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Man commits suicide in Katsina (graphic photos)

26Jan

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Man commits suicide in Katsina (graphic photos)

A tragic incident has occurred in Jibia town, Katsina state, as a man reportedly took his own life. Residents of the community woke up to the shocking sight of the unidentified man hanging lifeless from a tree. While the reason behind his decision to end his life remains unknown, his neighbors have revealed that he was struggling with severe financial difficulties. The man's body has been removed by state health officials. View the graphic photos below.

Arrest Made in Katsina Forest: Two Suspected Kidnappers Apprehended (See Photos)

24Jan

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Arrest Made in Katsina Forest: Two Suspected Kidnappers Apprehended (See Photos)

At Gwarjo village in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina, a joint security patrol arrested two suspected kidnappers on Thursday. Abdullahi Rabiu and Isa Rabiu were apprehended in the forest with two Dane guns and some locally made ammunitions. According to the police command's spokesman, Gambo Isah, the suspects will be transferred to the command headquarters for further investigation. Isah mentioned that the purpose of the visit to the forest was to demolish a structure used for hiding kidnapped victims. He added that the security personnel are unwavering in their efforts to combat banditry and other criminal activities within the state.

Tragic Boko Haram Ambush in Borno Leaves Eight Soldiers Dead and Five Wounded

22Jan

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Tragic Boko Haram Ambush in Borno Leaves Eight Soldiers Dead and Five Wounded

Tragedy struck in Borno as a military patrol team fell victim to a Boko Haram ambush, resulting in the loss of eight soldiers' lives. Another five soldiers sustained injuries, while two remain missing as of late Tuesday. The ambush occurred at about 1:00 p.m. on the 156 Task Force Battalion in Mainok, approximately 60 kilometers west of Maiduguri. Lt Nura Yusuf Maiadua from Katsina State is among the fallen soldiers. According to a report by Premium Times, a Boko Haram fighter was killed, and an assault rifle was recovered from the attackers. The fallen soldiers have been retrieved, and the wounded soldiers have been transported to a medical facility for treatment. The report also indicated that two gun trucks and three anti-aircraft equipment are unaccounted for following...

19Jan

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Photos: PDP members protest Supreme court judgement

Today, on Sunday, January 19th, aggrieved PDP members in Imo, Ogun and Katsina states staged protests against the Supreme Court's January 14th judgement that nullified the election of Emeka Ihedioha as the executive governor of Imo state. The court directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to reinstate Hope Uzodinma, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, as the winner of the election. Uzodinma was initially placed fourth in the results announced by INEC, but the Supreme Court declared him the winner based on the claim that his votes across 388 polling units were annulled. More photos from the protest can be seen below:

Violence erupts after Katsina United and Kano Pillars match ends in draw

16Jan

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Violence erupts after Katsina United and Kano Pillars match ends in draw

Several people were injured and the stadium was vandalized during a clash between fans of Katsina United and Kano Pillars players at the Muhammadu Dikko stadium in Katsina State on Wednesday. The situation escalated when supporters of Katsina United, aggrieved by the 1-1 draw, held players and officials of Kano Pillars hostage for hours. Despite heavy security presence at the stadium, the enraged fans managed to detain the visiting team for an extended period. Reportedly, during halftime, the visiting team had to remain on the pitch due to fears of being attacked if they returned to their dressing room. The confrontation worsened as hundreds of thugs blocked all exit points at the end of the match, leading to clashes and numerous injuries. Fo...

Arrest of Katsina Kidnap Mastermind in Kwara

16Jan

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Arrest of Katsina Kidnap Mastermind in Kwara

The Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has paraded a suspected Katsina Kidnap Kingpin following the arrest made in the state. The suspect has been accused of seeking refuge in Kwara State after carrying out successful kidnapping operations in Katsina. Egbetokun made a statement saying, "In our custody is a suspect who consistently flees to Kwara State after every successful kidnap operation in Katsina State. He has confessed to this behavior. Last Friday, during a dinner with my officers, I mentioned the arrest and prosecution of 275 individuals in armed robbery and kidnapping cases, many of which did not occur in Kwara. The suspects committed these offenses outside the state and sought refuge here. We have apprehended m...

Femi Adesina calls out newspaper columnist, Shaka Momodu, known for always criticizing President Buhari

13Jan

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Femi Adesina calls out newspaper columnist, Shaka Momodu, known for always criticizing President Buhari

Upon retuning from a brief holiday on the night of a Saturday, Peter Afunanya, NDLEA Public Relations Officer, disclosed the arrest of rats in their cell. He stated that the constant feeding and evacuation of excreta by the rats indicated that they were given food and had access to water, leading to the conclusion that they were not ordinary rats.

Police kill 2 notorious kidnappers after fierce gun duel, rescue 14-year-old victim in Katsina forest

10Jan

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Police kill 2 notorious kidnappers after fierce gun duel, rescue 14-year-old victim in Katsina forest

An intense gun battle in the Katsina forest resulted in the death of two well-known kidnappers and the liberation of a 14-year-old victim by the operatives of the Operation Puff Adder of the Katsina State Police Command. SP Isah Gambo, the spokesperson of the command, confirmed the successful rescue of Lantana Haruna, who had been abducted 18 days prior at Tashar Mai Alewa village, Danmusa LGA. The kidnappers, identified as Gambo Balejo and Ali Dan Maishago, were fatally shot during the confrontation at their hideout in the Jigawar Sawai forest. The joint rescue operation, which also involved repentant bandits, led to the elimination of the notorious criminals. The police are currently conducting an investigation into the incident.

Armed bandits allegedly kill lecturer in Katsina (graphic photo)

7Jan

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Armed bandits allegedly kill lecturer in Katsina (graphic photo)

The lecturer at the School of Basic and Remedial Studies, SBRS, Umar Isah, was reportedly killed by armed bandits in an attack in Malufashi local government of Katsina State. The incident occurred when gunmen suspected to be bandits invaded Malumfashi town around 10pm on Monday, January 7, shooting sporadically as residents fled for safety. However, the state Police Public Relation Officer, Gambo Isah, has not confirmed the attack.

Successful Rescue Operation: Six Kidnap Victims Freed by Katsina Police

2Jan

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Successful Rescue Operation: Six Kidnap Victims Freed by Katsina Police

The Katsina police command has successfully rescued 6 female kidnap victims who were abducted by unrepentant bandits terrorizing Batsari Local Government Area of the state. Following an alert about the abduction of women working inside a farm at Mata-Mulki village of the local government on Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at about 12:30hrs, the kidnap victims were rescued. SP Gambo Isah, the Katsina state police spokesperson, reported that the kidnappers engaged the police officers in a gun duel upon their arrival at the scene. Isah stated, "Operation Puff Adder led by the DPO Batsari swiftly moved to the area and gave the hoodlums a hot chase into the forest and engaged them into a gun duel. "Consequently, the bandits abandoned the victims and ran into the forest. The team...