Tag: #Katsina
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KATSINA POLICE ARREST TWO MORE SUSPECTS OVER ALLEGED DIVERSION OF THERAPEUTIC FOOD
The Katsina State Police Command has arrested two more suspects over the alleged diversion of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF), known locally as “Yar Kwamaso”, meant for severely malnourished children. The arrests followed an ongoing investigation into the alleged criminal conspiracy and unlawful diversion of the medical nutrition product. Police spokesman, DSP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, on Wednesday…
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POLICE ARREST MAN OVER ALLEGED DIVERSION OF 1,500 THERAPEUTIC FOOD SACHETS IN KATSINA
The Katsina State Police Command has arrested a man over the alleged diversion of 1,500 sachets of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) meant for malnourished children. Police spokesperson, DSP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, said the suspect was arrested on August 26 after surveillance officers attached to Batagarawa Division intercepted him with three sacks containing the therapeutic food. The…
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TROOPS RESCUE ABDUCTED KWARA KING, NEUTRALISE TERRORISTS IN NATIONWIDE OPERATIONS
Nigerian troops have rescued the abducted king of Igbesi Kingdom in Kwara State and neutralised several terrorists in coordinated operations conducted across the country between Aug. 27 and Aug. 28. According to an operational report released on Saturday, troops of Operation Savanna Shield, working with the police, forest guards and hunters, rescued the monarch and…
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DIPHTHERIA: FG DEPLOYS 500,000 VACCINE DOSES TO KANO, KATSINA
The Federal Government has intensified efforts to contain a diphtheria outbreak affecting children in parts of Kano and Katsina States, deploying 500,000 vaccine doses and activating a multi-agency emergency task force. The intervention, ordered by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, is aimed at strengthening disease surveillance, closing immunisation…
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19-YEAR-OLD KATSINA INNOVATOR GAINS GLOBAL RECOGNITION FOR EV DESIGN
A 19-year-old automotive enthusiast from Katsina State, Ishaq Jamilu, has attracted international attention for an innovative electric vehicle design developed through self-learning and practical experience. Jamilu, from Kusada Local Government Area, said his passion for automobiles began at an early age. He built his skills through online research, technical drawing, 3D modelling and hands-on experience…
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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…
