Tag: Banditry in zamfara
Police foil bandits’ attack in Zamfara, free 25 hostages
The rescued women and children were taken to Sabongari Damba for safety and profiling before being reunited with their families.
Why security situation in Zamfara has not improved – Gov Lawal
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has lamented over his inability to control the security architecture in the state.
Gov. Matawalle restates commitment to end banditry
The Zamfara governor reiterated his administration's commitment to work closely with the military and other security forces to end banditry…
Insecurity: DSS Directors hold conference in Zamfara
Umar said the conference was an important step in securing the country and its citizens from the activities of criminals…
Zamfara locks down 3 LGAs over fresh killings, attacks
Zamfara government says it is worried about the resurgence of the activities of bandits and the recent killings by bandits…
‘Zamfara notorious bandit Bello Turji now waging war against terrorists’
According to the deputy governor, no clashes between Fulanis and Hausas have occurred in Birnin Magaji, Shinkafi, and Zurmi Local…
New Zamfara law prescribes death sentence for bandits
Matawalle said the law formed part of measures to tackle banditry, kidnapping and cattle rustling in Zamfara.
North-East governors donate N20m to banditry victims
About 58 people in eight different communities of Anka and Bukuyum local government areas were killed.
Police beef up security in Kanoma, Janbako districts in Zamfara
The Police Command in Zamfara said it had established two additional police outposts in Kanoma and Janbako Communities of Maru…
Matawalle gave Hilux vans to bandits – Zamfara ex-council boss alleges
Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle of Zamfara State has been accused of silently donating Hilux vans to bandits to facilitate their…
Banditry: Gov. Matawalle asks Emirs to mobilise for one- week extensive prayers
By Abubakar Ahmed Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has called on residents to commence one-week of extensive prayers to seek…
Banditry: FG suspends mining activities in Zamfara, gives foreigners 48hrs to vacate
The Federal Government has announced the suspension of all forms of mining activities in Zamfara, and ordered all foreigners engaged…