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Airstrike · ZamfaraNigerian forces killed more than 100 members of a criminal gang in an air and ground raid on Sunday in Zamfara state, a conflict monitoring report produced for the United Nations said Monday. The raid follows rising violence, including a deadly attack by the gang on Adabka village last week. The ongoing conflict, fuelled by organised crime and resource disputes, is worsening regional instability and malnutrition.See the Story
Nigerian Troops Kill More than 100 'Bandits' in Northwest Operation
75% Center coverage: 4 sources
Property · ZamfaraThe Court of Appeal in Sokoto has upheld the judgment of the Federal High Court dismissing an appeal filed by former Zamfara State governor, Bello Matawalle, over the ownership of more than 40 official vehicles seized from his residence after he left office in May 2023. In June 2023, the police raided Matawalle’s residence and recovered over 40 vehicles which the former governor and members of his cabinet had taken away before handing over. Acco…See the Story
Appeal Court Upholds Ruling Against Matawalle over 40 Seized Official Vehicles
Coverage: 2 sources
Zamfara · ZamfaraGovernor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State on Wednesday visited several communities in Kauran Namoda Local Government Area following a series of bandit attacks.
The Zamfara Circle Community Initiative reported that 144 people had been kidnapped, 24 killed, and 16 injured across various LGAs in recent weeks. In July, bandits allegedly killed 33 kidnapped victims in Banga town after collecting a ransom of N50 million. During his visit, Lawal condoled t…See the Story
Gov Lawal Visits Zamfara Communities After Series of Bandit Attacks
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