The Zamfara Chapter of the APC has commiserated with government and people of the state on the accidental airstrike, leading to death of innocent people at Tungar Kara, kakindawa village, Gidan Goga District, Maradun local government area. In a statement in Gusau on Sunday, the State APC Publicity Secretary, Mr Yusuf Idris described the incident … Read more
At least 46 people, including women and children, were reportedly kidnapped during a violent raid on Gana town in Zamfara State late Sunday night. The attack, which occurred around 10pm, saw dozens of gunmen on motorbikes storm the community, shooting sporadically and setting homes and businesses ablaze. According to eyewitnesses who spoke with Reuters, the … Read more
A ₦172.7 million levy has been reportedly placed on 25 villages in the Tsafe west area of Zamfara state. Henzodaily reports that the gunmen who imposed the levies, are allegedly led by a notorious bandit leader, Danisuhu. More details later…
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has approved the payment of 13th-month salary to both civil and public servants in the State. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the approval is contained in a circular signed and sent out by the Zamfara State Head of Service, Ahmad Aliyu Liman. “Zamfara civil and public servants, including retirees, will receive a … Read more
Troops of the 1 Brigade, under the Sector 2 Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have successfully neutralised several terrorists, including a notorious kingpin, Alhaji Ma’oli, in Zamfara State. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by the Coordinator of the Joint Media Coordination Centre, Lt. Col. Abdullahi Abdullahi. According … Read more
Rep, Aminu Jaji, (APC-Zamfara) has received 1,500 defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) and Young Progressive Party (YPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Jaji, who is the Chairman, House Committee on Ecological Fund, represents Birnin Magaji/Kaura Namoda Federal Constituency. This is contained in a statement issued in Gusau … Read more
Not less than two explosive devices went off at separate locations in the Dansadau District of Maru Local Government Area, Zamfara State, marking the third incident of explosive attacks in the area within a week. According to reports, the explosions occurred simultaneously on the Dansadau-Malamawa road and the Malele road on Friday. A resident, Nuhu … Read more