Governor Lawal Issues Shoot-At-Sight Order Against Illegal Miners In Zamfara

Eko Hot Blog reports that Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, on Saturday, ordered a ban on illegal mining activities and directed law enforcement officials to take stringent action against violators. Over the years, illegal mining in the state has tended to fuel banditry and other criminal activities, according to reports. The Governor justified the ban in … Read more

Zamfara Government Calls Emergency Meeting After University Student Abduction

Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has summoned an emergency security meeting following the recent abduction of students of the Federal University Gusau. EDITOR’S PICKS Ogun Records Cholera Outbreak, Warns Residents Mohbad’s Mother Insists Son Was Killed, Says He Lived In Fear After Meeting Naira Marley Umahi Reveals How Tinubu’s … Read more

Bandits’ Informants Identify Politicians As Their Sponsor – Gov Matawalle

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He also spoke on how some key political figures worked against the amnesty programme of his administration EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State has said some persons working with bandits have confessed that they are being sponsored by politicians. The governor, who said this in an interview with Lagos-based RadioNow, … Read more

Zamfara Governor Commiserates With Victims Of Bandit Attack

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Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State, has commiserated with families of victims of the attack on citizens of Gidan Goga community by armed bandits. Matawalle assured that what is happening in terms of banditry attacks is not a security lapse but a momentary hiccup that will not be allowed to last. He said the attack … Read more