Tag: #KebbiState
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POLICE FOIL KIDNAP PLOT IN KEBBI, ARREST 4 OVER RANSOM DEMAND
The Kebbi Police Command has arrested four suspects for alleged criminal conspiracy, criminal intimidation through anonymous calls, and threats to kidnap a resident after demanding a ransom of 30 million naira. The command’s spokesperson, SP Bashir Usman, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday July 6, in Birnin Kebbi. Usman identified the suspects as…
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KEBBI FARMERS – HERDERS CLASH: 8 DEAD, 4 SUSPECTS ARRESTED
The Kebbi Police Command says it has arrested four suspects in connection with the recent farmers-herders clash in Gulma Town, Argungu Local Government Area. The Kebbi Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Bashir Usman, disclosed this in a statement issued in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday June 25. Usman said the suspects were arrested following ongoing…
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TROOPS REPEL ATTACK IN KEBBI, RECOVER WEAPONS AND EXPLOSIVES
Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have repelled an attack by suspected Lakurawa terrorists during a clearance operation in Kebbi State. According to military sources, the encounter happened around Dogon Daji in Dandi Local Government Area. The suspected terrorists were engaged in a gunfight before fleeing the area. Items recovered during the operation include rocket-propelled grenade…
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REPRISAL HORROR: LAKURAWA GUNMEN KILL 5 WORSHIPPERS IN KEBBI MOSQUE
Attack follows failed ambush on senior Nigerian Army officer’s convoy. Suspected Lakurawa terrorists have killed five worshippers and injured three others in a mosque attack in Dadinkowa community, Maiyama Local Government Area of Kebbi State. According to the Kebbi Police Command spokesperson, SP Bashir Usman, the gunmen stormed the mosque during evening prayers on Wednesday,…
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RAMADAN RELIEF: KEBBI SLASHES CIVIL SERVANTS’ WORKING HOURS
Kebbi State workers will close earlier during Ramadan, as the government moves to ease the burden of fasting. The Kebbi State Government has reduced official working hours for civil servants by two hours to support workers observing Ramadan. Governor Nasir Idris approved the adjustment following the commencement of fasting as declared by the Nigerian Supreme…
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KEBBI CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL ARGUNGU FESTIVAL, THANKS TINUBU, SPONSORS
Global spotlight returns to Argungu as Kebbi applauds strong federal backing and cultural revival. Kebbi Deputy Governor, Sen. Umar Tafida, has hailed President Bola Tinubu, sponsors, and the people of the state for the successful hosting of the 61st Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival. He said the President’s presence at the historic event highlighted…
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CUSTOMS, KEBBI SEAL DEAL AS FG OPENS NIGER–BENIN TRADE CORRIDOR
48-hour cargo clearance, tighter security, smoother cross-border trade Nigeria’s trade routes just got a major boost as the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Kebbi State Government team up to roll out President Bola Tinubu’s approved transit corridor for goods heading to Niger Republic via Benin. The Customs boss, Bashir Adewale-Adeniyi, announced the partnership during…
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KEBBI GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE FREE EYE TREATMENT FOR 5,000 PATIENTS ACROSS ALL LGAs
Kebbi State is set to deliver free eye treatment for 5,000 patients throughout its 21 local government areas in a five-day medical outreach. The initiative is a collaboration between the state government, the Saudi-based World Assembly of Muslim Youth (WAMY), and the Nasara Foundation. Health Commissioner Isma’il Augie, speaking after inspecting the program at Kebbi…
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NIGERIAN ARMY INTENSIFIES RESCUE OPERATIONS UNDER OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA ACROSS NIGER, KEBBI, AND ZAMFARA
The Nigerian Army, operating under Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY), has escalated search-and-rescue missions for abducted school children in Niger, Kebbi, and Zamfara states. Sources at Army Headquarters confirmed that troops have neutralised terrorists and destroyed their hideouts across the North Central and North West corridors within the last 24 hours. Troops of 22 Brigade responded…
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NIGERIAN ARMY INTENSIFIES SEARCH-AND-RESCUE UNDER OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA IN NIGER, KEBBI, AND ZAMFARA
The Nigerian Army said troops under Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY) have ramped up search-and-rescue efforts for abducted school children in Niger, Kebbi, and Zamfara states. Within the past 24 hours, forces have neutralised terrorists and destroyed their hideouts across the North Central and Northwest regions. In response to the St. Mary’s School abductions in Niger…
