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Residents Attack Zamfara Lawmaker Over Neglect During Governor’s Dansadau Visit

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Residents of Dansadau town in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State on Wednesday reportedly attacked state lawmaker Kabiru Mikailu over alleged neglect of his constituency. Mikailu, who represents Maru South Constituency in the Zamfara State House of Assembly, was reportedly confronted by angry residents while accompanying Governor Dauda Lawal on a visit to the community. The residents accused him of failing to engage with constituents since his election, including skipping Sallah festivities and neglecting families affected by recurring bandit attacks. Security personnel intervened to calm the situation and prevent further violence. Governor Lawal’s visit focused on launching the reconstruction of the over 90-kilometre Dansadau–Gusau road. He also ordered the rehabilitation of the town’s General Hospital and the installation of solar-powered electricity to enhance local living conditions. The governor reassured residents of his administration’s dedication to restoring security, rebuilding essential infrastructure, and improving the welfare of communities affected by insecurity across Zamfara State. During the visit, Governor Lawal was conferred with the Chieftaincy Title of Garkuwan Dansadau and turbaned by the Emir of Dansadau, Alhaji Garba Muhammad, Sarkin Kudu Dansadau. Angry youths in Zamfara State stoned a House of Representatives member over poor performance! pic.twitter.com/vvPL6PYXNy — Abdul-Aziz Na'ibi Abubakar (@jrnaib2) December 17, 2025

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Zamfara State Hosts Mass Wedding for 200 Widows, Orphans, and Underprivileged Women

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The Zamfara State Government has organised a mass wedding for 200 widows, orphans, and underprivileged women as part of its 2025 social intervention programmes under the Zakat and Endowment Board. The event, held on Monday, November 24, also marked the conclusion of the board’s yearly activities, which included business grants, debt relief, poultry production training, and computer literacy programmes for vulnerable households. First Lady Huriyya Dauda Lawal said the mass wedding reflects the government’s commitment to empowering widows, orphans, and disadvantaged women. She added that her office provided support items to help the newly married couples start their homes with dignity. “For the fourth quarter of 2025, the Zakat Board has successfully implemented life-changing interventions, including support for 200 female orphans with essential household items like furniture, bedding, and a ₦200,000 dowry to help them begin their marital lives with respect and comfort,” she said. The First Lady further highlighted initiatives such as the settlement of debt cases in Shari’ah courts and correctional centres, giving deserving individuals “a second chance to regain freedom and rebuild their lives honourably.” She noted that 200 small-scale traders, many of them widows, caregivers, and orphans, received ₦50,000 business grants to strengthen their livelihoods. In addition, 100 beneficiaries were trained in poultry production and given starter packs, while 10 orphans and children from disadvantaged homes completed computer literacy courses and received mini-computers. “These efforts demonstrate our vision for a more empowered, self-reliant, and prosperous Zamfara State,” the First Lady said. Habib Balarabe, Executive Secretary of the Zamfara State Zakat and Endowment Board, explained that the mass wedding and related empowerment programmes are designed to support families lacking resources to establish stable homes. “We organise this event specifically for the less-privileged in Zamfara State. Beyond the weddings, we provide programmes to empower them at home, such as business start-up support,” he said, adding that the initiatives aim to reduce poverty and curb street begging. One of the brides, 17-year-old Zainab Mohammed, expressed gratitude to the state government. Though not an orphan, she said she chose marriage over continuing school. “Honestly, I thank Almighty God and Prophet Mohammed, may the peace of God be with him. I am very happy. I am not an orphan. Honestly, I prefer marriage to going to school,” she said. Each newly married couple received furniture and a cash gift of ₦30,000, while poultry training participants were given starter packs to launch small-scale ventures.

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Zamfara Government to Sponsor Wedding of 200 Orphans

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The Zamfara State Government, through the Zakkat and Endowment Board, has finalised plans to sponsor the weddings of 200 orphans in the state. Executive Secretary of the Board, Malam Habibu Balarabe, told journalists in Gusau that the mass wedding is scheduled for Monday, November 23, 2025, at the Board’s premises. He confirmed that all beneficiaries have been carefully screened and selected. In addition to the wedding, the Board will provide grants to 200 women engaged in small-scale businesses to support and expand their livelihoods. Balarabe noted that 100 women who completed a three-week poultry farming training will also receive starter packs to kickstart their ventures. The Board has also arranged to settle selected debt cases in Shari’ah Courts and correctional centres across the state. Furthermore, some orphans who have completed computer literacy training will receive starter packs during the ceremony, equipping them with tools to enhance their skills and independence. This initiative highlights the Zamfara government’s commitment to social welfare, youth empowerment, and women’s economic development in the state.

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APC Leader Umar Moriki Shot Dead by Suspected Bandits in Zamfara

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Umar Moriki, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State, has been reportedly killed by gunmen believed to be armed bandits. The incident occurred on Saturday morning along the Gusau–Tsafe highway, near Fegi village in Tsafe Local Government Area, while Moriki was traveling from Gusau to Kaduna. The state APC, led by Tukur Danfulani, confirmed the attack, describing it as a tragic loss to both the party and the state. According to Yusuf Idris, Publicity Secretary of the Zamfara APC, Moriki had just attended a stakeholders’ meeting hosted by the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, before he was attacked. During his political career, Moriki held several key positions, including Vice Chairman of Zurmi Local Government Area, Director-General of a state agency, and Special Adviser on Rural Electrification. He also contested the Zurmi/Shinkafi House of Representatives seat in the 2023 elections. Moriki, aged 62, is survived by three wives and several children. The APC described him as a dedicated party member and community leader who devoted his life to public service and humanitarian efforts.

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Court Sacks Zamfara Lawmaker Abubakar Gummi For Defecting To APC

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed Hon. Abubakar Gummi as the member representing Gummi/Bukkuyum Federal Constituency in Zamfara State following his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a ruling delivered on Thursday, Justice Obiora Egwuatu declared Gummi’s seat vacant and prohibited the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, from recognising him as a serving lawmaker. The court also ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a bye-election within 30 days to fill the vacant seat. The case, instituted by the PDP and its Zamfara State chairman, Jamilu Jibomagayaki, maintained that Gummi’s defection violated Section 68(1)(g) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which stipulates that a legislator automatically forfeits their seat if they defect from the party that sponsored their election without a proven division in the party. Gummi, through his counsel, claimed his defection was triggered by internal wrangling within the PDP, which he said affected his ability to deliver effective representation to his constituents. Rejecting his argument, Justice Egwuatu ruled in favour of the PDP, stressing that elected officials must honour the mandate given to them under the platform that brought them to power. “It is legally and morally wrong for a politician to abandon the party under which they were elected and move to another without relinquishing the mandate,” he said. “Political prostitution must not be rewarded.” The court further directed Gummi to refund all salaries and allowances he had received from October 30, 2024, to the date of the judgment and submit proof of repayment within 30 days. Additionally, the judge awarded N500,000 in costs to the plaintiffs.

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Bandits Abduct 40 Worshippers in Zamfara

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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.

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Zamfara APC Mourns Emir of Gusau, Alhaji Ibrahim Bello

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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.

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Tinubu mourns Zamfara boat accident, floods victims

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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.  

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