Tag: banditry
Zamfara govt shuts down 11 cattle markets over banditry
The Zamfara State Government has shut down 11 cattle markets in some parts of the state until further notice.
This was disclosed in a...
I’m willing to sacrifice my life to end banditry — Katsina...
Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda says he is willing to sacrifice his life to end banditry in the state.
In a BBC Hausa interview,...
NAF airstrikes kill bandits in Zamfara
Over 100 bandits have been reportedly killed by the airstrikes of the Air Component of Operation Hadarin Daji (OPHD) in the Maru Local Government...
Banditry: FG approves construction of 1,000 houses in Kebbi, Kastina, Kaduna,...
Vice President Kashim Shettima says President Bola Tinubu has approved the construction of 1,000 houses in Sokoto, Zamfara, Kaduna, Kebbi, Katsina, Niger and Benue...
Banditry: Zamfara govt directs security personnel to man highways, flashpoints
The Zamfara State government has directed security operatives to man major highways and some flashpoints.
The directive followed the last State Security Council meeting chaired...
How banditry has caused lack of trust — Kukah
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Rev. Fr. Matthew Hassan Kukah, says banditry in the country has caused lack of trust amongst Nigerian.
Bishop Kukah...
I’ll end banditry before I leave office — Gov Lalong
Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong has vowed that his administration will put an end to banditry and all forms of insecurity before his exit...
Defeat of insurgency, banditry remains top priority – COAS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Gen. Faruk Yahaya, says defeat of insurgency, banditry and other acts of criminality, remained his top priority.
Yahaya, who...
Matawalle reinstates Emir of Yandoto
Zamfara State Governor Bello Matawalle has approved the reinstatement of Emir of Yandoto, Alhaji Aliyu Maraca to the throne of Emir...
807 members killed in Kaduna — ECWA Church
The Chairman, ECWA Kasuwan Magani District Church Council, Rev. Timothy Maigida, said about 807 of his members were killed by bandits and communal crisis...
Sustainable Agriculture as a Pillar of Climate Adaptation in Africa –...
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ADIS24 - Africa stands at the forefront of climate change impacts, despite its low contribution to greenhouse gas emissions....
