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NASENI empowers over 400 households in Katsina
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has empowered more than 400 low-income households in Malumfashi and Kafur Local Government Areas of Katsina State. The intervention was carried out under the agency’s NASENI Sustainable Empowerment Programme (NSEP) to improve household welfare and strengthen livelihoods among vulnerable communities.
Katsina begins transport revolution with electric keke, CNG buses
By Abbas Bamalli Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Sunday launched 200 electric tricycles and 30 CNG hybrid buses in Katsina as part of the state government’s drive to modernise public transportation. The vehicles, launched during Shettima’s one-day official visit to the state, are expected to provide cleaner, more efficient and affordable transportation for residents across the three senatorial districts. Gov.
Katsina man arrested over alleged theft of malnourished children’s food
By Abbas Bamalli The Police have arrested a man for allegedly diverting 1,500 sachets of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) meant for malnourished children in Katsina State. The suspect was intercepted police surveillance officers attached to the Batagarawa Division with three sacks containing 1,500 sachets of RUTF, popularly known as “Yar Kwamaso”, DSP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, the spokesperson for the Command said in a statement on Tuesday in Katsina.
Katsina man caught while attempting to rob with toy pistol
By Abbas Bamalli A 19-year-old man has been arrested while allegedly attempting to rob a person with a toy pistol in Kofar Sauri, area of Katsina. The Command spokesman, DSP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Katsina. Sadiq-Aliyu said that the suspect was arrested following a report received by the police on Aug.
Troops rescue 6 kidnapped victims, recover N0.8m in Katsina
News Express | 24th Aug 2026 | 17 JFT troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA JFT troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA By ABBAS BAMALLI Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued six kidnapped victims and recovered N800,000 taken from them by terrorists in Dandume Local Government Area of Katsina State. The Media Information Officer of the Task Force, Lt.-Col. Aliyu Danja, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Katsina.
NYSC DG tasks corps members on responsible social media use
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Director-General, Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, has cautioned corps members against blindly sharing information on social media, particularly as Nigeria approaches the 2027 General Elections. Nafiu gave the warning on Wednesday while addressing corps members during an inspection visit to the NYSC permanent orientation camp in Katsina.
Northwest DSS directors meet against terrorism, banditry
News Express | 13th Aug 2026 | 39 Security agencies and representatives of government institutions at the conference Security agencies and representatives of government institutions at the conference By ABBAS BAMALLI Directors of Department of State Services (DSS) in Northwest have called for stronger intelligence sharing and operational synergy to defeat terrorism, banditry and other security threats in the region.
NSCDC denies serving officer conviction
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Katsina Command, says none of its serving personnel has been convicted of job racketeering. The command’s spokesman, SC Buhari Hamisu, made the clarification in a statement issued on Wednesday in Katsina. Hamisu was reacting to a viral text alleging that a serving Deputy Commandant of the Corps was convicted by a Katsina High Court.
Katsina Police arrest suspected vandals, recover stolen electric cables
The Police Command in Katsina State has arrested three suspected vandals and recovered stolen electrical cables and other items in Rimi Local Government Area. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Katsina. He said the suspects were arrested on Sunday at about 8:30 p.m. by operatives attached to the Rimi Police Division during a routine patrol carried out in collaboration with members of the local community.
Rainstorm wrecks 200 homes, shops in Katsina
By Abbas Bamalli Rainstorm accompanied by strong winds has destroyed no fewer than 200 houses, shops and other property in Dangamau community, Kusada Local Government Area of Katsina State. Gov. Dikko Radda has sympathised with the victims of the disaster, describing the incident as painful and unfortunate. Radda, in a statement on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Kaula-Mohammed, said that the destruction had displaced many families and exposed them to hardship.
Police foil kidnap, cattle rustling attempts, rescue two women
By Abbas Bamalli The Katsina Police Command has foiled separate kidnapping and cattle rustling attempts in Kankia and Charanchi Local Government Areas (LGAs), rescuing two kidnapped women unharmed. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Katsina.
