Katsina
Tinubu orders drone surveillance to protect Katsina
President Tinubu directs deployment of drones, surveillance, and considers state police to tackle bandit attacks and boost security in Katsina State. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a directive to the Armed Forces of Nigeria to immediately deploy sophisticated military hardware, including drones and modern surveillance systems, to Katsina State8. The move, according to him, […]
Katsina Govt approves vehicles to combat insecurity
Katsina State government approves motorcycles, vans, and tactical equipment to boost security and combat banditry and kidnapping across the state. The Katsina State Government has taken a decisive step to strengthen security across the state by approving the procurement of 700 motorcycles and 20 Hilux vans. This initiative forms part of a broader strategy to […]
Killers of worshippers in Katsina will find no hiding place – FG
The Federal Government has vowed that the killers of worshippers in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State will face swift justice, assuring Nigerians that such acts of terror will never be allowed to fester in the country. IREPORT247NEWS reported that the tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, August 19, 2025, when […]
Bandits kill 13 worshippers in mosque during dawn prayers
The people of Unguwan Mantau, a farming community in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, were thrown into deep mourning on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, after armed bandits launched a deadly attack on a mosque, killing no fewer than 13 worshippers. The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of the day while faithful […]
Katsina Gov Radda Embarks on Medical Leave, Hands Over to Deputy
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has announced that he will be embarking on a three-week medical leave to attend to health-related matters. The leave is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 18, 2025. The disclosure was made in an official statement released by the Commissioner for Information, Bala Salisu Zango. According to the Commissioner, […]
Katsina Police Foil Kidnapping, Arrest 302 Suspects
Katsina State has witnessed strengthened security operations following sustained efforts by the police force, as highlighted during a recent press briefing. DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, the Katsina Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), who represented the Commissioner of Police, CP Bello Shehu, at the event on Friday, took time to commend the continuous support from the […]
Katsina Links 80% of Insecurity to Community Informants
The Katsina State Government has expressed deep concern over the persistent insecurity affecting various parts of the state, identifying local community members and informants as major contributors to the ongoing crisis. According to the government, a staggering 80 percent of the security challenges are fueled by internal sabotage from within the affected communities. This revelation […]
28 Rescued in Katsina, Three Killed in Bandit Attacks
The Katsina State Police Command has successfully thwarted two separate kidnap attempts in Sabuwa Local Government Area, leading to the rescue of 28 abducted victims. However, the incidents, which occurred on Monday and Tuesday, tragically claimed three lives. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the spokesperson of the Command, Deputy Superintendent of Police […]
Oluremi Tinubu Leads Delegation to Buhari’s Family for Condolence
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Saturday, led a high-powered delegation of spouses of public office holders to Daura in Katsina State to offer heartfelt condolences to the family of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, who recently passed away. The First Lady announced the visit in a post shared via […]
Katsina Councillor, Others Abducted by Bandits
A fresh wave of abductions has gripped parts of northern Nigeria, as armed bandits have reportedly kidnapped several individuals, including a ward councillor, in Katsina State. The same day also saw the confirmation of the abduction of a top government official in Nasarawa State, underscoring the worsening security situation in the region. In Katsina State, […]