Bandits attack Katsina community, shoot activist and abduct his two wives
On Sunday, November 3, 2024, a quiet community in Katsina State, Nigeria, was thrown into chaos. Bandits attacked Turare, a village in the Dutsin-Ma area, targeting the home of Ibrahim Hussaini Maikaita, a local activist well-known for his advocacy for better governance in the region. According to reports, the gunmen broke into Maikaita’s residence, shooting […]
Tragic Ambush in Katsina: Bandits Kill Nine Security Operatives
In a heartbreaking incident, nine security operatives were killed in Katsina State on Friday, October 4, 2024, when bandits ambushed them during their duty to protect local farmers. The attacks took place in the Faskari and Matazu Local Government Areas, highlighting the ongoing security challenges in the region. The ambush occurred in two separate locations […]
Abia Tops NECO 2024 SSCE Rankings, Katsina Comes in Last
The National Examination Council (NECO) has announced the results for the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE). Out of the 1,376,423 students who registered for the exam, 1,367,736 sat for it. The results show that 828,284 students, or 60.55%, achieved five credits, including Mathematics and English Language. Prof. Dantana Wushishi, NECO’s Registrar, revealed these results […]
Jonathan Visits Yar’Adua Family in Katsina to Offer Condolences
On Saturday, former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, visited Katsina State to pay a condolence visit to the Yar’Adua family. The visit came after the passing of Hajiya Dada Yar’Adua, the mother of former President Umaru Yar’Adua. Jonathan was warmly welcomed by the Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Radda. The Deputy Governor, Faruk Lawal, along […]
Tragedy Strikes in Katsina: Bandits Kill Man, Kidnap Wife and Son
In a tragic incident in Magamar-Jibia town, Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State, bandits killed a man named Aliyu Yahaya, 31, and kidnapped his wife, son, and three neighbors. The attackers also set fire to Aliyu’s home and body, leaving the community in shock. According to Aliyu’s brother, Salisu Yahaya, the bandits stormed their […]
Katsina State Hisbah Board Destroys N60 Million Worth of Alcohol and Drugs in Funtua
The Katsina State Hisbah Board has taken a significant step in its mission to promote good morals by destroying N60 million worth of alcohol and other illegal drugs in Funtua. According to the Hisbah Commander, Dr. Aminu Usman, the board recently seized and destroyed 1,750 crates of alcohol and 33 jerry cans of locally brewed […]
Katsina University VC Says Some Staff Are Informants for Bandits
The Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Dutsinma (FUDMA) in Katsina State, Professor Armaya’u Bichi, has claimed that some university staff members are providing information to bandits. Bichi revealed this information to journalists in Katsina on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, stating that the contacts of the suspected staff have been handed over to security agencies for further […]