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Security Forces Foil Terrorist IED Plot in Zamfara

Boluwatife Ajayi — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 13:48:56 +0000

Security operatives have neutralised an improvised explosive device (IED) planted by suspected terrorists along the Danjibga-Kuncin Kalgo axis in the Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The spokesman of the police command, Yazid Abubakar, disclosed this in a statement, saying SP Abdulrazak Musa Hassan led the operation. The operation was carried out by a […]

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NAF Airstrikes Destroy Bandits’ Hideouts Kill Dozens in Zamfara

Boluwatife Ajayi — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 14:49:17 +0000

The Nigerian Air Force said it has recorded a major operational success following two precision Air Interdiction missions at Turba Hill and Kachalla Dogo Sule’s Camp in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara. According to the Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the airstrikes were conducted based on credible multi-source […]

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Zamfara Gov. Lawal Signs ₦871.3bn 2026 Budget into Law

Boluwatife Ajayi — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:46:03 +0000

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has signed into law the ₦871.3 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill following its approval by the State House of Assembly. The governor signed the bill shortly after it was passed by the lawmakers. Lawal had earlier presented a proposed ₦861.3 billion budget to the assembly on December 4. The House Committee […]

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PDP Candidate Defects to APC In Zamfara

Afinju FM — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 08:20:03 +0000

Lawal, who lost the by-election to APC’s Kamilu Sa’idu, announced his defection on Saturday during a political consultation meeting for Zamfara Central. The event was organised by an APC support group, the Yazeed Project, in Gusau, the state capital. Speaking on his decision, Lawal cited neglect by the PDP following the election, despite what he […]

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“We won’t negotiate with bandits” -Gov Lawal

Afinju FM — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 09:36:33 +0000

The governor made this statement during his continued tour of communities recently attacked by bandits, where he offered condolences to victims and reiterated his commitment to restoring security and rebuilding affected areas. Offering condolences to the affected communities, Lawal reaffirmed his commitment to restoring security and rebuilding affected areas. In a statement by his spokesperson, […]

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Zamfara bye‑election: APC picks Kamilu Sa’idu as candidate

Afinju FM — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 09:58:02 +0000

Sa’idu emerged unopposed following the withdrawal of three other aspirants, Bashir Muhammad Madaro, Walin Kurya, Anas S.Fada, and Ashiru Hamisu Habibu, during the party primary held at Kasuwar Daji Primary School. Thirty delegates from the six wards of Kagara, Dan-Isa, Sakajiki, Kurya, Kyambarawa, and Banga affirmed Sa’idu’s candidacy through consensus. The aspirants who stepped down […]

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Kaduna Electric Workers Suspend Strike After Gov Sani’s Intervention

Afinju FM — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 07:02:19 +0000

The National Union of Electricity Employees of Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company Branch has suspended its indefinite strike that led to a prolonged power outage in Kaduna, Zamfara, Sokoto and Kebbi states.

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Locals foil attack by suspected Bello Turji’s gang in Zamfara

Afinju FM — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 09:20:16 +0000

It was reported that the vigilante group engaged the bandits in an operation fire for fire. According to a resident of the area, Yakubu Ishiaku, the bandits planned to terrorize the area before the locals engaged them in the operation. He said that the local security outfit, known as Yan Sakai, mobilized swiftly and confronted […]

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Tinubu expresses delight over killing of notorious bandit leader, Halilu Sububu

Afinju FM — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 19:48:44 +0000

Sububu had been unleashing terror on citizens in Zamfara, Sokoto, and other parts of north-western Nigeria. Beyond Sububu, the troops also killed another terrorist, Sani Wala Burki in a joint operation in Katsina, and busted a terrorist enclave in Kaduna, where 13 abducted students were freed. Tinubu has pledged continuous support to the military, saying […]

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Military personnel shoot dead police officer in Zamfara

Afinju FM — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 12:36:45 +0000

The command demanded a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident and ensure that those responsible were brought to book. In a statement issued to newsmen, the command’s spokesperson, Yazid Abubakar, said the command was deeply disturbed by the senseless killing of Liman, who was until his death, the DPO in charge of Wasagu […]

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