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Police, vigilantes foil Lakurawa attack in Kebbi
Security operatives in Kamba, Kebbi State, have neutralised a suspected Lakurawa bandit and recovered two motorcycles during a dawn operation in Malan Yaro village, Dandi Local Government Area. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Officer, Nafiu Abubakar Kotarkoshi, the Divisional Police Officer in Kamba led a joint team of police operatives and […]
Police in Kebbi State Rescue Six Kidnap Victims
The Police Public Relations Officer, Nafiu Abubakar disclosed this in a statement, saying the rescue operation was part of ongoing efforts to clamp down on banditry and other violent crimes in the state. He said the incident occured when about a dozen armed bandits invaded Ukuhu, Tungar Wazga, and Unguwar Chiroma villages, kidnapping ten residents. […]
Emir of Zuru, Muhammadu Sani Sami, Dies at 81
The monarch reportedly died on Saturday night in a London hospital after a brief illness. His death was confirmed in a statement on Sunday by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Garba Umar-Dutsinmari. The late Emir is survived by four wives and seven children. In a condolence message, the Kebbi State Government described […]
Kebbi Assembly confirms Garba Hassan-Warra as commissioner
Hassan-Warra, a former chairman of Ngaski Local Government Area, was screened and confirmed during plenary on Wednesday in Birnin Kebbi. His confirmation followed a request from Governor Nasir Idris, which was read by Speaker Muhammad Usman-Zuru on the floor of the House. Before his confirmation, Hassan-Warra, who also served as Special Adviser on Solid Minerals […]
Kebbi Govt donates N50m to Zuru attack victim
He described the gesture as a modest effort to assist the bereaved families during this difficult time.The government expressed its condolences to the people of Tadurga, Zuru Local Government Area and Kyebu in Danko Wasagu Local Government Area, both within the Zuru Emirate. Umar Abubakar Tafida, who conveyed the government’s sympathy during his visit to […]
Fire guts Kebbi timber market
The fire, which began in the early hours of Sunday, resulted in the loss of goods and structures worth millions of naira. Eyewitnesses reported that the fire spread rapidly before firefighters arrived. The cause of the fire is yet to be known. In a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on […]