Zamfara killings

By Biola Adebayo The Senate on Wednesday condemned the killings in Zamfara, commending Nigerians for coming out en mass to show solidarity with the people of the state. Adopting a motion by Sen Kabiru Garba Marafa (APC, Zamfara), the…
Read More...

By Biola Adebayo A group of concerns citizens on Saturday demonstrated on streets of Abuja to protest over incessant killings by armed bandits in Zamfara State. The group, that comprised mostly youth and women in their hundreds,…
Read More...

By Biola Adebayo The disagreement between the cartels that are involved in illegal mining in Zamfara is responsible for the lingering crisis and killings in the state. A former Assistant Director of the Department of State Services…
Read More...

By Umar Isa The Federal Government says the persistent attacks on residents of  Zamfara State by bandits will affect food security in the country. The Minister of Interior, Alhaji Abdulrahman Dambazau, said this on Wednesday in Gusau…
Read More...

By Umar Isa Suspected armed bandits Wednesday killed at least 25 people in attacks on two villages in Birnin Magaji Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Residents said in the afternoon, a motor bike-riding gang of armed men opened…
Read More...

The Zamfara State Police says it has arrested about 117 persons in connection with the recent killings in Gusau, Shinkafi Local Government Areas and other parts of the state. The spokesperson of the command, Mohammed Shehu, said this in…
Read More...

Zamfara state governor Abdul’aziz Yari, says he cannot direct security officers on what to do or sanction them, despite being the governor and chief security officer (CSO) of the state. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Yari lamented the…
Read More...

Anka emirate council in Zamfara State has declared three days mourning and directed the people to fast on those days to seek God’s intervention over insecurity in the area. Gunmen on Wednesday attacked Kuru-Kuru and Jarkuka villages in…
Read More...