Tag: Katsina State

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

Aminu Imam
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

Aminu Imam
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

Aminu Imam
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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Katsina banditry

…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

Aminu Imam

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 government’s response, highlighting the severe impact on the region. “The situation in these areas is dire,”…

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Notorious terrorist, Buharin Yadi, 35 others killed at Kaduna-Katsina border

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Army troops

Troops of ‘Operation Whirl Punch’ have killed 36 bandits, including Buhari Halidu, also known as ‘Buharin Yadi,’ one of the most notorious bandit leaders terrorising the North for years. Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, who disclosed this yesterday in Kaduna, stated that the ruthless bandit had connections with other deadly terrorist groups in the North-East and North-West regions. According to the Commissioner, the bandit kingpin and his gang had been terrorising citizens in the Kidandan/Galadimawa areas of Giwa LGA, Sabon-Birni/Kerawa areas of Igabi LGA…

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Police place N50m bounty on 2 bandits in Katsina

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The Katsina State Police Command, yesterday, placed a N50 million reward to anyone with useful information that will lead to the arrest of the suspected bandit’s kingpins, Modi-Modi and Jan Kare. The Police, in a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Abubakar Aliyu, in Katsina, alleged that the duo were responsible for most of the terrorist attacks in the state. “The Katsina State Police Command wishes to announce a reward of N50 million to any individual who provides valuable information that will lead to the arrest of two…

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UN Report: H’Reps urges FG to act on ‘24 terrorist cells’ in Katsina

Aminu Imam

The House of Representatives has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to act on the recent United Nations (UN) Special Report on the ongoing security challenges in certain areas of Katsina State, which revealed the existence of 24 terrorists’ cells spanning approximately 30 forests in the North-West region. The urgent call followed a Motion sponsored by Hon. Aliyu Abubakar, which later resulted in the resolution’s passage. In his opening remarks, Hon. Abubakar noted that the North-Western States have long been connected with banditry, particularly Katsina State, where 23 of the 34…

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Katsina: Terrorists in military uniforms abduct 30 persons

Aminu Imam

Terrorists wearing military uniforms have reportedly abducted at least 30 persons after they attacked Tashar-Nagulle village, in Batsari local government area of Katsina State. The incident, sources said, occurred at about 8:00 pm on Sunday, when most of the residents were preparing to retire for the day to bed. The terrorists were said to have stormed the community in their numbers and were armed with automatic weapons. A source said on arrival, the terrorists fired several shots into the air to announce their presence, then began pursuing people who ran…

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Katsina: Officer killed, another injured, as bandits dressed in Hijab attack Police post

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Bandits, reportedly dressed in Hijab, attacked a Police post at Saki Jiki village, in the Batsari local government area of the State, killing one officer. Spokesman of the State Police Command, (PPRO) Abubakar Aliyu, who confirmed this to newsmen yesterday, said that another policeman sustained injury in the attack. According to him, the incident occurred at 8 pm on Thursday, saying: “At about 8 pm, some suspected armed bandits, deceitfully dressed in hijab, attacked officers at their duty post situated in Saki Jiki village of Batsari Local Government Area,”. The…

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