Katsina State

Robbers attack three communities in Ibadan Invading armed robbers broke into three communities in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, early on Tuesday. Money, cell phones, jewelry, and other items were purportedly taken by the robbers. Alaja, Seriki, and Ogogo on the state's new Ibadan/Oyo Expressway in the Akinyele Local Government Area are among the affected communities. The incident occurred around 3.AM in the morning, according to the PUNCH reporter who visited the local areas. m. Raji Kazeem, one of the community leaders, who confirmed the incident to our correspondent, said, "Yes, it was true. Armed robbers broke into some homes in the middle of the night. You may have noticed landlords and landladies conversing in various groups for this reason. ". Adewale Osifeso, the state police public relations officer, could not be reached as of the time of publication because he did not answer his calls or reply to messages left on his mobile device. Details will be provided later.

Bandits Attack Katsina, Kills Village Head, Eight Others

January 11, 2024 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Nine people were reportedly killed by bandits on Thursday morning when they struck Kuka Babangida village in Jibia Local Government Area, Katsina State. Among them was the village chief, Idris Haruna. The event was confirmed

E don miss road – Reactions as man begins bicycle ride from Kastina to Lagos to congratulate Tinubu

March 6, 2023 Gistlover Stella 0

A 26-year-old supporter of Bola Ahmed Tinubu has embarked on a bicycle ride from Katsina to congratulate the winner of the presidential election. Gaddafi Musa, however, got people making fun of him because he said

Katsina lawmaker dies in Saudi Arabia

October 10, 2022 Moses Gistlover 0

A member of the Katsina State House of Assembly representing Bakori constituency, Hon. Ibrahim Kurami has reportedly died in Medina, Saudi Arabia. This was revealed by Kurami’s political associate, Alhaji Nasiru Danguga, on Monday. A

Delta: Medical Doctors Embark On Indefinite Strike

Gunmen Abduct Katsina Deputy Speaker’s Sister

September 6, 2021 Gistlover Stella 0

There has been reports that gunmen have abducted the younger sister of the Deputy Speaker of the Katsina State House of Assembly, Shehu Dalhatu Tafoki. The victim, identified as Asma’u Dalhatu, was kidnapped in the

Heavy Wind Destroys 1,500 Houses In Katsina

July 28, 2021 Gistlover Stella 0

Heavy windstorm has killed at least two persons and destroyed over 1,500 houses in Bindawa, Faskari, and Sabuwa Local Government Areas of Katsina State. The Public Relations Officer of the State Emergency Management Agency, Umar

Man Arrested For Smashing Month-Old Daughter to Death

Katsina Police Rescued Victim From Foil Abduction Attempt

July 19, 2021 Gistlover Stella 0

Personnel of the Katsina State Police Command has indicated that it has foiled a kidnapped attack in the state. According to the police, the suspected bandits carried out the attack at Layin Minister, in Malumfashi

Serious Tension from Jos Over 200 Missing Cows

Ram Markets Abandoned Due To Price Increase

July 19, 2021 Gistlover Stella 0

Eid-ul-Adha also referred to as the festival of sacrifice, is celebrated worldwide by Muslims and is marked with the slaughtering of rams, cows, and sheep. In Muslim parlance, the festival is the most important feast

90 Year Old Man Arrested For Selling Weed

July 9, 2021 Gistlover Stella 0

A 90-year-old man, Yusuf Yarkadir, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, for selling drugs to the youth in his Yarkadir village in Rimi Local Government Area of Katsina

Unknown Gunmen attack Emir of Birnin Gwari

Vigilante Advises Northern Governors On Fighting Bandits

July 8, 2021 Gistlover Stella 0

The National Chairman of Vigilante Group of Nigeria, Umar Abubakar North-West governors on how to fight bandits. He urged the North-West governors to team up against insecurity. Abubakar, also the commander-general of vigilantes, stated this

Bandits Kills 2 NIS Staffs In Katsina

July 8, 2021 Gistlover Stella 0

Suspected bandits have killed two officers of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) in Katsina state. It was gathered that the officers identified as Umar Bagadaza Kankara and Lauwali Dutse, were killed in an ambush at

19 Famers Killed In Katsina Community

July 7, 2021 Gistlover Stella 0

Despite a peace deal initiative of the current government, activities of Kidnapping for ransom and banditry have persisted. Which has led to death of at least 19 farmers, have been reportedly killed after bandits attacked

This Time Around, We Must Not Repeat The Mistake Of Boko Haram – Katsina State Governor

Katsina youth Acquire Catapults To Fight Bandits

July 6, 2021 Gistlover Stella 0

Members of Katsina State People’s Democratic Party Social Media Organization have commenced sharpening their skills in the use of locally made catapults for self-defense against armed bandits. Tagged, “Operation Catapult Shoot”, the youth claimed that

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