Tag: Zamfara state
Disu says death of 3 officers will spur more actions against bandits, others
Disu spoke on Tuesday in Zamfara State where he joined officers, families, and members of the public at the Islamic…
Troops kill terrorist, rescue three kidnapped victims in Zamfara offensive
A gun battle ensued, during which one terrorist was neutralised, while several others escaped under sustained military pressure.
Zamfara: Troops repel attack, kill terrorist, recover arms
The troops overwhelmed the assailants with superior firepower, forcing them to retreat from the area.
Bandits kidnap 50 elders who came seeking peace in Zamfara
No fewer than 50 elderly residents of Magamin Diddi village in the Magami/Faru ward of Maradun Local Government Area of…
Troops rescue 31 from kidnappers, kill 5 terrorists in Northwest operations
Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, the spokesperson of Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA who announced this in a statement of Friday…
Troops kill Lakurawa terrorists, rescue 62 hostages Kebbi, Zamfara operations
According to the statement, the terrorists were wearing camouflage uniforms and riding motorcycles padded with thick blankets and fitted with…
Five soldiers, policeman killed in Zamfara terrorists’ ambush
Adewusi added that credible intelligence indicated that notorious bandits kingpin, JANWUYA and ALHAJI BELLO the second in command to notorious…
NAF knocks out bomb factory, neutralizes bandits in Zamfara airstrikes
The Nigerian Air Force in a statement on Tuesday described the strikes as major operational success in its sustained offensive…
Army commander vows to clear Zamfara of banditry
Idris, who assumed duty as the OPFY in November said this as he noted that eradicating banditry in Zamfara remains…
Ex-Senator Marafa quits APC, accuses Tinubu of betrayal, neglect of Zamfara
Marafa recalled that while Zamfara was one of only two states in the North-west that gave Tinubu a victory during…
NSA Ribadu hands over 128 victims rescued from kidnappers in Zamfara
The first batch of victims rescued on Aug. 14, comprised 42 individuals; 40 males, seven females and a toddler.
INEC reschedules Zamfara bye – election
The supplementary election is expected to determine the final outcome for the Kaura Namoda South State Assembly seat.
INEC announces date for Zamfara supplementary poll
INEC had on Aug. 16, declared the bye-election inconclusive following the cancelation of results from the five polling units.
INEC declares Zamfara bye-election inconclusive
This is because voting did not take place in five polling units three in Kyanbarawa Ward and two in Saka…
88 Nigerian students risk expulsion over outstanding debts in Northern Cyprus
statement issued in Gusau, the Chairman of the Cyprus Students’ Parents Association, Ibrahim Tudu, described the students’ situation as critical.…