According to government sources, the Governor sustained no serious injuries and was immediately taken to a medical facility for precautionary examination.

The incident was promptly confirmed by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, who described it as a “minor accident” and assured that the governor was in stable condition.

Shortly after, Governor Radda appeared in a short video message to assure the public of his wellbeing. Dressed in his usual modest attire and seated comfortably, he stated that he was “hale and hearty” and undergoing some light treatment, adding that there was no cause for alarm.

While no other member of the Governor’s convoy were reported injured, security personnel and traffic officers have been advised to review protocols to avoid future occurrences.

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He added that the terrorists suffered significant casualties, with recovery of five AK-47 rifles, six AK-47 magazines, and 13 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.

The Defence Headquarters commends the bravery and professionalism of the troops involved in the operation.

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“We all know that Katsina State Governor, Mallam Dikko Umar Radda made promises that security is going to be his top priority, and he has effectively demonstrated that resolve and his promises that he is going to deal with the issue of insecurity in its fold,” he stated.

It was reported that bandits in DanMusa Local Government sent messengers to their communities, and that these discussions yielded another form of peace deal for the local government and all the communities.

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He said the incident was reported on February 20, 2025, by one Alhaji Badamasi Bala of Madaci Yan Nono Quarters, Katsina, who informed the police that his two daughters, aged 14 and 4, had been kidnapped.

The abductors demanded a ransom of ₦50 million for their release.

The other suspects were subsequently arrested, and the four-year-old victim was rescued unharmed.

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The incident, which unfolded during the night prayers, left two other individuals injured.

A prominent Katsina-based security analyst, Bakatsine, made this known in a post on X.

The Katsina State Police Command has yet to issue an official statement regarding the incident.

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After abducting the boy, Yusuf hid him in his own room and later moved him to another location. However, the police were already on the suspect’s trail. Yusuf made an anonymous call to the boy’s father, demanding the ransom.

During the investigation, the suspect admitted to the crime. The police spokesman, ASP Abubakar Aliyu, stated that Yusuf would be charged in court once the investigation is complete.

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This was disclosed by the NAFDAC Coordinator in the state,  Musa Momodu while speaking to newsmen on the sideline of a one-day workshop for stakeholders in Katsina .

According to him, the expired drugs were recently destroyed in Kano State by their North-West Zonal Office.  He explained that some of the expired drugs weighing about 15 metric tonnes were willingly submitted by the owners, while some were seized.

Momodu added that NAFDAC in Katsina was doing very well as people in town can testify, especially the consumers and other stakeholders.

Those who attended the workshop included members of the Association of Table Water Producers and the Nigerian Association of Patent and Proprietary Medicine Dealers.

Others were agrochemical dealers, Master Bakers, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, and supermarket, fast food and restaurant operators

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