Tag: Katsina

Ex-Gov.’s aide linked to kidnap syndicate in Katsina 

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Katsina ex Gov.'s aide

The Katsina State government has clarified that the former Senior Special Assistant (SSA), to Governor Dikko Umaru Raɗɗa on Community Development, who was recently linked to a kidnapping syndicate, was suspended before the incident unfolded. According to reports, the former SSA was recently accused of masterminding the abduction of an eight-year-old boy in the Katsina metropolis. Reacting to the matter in an issued statement yesterday, the State Commissioner of Information and Culture, Bala Salisu Zango, clarified that Garwa was suspended before the allegation.  The statement claimed Garwa was suspended over…

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APC primaries: Raɗɗa secures Katsina guber return ticket

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Radda guber return ticket

The All Progressives Congress, (APC), in Katsina State has affirmed Governor Dikko Raɗɗa as its consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections. The affirmation exercise was conducted yesterday, under the supervision of officials from the party’s national headquarters. Chairman of the Electoral Committee for the Governorship Consensus Exercise, Dr. Yakubu Maccilo, said 160 delegates unanimously affirmed Rala as the party’s candidate. Maccido explained that in line with the provisions of the Electoral Act and the APC guidelines, a sole aspirant must be affirmed through a voice vote by delegates.…

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2027: Yusuf Buhari declares interest in Katsina Reps. seat

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Yusuf Buhari declares

Son of the Late Niferia’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, Yusuf, has declared his intention to contest for the House of Representatives seat representing Daura/Sandamu/Mai’Adua Federal Constituency in Katsina State ahead of the 2027 general elections. The development emerged on 𝕏, where it was indicated that the declaration was made during a courtesy visit to the Katsina State governor, Dikko Raɗɗa. As of the time of filing this report, official details of the visit and declaration were yet to be independently confirmed by relevant authorities. However, sources familiar with the development suggest…

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Bandits kill 15 in fresh attack in Katsina community

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Katsina bandits attack

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…

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

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Katsina bandits enforce ‘peace tax’

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…

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

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Katsina bandits' attacks

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…

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Katsina: Bandits kill DPO in ambush, 3 officers injured

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Katsina banditry

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…

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

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Sheikh Nyass’ Maulud

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…

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

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Bandits impose farming tax2

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…

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

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UNICEF enrols

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…

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