zamfara state news

The Digest: In the latest wave of violence, armed bandits have abducted at least 26 people, mostly women, in Zurmi Local Government Area, Zamfara State. The attack follows another deadly raid in nearby Kaura Namoda, reigniting concerns over rising insecurity in the region. Key Points...

The Digest: In a horrific series of events, gunmen led by notorious bandit kingpin Dan Sadiya killed 33 of their 50 abduction victims in Banga, Zamfara, despite receiving a ransom payment. Only 17 victims, primarily women, were spared after the N50 million was delivered. Key Points...

The Digest: In Maradun, Zamfara State, residents have boldly defied a bandit leader's demand for a ₦20 million ransom, despite threats of violent retaliation. The defiant stance comes amid rising fear as the bandit, Jummo, threatens to block farming activities unless his demands are met. Key...

She spoke, she vanished, and now she’s fighting for her life. Hamdiyya Sidi Shareef, the 18-year-old whose viral criticism of Sokoto Governor Ahmad Aliyu sparked both admiration and backlash, has been found badly injured days after going missing. Her case now exposes the chilling risks young...