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The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Nigeria Country Office commenced a three-day stakeholders’ engagement on insecurity, crime, and drug abuse in Zamfara on Monday. According to a statement by Sulaiman Idris, media aide to Governor Dauda Lawal, the workshop is part of a UN assessment and programming mission to guide its response […]
The Emir of Kotorkoshi in Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Alhaji Abubakar Ahmad Umar, has attributed the lingering banditry and criminality in the state to foreigners who have come to exploit the region’s mineral resources, particularly gold. Initially, disagreements between Fulani and Hausa communities over cattle rearing, farming, and grazing land were the […]
In a series of attacks on Zurmi and Maru Local Government Areas of Zamfara State, bandits have left four dead and six abducted. The assailants targeted Zurmi town, attempting to breach the palace of an Emir and former military administrator Col. Bala Mande (Rtd). Despite security measures, three individuals were killed, three abducted, and the […]
In a demonstration of appreciation and solidarity, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), visited the 1 Brigade Nigerian Army stationed in Zamfara State on April 6, 2024. His visit was not only an opportunity to commend the troops for their unwavering commitment but also a chance to assess the progress of […]
Zamfara State, once lauded as a paragon of peace within Nigeria, now stands at a crossroads marred by violence, innocent bloodshed, and rampant criminal activities. Amidst this tumultuous landscape, an urgent plea surfaces in the form of an open letter addressed to His Excellency Governor Dauda Lawal. Authored by Comr. Rilwanu Iyal Mafara, the Zamfara […]
In a proactive move to address the persistent threat of kidnapping along the borders with Katsina and Sokoto states, the Zamfara State Government has announced stringent measures. Following the decision reached at the State Security Council Meeting, Mr. Manir Haidara, the Commissioner for Information and Culture, briefed reporters in Gusau on Tuesday. Effective immediately, the […]
In another devastating attack, bandits have once again unleashed terror in Makera village, Talata-Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State, resulting in the loss of nine lives and the abduction of 53 individuals. Mohammed Garba, a resident of the area, recounted the harrowing events as the bandits stormed the village around 9pm on Monday, firing […]
Amidst the ongoing violence and destruction of property in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, the House of Representatives has voiced its concern and called for immediate action. During Tuesday’s plenary session, a member of the House from Zamfara State, Hassan Shinkafi, brought forth a motion urging for urgent attention to the situation. Shinkafi […]
The Nigerian Army Headquarters 8 Division has addressed the allegations circulating about the inadequate feeding of troops in Zamfara State, dismissing them as a deliberate attempt to sow discord and distraction among the forces of Operation HADARIN DAJI, who have made significant strides in combating terrorism and banditry in the region. A report from an […]
In a horrifying turn of events, a group of armed bandits descended upon Maru town, which serves as the administrative headquarters of Maru local government within Zamfara state. This brazen attack unfolded with chilling consequences, leaving death and destruction in its wake. The ruthless gunmen, in the course of their assault, claimed the life of […]