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State-Backed Militia Attacks Turji’s Stronghold in Zamfara_ Kills More Than 100 Bandits

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State-Backed Militia Attacks Turji’s Stronghold in Zamfara_ Kills More Than 100 Bandits

50% Left coverage: 4 sources

Breaking | 3 minutes ago Government-sponsored vigilantes in the northwest state of Zamfara killed more than 100 bandits in a gun battle earlier this week, a local official disclosed late Wednesday. According to AFP reports, the Zamfara Civilian Protection Guard (CPG), a state-backed vigilance group, stormed the stronghold of Bello Turji, a notorious bandit kingpin that had been carrying out a deadly campaign of kidnapping, killings and See the Story

Bandits invade community in Zamfara, kill, abduct residents

Africa · Zamfara

Bandits invade community in Zamfara, kill, abduct residents

Coverage: 2 sources

Bandits on Monday afternoon attacked Chediya community in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, killing several people, abducting many others, and burning houses. During the attack, the assailants also looted homes, stole livestock, and set several houses on fire, leaving the community in fear and devastation. Security analyst Bakatsine, who shared details of the incident in a post on X said the invasion occurred less than 24 hours after…See the Story

Sen. Yari Gives Zamfara Farmers Fertilizer Waiver Worth Over N1.3B

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Sen. Yari Gives Zamfara Farmers Fertilizer Waiver Worth Over N1.3B

The Senator representing Zamfara West Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar has given a waiver of over 1.3 billion naira as fertilizer subsidy to farmers across the State. The post Sen. Yari Gives Zamfara Farmers Fertilizer Waiver Worth Over N1.3B appeared first on Trending News.See the Story

Jubilation As Shinkafi Volunteer Forces Kill Bandit Commander, Danbokolo In Zamfara

… Turji in disarray, as DSS Maintains Studied Silence, Role Unclear. Details have emerged on how notorious bandit kingpin Kachalla Yellow Danbokolo died at the weekend in Zamfara State after an earlier gun battle with Shinkafi Volunteer Forces in the State. Danbokolo’s death is being wildly celebrated in Zamfara State and many parts of the Northwest states as many locales know him as the leader of Bello and the most dreaded bandit in the zone,…Terrorism · Zamfara See the Story

SWAN Condoles Zamfara State Over Sports Commission's Exec. Sec.

The Zamfara State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has expressed deep sorrow and heartfelt condolences to the Zamfara State Sports Council, the Government of Zamfara State, and the entire sporting community over the sudden death of the Executive Secretary of the Zamfara State Sports Council, Mr. James Ishaku. The post SWAN Condoles Zamfara State Over Sports Commission’s Exec. Sec. appeared first on Trending News.Zamfara · Zamfara Read Article

APC chieftain absolves gov Lawal of N34bn borrowing claim

From Okwe Obi, Abuja A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former governorship candidate, Dr Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi has dismissed allegation circulating on social media that Governor Dauda Lawal borrowed 34 billion to execute projects in Zamfara State, saying no loan was obtained from the bank as the governor had repeatedly said. He []The post APC chieftain absolves gov Lawal of N34bn borrowing claim appeared first on The Sun N…Social Media · Zamfara Read Article

Zamfara: NCP Chairman, 1000 Members Defect To APC

Zamfara: NCP Chairman, 1000 Members Defect To APC By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Member, Federal House of Representatives from Zamfara State, Rt Hon Aminu Sani Jaji has received Zamfara State Chairman of the National Conscience Party NCP, Alhaji Muhammad Bala Nasarawar Burkullu alongside his state and 14 local government EXCO members of the party to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Dr Jaji who is representing Kaura Namoda/ Birnin Magaji Feder…Zamfara · Zamfara Read Article

2027: Shinkafi backs zoning of guber slot to Zamfara Central

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

A former governorship candidate in Zamfara State, Sani Shinkafi, has backed the zoning of the state's governorship slot to Zamfara Central. The currentZamfara · Zamfara Read Article

Zamfara: Kidnapped Sharia Court judge escapes from captivity -...

A judge at the Higher Sharia Court in Birnin Tudu, Gummi LGA of Zamfara state, Alkali Usman, has escaped from captivity after being abducted by unknown gun... #news, #zamfara, #shariacourt, #flyingezeZamfara · Zamfara Read Article

Zamfara APC Chieftain Jangebe Defects to SDP

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

A former Director-General of the Zamfara State Government House and prominent member of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Murtala Ishaya Jangebe, hasZamfara · Zamfara See the Story

Zamfara vigilantes eliminate two wanted bandit leaders, Kacalla Maijikka, Me Dada

Two of Zamfara State’s most feared and dangerous bandit leaders, Kacalla Maijikka and Me Dada, have been killed by local vigilantes in a daring operation that has brought relief to terrorised communities. The operation, carried out on Wednesday by vigilante members in Garagi village, Mayanchi district of Maru Local Government Area, led to the death […] The post Zamfara vigilantes eliminate two wanted bandit leaders, Kacalla Maijikka, Me Dada fir…Zamfara · Zamfara Read Article

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