Tag: #KebbiState
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FRESH OUTRAGE AS U.S., GLOBAL BODIES FAULT NIGERIA OVER RISING SCHOOL ABDUCTIONS
Nigeria faces sharp international criticism following mass kidnappings of schoolchildren in Niger and Kebbi states, with U.S. lawmakers and global organisations warning the country risks normalising a tragedy that should never be accepted. On November 21, 2025, armed men raided St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Niger State, abducting over 300 students and 12 teachers.…
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KEBBI POLICE CONFIRM ABDUCTION OF 25 FEMALE STUDENTS FROM GOVERNMENT GIRLS’ SCHOOL
The Kebbi State Police have confirmed the abduction of 25 female students from Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area. CSP Nafi’u Abubakar, the Police Public Relations Officer, revealed that at around 4 a.m. on Monday, armed bandits stormed the school, firing shots and using sophisticated weapons. Despite a brave gunfight…
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KEBBI DEPUTY SPEAKER ABDUCTED BY SUSPECTED BANDITS, JOINT SECURITY TEAMS MOBILIZED FOR RESCUE
The Kebbi Police Command has confirmed the abduction of Alhaji Muhammad Sama’ila-Bagudo, Deputy Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, by suspected bandits in Bagudo LGA. The incident occurred Friday night around 8:20 p.m., shortly after he performed Isha’i prayer. A joint security force comprising police tactical units, military personnel, and vigilantes has been…
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KEBBI GOVT DENIES RUMORS OF HIDDEN AIRPORT IN ARGUNGU FOREST USED FOR DRUG SMUGGLING
The Kebbi State Government has firmly dismissed a viral video on social media alleging the presence of a secret airport in Argungu forest being used for cocaine smuggling as false and malicious. The government, through Special Adviser on Media and Publicity Malam Yahaya Sarki, stated that the video is entirely fabricated, aimed at discrediting the…
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KEBBI STATE APPROVES N4.05 BILLION TO RENOVATE SEVEN GENERAL HOSPITALS
Kebbi is stepping up healthcare with a multi-billion naira boost to rehab key hospitals, promising better health services for thousands across the state. Kebbi Executive Council has approved N4.05 billion for the rehabilitation of seven general hospitals including those in Kambaza, Suru, Kamba, Dirin-Daji, Kangiwa, Koko, and Yauri. This move is part of Governor Nasir…
