Tragedy in Katsina: Four Dead as Ramadan Alms Distribution Turns Fatal
Katsina State is in mourning following a deadly stampede that claimed the lives of four people during the annual Ramadan alms distribution at the residence of a well-known philanthropist, Alhaji Dahiru Usman Sarki. The tragic incident occurred on February 26, 2026, around 9 pm in Kofar Guga Quarters, as hundreds of residents gathered to receive charitable […]
Mother, 10 Month Old Baby Murdered Over Paternity Claim In Katsina
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting A mother and her 10‑month‑old baby have been reportedly killed in Sheme village, Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State. The mother and child were allegedly killed over paternity claims. Katsina State Police Command has said that investigations were ongoing to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident, which occurred at Sheme village. […]
Katsina Governor Reshuffles Cabinet to Boost Service Delivery
Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has announced a major reshuffle of his cabinet, redeploying several commissioners and appointing new ones in what officials describe as a move to strengthen governance and improve performance across key sectors. The shake-up was confirmed in a statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, who said […]
Katsina Communities, Bandit Leaders Sign Peace Agreement
A peace agreement has been reached between several communities in Katsina State and bandit leaders operating within the Funtua zone, in what officials hope will mark a turning point in efforts to end violence in the region. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, who announced the development on X, the accord involved representatives from Bakori, […]
JUST IN: Gov Radda Involves in Auto-Crash Along Daura-Katsina Road
Ismail Abdulazeez Mantu Reporting Tragedy was averted on the evening of Sunday as Katsina State Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda was involved in a minor road accident this evening along the Daura – Katsina Road, while carrying out his official duties in service to the people of Katsina State. Confirming the incident […]
Bandits Kill Four CWC Operatives, Farmers in Katsina Attack
At least four Community Watch Corps (CWC) operatives and several farmers have been killed in a fresh bandit attack on the outskirts of Marmara community in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State. The attack occurred on Monday evening while farmers were working on their farmlands under the protection of the CWC operatives. According to […]
Katsina State Government Praises Security Operatives for Rescuing 10 Kidnapped Victims
The Katsina State Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs has announced the successful rescue of 10 kidnapped victims, including six women and four men, by joint security operatives. The victims were abducted by armed bandits from Kiroro, Kabbi, and Dogon Marke communities in Musawa Local Government Area on Tuesday. A joint operation was launched […]
Troops Repel Bandit Attack, Rescue Katsina Judge
Troops have successfully repelled a bandit attack in Mahuta Village, Dandume Local Government Area, Katsina State, rescuing a prominent local judge, Mr. Rabiu Tukur. The incident occurred on Tuesday night when armed bandits stormed the village around 11:55 p.m., abducting six residents, including Mr. Tukur, a 49-year-old judge at the Lower Sharia Court in Dandume. […]
BREAKING: Gen Tsiga Regains Freedom After 56 days In Captivity
NIGERIA, ABUJA – Brigadier-General Maharazu Tsiga (rtd), former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has been released after spending 56 days in captivity. Tsiga was abducted on February 5, 2025, from his hometown in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State, alongside nine other residents. Despite his family paying a ransom, his captors […]