Tag: Zamfara

Bandits Kill Four Zamfara Residents Over Refusal to Pay Illegal Levies

Bandits attacked Gwargwaba village in Zamfara State Four residents died after their homes were set on fire The attack followed refusal to pay illegal levies Food supplies and livestock were…

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Troops Kill 6 Terrorists, Rescue Kidnapped Girl in Zamfara Forest Raid

Troops neutralise six terrorists in Zamfara forest operation AK-47 rifles and ammunition recovered during gun battles Underage kidnap victim rescued alive from Sububu forest Terrorist camps destroyed, motorcycles set ablaze Troops of the 8 Division…

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Bandits Kill Islamic Cleric in Zamfara State

Bandits kill Islamic cleric Alhaji Zainu Mada in Gusau Victim was kidnapped along Kotorkoshi–Mada Road Gusau council chairman condemns killing as tragic Mada town remains a major banditry hotspot Gunmen…

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Woman Gives Birth After Freedom From Bandits in Zamfara

Gunmen abducted victims rescued in Tsafe, Zamfara State Pregnant woman gives birth shortly after regaining freedom Victims found weak, injured, and severely traumatised Tsafe remains a major hotspot for bandit…

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Troops Repel Terrorist Ambush in Zamfara, Neutralise Bandits, Recover Arms

Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA repelled a terrorist ambush along the Bingi–Kekun Waje–Gusau Road in Zamfara State, neutralising bandits and preventing further attacks on communities. Several bandits were killed and…

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Bandits Burn Two Vehicles, Abduct Passengers on Zamfara Highway

Bandits blocked Danjibga–Kalgo Road before the attack Two vehicles set on fire after passengers were seized All occupants abducted, whereabouts still unknown Incident highlights rising insecurity on Zamfara highways Armed…

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BREAKING: Bomb Blast on Zamfara Highway Leaves Travellers Feared Dead

Suspected bomb explosion hits Yar’Tasha–Dansadau road in Zamfara Police confirm blast in Maru LGA, casualty details still unclear Residents suspect bandits as panic spreads among travellers Several travellers are feared…

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Chaos in Zamfara as Angry Mob Attacks, Beats Up House of Reps Member

Angry residents assaulted a House of Representatives member in Dansadau, Zamfara State. The mob accused the lawmaker of abandonment and poor constituency performance. A viral video shows security operatives struggling…

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Many Feared Dead As Vehicle Hits IED Planted By Bandits In Zamfara

Vehicle conveying passengers hit an IED in Zamfara State Explosion reportedly planted by bandits along the route Several passengers feared dead, casualty figure still unclear Troops and bomb disposal units…

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Two Zamfara Lawmakers Resign From APC Over Internal Crisis

Two Zamfara lawmakers resign from APC over internal crisis. Shamsudeen Basko and Nura Dahiru submit resignation letters. Lawmakers say poor leadership and divisions influenced decision. Dahiru immediately defects to PDP…

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