Nigeria’s worsening security challenges have reached another troubling level as at least seven military figures — including serving commanders and a retired senior officer — have reportedly lost their lives to terrorist attacks, banditry, and kidnapping-related incidents since the beginning of 2026. The deaths have intensified concerns over the country’s ability to contain insurgency, especially […]
Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State has reaffirmed his firm stance against negotiating with bandits who have been terrorizing certain areas of the state. The governor emphasized that his administration remains committed to restoring peace and security through proactive measures rather than entering into any form of dialogue or compromise with criminal elements. The […]
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The Katsina Police Command successfully foiled two separate kidnap attempts in the Jibia and Faskari areas of the state, rescuing a total of 20 victims. Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Abubakar Sadiq, briefed the press on Sunday, providing details of the incidents. The first incident occurred on December 7, 2024, around 7:00 PM at Kwanar […]
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The Katsina State Police Command successfully intercepted an attempted kidnapping, rescuing 14 individuals on Sunday evening in Dan’arau village along the Magama-Jibia Road in Jibia Local Government Area. According to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, armed bandits ambushed two commercial vehicles, opening fire in an attempt to abduct the passengers. […]
