Tag: #Katsina
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TROOPS RECOVER 147 LIVESTOCK, ARREST TWO SUSPECTS AFTER FOILING BANDITS’ ATTACK
Troops of the Joint Task Force in Kano have foiled a bandits’ attack and recovered 147 livestock along the Yankamaye-Rimaye axis on the Kano-Katsina border. According to a statement by the 3 Brigade Nigerian Army, troops acted on credible intelligence on July 15 indicating that armed bandits were moving rustled animals through the area. The…
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ASUU GIVES KEBBI, KATSINA, ZAMFARA GOVERNMENTS STRIKE ULTIMATUM OVER UNIMPLEMENTED 2025 AGREEMENT
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Sokoto Zone, has warned that lecturers in five state-owned universities across Kebbi, Katsina and Zamfara may embark on an indefinite strike if the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU Agreement is not implemented. Speaking in Sokoto, ASUU Zonal Coordinator, Prof. Abubakar Sabo, said key components of the agreement, including Earned Academic…
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SECURITY FORCES FOIL CATTLE RUSTLING IN KATSINA, RECOVER 117 STOLEN LIVESTOCK
A joint team of security operatives has foiled a cattle rustling operation in Katsina State, recovering 117 stolen livestock after engaging suspected bandits in a gun battle in Charanchi Local Government Area. The Katsina State Police Command, on Wednesday July 1, said the operation followed credible intelligence that armed bandits had attacked Saburu and Billiri…
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TROOPS RESCUE KIDNAPPED VICTIMS, RECOVER RUSTLED LIVESTOCK
Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma rescued kidnapped victims, apprehended a suspected terrorist collaborator and recovered 318 rustled livestock during operations in Kaduna, Katsina and Zamfara. According to an operational report made available on Friday June 19, troops deployed at Forward Operating Base Kadage rescued two women and a toddler abandoned by bandits in Igabi Local…
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I-G ORDERS ENHANCED SECURITY AROUND SCHOOLS IN KATSINA
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has directed the Katsina State Police Command to strengthen security around schools across the state. The directive was conveyed by the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Department of Finance and Administration, Sulaiman Abdul, during a two-day operational tour of Katsina. The tour included assessments of security measures at selected educational…
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BREAKING: ARMY RESCUES LATE GEN. RABE ABUBAKAR’S WIFE AFTER GUN BATTLE WITH BANDITS IN KATSINA
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued Mrs. Abubakar, wife of the late retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, following a fierce gun battle with suspected bandits in Katsina State. According to a credible military source, the operation was carried out by troops of the 17 Brigade during an ongoing search-and-rescue mission launched after the retired…
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POLICE REPULSE NIGHT BANDIT ATTACK IN KATSINA, ARREST SUSPECT
The Nigeria Police Force in Katsina has foiled an armed attack on Unguwar Bido and Unguwar Kanawa villages in Dandume Local Government Area, arresting one suspected bandit in the process. Police spokesperson DSP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu said the incident happened late Tuesday night after a distress call alerted officers to the invasion by heavily armed attackers.…
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KATSINA CP WARNS NEW CRIME UNIT: ‘RESPECT RIGHTS OR FACE CONSEQUENCES’
The Katsina State Police Command has cautioned operatives of its newly formed Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) to operate strictly within the law and avoid any form of human rights abuse. Commissioner of Police, Ali Umar-Fage, gave the charge after a three-day intensive training, stressing that the unit must reflect professionalism, discipline, and integrity in…
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KATSINA CHILDREN RAISE ALARM OVER CLIMATE THREATS IN SCHOOLS
From floods to poor sanitation, schoolchildren in Katsina say learning is now a daily risk. Children from the Child Rights Advocacy Club in Mashi LGA have called on authorities to urgently address worsening climate and environmental conditions affecting their safety and education. During an advocacy visit, the children warned that flooding, poor sanitation, and unsafe…
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EID MESSAGE FROM THE FRONTLINES: ARMY CHIEF URGES UNITY, SACRIFICE AMID SECURITY FIGHT
As troops mark Sallah on the battlefield, the Army leadership calls for resilience, discipline and stronger unity against insecurity. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has charged Nigerian troops to stay united, disciplined and committed as the country continues to battle security challenges. Speaking at an Eid-el-Fitr luncheon for frontline soldiers in Katsina,…
