Zamfara Chief of Staff survives gunmen attack
The Chief of Staff to the Zamfara State Government, Moukhtar Lugga, narrowly escaped an attack by gunmen on Thursday evening. The incident happened along the Funtua–Gusau road. Reports say the attack occurred near Kucheri around 6:16 pm when armed men ambushed his vehicle. The assailants reportedly fired from different directions in what appeared to be […]
Insecurity will end soon – Shettima assures as Lawal joins APC in Zamfara
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has reassured citizens that insecurity across the country will soon be brought under control. He made this statement during a political event in Zamfara State. Shettima expressed confidence in the efforts of the current administration led by Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to him, strategies already in place are beginning to […]
Real reason I dumped PDP for APC – Zamfara Gov, Dauda Lawal
Dauda Lawal has explained why he decided to leave the Peoples Democratic Party and join the All Progressives Congress. His defection was officially announced on Monday. In a statement released by his media team, the governor said the decision came after long consultations with political allies and supporters in the state. He pointed to the […]
Zamfara: Gunmen impose curfew on Senator Bilbis’ hometown, demand N30m
Gunmen have reportedly imposed a curfew on a community in Zamfara State, the hometown of Sahabi Alhaji Ya’u Bilbis. The armed group is said to have demanded a payment of N30 million from residents of the area. According to local reports, the attackers warned villagers to remain indoors during specific hours, creating fear and uncertainty […]
Nigeria’s rising insecurity: Don’t expect immediate results from U.S. military – Security expert
Renewed attacks in parts of Northern Nigeria have raised fresh concerns about safety, despite recent support from the United States military. Communities in Zamfara and Plateau states have reported killings, displacement, and threats from armed groups. Many residents say they are living in fear as violence continues. In Zamfara, some communities in Tsafe Local Government […]
Nigerian troops arrest Boko Haram drone supplier, neutralise top commander
Nigerian troops of Operation HADIN KAI, working with local vigilantes and hunters, have neutralised Abdullahi Mafa, a former hybrid Boko Haram commander in Madagali, Zamfara State. The operation occurred along the Visik River line during an ambush against suspected terrorists. In a separate raid at Madagali Motor Park, troops arrested Dauda Usman Gubula, a suspected […]
Zamfara APC condemns vandalism of Tinubu’s billboards
The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the reported destruction of billboards displaying images of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Gusau. The party described the act as troubling and warned that such incidents could increase political tension in the state. In a statement issued by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Yusuf […]
Troops kill scores of bandits allegedly loyal to Gwaska Dan Karemi in Zamfara
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 8 Division, operating under Sector 2 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have killed many bandits believed to be loyal to the notorious fugitive leader, Gwaska Dan Karemi, during a major military operation in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The encounter happened on January 31, 2026, after security forces acted […]
Zamfara govt laments Gwargwabe bandit attack, approves military base after
The Zamfara State Government has strongly condemned a deadly bandit attack on Gwargwabe village in the Nahuce District of Bungudu Local Government Area. The attack, which happened on Thursday evening just before Maghrib prayers, claimed the lives of four residents and caused serious destruction in the community. According to reports, armed bandits invaded the village, […]
Bello Turji in panic, will soon become history – Nigerian military
The Nigerian military has declared that wanted terrorist leader, Bello Turji, is now under severe pressure and operating in panic mode as security forces intensify operations across the North-West. The military said sustained offensives are closing in on Turji and other notorious bandit leaders, making it difficult for them to operate freely or settle in […]