Tag: Katsina State
Three soldiers, 45 bandits killed in fierce Katsina gun-battle
Among those killed was Alti, the nephew and second-in-command to the notorious bandit leader, Adamu Alieru.
Petitions trail APC congresses in Katsina
Out of the 361 wards and 34 local government areas in the state, Mohammed-Ali noted that the number of petitions…
‘How bandits invaded, killed 20 in Katsina community despite peace deal’
Eyewitnesses said the bandits invaded Doma community in the afternoon and remained there perpetrating their nefarious act until around after…
Katsina tertiary education workers suspend strike
According to him, it was agreed that negotiations will commence immediately with the government to resolve all the lingering issues.
NIS operatives intercept 22 Nigerians on the way to Libya in Katsina
The Jibia Border Command of NIS intercepted victims, comprising 11 females and 11 males at the location identified as a…
Katsina residents protest 6-month blackout
Protesters said the situation has pushed more than 5,000 homes into deep hardship, worsening water shortages and heightening insecurity across…
Gov Yusuf: 95% of bandits troubling Kano operating from Katsina
Governor Yusuf said investigations available at his disposal showed that the bandits are not from Chad, Niger and or other…
Ghost workers busted! Katsina sacks 3,488 staff, recovers millions
Governor Dikko Umaru Radda received the committee’s report on Wednesday, revealing that out of 50,172 staff screened, only 46,380 were…
Katsina: 143 kidnaped victims rescued as bandits surrender arms
Katsina government explained that numerous bandit enclaves have been destroyed, forcing the criminals to retreat to the fringes of forests…
Troops kill 23 terrorists, rescue 26 victims in Katsina
Also four family members of ISWAP/JAS terrorists – two adult females and two children – surrendered to troops of 192…
Troops kill 15 terrorists in Katsina, nab 13 suspects in Kaduna, Benue
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke killed one armed herder during clearance operations, in Logo Local Government Area of Benue.
“We’ll hunt, bring killers of worshippers in Katsina to justice,” FG vows
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Federal Government has promised swift and decisive action to bring perpetrators of the heinous killings of…
CDS reaffirms commitment to secure Katsina
Musa assured them of continued partnership with the National Assembly, adding that the military had introduced newer tactics and strategies…
How killers of Katsina mosque worshippers can be arrested – Pantami
Pantami described the killers of defenceless people as heartless, malevolent, and worse than animals
Report: 330 students abducted, 52 schools shutdown in 3 Katsina LGAs
The survey found that about 15 school staff across the three local government areas were abducted, while five other staff…
Grief hits Katsina community as mother, 5 children die in building collapse
Sani expressed his acceptance of the tragedy, saying, “I surrender to Allah’s will. May He grant them eternal rest.”
NNPP denies members’ defection to ADC in Katsina
Abdulkadir insisted that no local government chairman has defected to any other party in the state contrary to some publications…
Tinubu leads as dignitaries bid Buhari farewell (PHOTOS)
Buhari's final journey began when his body arrived Umaru Musa Yar'Adua International Airport in Katsina from London where he died…
Katsina: Eight bandit kingpins surrender weapons, free 16 kidnapped victims
The notorious bandits released 16 kidnapped persons, comprising seven women and nine children, and pledged to release the remaining captives…
‘Informants undermining fight against bandits in Katsina’
In spite the notable efforts of the state government and other stakeholders, especially the creation of Community Watch Corps (C-Watch),…
What Tinubu will do in Katsina during 2-day visit
According to the statement, President Tinubu will meet with key stakeholders to assess the security situation in Katsina state during…
Many dead as NAF jets hit terrorists’ strongholds in Katsina, Borno
The series of decisive and precision-guided air interdiction missions conducted between March 17 and March 19, Deputy Director, Public Relations…
Katsina to pay N1bn counterpart funding for Yar’Adua varsity Teaching Hospital
The funding aims to facilitate the full commencement of the MBBS program at the institution.
Police hunt for killers of Miyetti Allah Chairman, 2 others in Katsina
The gunmen who invaded Mai Rana community in Kusada LGA also abducted two of the deceased wives and his daughter…
Troops neutralize 80 notorious bandits in Katsina
The operation was carried out in synergy and collaboration with the troops of the 17 Brigade of the Nigerian Army,…
‘How Naval personnel shot colleague dead in Katsina’
The Naval personnel deployed at FOB Dansadua, Katsina for Operation FANSAN YAMMA, opened fire sporadically and killed a colleague, Director,…
Katsina Emirate, residents celebrate ex-NIA boss Ahmed Abubakar
The Ex-NIA boss commended the emirate council for the support given to him throughout his years of service in the…
Residents groan as prices of foodstuffs soar in Kaduna, Kano, Katsina
Residents of Kano, Kaduna and Katsina States are not left out as the majority of the homes now find it…
NAF jets strike 29 bandits dead in Katsina
Our Correspondent gathered that the airstrike resulted in the confirmed deaths of eight bandits by gunshot wounds and 21 by…
Insecurity: Governor Radda rewards four cops with N5.5m
The State Commissioner of Police, CP Aliyu Abubakar Musa, presented the four officers – CSP Andrew Alphonsus, SP Ibrahim Garba,…