An advocacy group, The Patriots for the Advancement of Peace and Social Development, has criticised calls for a state of emergency in Zamfara, describing them as unpatriotic. The group’s Executive Director, Alhaji Sani Shinkafi, issued a statement in Abuja on…
UNICEF has advised the Zamfara Government and other stakeholders to invest more in developing education sector for the growth of the state. The UNICEF Representative in Nigeria, Ms Christian Munduate, gave the advice on Wednesday in Gusau during an interaction…
The Nigerian Airforce (NAF) has killed top bandit commanders in Zamfara state. This was disclosed by the Director, Public Relations and Information, Air Vice Marshal Olusola Akinboyewa in a statement. The NAF in its statement said the Force carried out…
The Zamfara State Government has commended the Nigerian military’s efforts in the renewed offensive against bandits in the state, while also extending condolences to the families of those affected by an airstrike at Tungar Kara in Zurmi Local Government Area…
More than 16 residents were reportedly killed after a military air strike tore through Tungar Kara community, Maradun LGA of Zamfara state. Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, quoted intelligence sources as saying the victims…
Unidentified gunmen have kidnapped at least 46 people, including women and children during a raid on Gana town in Zamfara State. According to Reuters, residents said the attack occurred around 10 pm on Sunday. It was gathered that scores of…
By Matthew Denis, Abuja The Federal Government of Nigeria has lifted the ban on mining exploration activities in Zamfara State. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, cited significant improvements in the security situation across the state since…
Two suspected bandits were reportedly killed while attempting to test Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) at a camp. The terrorists’ camp was reportedly established by the notorious extremist leader Bello Turji in Zamfara State. Zagazola Makama, a Lake Chad Basin counterterrorism…
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have unleashed an attack on Kakin Dawa village, a district in Gidan Goga, Maradun Local Government Area, Zamfara State. Newsmen learnt that the hoodlums abducted over 50 women and children. According to a community member,…
A local security outfit known as Yan Sakai in Zamfara State has foiled an attack by a gang of a notorious bandits’ leader, Bello Turji at the farming community of Fadamar Tara. Newsmen gathered that the vigilante group engaged the…
