bandits Reportedly Kidnap Zamfara Bank Manager, Mansur Kaura

Bandits have abducted the bank manager of TAJ Bank, Zamfara State branch, Mansur Kaura.A resident of the area, Musa Ibrahim, said Kaura was kidnapped when the bandits invaded his residence at Rijiyar Gabas area in Gusau, the state capital, around 1 am on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. “The bandits, who carried sophisticated weapons, began to shoot spora
Zamfara NSCDC Apprehends Motorcycle Snatchers, Restores Peace In Gusau

In a significant operation, the Zamfara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has apprehended and paraded criminal syndicates involved in motorcycle snatching in the state's Furfuri and Bungudu Local Government Areas.According to the State Commandant of NSCDC, Sani Mustapha, the operatives of the Corps successf

Zamfara News, Photos and Videos

SAD: 20 Villagers Drown While Escaping Bandits’ Attack In Zamfara

SAD; Peaceful Protester, Nura Shot And Killed In Zamfara

Akinterinwa Reveals Protesters Flying Russian Flag In Kano, Zamfara Are Foreigners

Zamfara Gov Dauda Lawal Accused Of Exploiting Protests To Mask Corruption

Nationwide Protest: Zamfara APC Condemns Looting Of Gov Matawalle’s Properties

Police Nab Zamfara Lawmaker, Ex-LG Chair, Monarch Over Alleged Involvement In Kidnapping, Banditry

Motorists Lament As Fuel Scarcity Hits Zamfara

Bandit Video: "Political Opponents Framing Me Up" –Zamfara Gov Matawalle

Bandit Leader, Bello Turji Accuses Former Zamfara Gov., Bello Matawalle Of Supporting Terrorism

"We’re Yet To Receive 20 Trucks Of Rice Approved By Nigerian Govt" – Zamfara State

Bandits Abduct 150 Locals Including Newborn Babies In Zamfara Community

Kidnapped Catholic Priest In Zamfara, Mikah Suleiman Released After Two Weeks

Lawmaker Sponsors Mass Wedding For 105 Girls Orphaned By Banditry In Zamfara State (Photos)

Heavy Rainfall Reportedly Renders Many Homeless, Destroys Properties In Zamfara

‘Please Save My Life’ – Abducted Zamfara Catholic Priest, Mikah Suleiman Cries Out For Help

How Terrorists Kill University Deputy Vice Chancellor, Yusuf Saidu On Zamfara Highway

Bandits Kidnap Zamfara Parish Priest, Reverend Father Mikah Suleiman; Urgent Search Underway

Some People Are Negotiating With Bandits Without My Knowledge - Zamfara Gov, Dauda Lawal

Sen Abdul’aziz Yari Distributes 380 Cows In Zamfara For Eid-el-Kabir

‘I’ll Continue To Condemn Rising Insecurity’ — Obi Reacts To Killing Of Zamfara Police Officers

Troops Foil Kidnap Attempt In Zamfara, Rescue Four Passengers And Eliminate Two Terrorists

Seven Policemen, Four Others Reportedly Killed As Bandits Attack Zamfara Community

Suspected Bandits Reportedly Kill Moniepoint Training Officer In Zamfara

Terrorists Reportedly Kill Two Police Operatives, One Vigilante Member In Zamfara

23 Bandits Reportedly Killed In Zamfara Rivalry Clash

Zamfara Govt Drags Eight Suspended Lawmakers To Court Over Alleged Burglary

EFCC Arraign Ex-Sharia Court Registrar For Allegedly Forging Late Bizman’s Signature In Zamfara

Bandits Unleash Terror Attack On Zamfara Market, Kill 2 Perons, Injure Scores

Bandits Reportedly Kidnap Zamfara Bank Manager, Mansur Kaura

Zamfara NSCDC Apprehends Motorcycle Snatchers, Restores Peace In Gusau

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