Tag: Katsina
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Army Launches Retaliatory ‘Operation Against Terrorists In Katsina After General Rabe’s Death
By Paul Joseph The Nigerian military has launched a retaliatory offensive, codenamed Operation Clean Sweep III, across parts of Katsina State following the abduction and death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, in a move aimed at hunting down the bandits responsible and dismantling their networks. The Defence Headquarters Joint Task Force (JTF) North West…
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Panic In Katsina As Bandits Demand ₦20m Levy From Two Communities
By Paul Joseph Residents of Garin Lamido and Yan Shuni communities in have reportedly been thrown into fear after armed bandits imposed a fresh ₦20 million levy on the two villages. The demand was allegedly issued by fighters loyal to notorious bandit leader, , who reportedly ordered each community to pay ₦10 million despite earlier…
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Panic in Katsina communities as bandits demand N5m levy, motorcycle
By: Sunday Ameh Residents of Gidan Mai Jimina and Garangozai communities in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State have been thrown into panic after suspected bandits reportedly imposed a N5 million levy on the communities and demanded a motorcycle. The gunmen were said to have threatened violent reprisals if the demands were not met…
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Banditry: Senate Urges Tinubu to Establish Military Barracks in Katsina Following Recent Killings
By Paul Joseph The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday has voiced significant concern regarding the deteriorating security situation in Katsina State, especially in the Funtua Zone, after recent bandit attacks reportedly resulted in the deaths of at least 35 individuals within a 24-hour period across three local government areas. In light of these events, lawmakers called…