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Zamfara Government Accuses Ex-governor Of Stealing Official Vehicles

The Zamfara State governor, Dauda Lawal, has accused his predecessor, Bello Matawalle, of stealing official vehicles from the Government House before handing over the state’s leadership to him.Mr Lawal of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) defeated Mr Matawalle of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 18 March gubernatorial elections. Mr

Troops Kill Scores Of Bandits, Recover Arms, Ammunition In Zamfara

The troops of Operation Hadarin Daji (OPHD) have continued their onslaught against terrorists as several bandits were neutralised in their dens and many weapons were recovered in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State.It was gathered that several bandits were killed while others escaped with serious gunshot wounds and their camps destroyed an
Zamfara Police Rescue 10 Abducted Victims

Ten victims abducted from Gidan Gobirawa village in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara state have been rescued by the police.Spokesperson of the command, ASP Yazid Abubakar, who disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday, May 19, on behalf of the state Commissioner of Police (CP) Mohammed Bunu, said the victims were rescued along th

"EFCC Chairman Demanded $2m Bribe From Me" – Zamfara Gov Matawalle Blows Hot

Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State has accused the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, of demanding $2 million bribe from him.He made the allegation amid the growing rift between the governor and the anti-graft agency.In a statement on Wednesday, Matawalle called for Bawa’s resignation, sayi
Zamfara Gov Matawalle Tells EFCC To Probe Outgoing Presidency Officials And Ministers

Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, not to go after governors alone but also to extend its corruption searchlight to officials of the Presidency and the members of the Federal Executive Council.Governor Matawalle made the call in a statement on Wednesday, May 17 while reacting to a

Between Rufai Oseni & Ex Zamfara Governor, Yari Vying For Senate Presidency

Am I the first governor in Zamfara state?- former gov Abdul-Aziz Yari responds after Arise TV anchor, Rufai Oseni, asked why he should be Senate President when he failed to reduce 92% poverty level in Zamfara when he was in office.Yari who is in the race to be the 10th Senate President was on the TV station this morning and Rufai Oseni, asked why
Zamfara Bandit Kingpin, Kachalla Bello Kaura Orders 6 Communities To Work On His Farm

Seventeen villagers from six communities have been ordered by Kachalla Bello Kaura, a notorious bandit kingpin in Zamfara State, operating from Sunke camp, Bagega, in Anka Local Government Area of the state to work on his farm or face attacks by his men.It was learnt that Kaura took over the leadership of the deadly terrorist group after the milit

So Sad! Prospective Bride Dies Alongside 7 Others In Zamfara Boat Mishap

A prospective bride was among eight people that died in a boat mishap in Zamfara state on Sunday, May 7. It was gathered that about 11 people were sailing to reach the other end of the river on the outskirts of Gusau, in search of portable water. But 8 drowned, 4 women and 4 men, while three others survived as they swam to the river bank for
UPDATE: Hundreds Of Zamfara Bandits Now Relocate To Katsina

Hundreds of terrorists led by a notorious bandit, Ɗan-ƙarami, have reportedly relocated from Zamfara to areas between Safana and Batsari Local Government Areas of Katsina State.Villagers said the terrorists were escaping from military onslaught in Zamfara.They were said to have moved into Tsaskiya, Runka, Gora, Labo and other communities i

Troops Neutralize Three Bandits, Recover Weapons In Zamfara

Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji on Sunday neutralised three bandits in an ambush at the Anka-Dan Kapani crossing in the Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara.The Director, Defence Media Operations, Musa Danmadami, made this known in a statement on Sunday in Abuja.Mr Danmadami, a major general, said the troops also recovered one PKT gun with 48 ro
Bandits Kill Two Abducted Victims While Trying To Escape, Release 70 Others In Zamfara

Bandits have killed two victims and released 70 out of 85 people abducted from Wanzamai village of Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara state.Recall that the 85 victims were kidnapped three weeks ago on farmlands at Wanzamai, a community that had suffered series of bandits’ incursions in the past.While the children went to the bush to fetch fi

Zamfara Governor Reinstates Emir Suspended For Conferring Chieftaincy Title On Notorious Bandit

Gov Bello Matawalle of Zamfara state has reinstated the Emir of Yandoto, Aliyu Garba Marafa, who was suspended for conferring a traditional title to a notorious bandits' leader, Ado Aleiru. Recall that the monarch bestowed the traditional title of Sarki Fulani to the bandit on Saturday, July 16, 2022.The Emir asserted that he decided to
Zamfara NSCDC Reunites Missing 12Yr Old Boy With His Parents

Zamfara State command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, has reunited a 12-year-old boy, Musaddiku Muhammad abandoned in Bauchi State with his biological parents at Magazu village, in Tsafe Local Government Area of the State.This was contained in a press statement issued by the Corps Public Relations Officer, Ikor Oche, saying

Gunmen Demand N30M To Release Abducted Children And Women In Zamfara

Gunmen are demanding N30 million as ransom before releasing the children and the women kidnapped in Wanzamai village, Zamfara State.It was reported that bandits had on Thursday abducted about 100 persons from farmlands in Zamfara and Katsina states.A source disclosed that in Wanzamai village, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, about 80
Before & After Photos Of Man Released By Bandits In Zamfara After Three Months In Captivity

Saalabata Lawal Maisaje, a Nigerian man, was kidnapped and held in captivity for three months.Following his release from captivity, friends and family members have shared before and after photos of Saalabata, who regained his freedom on Friday, April 7, to show just how different he looks.It was gathered that Saalabata was kidnapped by bandits in

