Katsina State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Mannir Yakubu, says the federal government has released N6.25 billion for the establishment of Cattle ranches in local government areas affected by banditry in the state. Yakubu, also Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, disclosed this during the Ranch Stakeholders Development Meeting in Katsina on Monday. He said that the frontline local government
Area Commander, One Officer Killed By Bandits In Kastina
An Area Commander and one officer attached to the Kastina State Police Command, have been killed following a shootout with bandits during clearance operations on Tuesday. Sources within the Force earlier told Channels Television that Assistant Commissioner Of Police in charge of Dutsinma Area Command, Aminu Umar and other officers were in a forest carrying
One Killed, Six Injured, Many Abducted As Terrorists Attack Katsina Market
At least one person has been killed by terrorists at Yantumaki market in Danmusa Local Government Area of katsina State. The terrorists who invaded the market on Friday afternoon were said to have wounded seven traders and abducted an unspecified number of people during the attack. Sources in the affected community explained that the terrorists
Gunmen Kill Commissioner In Katsina
The Katsina State Commissioner for Science and Technology, Dr. Rabe Nasir, has been killed by gunmen. A top government official who craved anonymity confirmed the incident to Channels Television via the telephone on Thursday. According to the source, the commissioner was assassinated on Wednesday night in his residence located at GRA along Daura Road in the state
5 prospective corp members die enroute NYSC camp
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has confirmed the death of five prospective corps members who lost their lives in a fatal accident at about 2 am on Wednesday, along Abaji/Kwali Expressway. “The Director-General and Management condole with the governments and people of Akwa-Ibom and Imo States over the tragic incident that has left the
Earthquake hits Buhari’s Hometown, Daura (Pictures)
A tragic but strange event was recorded in the wee hours of Monday morning as a devastating earth tremor hit Daura, Katsina state, the home town of President Muhammadu Buhari hours before PDP/CUPP merger was announced on Monday. Although there was no report of any loss of life yet, but the unfortunate incident