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Insecurity: President Tinubu condemns attack in Katsina

Ihesiulo Grace 11 June 2024 0

President Bola Tinubu strongly condemns the recent spate of attacks against citizens in Dutsin-Ma and Kankara Local Government Areas of Katsina State. While describing the latest attacks as grisly and sinister, the President emphasizes that more will be done to secure citizens and completely

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Police in Katsina vows to eradicate banditry

Ihesiulo Grace 4 March 2021 0

Mukaddas Garba, the new Assistant Inspector General of Police in Charge of Zone 14, Katsina, has vowed to eradicate banditry and other crimes in both Katsina and Kaduna States, as well as the entire Northwest Zone. When the AIG paid a courtesy call on Governor Aminu Bello Masari in Katsina, he revealed this. He also […]

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Banditry in Katsina will soon fizzle out – Sen. Barkiya

Ihesiulo Grace 13 August 2020 0

Sen. Kabiru Barkiya representing Kastina Central has on Thursday said that the incessant banditry in the state would fizzle out soon. Daily Times reports that Kastina state Governor, Aminu Bello Masari had last week in Abuja at the Presidential Villa,  expressed concern to President Muhamnadu Buhari that nine out of the 34 local government areas […]

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Only 30 police officers providing security for 100 villages in Katsina- Masari

Ihesiulo Grace 3 August 2020 0

Katsina governor Aminu Masari, says only 30 police officers provide security for 100 villages in the state. Speaking at a luncheon to mark Eid-El-Kabir with troops on the frontline, Masari said the number of the police officers is inadequate to cover the villages in the state. The governor said his administration is working to amend […]

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“We’ll punish those behind these killings in Katsina, Borno” – Nigerian army reacts

Ihesiulo Grace 12 June 2020 0

The Nigerian Army says it is saddened by the attack on Faduma Koloram village in Gubio local government area of Borno state.Over 70 people were killed Tuesday when Boko Haram insurgents attacked the village. “The Nigerian army equally notes with great concern about banditry incidents in some parts of the north western part of the […]

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Authorities review COVID-19 Lockdown in Katsina

Ihesiulo Grace 2 June 2020 0

Authorities in Katsina State have reviewed the lockdown imposed to curb the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state. The Police Public Relations Officer in Katsina, Gambo Isah, confirmed this to Channels Television on Tuesday. Isah, however, stated that the nationwide curfew reviewed by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 would be effective from 10pm […]

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Bandits kill district head, injure security guard In Katsina

Ihesiulo Grace 1 June 2020 0

The District Head of Yantumaki, Abu Atiku, has been killed by bandits in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State. The Police Public Relations Officer in Katsina, Gambo Isah, who confirmed this said the 60-year-old traditional ruler was shot by the bandits who attacked his residence on Sunday morning. He explained that the assailants, who […]

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13 Killed In Katsina Bandit Attacks

Ihesiulo Grace 31 May 2020 0

Thirteen people died on Friday when villagers fought back against armed cattle thieves in Katsina State where rustling has been on the increase. The spokesperson of the police in the state, Gambo Isah, confirmed this to Channels Television on Saturday. Also speaking to AFP, the PPRO noted that residents of four villages, organised in local […]

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Fear, confusion in Katsina over rising deaths amid Coronavirus pandemic

Ihesiulo Grace 26 May 2020 0

Fear and anxiety have gripped residents of Katsina State over increasing deaths in the city amid the Coronavirus pandemic. As of Sunday, Kastina State has recorded over 150 cases of COVID-19 while awaiting test results of many more samples from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control testing laboratory in Abuja. A source told SaharaReporters that […]

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Senate hails Buhari on military action against banditry in Kastina

Ihesiulo Grace 19 May 2020 0

Abuja – The Senate on Tuesday at plenary commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his recent directive to launch a military offensive against bandits in Katsina State. The commendation came against the backdrop of a motion considered on the need to integrate adjoining states of Niger, Zamfara, Kaduna, Kebbi and Sokoto. The motion was sponsored by […]

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Kaduna discharges three more Covid-19 patients

Ihesiulo Grace 17 April 2020 0

The Kaduna State Ministry of Health has announced the discharge of three patients who recovered from Covid-19. The three patients are among the six persons that tested positive for Covid-19 in the state. READ ALSO: COVID-19: NCDC Reveals New Strategies For Coronavirus Testing In Nigeria The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Amina Baloni, disclosed this […]

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Covid-19: Daura gets fully-equipped Isolation Centre

Ihesiulo Grace 14 April 2020 0

 As Nigeria battles the Coronavirus pandemic, the National Lottery Trust Fund has built and handed over a fully-equipped Isolation Centre to the Katsina State Government. According to reports that the facility is located at the General Hospital, Daura. READ ALSO: COVID-19: Gov. Oyetola extends lockdown for 14 days Alhaji Bello Maigari, the Executive Secretary of […]

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Senate directs NEMA to provides relief materials for Kastina, Jigawa rainstorm victims

Ihesiulo Grace 1 June 2018 0

To provide succour to victims of recent the flood and rainstorm that recently ravaged Modibi, Sabon Gari Wayo, Shinkafi, Kukar Geza and Ambasada in Kastina Local Government Area of Kastina State and Gumel in Jigawa State, respectively, the Senate on Thursday directed the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA to provide relief materials. The senate solutions […]

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Katsina procures instructional materials worth N663 million

Ihesiulo Grace 30 August 2017 0

Katsina state government has procured instructional materials worth N663 million for distribution to primary schools across the state. The Executive Chairman of SUBEB, Lawal Buhari Daura disclosed this on Tuesday while conducting Governor Aminu Bello Masari to inspect the materials at Tsangaya model school along Jibia road in the state capital. Daura said the items […]

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Katsina agog as President Buhari returns back to the country

Ihesiulo Grace 21 August 2017 0

*His return rekindles hope –Niger gov As Nigerians jubilate over the safe return of President Muhammadu Buhari back to Nigeria, Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina state has congratulated and commended Nigerians for their steadfastness in prayers and support for the president. In a statement made available to newsmen and signed by the Senior Special […]