zamfara state news

The Digest: A community in Zamfara State is in mourning after a dilapidated bridge collapsed, claiming the lives of at least 19 wedding guests, including women and children, on Saturday. The vehicle carrying the bride and her family plunged into the river below the failed Gwalli bridge in...

The Digest: Bandits attacked worshippers in Dansadau, Zamfara State, during their early morning Subhi prayers on Sunday. The harrowing incident, which saw multiple people abducted, highlights the intensifying security crisis in the region. Rooted in the Storm, communities face a constant...

The Digest: In a viral video, Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has made a bold claim, stating he could put an end to banditry in the state within two months if he were granted full control over security agencies. His comments highlight the ongoing debate about the role of state governors...

The Digest: At least 15 people, including women and babies, are feared dead after a boat capsized in Zamfara State. The victims were reportedly fleeing from a bandit attack when the overloaded boat capsized in the Gummi Local Government Area. Key Points: At least 15 people died in a boat...

The Digest: Gunmen have reportedly attacked two communities in Zamfara State, leaving two people dead and over 100 abducted. The attack, which residents described as chaotic and violent, has reinforced a Reign of Terror in the area. Gunmen attacked Gamdum Mallam and Ruwan Rana villages in...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the Zamfara State House of Assembly bye-election inconclusive. The decision was due to irregularities in five polling units, creating a Void that leaves the outcome of the election uncertain, with a rerun to be...

The Digest: In a move aimed at improving community infrastructure, Rep. Kabiru Mai Palace of the Gusau/Tsafe federal constituency in Zamfara has renovated 80 cemeteries. This initiative reflects the lawmaker's commitment to his constituents, marking his second anniversary as a representative...

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...