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Bandits Abduct 40 Worshippers in Zamfara

Bandits in the early hours of Monday attacked a mosque at Gidan Turbe village in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, abducting no fewer than 40 worshippers. The attack came barely hours after a similar one at Godai village in Bukkuyum LGA of the state, kidnapping over 10 persons. This is just as troops of Operation Fasan Yamma, OPFY, reportedly conducted several operations across the North-West theatre, foiling terrorist attacks and recovering exhibits in Katsina, Kebbi and Zamfara states. Similarly, gunmen weekend kidnapped the Parish priest of St Paul’s Catholic Church, Rev Father Wilfred Ezemba, and some yet-to-be identified commuters along Imane-Ogugu road in Kogi State. Community sources in Zamfara said the attack on the mosque occurred during prayers at about 5:30 am, when the gunmen surrounded it and whisked away the worshippers at gunpoint. Local sources disclosed that the abductors later moved the captives into the forests around Gohori axis in Tsafe LGA. The attack, according to critical stakeholders, signalled collapse of the peace deal both Katsina and Zamfara states had with the bandits terrorising the North-West. Recall that community leaders and bandits in Kurfi Local Government Area of Katsina State, on August 28, 2025 signed a peace agreement. The pact, according to all the attendees, marked a significant step towards ending years of violence, kidnapping and cattle rustling in the North-West and by extension, Northern region. The agreement, brokered by the Maradin Katsina and district head of Kurfi, Alhaji Mansur Amadu Kurfi, and the local government chairman, Babangida Abdullahi Kurfi, took place at Wurma forest, a hotspot for insecurity.

Zamfara APC Mourns Emir of Gusau, Alhaji Ibrahim Bello

Fola Badmus2 months ago2 months ago02 mins

The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has mourned the death of the Emir of Gusau, Alhaji Ibrahim Bello, who passed away early Thursday morning at Nizamiye Hospital in Abuja after a brief illness. In a condolence message issued on behalf of the State Working Committee, party leaders, and members, APC State Chairman, Hon. Tukur Umar Danfulani, extended heartfelt sympathies to the Zamfara State Government, the Gusau Emirate Council, the State Council of Chiefs, and the people of the state over what he described as a profound loss. Danfulani hailed the late emir as a distinguished traditional ruler who upheld the legacies of his forebears, championed the development of the Gusau Emirate, and stood firmly in defense of Islamic values and human rights. “Late Ibrahim Bello was a great leader known for his simplicity, strong faith, and unwavering commitment to the progress of his people,” the statement read. “He will be fondly remembered for his exemplary leadership and dedication to the service of humanity.” The APC prayed for the peaceful repose of the emir’s soul and asked Almighty Allah to grant him eternal rest in Aljannatu Firdaus.

Tinubu mourns Zamfara boat accident, floods victims

Fola Badmus1 year ago1 year ago01 mins

President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with the people and Government of Zamfara State over recent floods in Gummi Local Government Area and the death of over 40 farmers in a boat accident on their way to their farms at the weekend. President Tinubu expressed the government and the people of Nigeria’s commiseration over the twin tragedies in the Zamfara community. He promised support for the victims. The President directed emergency agencies to comprehensively assess the two incidents to address the root of the calamity. President Tinubu also directed response agencies to work with the Zamfara State Government to help those affected by the disaster.