Tag: Zamfara state
Chaos in Zamfara: Bandits overrun village, nine security operatives missing in fierce Fight
The attackers, part of the notorious armed groups plaguing Nigeria’s northwest, targeted residents in a coordinated raid, a pattern consistent…
President Tinubu told to declare state of emergency in Zamfara
Among the constitutional questions raised in the suit is whether the circumstances in Zamfara are sufficient to warrant a presidential…
Alake orders illegal miners out of Zamfara over lead poisoning
Zamfara, known for its rich gold deposits, first recorded a major lead poisoning epidemic in 2010. The outbreak was traced…
Zamfara: Four arrested for illegal dealing in petroleum products
Umar Mohammed, the spokesperson for NSCDC in Zamfara disclosed to newsmen on Wednesday in Gusau that the suspects were arrested…
CDS Musa confirms killing of notorious bandit leader, Kachana Nafresh, by troops
Musa made this known at the closing of the 2025 CDS Joint Task Force Commanders Conference with the theme, “Enhancing…
Fiery deaths in Zamfara! Tinubu sends strong warning to schools
Tinubu directed regulatory authorities in the education sector to ensure strict compliance with safety standards to prevent such tragedies in…
FG issues alert as Anthrax hits Zamfara
Anthrax is an infection caused by bacterium Bacillus anthracis that can affect warm-blooded animals such as cattle, sheep, goats, horses…
‘How troops killed Bello Turji’s son, other terrorists’ kingpins in Zamfara’
The son of the notorious terrorists was killed by troops during a raid on Turji's stronghold on Fakai high ground…
Troops kill notorious Zamfara terrorist, Sani Rusu
Sani Rusu was killed by troops of 1 Brigade, Sector 2 Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, according…
LG Poll: PDP wins all chairmanship seats in Zamfara
The Zamfara State Independent Electoral Commission, ZASIEC, has released the results of the election in the remaining two local government…
Health workers threaten to shut down Zamfara Specialist Hospital
The Zamfara Joint Health Sector Unions, JOHESU, has threatened strike action in Ahmad Sani Bakura Specialist Hospital, Gusau, over the…
Zamfara boat mishap claims 40 people
No fewer than forty people were reported to have lost their lives in a boat mishap in Gummi town, Zamfara…
CDS Musa excited as troops take out bandits’ kingpin, Kachalla, others in Zamfara
Notorious Zamfara bandits’ leader, Kachalla Halilu and scores of other bandits were killed during an encounter with troops deployed to…
‘Why troops abandoned combat vehicles set ablaze by terrorists in Zamfara’
Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, in a statement on Monday added that the MRAP vehicles were immobilised…
“Dialogue better than protests” – Sen. Sahabi Ya’u warns youths in Zamfara
Speaking at a news conference in Gusau on Tuesday, Ya’u encouraged young people to avoid the protest so that security…