Several suspects involved in the illegal possession of firearms and activities believed to be linked to terrorism have been apprehended by the Sokoto State Police Command. The breakthrough forms part of the intensified operations led by the State Commissioner of Police, CP… Police arrest 9 suspects for illegal possession of firearms in Sokoto …C0NTINUE READING … Read more
The Sokoto State Pilgrims Welfare Agency has announced that the airlift of intending pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj exercise will commence on May 9. Chairman of the agency, Aliyu Musa, disclosed this to journalists while giving an update on preparations ahead of the pilgrimage to… Sokoto to begin 2025 Hajj airlift on May 9 — … Read more
A deadly attack by suspected bandits in Kware town, the headquarters of Kware Local Government Area in Sokoto State, left the community in panic and devastation on Saturday night. Eyewitnesses reported that the attackers stormed the town in large numbers, firing indiscriminately… Sokoto: Bandits attack Kware town, kill one, burn popular market …C0NTINUE READING HERE … Read more
The Commander of the Vigilante Justice Network in Sokoto State, Basharu Altine Guyawa, has called for an intensified and extended military offensive to completely flush out remnants of bandit groups operating in the eastern axis of Isa and Sabon Birni Local Government Areas of… Security chief seeks extended military offensive to flush out bandits in … Read more
At least, four people have been abducted by bandits in a fresh attack on Dunkawa community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The attack, which occurred late Friday night, was revealed in a post by security analyst Bakatsine on X (formerly Twitter) on… Bandits abduct four in fresh attack on Sokoto community … Read more
Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has claimed social media is a “terrorist organisation”. The monarch cited social media’s role in spreading false information and inciting unrest. He stated this while speaking during the 7th Executive Committee Meeting of… ‘Social media is a terrorist organisation’ – Sultan of Sokoto …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto State, Alhaji Bello Goronyo, says the party is strong enough to reclaim its position across Nigeria without merging with any other political group. Goronyo made this declaration while addressing journalists at a PDP… Political parties’ merger: PDP has capacity to stand alone – Chairman …C0NTINUE … Read more
At least five personnel of the Nigerian Army sustained serious injuries following an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack allegedly planted by Lakurawa bandits in Sokoto State. Security analyst, Zagazola Makama revealed on his X handle that the incident occurred around… Five Soldiers injured in IED attack during military operation in Sokoto …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
Former INEC Chairman and current Chairman of the Governing Council of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Professor Attahiru Jega, has criticized the growing trend of Nigerian universities awarding honorary degrees to individuals without academic merit. Speaking at the 14th… Former INEC boss, Jega slams Nigerian universities for honoring uneducated …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
The Sokoto State Government has issued a stern warning to residents against making inflammatory and misleading statements that could undermine its ongoing fight against insecurity. This caution was delivered by Colonel Ahmed Usman (Rtd), the Special Adviser on Security to… Stop politicizing security issues – Sokoto govt tells residents …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>