Terrific Moment As 80 Children Were Kidnapped By Bandits In Zamfara

At least 80 children have been abducted by bandits in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.According to BBC Hausa, the children, who are between the ages of 12 and 17, were kidnapped on Friday morning while fetching firewood in the bush.Some parents of the abducted children said the victims were in the bush fetching firewood at about 8:00

How Zamfara Men Arrested For Printing Fake Naira, Dollar Notes

The Zamfara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested three persons in connection with fake currency worth N2 million.Parading the suspects, the Command’s Public Relations Offer, Mr. Ikor Uche, said the Corps arrested the suspects for being involved in printing, minting and circulating fake Naira and U.S Dollar n

Two Female University Students Abducted By Bandit In Zamfara

Two female students of the Federal University, Gusau, at Sabon Gida village of Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State have been abducted by bandits.The students were abducted in the early hours of Sunday, the Zamfara State Police Command, has confirmed.SP Mohammed Shehu, the PPRO, in a statement, explained that the yet-to-be-identified hoo
2 Female University Students Abducted In Zamfara

Bandits have abducted two female students of the Federal University, Gusau, at Sabon Gida village of Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State.The students were abducted in the early hours of Sunday, the Zamfara State Police Command, has confirmed.SP Mohammed Shehu, the PPRO, in a statement, explained that the yet-to-be-identified hoodlums st

Former Gov. of Zamfara, Yari Joins Race For Senate President

A former governor of Zamfara state, Abdulaziz Yari, has publicly declared his interest in running for the office of senate president.Yari said the north-west zone deserves the senate presidency since the region produced the highest number of votes for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the presidential election.In the February 25 election, Bol
Hoodlums Vandalise Zamfara NBTI Centre During Election Victory Celebrations

Hoodlums have cashed in on the victory celebrations of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Zamfara, to vandalise the building of National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI) and other property in the state.Alhaji Muhammad Jazuli, NBTI member in charge of North West, said this when he addressed journalists after inspecting the level of damage

BREAKING: INEC Officials Kidnapped On Way To Collation Centre In Zamfara

The Electoral Officer and the Returning Officer for the Zamfara State governorship election in the Maradun Local Government Area have been kidnapped.The incident happened on Monday in the local government area in the hometown of Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle, who is seeking re-election.The officials of INEC were heading to the headquarters of
So Sad! Nigerian Nurse Slumps, Dies While On Duty In Zamfara Hospital

Asmau Lawali Bungudu, a staff Nurse working with Ahmed Sani Yariman Bakura specialist Hospital, Gusau in Zamfara State have slumped and suddenly died while discharging her duties at the hospital.Late Asma’u Bungudu was reportedly hale and hearty when she came out for duty in the early hours of Wednesday, but was confirmed dead few hours to resum

Police Rescue 14 Kidnapped Victims After 68 Days In Captivity In Zamfara

The Zamfara police command has dislodged a bandits’ camp and rescue 14 kidnapped victims in Zamfara, who had spent 68 days in captivity.This is contained in a statement issued in Gusau on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Muhammad Shehu.According to him, “On 10th March, 2023, Police tactical operatives in conjunc
President Elect, Tinubu Condemns Bandits' Attacks In Zamfara, Kano, Demands Investigation

Bola Tinubu, the president-elect, said on Monday in Abuja that banditry, terrorism and mindless killings should have no place in Nigeria.He was reacting to attacks at the weekend in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara and at Maigari town in Rimin Gado Local Government Area of Kano State by bandits and assailants.Mr Tinubu recalled that a divisio

Bandits Impose ₦‎2m Levy On Zamfara Communities, ₦‎200k At Each Polling Unit Ahead of Guber Elections

Bandits have imposed N2million levy each on Yan-buki, Kadamutsa and Dada communities under zurmi LGA, Zamfara State 200k for every PU, before they could conduct the gubernatorial election in the above areas. The residents confirmed.[html]Bandits have imposed N2million levy each on Yan-buki, Kadamutsa and Dada communities under zurmi LGA, Zamfara S

Suspected Gunmen Kill DPO, Kazeem Raheem, Inspector in Zamfara

Gunmen suspected to be bandits have in the early hours of Sunday morning killed a Divisional Police Officer, DPO of Maru Division in Zamfara State, SP Kazeem Raheem and another Inspector attached to the Division, Inspector Rabi’u Umar.The spokesperson, Zamfara State Police Command, SP Mohammed Shehu confirmed the development in a statement made
2023 Elections: APC Tinubu Declared Winner In Zamfara

Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has been declared winner in Zamfara State.The results announced at the presidential election collation centre in the north-western state stated that Tinubu polled 298,396 votes and was followed closely by Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with 193,978 vo
EFCC Arrests Two In Zamfara For Alleged Vote Buying

Officers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, led by Commander of the EFCC, Aliyu Yusuf, on 25th February, 2023 arrested two alleged vote buyers in Gusau, Zamfara State.While Mustapha Abubaka was arrested with the sum of N107,000 (One Hundred and Seven Thousand Naira) only in one thousand naira denomination and tickets specially
Zamfara Police Arrest Female Gunrunner For Supplying Arms And Ammunition To Bandits

The Zamfara Police Command has arrested a suspected female gunrunner for allegedly supplying arms and ammunition to bandits.It had also succeeded in the arrest of other suspects for alleged possession of 1000 registered MTN Sim packs.The command’s Public Relations Officer,, SP Mohammed Shehu disclosed this in a statement issued in Gusau.Shehu sa