Tag: Katsina State

LG chairman attends wedding of bandits’ children in Katsina

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LG chair attends wedding

Chairman of Sabuwa local government area of Katsina State, Engr. Sagir Tanimu,  has attended the wedding ceremony of children belonging to some of the bandits in the state. The event, which comes weeks after a peace pact, was part of ongoing reconciliation efforts between the government and the bandit groups operating in the areea. According to reports, Tanimu was said to have also joined Fulani residents in the forest for a wedding ceremony in Kadawan Ɗandume village, a community recently reconciled with the local authorities after years of violent clashes.…

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Katsina Peace Deal: ‘Kill 10, 20 will rise’ – Bandit leader dares Armed Forces 

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Bandit leader dares Army

A notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Ummaru, has warned that government military operations targeting bandits could exacerbate insecurity, asserting that any attempt to kill 10 bandits would lead to 20 more emerging in retaliation, while killing 30 could trigger further unrest in cities and villages. Ummaru made the remarks on Saturday during a peace dialogue between bandit groups and community leaders in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State. He urged security operatives to exercise restraint, emphasizing that the dialogue process would only succeed if all parties approached it in good…

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Katsina: Chinese investors to inject $150m into multi-sector projects

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Katsina Chinese investors

A group of Chinese businessmen are set to invest an initial sum of $150 million or more than ₦200 billion in various sectors of Katsina State’s economy. This was made known when a delegation of 25 Chinese investors under group names COVEC, were in the state to discuss with the state government on modalities to the investment procedure. A statement by a spokesperson to the state governor, Ibrahim Mohammed, identified areas the investors would inject their resources to include the development of 2,500 hectares at Sabke Dam for maize cultivation…

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Katsina: Bandits kill 13 worshippers in mosque attack

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…‘Violence pushing toward a humanitarian crisis’ – Local leaders, security experts Thirteen worshippers were killed yesterday when bandits attacked a mosque during dawn (Fajr) prayers, in Unguwan Mantau, Malumfashi local government area of Katsina State. Witnesses said the attackers, who rode in on motorcycles, surrounded the mosque, blocked the doors and opened fire on worshippers in cold blood. The State’s Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr. Nasir Mu’azu, confirmed the incident, describing it as a reprisal assault following an earlier clash in which villagers ambushed and killed several…

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Katsina: Audit uncovers alleged N511m fraud by ex-Finance Director

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The 2023 Katsina State audit report has revealed alleged financial misconduct by a former director of finance at the Katsina State Independent Electoral Commission, Aliyu Abubakar. Abubakar reportedly withdrew N511.8 million in cash without corresponding value and transferred N34.4 million without a trace. The case is pending with the States attorney general. The report also flagged other irregularities, including: An outstanding N203 million owed by 14 university staff sponsored for studies but yet to refund their bonds. Also, a stalled N1.99 billion contract awarded to Kaibo International Nigeria Limited in…

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Terrorists kill 2, kidnap APC Chair, 13 others in Katsina

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Katsina kidnap

Suspected terrorists have launched a violent attack on ?an-Auta village, located in Sabuwa local government area of Katsina State, in the early hours of Friday. According to reports, the assault, which took place around 2am, resulted in the death of two persons, including a security operative from the Katsina State Community Watch Corps (KSCWC), and led to the abduction of 13 others, including women and children. Among those abducted was the chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the area, identified as Alhaji Imamu. According to witnesses report,…

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Katsina to inject over N30bn into Agric sector

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Katsina on agric

In its continued efforts to enhance agricultural activities for food production and rural economy, Katsina State Government has said plans are underway to inject over N30 billion into agricultural mechanization. The state Governor, Dikko Umar Ra??a, disclosed this while addressing newsmen shortly after his return from one month vacation. Ra??a, who proceeded to China at the end of his vacation to explore ways of moderinizing agriculture in his State, said part of the amount would be utilised for the setting up of agric. mechanization centres in each local government area.…

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Flood displaces thousands in Katsina, as victims decry neglect

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Katsina flood

Six weeks after floods ravaged parts of Katsina State, victims are still waiting for assistance from the state government, with the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) uncertain of the level of devastation. A survey across 34 local government areas revealed that at least 30,000 people have been displaced in 18 areas, with over 7,000 houses, shops, and business premises destroyed. These include: Katsina, Kaita, Rimi, ?atagarawa, Charanchi, Kurfi, Dustinma, Mashi, Dutsi, Daura, Sandamu, ?aure, Matazu, ?anja, ?an?ara, Faskari and Jibia local government areas, (LGAs). Survey further revealed that more than…

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Katsina: Terrorists abduct woman, her 2 newborn babies in Kurfi town

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Demands N15m ransom In a disturbing incident, a group of terrorists kidnapped a woman and her two newborn babies, aged just 34 days, from their home in Kurfi town, Katsina State. The abduction, which was reported by Bakastine, a conflict journalist in the North-West region, via X yesterday, occurred last Friday when the terrorists raided the woman’s village The journalist wrote: Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Raji’un!!! These newborns, just 34 days into the world have been held captive along with their mother since Friday night after being abducted in…

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Katsina: Residents block major roads in protest against bandit attacks

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Residents of ?ankara local government area in Katsina State took to the streets on Saturday, blocking major roads to protest against ongoing bandit attacks in their communities. The demonstrators urged the government to bolster its efforts in safeguarding lives and property. Major roads affected include the Marabar-?ankara to Katsina and Kano State routes, as well as the road linking Malumfashi to Funtua and Kaduna State. A local resident, Muhammad Sabiu, expressed frustration over the governments response, highlighting the severe impact on the region. The situation in these areas is dire,…

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