Troops kill two suspected terrorists, recover machine guns in Katsina raid
By Abbas Bamalli An intelligence-led dawn raid on suspected the terrorists’ hideout at Ginchawa village Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina has led to the killing of two terrorists and recovery of machine guns, motorcycles. The raid on the hideout was conducted by troops of the 17 Brigade under Operation CLEAN SWEEP III on Monday. This was revealed in a statement by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 17 Brigade, Capt. Abayomi Adisa on Monday.
Banditry: Katsina stakeholders push for strong action against sexual abuse
By Abbas Bamalli Some stakeholders in humanitarian and security sectors have advocated strong action to prevent conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) in Katsina State. They called for domestication of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act, and improved support for survivors.
161m Nigerians lack safe water, SCI warns
News Express | 18th Jun 2026 | 125 By ABBAS BAMALLI Save the Children International (SCI) says more than 161 million Nigerians lack safe water, exposing millions of children to preventable diseases and undermining their health, education and overall wellbeing. SCI gave the warning in a statement issued on Wednesday in Katsina by Mogbonjubade Adesulure, Digital Media and Communications Specialist of SCI, to mark the 2026 Day of the African Child.
Kwankwaso demands decisive response to insecurity in Katsina
News Express | 18th Jun 2026 | 101 NDC 2027 VP Candidate, Senator Kwankwaso NDC 2027 VP Candidate, Senator Kwankwaso By ABBAS BAMALLI The vice presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, has called for renewed efforts by the Federal and state governments to tackle insecurity in Katsina and across the country. Kwankwaso made the call in Katsina on Wednesday, while addressing loyalists, during a condolence visit to Katsina, over the death of Maj.-Gen.
Police begins crackdown on unregistered vehicles in Katsina
By Abbas Bamalli The Katsina State Police Command has commenced a statewide enforcement against vehicles operating without valid registration or concealed, fake and improperly displayed number plates. The command said the exercise followed a directive by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, aimed at strengthening internal security and enhancing crime detection across the country.
I-G directs tighter security around schools in Katsina
News Express | 17th Jun 2026 | 62 By ABBAS BAMALLI The Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu, has directed the Katsina Police Command to strengthen security around schools across the state. The Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG), Department of Finance and Administration, Sulaiman Abdul, conveyed the mandate from the I-G, while on a two-day operational tour of Katsina, during which he assessed the security architecture of selected educational institutions.
Insecurity: Katsina shuts POS, bans jerrycan fuel, motorcycles
News Express | 16th Jun 2026 | 90 By ABBAS BAMALLI The Katsina State Government has ordered the immediate closure of all Point of Sale (POS) businesses and commercial phone charging centres in Matazu and Musawa Local Government Areas. The government also banned the sale, purchase, transportation and storage of petroleum products in jerrycans across the state, as well as the use of motorcycles in the two affected LGAs. Gov.
Insecurity: Katsina shuts POS, bans jerrycan fuel, motorcycles
The Katsina State Government has ordered the immediate closure of all Point of Sale (POS) businesses and commercial phone charging centres in Matazu and Musawa Local Government Areas. The government also banned the sale, purchase, transportation and storage of petroleum products in jerrycans across the state, as well as the use of motorcycles in the two affected LGAs. Gov.
Insecurity: Katsina shuts POS, bans jerrycan fuel, motorcycles
- Advertisement - By Abbas Bamalli Katsina, The Katsina State Government has ordered the immediate closure of all Point of Sale (POS) businesses and commercial phone charging centres in Matazu and Musawa Local Government Areas. The government also banned the sale, purchase, transportation and storage of petroleum products in jerrycans across the state, as well as the use of motorcycles in the two affected LGAs. Gov.
We’ll not forgive – Family speaks on death of Gen. Abubakar in bandits’ captivity
Headlines Published By Ayorinde Oluokun Date 15th June, 2026 Quick Read He, however, said those responsible for the abduction and death of the late Abubakar who was also Director of Defence Information must be made to account for their actions. By Abbas Bamalli Mr Isyaka Rabe-Abubakar, son of retired Maj.-Gen. Rabe Abubakar who recently died in the hands of bandits said the family accepted the military officer’s death as the will of God.
