Umar Nadada has officially assumed duty as the 8th Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 14 Headquarters, Katsina State. Nadada took over the leadership of the zone on Monday and is expected to deploy his extensive experience in crime prevention to strengthen public trust and confidence in the Nigeria Police Force. The …
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has carried out precision airstrikes that killed several ISWAP terrorists in Borno State. The strikes also destroyed bandit hideouts in Katsina and Kwara States. NAF spokesperson Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame confirmed the operations in a statement on Monday. He said the coordinated air missions were conducted on Sunday, November 10. …
Kano State is grappling with a new wave of insecurity as fleeing bandits from neighbouring Katsina State invade its border communities, triggering fear and mass displacement among rural residents. The influx comes amid intensified military operations across the Northwest, which have pushed armed groups out of Katsina and Zamfara into adjacent territories. Residents told newsmen …
The Zamfara State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared that the party remains strong and united despite recent defections to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday in Gusau by the PDP Publicity Secretary, Halliru Andi. The clarification followed the defection of Maharazu Faru, the …
By Esther Ososanya Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, working alongside police operatives and local vigilante groups, have rescued six abducted children in Gidan Maga village, Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State. The incident happened on Monday, when armed bandits stormed the community in an attempt to abduct residents. Gun Battle in Naalma Forest Security …
By Esther Ososanya Security forces successfully rescued 44 kidnapped victims during a clearance operation in Rugu forest, Katsina State, on August 19. The multi-agency raid involved troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, the police, DSS, Civil Watch Corps, local vigilantes, and air support from the Nigerian Air Force. The operation focused on Kaigar Malamai, a border …
By Esther Ososanya The Federal Government has disbursed ₦1,065,391,000.00 to the Federal University, Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA), Katsina State. The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) facilitated the release, which will cover tuition for 10,018 students under the renewed Student Loan Programme. NELFUND shared the update today via its official X account. University Acknowledges Fund Transfer In a …
