Kastina Governor, Masari Reveals Those Behind Bandits, Boko Haram Attacks In The North

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Masari says they are trying to make the APC unelectable ahead of 2023. Asks community leaders to provide security agencies with vital information   Governor of Katsina state, Aminu Masari, has revealed those behind the perennial insecurity that is ravaging the northern part of the country. The governor on Sunday said the enemies and trader … Read more

Police Arrest, Detain Man Who Led Kastina Protest Against Buhari Govt

Governance: Presidency Reacts To Editorials, Says Buhari Critics Should Appreciate Due Process

Chairman of the board of trustees (BoT) of the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG), Nastura Sharif was on Wednesday apprehended by the police for leading a protest against the insecurity in the north. EkoHotBlog had reported how, on Tuesday, some members of the group protested in Katsina. The expressed their grievances over the perennial insecurity … Read more

Presidency Reveals Why It’s Difficult To End Banditry In Kastina

The presidency on Monday revealed why banditry has become prevalent in Kastina, the state of President Muhammadu Buhari. Presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu, said the inability to nip the activities of bandits in their bud boiled down to the fact that some traditional rulers are colluding with the bandits to perpetrate atrocities. Garba made the claim … Read more

Insecurity: Rampaging Protesters In Kastina Set Buhari’s Billboard ablaze

A mob in Yantumaki town in Danmusa local government area of Kastina state had burnt billboard with the picture of President Muhammadu Buhari and the logo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) emblazoned on it. Kastina has recently been at the receiving end of vicious and horrendous activities of bandits with many Killed and properties … Read more

Troops Dislodge Bandits In Kaduna, Kastina, Recover Phones, Rifle

Nigerian Troops Foil Kidnap of Catholic Bishop in Imo

The Nigeria army has called residents of the areas affected by banditry to notify it of nefarious activities in order to help ramp up it war against insecurity in the country. The call follows a victory recorded by the troops over bandits in Kastina and Kaduna. Two armed bandits were disarmed while many others took … Read more

Insecurity: Buhari Blows Hot, Reads Riot Act To Bandits

See Why Buhari Suspended NSITF MD, 11 Others

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday enjoined bandits to surrender or face an humiliating and horrifying end. A statement by presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu, quoted Buhari to have issued the warning at a meeting with governor of Katsina, Aminu Masari. The president also condoled with Masari over the loss of lives in the attacks. The president … Read more

Troops Rout Bandit In Zamfara, Kastina, Kill 135

Nigerian Troops Foil Kidnap of Catholic Bishop in Imo

The Nigeria defence headquarters on Saturday said a devastating offensive launched in Kastina and Zamfara between Wednesday and Friday has killed one hundred and thirty five bandits The defence authorities said the bandits suffered massive casualties in massive air raids launched on their hideouts in Katsina and Zamfara States by the Air Component of Operation … Read more

Insecurity: FG Sends Troops To Kastina Over Bandits Attacks

As part of its effort to curb insecurity and its concomitant activities, the Federal Government has deployed troops to tackle banditry and related criminal activities in Katsina Governor Aminu Bello Masari disclosed on Saturday tduring a radio Hausa media chat in Katsina. Masari said that troops of soldiers from the state and Federal Government will … Read more

BREAKING: Emir Of Daura Discharged From Hospital

Emir of Daura Farouk Umar Farouk has been discharged from the intensive care unit of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Katsina after spending nine days for treatment. Recall that the emir was hospitalised on the 5th of may 2020 due to an unidentified ailment. Although reports were circulating that the outbreak of Corona virus within … Read more

Masari Says Banditry, Not COVID-19, The Major Challenge Facing Kastina

Governor of Katsina, Aminu Masari, on Thursday assert  many people in the state can relate with the threat posed by banditry but are indifferent to the dangers of COVID-19 pandemic. Masari made the assertion when when he hosted Leo Irabor, chief of defence training and operations, and other senior officers from the defence headquarters, Abuja. … Read more

BREAKING: Emir Of Daura Rushed To Intensive Care Unit, Federal Medical Centre Katsina

Emir of Daura, Alhaji Umar Farouk has been hospitalised at the Intensive Care Unit of the Federal Medical Centre in Kastina State. A palace source told SaharaReporters on Tuesday that Umar was rushed to the hospital on Monday night in a critical condition. The emir is said to have contracted COVID-19 from Kastina State index … Read more

COVID-19: Katsina Govt Shuts Three Major Markets To Curb Community Transmission (Read Statement)

The Katsina State government has ordered the shutdown of three more major weekly markets in the state. The Secretary to the State Government, Mustapha Inuwa, announced this in a statement dated May 3, 2020. Markets affected by the government’s directive are Garkin Daura, Dutsi, and Kayawa. The directive was issued following the growing concerns by … Read more

See What Happened To 70 Year Old Man Who Insulted President Buhari

A 70-year-old man, identified as Lawal Abdullahi, has been arrested for allegedly insulting President Muhammadu Buhari and Aminu Masari, governor of Kastina state. Abdullahi was arrested by Kastina state police command alongside, Bahaje Abu, 30, and Hamza Abubakar, 27. The notice of the arrest of the trio was contained In a statement signed by Gambo … Read more