Posts tagged as: Katsina State

Abducted Female University Students Regains Freedom After 74 Days

LAGOS DECEMBER 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Federal University Dutsin Ma, Katsina State, said five students of the university that were abducted 74 days ago have been freed. The Vice Chancellor of the university, Armaya’u Bichi, told journalists in Katsina that the students were released on Friday. Five females students were abducted by terrorists on 3 October 2023 […]

Bandits Kill 16 Health Workers Out Of Abducted 83 In Katsina

LAGOS SEPTEMBER 8TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A total number of 83 health workers have been kidnapped by bandits in Katsina state, out of which 16 have been killed.  Comrade Mannir Mohammed Suleiman, the state Chairman Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria, disclosed this at a dinner organized in honour of Dr Shamsuddeen Yahaya for his reappointment as […]

Terrorists Kill Seven, Kidnap Twelve Others In Fresh Attack In Katsina Community

LAGOS SEPTEMBER 6TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Seven people were killed while several others were wounded when terrorists attacked Doka community of Sabuwa Local Government of Katsina State on Tuesday. A source said about 12 residents of the community were abducted while cattle and other domestic animals were rustled. Those killed include six men and a woman while those […]

Buhari Assents Bill For Establishment Of Federal University Of Transporation In Daura

LAGOS APRIL 7TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The bill to establish the Federal University of Transportation, Daura, Katsina State as a training institution for the development of transportation engineering, logistics and other courses of interest that will support post-modern transportation industry has been assented into law by President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR. The bill was passed by the Senate on […]

Terrorists Invade Katsina Church During Service, Abduct 25 Church Worshippers

LAGOS JANUARY 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Daredevil terrorists on Sunday morning abducted no fewer than 25 worshippers after they attacked a local church known as New Life for All Church, in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State. The incident occurred at Jan-Tsauni, Gidan Haruna community, at about 7a.m., when the worshippers had just gathered to commence the […]

14 Dead, Forty Injured As Trailer Convey Human Beings, Cows Crashes Into Truck

LAGOS DECEMBER 13TH (NEWSRANGERS)-No fewer than fourteen passengers were reported dead and forty injured  when a trailer conveying passengers and cows from Illela LGA of Sokoto State  heading to Lagos State hit a stationed truck parked by the shoulder of the road side at Dada village, Koko/Besse LGA of Kebbi State. The fatal accident occurred […]

Gunmen Kill Imam, Dozens Of Worshippers,  Kidnap Others From Mosque In Buhari’s State

LAGOS DECEMBER 5TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Gunmen in Nigeria killed a dozen worshippers, including an imam, and kidnapped several others from a mosque on Saturday night, local residents said on Sunday, in the latest attack by armed gangs in the north of the country. Armed gangs, known as bandits, attack communities where security is stretched, killing people or […]

Lagos Police Intercept Buses Loaded With Live Cartridges Heading To Katsina

LAGOS SEPTEMBER 25TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Lagos police command says it has intercepted two commercial buses loaded with live cartridges at Poromope estate, Ijede road, Ikorodu. The police said three suspects were arrested in connection with the discovery of the live cartridges. The suspects are Tukur Abdullah, Muazu Telim and Dahiru Idris. Benjamin Hundeyin, Lagos police spokesperson, […]

91-Year-Old Emir Marries a 22-Year-Old Bride ,onths After Marrying 20-Year-Old Girl

LAGOS JULY 30TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The 91-year-old Emir of the Daura Emirate in Katsina State, Alhaji Faruk Umar Faruk, has married a 22-year-old girl, A’isha Yahuza Gona. The wedding took place in Katsina State’s Safana town, according to a source. The source speaking to Daily Trust, also revealed that the Emir and A’isha had just dated briefly […]

Nigeria Troops Storms Benue, Katsina Comunities,  Neutralise Terrorists, Recover Arms, Ammunition

  LAGOS JULY 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Men of the Nigeria troops stormed Katsina and Benue states communities  where they neutralize bandits/terrorists, terrorizing and killing innocent residents. A statement signed by Director, Defence Media Operations, Defence Headquarters, Major General Onyeuko sighted by NewsRangers  revealed  that on 15 July 2022 based on credible intelligence, troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE […]

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