Jigawa govt directs female security personnel to wear Hijab on duty
The Jigawa State Government has announced that female security guards are now allowed to wear hijabs while on duty. This decision was shared by the Commissioner of Information, Youth, Sports, and Culture, Sagir Musa, after a State Executive Council meeting led by Governor Umar Namadi. The directive affects three private security companies working in the […]
Police arrest 20-year-old woman for killing her co-wife in Jigawa
The police in Jigawa State have arrested a 20-year-old woman, Rukayyah Amadu, for allegedly pouring hot water on her co-wife, Asiyah Amadu, which led to her d3ath. According to the police spokesperson, SP Shi’isu Adam, the incident happened on February 24, 2025, in Buju village, Dutse Local Government Area. It was reported that the two […]
Jigawa invests N132 Million in CNG training centre
Jigawa State is making a big move towards cleaner energy by investing over N132 million in a state-of-the-art training centre located in Dutse. This centre is set up to teach experts how to convert petrol vehicles into ones that run on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), which is a cleaner and more efficient fuel option. At […]
Three Killed in Auto Crash in Jigawa, Police Confirm
In a heartbreaking accident in Jigawa State, three people have been confirmed dead, and 14 others injured after a bus collided with an empty truck. The crash occurred in the Gwaram Local Government Area along the old Gwaram road, when a bus with 17 passengers crashed into a Dangote trailer. According to the police, the […]
Police Rescue Suspected Motorcycle Thief from Furious Crowd in Jigawa
In a dramatic turn of events in Jigawa, police were called to rescue a man accused of stealing a motorcycle from an enraged crowd. The incident unfolded at a local market while many people were engaged in prayers. According to DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam, the spokesperson for the police command, the suspect is from Kano […]
Jigawa : Father and young son d!e as building collapses
A tragic incident occurred in Madabe village, Buji Local Government Area of Jigawa State, on the night of Sunday, August 11, 2024. During a heavy downpour, a building collapsed, resulting in the deaths of a 30-year-old man and his two-year-old son. The event has left the local community in deep shock and mourning as they […]