Two persons have been confirmed dead following a bandit attack on Matsai community in Kaita Local Government Area of Katsina State on Sunday night. According to a post shared by security analyst Bakatsine on X on Monday, the armed bandits invaded the village opening fire on… Bandits kill two in Katsina community attack …C0NTINUE READING … Read more
Joseph Akaagerger, a former Senator who represented Benue North East Senatorial District and one-time Military Administrator of Katsina State, has passed on at the age of 69. The news of his passing was announced by the Caretaker Committee of the All Progressives Congress… Former Military Administrator of Katsina, Joseph Akaagerger is dead …C0NTINUE READING HERE … Read more
The Katsina State Police Command says its operatives have arrested four suspected drug traffickers in the state. This was contained in a statement by the Command’s spokesman, Abubakar Sadiq, on Sunday in Katsina. Sadiq said the the suspects were arrested at Kofar Guga Garage… Four suspected drug traffickers nabbed by police in Katsina …C0NTINUE READING … Read more
Tragedy struck on Saturday night when armed bandits invaded Gobirawa community in Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing several residents, injuring many others, and abducting an unspecified number of villagers. According to a post shared on Sunday by… Bandits kill, injure, kidnap residents in Katsina community …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
Bandits have launched a fresh attack on Dungun Mu’azu community in Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing one person, injuring another, and abducting several residents. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday night, was made public in a post by Katsina-based… Katsina: Bandits kill one, abduct several in fresh attack …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
A 50-year-old man, identified as Birish, has been arrested by the Katsina Community Watch Corps for allegedly acting as an informant and logistics supplier to armed bandits responsible for attacks in various communities across the state. Birish, a native of Gozo in Zango Local… I have been helping bandits buy fuel, food, water— Suspect confesses … Read more
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, has urged troops to remain focused and resolute in their mission to secure the nation, even as the Nigerian Air Force celebrates its 61st anniversary. Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame,Director of Public Relations… Stay vigilant, intensify strikes – Air Chief tells troops during operational … Read more
Bandits operating in Dutsin-ma Local Government Area of Katsina State were repelled by security forces on Friday following a fierce gun duel, forcing the attackers to flee and leaving behind all stolen items. The incident was disclosed in a post on X (formerly Twitter) by a… Katsina: Vigilante killed as bandits flee after gun battle … Read more
Troops of Operation Forest Yaki (OPFY) Main Strike Team have eliminated several terrorists and recovered arms and ammunition during a clearance operation in parts of Katsina State. A military intelligence source told Zagazola Makama that the operation took place at about 5:30… Troops eliminate terrorists, recover weapons, destroy camp in Katsina operation …C0NTINUE READING HERE … Read more
Some lawmakers from the northern region have decried the exclusion of the North-East and North-West from the Federal Government’s rollout of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion centres. The protest came during Thursday’s House plenary while debating a motion titled… CNG: Protest erupts in House of Reps over alleged exclusion of north …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>