Jigawa

NIS recue 6 human trafficking victims in Jigawa

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Jigawa Command, said it rescued six victims of human trafficking in the state. The NIS Comptroller in the state, Mr Ahmed Bagari, told newsmen in Dutse on Monday that the victims were rescued by men…

Five first class emirs receive Shettima in Jigawa 

By Umar Akilu Majeri Dutse The All Progressives Congress (APC) vice presidential candidate, Kashim Shettima visited traditional rulers in Jigawa, during which he paid homage to five first class emirs in the state. Shettima while delivering his speech in Dutse…

Christmas: NSCDC deploys 1, 050 personnel in Jigawa

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Jigawa State Command, has deployed 1, 050 personnel for the protection of lives and properties of citizens during Christmas and New Year celebrations in the state. NSCDC State Commandant, Musa Alhaji Mala…

Kidnapped businessman regains freedom in Jigawa

A 50-year-old business man, Alhaji Lawan Garba, who was kidnapped at Kwadabe village in Kiyawa Local Government of Jigawa State has regained his freedom. Spokesman of the state police command, DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam, stated this in a statement issued…

Committee on flood disaster raises over N1bn in Jigawa

Over N1 billion has been raised at a fund raising event on Saturday organised by the Jigawa State Committee on flood damage assessment, saddled with fund raising, palliative distribution, and establishment of state flood trust fund. The funds were raised…

Motor vehicle thief escapes lynching in Jigawa

A 30-year-old suspected motor vehicle thief, Adamu Ali, has narrowly escaped death at the hands of angry youths in the Dutse Local Government Area of Jigawa State. A resident told newsmen that the incident happened on Monday at about 6:00…