‘I’m not begging you to surrender’ – Commissioner of Police to bandits
The newly posted commissioner of police in Zamfara State, Mr. Kolo Yusuf has sent a red signal to the bandits operating in the State, warning that it will no longer … Read More
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Notorious bandit leader, Turji embraces peace, launches campaign against terror in Zamfara
Notorious bandit kingpin, Bello Turji, has finally embraced the peace initiative of Zamfara State government as part of efforts to end banditry. Reports have it that this was confirmed by … Read More
Unknown gunmen shot dead NBA member while trying to kidnap him in Zamfara
The Zamfara State chapter of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) has expressed sadness as unknown gunmen kill one of its members, Barrister Benedict Torngee Azza in Gusau, the state capital. … Read More
Seven family members die after consuming poisoned food in Zamfara
No lesser than seven members of a family have been reported dead in Danbaza village, Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Food poisoning has claimed the lives of seven … Read More
Nigerian gov converts COVID-19 centre to general hospital
The Zamfara State Government has given order that the Damba COVID-19 Disease Control Centre in Gusau, the State capital, be converted to General Hospital Status. The directive has been given … Read More
Nigerian gov approves death penalty for informants, bandits, others
Zamfara State Government has approved death penalty for anyone convicted for banditry, kidnapping, cattle rustling, cultism, or serving as a bandits’ informant in the state. The Governor of Zamfara State, … Read More
They beg me to receive chieftaincy title – Bandits’ leader, Ado Aleiro confesses
The notorious bandit, Ado Aleiro, who was turbaned as Sarkin Fulani, in Yantodo Emirate of Zamfara State, on Sunday, has confessed that he does not beg for the chieftaincy title … Read More
Zamfara police declare bandit leader wanted
THE Zamfara State Police Command, yesterday declared notorious bandit leader, Ado Aleru who was conferred with the title of Sarkin Fulani by the Emir of Yandoto on Saturday in the … Read More
Nigerian gov suspends Emir for turbaning banditry kingpin in Zamfara
Governor Bello Matawalle has suspended Alhaji Aliyu Marafa, the Emir of Birnin Yandoto of Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State for conferring a chieftaincy title on a banditry kingpin, … Read More
All our efforts to end banditry have failed – Nigerian governor laments
Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Mohammed Matawalle has told members of the State to use the avenue of the EID EL Kabir celebration to pray for peace in the state. … Read More
Nigerian governor declares death penalty for bandits, signs bill into law
Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has backed death penalty for those accused and convicted for kidnapping, banditry, cattle rustling and cult activities in the state. The number one … Read More
Gunmen give residents 5 day ultimatum to vacate 5 Plateau villages, sack 30 Zamfara communities
Suleiman Abubakar Gumi, member representing Gummi/Bukkuyum Federal Constituency of Zamfara State, revealed that bandits had taken over more than 30 communities in Zamfara State. He made this revelation while moving … Read More
Terrorists have guns, Nigerians should carry guns too – Yoruba chiefs support Zamfara govt
The council of the Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland has commended the decision of the Zamfara State Government telling members of the public to obtain licensed guns in order to protect … Read More
Nigerian governor orders residents to get guns for self defence against bandits
Zamfara State government has ordered the Commissioner of Police in the State, Mr. Ayuba Elkanah to give licenses to persons residing in the State – those who are qualified to … Read More
Kidnapped 29 wedding guests regain freedom in Zamfara
Gunmen who’re suspected to be bandits have set free 29 kidnapped wedding guests in Zamfara State. MOUTHPIECE NGR learnt that the bandits had on June 13, kidnapped 29 wedding guests … Read More
Governor declares one-week public holiday to obtain PVCs
The Governor of Zamfara State, Hon. Bello Mohammed Matawalle has declared Monday to Friday (June 20th to 24th, 2022) as work free week. This was to ensure that the state’s … Read More
Longest serving Emir in Zamfara dies at 93
Alhaji Ahmad Umar, who’s the longest-serving monarch in Zamfara, the Emir of Kwatarkwashi in Bungudu Local Government Area of the state, died on Thursday 9th June, 2022. Alh. Kabiru Balarabe, … Read More