DHQ vows to hunt down killers of Gen. Rabe Abubakar
By Abbas Bamalli The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Sunday assured that those responsible for the death of retired Maj.-Gen. Rabe Abubakar would be brought to justice. This was announced on Sunday when a high-powered military delegation paid a condolence visit to the Katsina State Government. The delegation, led by the Chief Administration Officer, Defence Headquarters, Maj.-Gen.
How Police snatched nine victims from grip of Bandits in Katsina
By Abbas Bamalli Operatives of the Katsina State Police Command have foiled a kidnapping operation and rescued nine passengers after engaging suspected bandits in a fierce gun battle along the Katsina-Kankara highway. The command disclosed that the incident occurred at about 2:30 p.m. on Thursday at Tashar Kanya Village in Kankara Local Government Area, where armed bandits reportedly blocked the highway and intercepted a commercial Volkswagen Golf travelling from Dandume to Katsina.
Abducted ex-Defence spokesperson, Gen Rabe Abubakar dies in bandits’ captivity
By Abbas Bamalli A former Director of Defence Information Maj.-Gen. Rabe Abubakar (retd) who was abducted alongside his wife about three weeks ago has died the custody of his abductors. The Katsina State Government confirmed the death death of retired Maj.-Gen. Rabe Abubakar in the custody of bandits, describing the development as a tragic loss to the state and the nation.
Katsina Police rescue 17 kidnap victims, arrest 225 suspects
News Express | 12th Jun 2026 | 59 Katsina State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu Katsina State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu By ABBAS BAMALLI The Katsina State Police Command says it has rescued 17 kidnap victims and arrested 225 suspects for various offences in May. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, disclosed this while briefing journalists on Thursday in Katsina.
Police nab suspected drug kingpin, bust robbery syndicate in Katsina
News Express | 10th Jun 2026 | 97 Gallant police operatives Gallant police operatives By ABBAS BAMALLI The Katsina State Police Command has arrested a suspected notorious drug dealer and dismantled a four-man armed robbery syndicate operating in Funtua and surrounding communities. The police also recovered drugs, weapons, stolen items and cash. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Katsina.
Six arrested as police avert Sallah violence in Katsina
By Abbas Bamalli The Police Command in Katsina has foiled an attempt to disrupt the Sallah celebrations with the arrest of six suspects linked to a violent attack on villagers in Keku community in Musawa Local Government Area of the state. The Command spokesman, DSP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu disclosed this in a statement in Katsina.
10 shops destroyed in suspected solar inverter fire at Katsina market
News Express | 26th May 2026 | 285 Shop destroyed by the inferno Shop destroyed by the inferno By ABBAS BAMALLI A fire outbreak in the early hours of Tuesday razed 10 shops at Katsina Central Market popularly known as Fatima Baika Market. Some traders blamed a solar-powered electricity inverter for the incident, alleging that the device triggered the inferno that swept through parts of the market.
Nine dead, 17 injured in Katsina highway head-on collision
By Abbas Bamalli Nine people were confirmed dead while 17 others were injured in an accident involving a commercial bus and a trailer along the Kankia-Katsina Road on Saturday. The tragic incident occurred at Kwanar Gidan Mutum Daya at about 8:03 p.m. on Saturday, Shamsudeen Babajo, the Sector Public Education Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps confirmed in a statement issued in Katsina.
Police foil kidnap, cattle rustling attempts, rescue 11 in Katsina
News Express | 20th May 2026 | 23 The Katsina State Police Command The Katsina State Police Command By ABBAS BAMALLI The Katsina State Police Command says it has foiled attempted kidnappings and cattle rustling in Kankara and Malumfashi Local Government Areas. The command also said it rescued 11 kidnapped passengers and recovered 25 rustled cows. Command spokesman DSP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Katsina.
