Zamfara state government has called on the police to investigate the state’s immediate past governor, Alhaji Abdulaziz Yari over alleged arms possession as part of measures to stop arm banditry in the state.

The Presidency, yesterday, raised the alarm over massive movement of armed bandits sacked by security operatives from Katsina and Zamfara states to neighbouring states.

The committee set up by Zamfara State Governor Bello Matawalle to find solutions to banditry in the state has disclosed that over N3billion was collected by bandits as ransom from relations of abducted victims.

HURIWA seeks N900m compensation for victims of banditry in Zamfara Communication gap between personnel of Nigerian Police Force (NPF) and troops of the Nigerian Army led to the killing of three policemen and two civilians by soldiers along the Ibi-Wukari Road in Taraba State in August. This was the submission of the investigation panel, which…

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai has reiterated the Nigerian Army's resolve to fully support the ongoing peace process between the Government of Zamfara State and the bandits to succeed. Lt Gen TY Buratai made the remarks when he paid a courtesy visit to the Governor in Gusau, Zamfara state.…

Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has called on Muslims to undertake three days fasting and offer special prayers to seek Allah’s punishment on those behind the desecration of the Holy Qur’an in the state.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it has arrested four officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Zamfara state for an alleged case of conspiracy, breach of trust and criminal diversion of over N84m meant for Ad Hoc staff allowance during 2019 general elections. The suspects are INEC administrative secretary Hassan…

The Inspector General of Police, Mr Mohammed Adamu, says 1,154 suspected kidnappers were arrested across the country between January and August.

The Zamfara Government says it will introduce Fulfulde language in its schools’ curriculum as it kick starts the construction of 300 hectare Ruga settlements during the week.

The Zamfara Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday told its members not to comment on the ongoing investigation of ex-governor Abdul’Aziz Yari by the EFCC and ICPC.

Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara on Friday received a draft cheque of N282.5 million from the Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) being excess money recovered...

Zamfara State governor Bello Matawalle on Wednesday sacked all the 14 local government secretaries in the state and approved their replacements. The governor has also approved the appointment of the rector of the state polytechnic and provost of the college of education. This is contained in a statement signed by Yusuf Idris, the Director-General of…