‘We Have Nothing to Hide’ on Kurmin Wali Mass Abduction — Kaduna Gov Uba Sani
Governor Sani emphasized that his priority remains the safe return of the victims rather than disputes over initial reporting or numbers. Early community and Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) accounts listed up to 177 people abducted, though the precise figure is still under verification amid reports that some escaped and kidnappers have since made contact demanding payments related to lost items before ransom discussions.
JUST IN: Nigerian Police Reverse Denial, Confirm Kidnapping of 177 Christians from Churches in Kaduna
For two days, Kaduna State Police Commissioner Alhaji Muhammad Rabiu and other officials dismissed the reports as “mere falsehood” peddled by “conflict entrepreneurs,” insisting no evidence of the attack existed despite claims from community leaders and eyewitnesses, including village head Ishaku Dan’azumi Sarkin, who described the abductions and stated, “I am one of the people who escaped from the bandits.
Troops Neutralize Four Terrorists, Rescue Two Kidnapped Victims in Kaduna
The Nigerian Army troops have neutralized four suspected terrorists and rescued two abducted victims during a coordinated security operation in the Dokan Karji and Kwassam communities of Kauru Local Government Area, Kaduna State. The operation, which took place on Saturday, was launched following actionable intelligence on the movement and activities of armed terrorists in the […]
Jaba LG Recruits 166-Member Joint Task Force to Safeguard Peace in Kaduna
The Jaba Local Government Area Chairperson, Larai Sylvia Ishaku has recruited and inaugurated 166 volunteers into a Joint Task Force (JTF) in Kaduna State. The volunteers, drawn from all 10 wards of the local government, were formally sworn in on Wednesday at the Jaba Local Government Secretariat. The ceremony was officiated by the Minister of […]
Nigeria’s Lawmakers Launch Probe into $18bn Refinery Rehabilitation Spending
The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into more than $18 billion reportedly spent on rehabilitating Nigeria’s state-owned refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna over the past two decades, projects that have yet to deliver tangible results. The decision followed a motion raised during Thursday’s plenary by Hon. Sesi Oluwaseun Whingan, who expressed […]
One Dead as Police Arrests 12 Suspects of Midnight Mosque Attack in Kaduna
Kaduna State Police Command has apprehended 12 individuals suspected of attacking worshipers during Tahajjud prayers in the early hours of March 21. The violent incident, which occurred at Layin Bilya, Makwa Road, Rigasain Kaduna, left one young man dead and prompted a swift law enforcement response. DSP Mansir Hassan, the Command’s Spokesman, disclosed details […]
Notorious Bandit Leader Shekau Eliminated in Deadly Kaduna Ambush
A notorious bandit leader known as Shekau, infamous for his ruthless operations along the Narewo River bank in Kachia Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State, has been killed in an ambush by a rival faction led by Shumo. The attack, which took place on March 5, 2025, marks a violent escalation in the […]
Container Movement by Rail to Kaduna, Kano Will Begin Soon – NRC
Toba Owojaiye reporting Abuja, Nigeria The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has reaffirmed its commitment to reviving container freight services to Kaduna and Kano, aiming to enhance logistics efficiency and reduce reliance on road transportation. This was disclosed by NRC’s Managing Director, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, during a meeting with Inland Containers Nigeria Ltd. (ICNL) in Lagos. […]
Governor Uba Sani Welcomes 50 New Members to APC in Kaduna, Promises Equal Treatment
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, on Saturday, welcomed 50 new members into the All Progressives Congress (APC) at Murtala Square, assuring them of equal rights and privileges within the party. Among the high-profile defectors are former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani, ex-Governor Muktar Yero, former NNPP governorship candidate Senator Suleiman Hunkuyi, and former […]
Troops Eliminate Kidnappers, Rescue Victims in Kaduna Raid
Troops from Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have neutralized two suspected kidnappers and liberated four hostages in Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State. According to intelligence sources which revealed to Zagazola Makama, a West African Security Watchdog and Analyst, the operation was initiated following a distress call on February 14 at around 8:30 PM, […]