“Bandits” have emerged as the new bogeyman for insecurity in Nigeria, joining a long (and still growing list) that includes Boko Haram, cultists, herdsmen, kidnappers and militants. In different parts
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Ayodele Fayose, former governor of Ekiti, has urged Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar, Zamfara governor to return home and protect his people. Fayose, lamenting about spate of Killings, said Yari should not
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday had a telephone conversation with Emir of Maradun in Zamfara, Alhaji Garba Tambari. He expressed sadness over the loss of lives and destruction of property
Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Aviation Minister, has reacted to the fresh attach in Zamfara State which led to loss of many lives. Fani-Kayode claimed that Malian Fulani terrorists were responsible
President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the killing of about 17 Nigerians in Zamfara State. AREWA.Ng earlier reported that about 17 were killed on Saturday after bandits attacked Magami village
The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar has condemned the fresh attach in Zamfara State which led to loss of many lives. AREWA.NG earlier reported that
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the killing of Nigerians in Birnin Magaji community in Tsafe Local Government Area and Magami community in Faru District of Maradun Local Government Area of
No fewer than 17 people were on Saturday killed by bandits in Magami Village, Faru District of Maradun Local Government Area, Zamfara state. Zamfara police spokesperson, Muhammed Shehu, in a
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and one-time National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Barr Venatius Ikem, has defected back to the party. Addressing a
The Ministry of Defense has reacted to the recent attack on Zamfara and Kaduna States, which led to the loss of many lives and properties. The ministry, under the leadership
The Zamfara Unity Forum has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to call the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to order. They accused EFCC of “arresting and detaining Mallam Daudu
Governor Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara State has warned that any traditional ruler linked to banditry in the state will be deposed. Yari issued the warning while fielding questions from State
Four days after the Fulani militia attacked troops in Zamfara State, the whereabouts of one sergeant Sunday Itodo, a mobile police officer is yet to be known. This was confirmed
Zamfara State governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Kabiru Marafa has vowed not to dump the party but support the reelection bid of President
The Nigeria Police on Friday killed 104 armed bandits during an attack on Mahanga forest in Birnin Mogaji Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Force spokesman, Acting DCP, Jimoh Moshood
Metropolitan Catholic Archbishop of Jos, Ignatius Kaigama, has identified reasons behind the competitive spirit, hostility and intolerance between adherents of Islamic and Christian religions in Nigeria. Kaigama made the disclosure
The Zamfara Police Command has foiled an alleged planned attack on a community in Zamfara and recovered 11 assorted ammunition from the suspects. The State Commissioner of Police, Mr Usman
Zamfara State Government has suspended four traditional rulers over their alleged involvement with bandits terrorising the state. Their suspension was announced on Monday in Gusau by the state Commissioner of
Lawali Attahiru Dogonkade, a serving member of the Zamfara State House of Assembly, has been sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to fraud on a N31million contract.
Troops involved in ongoing military operations in the northwest, Nigeria code name “Sharan Daji’ have killed 20 bandits while 21 suspects were arrested. This was disclosed on Wednesday by the