Police arrest suspected kidnapper over Katsina village attack
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Flooding remains major threat in Katsina, NEMA warns
News Published By Paul Dada Date 19th May, 2026 Quick Read “The framework focuses on reducing flood impact through capacity building, simulation exercises, infrastructure assessments, prepositioning of relief materials, and community evacuation planning,” she said. By Abbas Bamalli The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Monday held a stakeholders’ engagement and community outreach in Katsina as part of the 2026 National Preparedness and Response Campaign on flood and related hazards.
Police arrest suspected kidnapper over Katsina village attack
News Published By Abimbola Aderinola Date 19th May, 2026 Quick Read The Police Command in Katsina State has arrested a suspected kidnapper, cattle rustler and bandit informant linked to the deadly Sayaya village attack in Matazu Local Government Area. By Abbas Bamalli The Police Command in Katsina State has arrested a suspected kidnapper, cattle rustler and bandit informant linked to the deadly Sayaya village attack in Matazu Local Government Area.
2027: Minister launches group for mobilisation of support for Tinubu in Katsina
News Published By Ayorinde Oluokun Date 18th May, 2026 Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Alhaji Muttaqa Rabe-Darma and others at the event Quick Read Party loyalists described the gathering as a strategic move to consolidate political structures ahead of future electoral contests.
APC aspirant alleges unfair exclusion from Katsina primary
News Published By Paul Dada Date 17th May, 2026 Quick Read “Twenty-five out of twenty-seven stakeholders voted in my favour during the exercise,” he alleged. By Abbas Bamalli An aspirant for the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ahmed Saleh, has alleged unfair exclusion from the party’s primary in Katsina State. Saleh, popularly known as Ahmed Saleh Junior, raised the allegation while reacting to the primary election outcome in Mani on Saturday.
Police foil bandit attacks, recover rifles, livestock in Katsina
News Express | 14th May 2026 | 88 Katsina Police Commissioner of Police, CP Ali Umar-Fage Katsina Police Commissioner of Police, CP Ali Umar-Fage By ABBAS BAMALLI The Nigeria Police Force has foiled separate banditry and cattle rustling attacks in Katsina, recovering rifles, ammunition and 70 rustled animals. Police spokesman, DSP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Katsina.
Troops eliminate 3 suspected bandits in Katsina ambush, recover AK-47
News Express | 10th May 2026 | 22 By ABBAS BAMALLI Troops of the 17 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have neutralised three suspected bandits during a successful ambush operation in Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area of Katsina State. The Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 17 Brigade, Capt. Abayomi Adisa, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Katsina.
Police vow to arrest bandits who killed 11 people in Katsina
News Published By Ayorinde Oluokun Date 4th May, 2026 Quick Read Umar- Fage said this while announcing that he has already ordered an aggressive manhunt for bandits behind the reprisal attacks By Abbas Bamalli The Police Commissioner in Katsina, Ali Umar-Fage, has assured residents that all the bandits responsible for killing of 11 people in attack on communities in Kankia area of the state would be tracked down and prosecuted.
Bandits kill 11 in Katsina reprisal attack
News Express | 4th May 2026 | 115 Armed bandits kill 11 in Katsina Armed bandits kill 11 in Katsina By ABBAS BAMALLI No fewer than 11 people were killed in a reprisal attack by suspected bandits in Kankia Local Government Area of Katsina State. The attackers had earlier on Saturday attempted an assault, but security operatives repelled them and reportedly neutralised several bandits.
Why govt must raise tobacco taxes – CISLAC
Health Published By Isa Isawade Date 3rd May, 2026 Quick Read He described tobacco as “deadly” and harmful to national health, economic productivity and sustainable development. By Abbas Bamalli The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has urged the Federal Government to raise taxes on tobacco products to reduce consumption nationwide. CISLAC Executive Director, Auwal Rafsanjani, made the call on Saturday during a media training in Katsina.
