The African Democratic Congress, or ADC, has defended the conduct of its primary elections in Katsina State, saying that the process was free, fair, and transparent, despite charges of manipulation by certain disgruntled contenders. Alhaji Lawal Batagarawa, the party’s Katsina State Chairman, revealed this in an interview with JBC Hausa, stating it was expected that … Read more
During a routine operation in Katsina’s Danmusa Local Government Area, troops from the 17 Brigade detained a guy suspected of banditry. According to security sources, the suspect, Lawal Sani, was apprehended at 3:14 p.m. on July 15 when soldiers returning from an operation in Bakori paused momentarily in Yantumaki. According to Zagazola Malama, a security … Read more
In the Funtua Local Government Area of Katsina State, security forces intercepted the suspects and recovered rustled cattle, thereby preventing a banditry attack in Yartafki village. Bakatsine, a security analyst, shared a post on X on Sunday night that detailed the incident. The post stated that the criminals had previously entered the village and stolen … Read more
During security operations in the state’s Jibia and Musawa Local Government Areas, members of the Katsina State Police Command drove out suspected bandits and found 70 stolen livestock. Security analyst Bakatsine posted about the news on X on Thursday. Bakatsine said, “Katsina State Police Command claims that during security operations in Jibia and Musawa LGAs … Read more
Dikko Umaru Radda, governor of Katsina State, has authorised a new system of grading for traditional rulers in an effort to fortify the state’s grassroots governance and security. In a message on his official Facebook, he revealed the news. The governor has stated that the reform is being carried out in accordance with the 2025 … Read more
The Tandama neighbourhood in Katsina state’s Danja Local Government Area was already on edge when a fight broke out between youngsters and Hisbah Corps personnel, leaving multiple authorities hurt. Officials from the Hisbah challenged a group of youths over getting haircuts, which is seen as immodest according to Islamic moral standards, according to security expert … Read more
Bandits attacked Gidan Dawa village in Katsina State’s Dutsin-ma Local Government Area, killing one and kidnapping ten others (including children and women). In a post shared on Monday by security analyst Bakatsine on X, the incident that happened on Sunday night was revealed. The attackers allegedly attacked the village during the night, as stated in … Read more