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Bandits kill 15 in fresh attack in Katsina community

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026 Aminu Imam

At least 15 people have been killed after suspected bandits clashed with community guards and vigilantes in Falele village, Daddara district of Jibia LGA, Katsina State. The attack reportedly occurred around 1:30 p.m. yesterday, when armed bandits stormed the community, triggering a gun battle with local security volunteers. Sources said the violence left several residents dead while others sustained injuries before the attackers fled the area. Security operatives have reportedly intensified efforts to restore calm and track down the perpetrators. North-west Nigeria, including Katsina State, has witnessed repeated attacks by…

Katsina: Fear grips farmers, as notorious bandits leader enforce ‘peace tax’

March 16, 2026March 16, 2026 Aminu Imam

Residents of Doma village in Faskari local government area of Katsina State have reportedly begun paying a controversial ‘peace tax’ to a notorious bandit leader, Isiyaku Kwasha Garwa, in a desperate attempt to avoid further attacks after a deadly confrontation earlier this year claimed 21 lives. Sources based on the community told newsmen that the payment arrangement was reluctantly accepted by villagers following months of violent raids and threats by armed groups operating in the area. Under the deal, residents are required to make periodic payments to Garwa and his…

Katsina: Bandits kill 3, injure 11 in dual attacks – Police

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026 Aminu Imam

At least 14 persons were killed and dozens injured when armed bandits carried out two separate attacks on communities in Katsina state on Tuesday. The attacks occurred in Ɗandume and Musawa local government areas, according to residents and local sources. In the first incident, the bandits reportedly stormed Ɗansoda community in Ɗandume LGAs at about 8 p.m., killing 11 people. According to a resident, the attack occurred shortly after residents had broken their Ramadan fast and were relaxing outside their homes. “People had finished breaking their fast and many were…

Katsina: Bandits kill DPO in ambush, 3 officers injured

February 14, 2026February 14, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Rimi local government area of Katsina State, CSP Muhammad Sani Kabir, has been killed while leading an operation against suspected cattle-rustlers. The Katsina State Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs confirmed the incident yesterday, stating that three rustlers were neutralised during a joint operation involving security operatives and community members. In a statement, the State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Nasir Mu’azu, said, “The Ministry expresses deep sorrow over the death of the Divisional Police Officer of Rimi, CSP Muhammad Sani…

Over 3m people flock on Katsina for Sheikh Nyass’ Maulud

January 18, 2026January 18, 2026 Aminu Imam

An estimated 3 million followers of Tijaniyya Islamic Sect from within and outside the country converged yesterday on Katsina for the celebration of ‘Sheikh Ibrahim Nyass’ Maulud, 2026’. According to reports, the event, which took place at Muhammad Dikko Stadium, Katsina, was organised by the “Majma’u Ahbab Sheikh Ibrahim Nyass”. The Chairman, organising committee, Sheikh Muhammad Hadi-Balarabe, said that they anticipated about 4 million guests from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), as well as West and North African countries. It was gathered that before 9a.m. of…

Bandits impose ₦50,000 farming tax on Kano, Katsina settlements

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 Aminu Imam

Armed groups operating in parts of Kano and Katsina states are allegedly extorting farmers, demanding up to ₦50,000 per acre from sugarcane growers before harvest, as they enforce a parallel system of governance within key forest reserves in the region. According to reports, the bandits have entrenched themselves in the Rugu Forest of Faskari local government area of Katsina State and Falgore Forest, of Doguwa LGA of Kano State, where they collect illegal farm taxes and issue threats against non-compliant farmers. The report noted that farmers, who refuse to pay…

UNICEF enrols 15,000 Katsina out-of-school children into school

November 21, 2025November 21, 2025 Aminu Imam

The United Nations Children’s Fund, (UNICEF), has said its efforts over the last three decades have led to about 15,000 out-of-school children being absorbed into the formal school system across Katsina State. UNICEF also said that a total of 112 Tsangaya, or Islamic, schools were integrated into the formal, or Western, education system across the state during the same period. The Chief of the UNICEF Field Office in Kano, Rahama Farah, stated this in Kano State yesterday, during a zonal commemoration of World Children’s Day and the unveiling of the…

Bandits hold fresh ‘peace deal’ in Katsina, Say FG turned them into terrorists

November 10, 2025November 10, 2025 Aminu Imam

Community leaders and council chairmen from Charanchi and Batagarawa local government areas in Katsina State signed a “peace agreement” with a group of armed men, otherwise called bandits. The peace meeting, which took place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, was held in Wurma town of Kurfi Local Government Area in Katsina State. According to a report gathered by Militainment News, the meeting was attended by the Chairman of Batagarawa local government area, Hon. Yahaya Lawal Kawo, representatives from Charanci Local Government, traditional rulers, and delegates of the forest-based Fulani community.…

Katsina: LG Chair in talks with killer bandits, as U.S. sanctions loom over Nigerian govt official

November 8, 2025November 8, 2025 Aminu Imam

Chairman of Funtua local government area (LGA), Hon. Abdu Goya, has reportedly met with armed Fulani groups in Katsina amid growing insecurity and threats of U.S. sanctions on Nigerian officials accused of complicity in religious persecution. According to reports, the meeting, held in the forests around Funtua and Bakori towns, was framed as a “peace effort”; however, eyewitnesses say the gunmen arrived in motorcycles, fully armed, while community leaders pleaded for a ceasefire. The development comes as U.S. Senator Ted Cruz moves to name and sanction Nigerian officials allegedly linked…

Katsina: 5 LGAs reach peace agreement with bandits

October 13, 2025October 13, 2025 Aminu Imam

In a renewed move to restore peace and security in troubled areas of Katsina State, 5 local government councils – Malumfashi, Bakori, Funtua, Ƙanƙara, and Ƙafur – have entered into a peace agreement with bandits operating within their territories. The peace meeting, which took place yesterday, in Kakumi town, Bakori local government area, brought together traditional leaders, security representatives, community heads, and key officials from the affected councils. The dialogue was aimed at halting recurring attacks, kidnappings, and cattle-rustling which have disrupted the livelihoods of residents for years. According to…