Joint security team rescues three kidnapped victims in Kebbi
A joint team of security forces has rescued three kidnapped victims after exchanging gunfire with the abductors in Shanga Hills, Kebbi State. The victims—Muhammad Nasamu Namata (25), Gide Namata (20), and Hamidu Alhaji Namani (35)—were taken from Sangara village during an early morning raid on July 27, 2025. According to Police Public Relations Officer, CSP […]
Nigeria govt deploys four armoured personnel carriers to Kebbi
To help tackle insecurity in Kebbi State, the Federal Government has deployed four Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs). These vehicles are expected to strengthen the efforts of security forces battling banditry in the region. The APCs were officially handed over at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi on Sunday. The presentation was led by Lt. Colonel […]
Blackout: Sokoto, Kebbi get only 6 MW electricity supply — TCN
Residents of Sokoto and Kebbi States are currently experiencing major power supply issues. The two states are receiving only between 6 and 7 megawatts of electricity, which is far below what they normally get. The limited power is coming from the Mando Transmission Substation, and it’s being delivered through a long power line that passes […]
Insecurity: NAFDAC warns chemical marketers against selling to unknown buyers
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a warning to chemical marketers in Kebbi State. They are urged not to sell their products to unknown buyers. The warning was given by Alhaji Muyideen F. Suleiman, the State Coordinator of NAFDAC, during a one-day sensitization event in Birnin Kebbi. The […]
Senate Assures Support for Chinese Investors Bringing $1 Billion to Nigeria
The Nigerian Senate has promised to support Chinese companies planning to invest $1 billion in the country’s solid minerals sector. A group of Chinese investors visited the National Assembly to ask for backing before starting their investment. They plan to invest $500 million first in three states – Zamfara, Kebbi, and Nasarawa. If the results […]
Kebbi police arrest 165 illegal immigrants residing in three-bedroom flat
The Kebbi State Police recently arrested 165 illegal immigrants from several West African countries. These individuals were living in a three-bedroom flat in the Kuwait area of Birnin Kebbi, raising concerns among local residents. The immigrants came from Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Benin Republic, Niger Republic, and Mali. The arrest followed an intelligence report that […]
Former NYSC Member Reportedly Abducted By Bandits On Her Way Home After POP In Kebbi
Linda Chiamaka Obi, a former member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), was abducted by bandits on Saturday, November 3, 2024, while traveling home after her passing-out parade in Kebbi State. The incident occurred in Zungeru, Niger State, when the bandits attacked a vehicle traveling from Kebbi to Onitsha, Anambra State. Chiamaka was kidnapped […]
Bandits Kill One and Kidnap District Head Along with Eight Others in Kebbi
In a shocking incident on Saturday, October 5, 2024, armed bandits launched a violent attack in Kebbi State, Nigeria, resulting in the kidnapping of Alhaji Isah Daya, the district head of Kanya, along with eight other villagers. The attack took place in Daya’s village, where the bandits created chaos, leading to the tragic death of […]