Troops eliminate four bandit leaders in Katsina ambush
News Published By Paul Dada Date 2nd May, 2026 Troops of the Nigerian Army Quick Read “Figures linked to a string of deadly attacks across Gobirawa, Raddawa, Kuki, and surrounding communities in Dutsinma and Matazu local government areas,” he said. By Abbas Bamalli Troops of the 17 Brigade in Katsina have neutralised four suspected terrorists during combat along the Turare–Yantumaki Road in the state.
3 governors to commission multi-billion naira projects in Katsina
News Express | 30th Apr 2026 | 23 By ABBAS BAMALLI The Katsina State Government says an arrangement has been concluded to receive three governors for the commissioning of multi-billion naira projects executed by Gov. Dikko Radda. The state Commissioner for Information and Home Affairs, Dr Bala Zango, disclosed this on Wednesday in Katsina, while briefing journalists on the development.
2027: NNPP offers free forms to women, youths, PLWD
The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has commenced preparations for the 2027 general elections, unveiling free expression of interest forms for female aspirants, youths and People Living with Disabilities (PLWD). Our correspondent reports that the party also said female aspirants, youths and PLWD would pay only 50 per cent of the nomination form fees. This is contained in an internal memo dated April 27, signed by the National Secretary, Dipo Olayoku, and made available to newsmen in Katsina.
11 confirmed dead in Katsina village bandit attack
News Express | 28th Apr 2026 | 20 Katsina Police Spokesman, DSP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu Katsina Police Spokesman, DSP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu By ABBAS BAMALLI The police command in Katsina State has confirmed an attack by suspected bandits at Gurbi Village, Kankara Local Government Area, leaving 11 people dead. Police spokesman, DSP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, disclosed this in a statement issued in Katsina on Monday, adding that two others were injured.
Motorcycle thief, man who attempted to bribe police arrested in Katsina
By Abbas Bamalli A suspected motorcycle thief and another individual who attempted to bribe police investigators to obstruct justice have been arrested in Katsina. Katsina Police Command spokesman, DSP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu made revealed this in a statement. According to him, the suspect, 27-year-old popularly known as “Dukiya,” was apprehended by operatives of the Anti-Kauraye unit.
Katsina CP urges applicants to follow due process, ignore scammers
By Abbas Bamalli The Katsina State Police Command has warned applicants for the scheduled police constable examination in the state to beware of fraudsters and racketeers seeking to exploit unsuspecting candidates. The Commissioner, Ali Umar-Fage, gave the warning in a statement issued in Katsina on Sunday by Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, the Command’s Spokesperson.
EFCC unveils Katsina zonal office, launches high-profile investigations
News Express | 23rd Apr 2026 | 47 By ABBAS BAMALLI The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has established a new Katsina Zonal Directorate, signaling a strategic push to tighten its grip on financial crimes across the North-West region. The Katsina Zonal Directorate, which quietly commenced operations in January, is now fully active, with a mandate covering both Zamfara and Katsina States.
Katsina: Police nab 26 suspects in raids of criminal hideouts
Metro Published By Ayorinde Oluokun Date 18th April, 2026 Some of the weapons recovered from the gang Quick Read The suspects were apprehended in the early hours of April 14, during an intelligence-driven raid targeting identified criminal hideouts and black spots across the Katsina metropolis.
Radda signs executive order banning thuggery, announces mobile court
News Express | 15th Apr 2026 | 3 Katsina State Governor, Radda Katsina State Governor, Radda By ABBAS BAMALLI Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State has signed an executive order aimed at tackling the rising wave of criminal activities, especially thuggery (Kauraye and Sara-suka) across the metropolis. Signing the order on Tuesday, Radda said that a mobile court has been set up for the immediate trial of defaulters.
Police nab 188 suspects, rescue 12 kidnap victims in Katsina crackdown
By Abbas Bamalli The Katsina State Police Command says it arrested no fewer than 188 suspects linked to various criminal activities and rescued 12 kidnapped victims within the month of March. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, who disclosed this while briefing newsmen, on Monday in Katsina, said the success was part of the command’s ongoing efforts to combat crime.
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