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From Aliyu Buhari Gusau Zamfara State Police fight with bandits recover 329 rustled cows. sheep's, other dangerous weapons, at Gambanda Forest of Gumi Local Government Area of the State. In a Press Statement signed by the Spokesperson of Police Command Dsp Yazid Abubakar, issued to the Journalists in Gusau, the State Capital. According to the Statement, On 20th June 2026, at about 0230hrs, operatives of the VCRU, in collaboration with military personnel, carried out a tactical operation at Gambanda Forest in Gumi Local Government area,  Statement added that, during the operation, the security team recovered 329 rustled cows, 175 sheep, one AK-47 rifle, and fifteen rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition. “The joint security team engaged armed bandits in a fierce gun duel. The superior firepower and tactical response of the operatives forced the criminals to flee into the forest with possible injuries, successfully repelling the attack” Yazid noted. Yazid narrated that, The Commissioner of...

From Jamilu Isah Gusau The Zamfara State Local Government Service Commission in collaboration with Gadabo Farms and General Enterprises Limited, has organized a 3-day training workshop for 42 agricultural Extension Officers, Directors, and Deputy Directors of Agriculture and natural resources across the fourteen local government areas in the State. The training workshop, themed  "Strengthening Extension Capacity on Best Agronomic Practices for Increased Productivity, Food Security and Reduction of Post-Harvest Losses in Cereals and Legumes," is aimed at reflecting the collective determination to equip extension personnel with contemporary knowledge, practical skills, and innovative approaches necessary to address the challenges facing agricultural production in the communities. Declaring the workshop open at a ceremony held at the commission  Multipurpose Hall in Gusau, the State Capital, the Executive Chairman of the Commission, Alhaji Aminu Aliyu Mafara, who was represented...

Chairman,  National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Zamfara State Chapter, Comrade Nurudeen Salisu. From Aliyu Buhari Gusau Zamfara State Governor Dr, Dauda Lawal has been Commended for the appointment of the Hon. Kasimu Yahya Kaura (Shantalin Kaura) as the new Commissioner, Youth and Sports Development. The Commendation was made by the Chairman National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Zamfara State Chapter, Comrade Nurudeen Salisu. Comrade Nurudeen Salisu expresses absolute confidence that the Commissioner’s proven administrative competence and public service record will bring renewed vitality to the youth and sports sectors. “In line with the Rescue Mission Agenda of His Excellency, Governor Dauda Lawal, NYCN is committed to working closely with the new leadership to continue to advance key policy pillars of youth development in the state” Comrade Nurudeen noted. “The leadership of NYCN and its affiliate organisations further extend their profound appreciation to the outgoing C...

FROM JAMILU SANI TSAFE   The Zamfara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment in  strengthening border security, enhancing community resilience, and promoting cross-border cooperation as essential measures for sustainable peace and development. The State Deputy Governor Mani Malam Mummuni (masamar mudi) made this known while delivering a goodwill message at the One-Day High-Level National Workshop on Border Security, Resilience and Cross-Border Cooperation organized by the National Boundary Commission at the Ladi Kwali Hall, Continental Hotel, Abuja. Commending the National Boundary Commission for convening the workshop, and described the event as timely and strategic, noting that it provides an important platform for stakeholders to deliberate on the challenges and opportunities associated with border governance in Nigeria. He observed that, border communities remain critical to Nigeria's economic, social and security architecture but continue to face numerous threats, ...

Zamfara State Deputy Governor Malan Mani Malan Mummuni Masamar mudi Matawallen Bukkuyum FROM JAMILU SANI TSAFE The Zamfara State Deputy Governor Mani Malam Mummuni Masamar Mudi (Matawallen Bukkuyum), has departed Gusau for Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, to undertake a series of official assignments scheduled from Sunday, 14th June to Thursday, 18th June, 2026. The Deputy Governor alongside his entourage will, on Monday, 15th June, 2026, attend a One-Day High-Level National Workshop on Border Security, Resilience and Cross-Border Cooperation.  The workshop is being organized by the National Boundary Commission and will take place at the Ladi Kwali Hall, Continental Hotel, Abuja. In a related development, the Deputy Governor also will represent the Executive Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal and the good people of the State at the National Economic Council (NEC) Meeting on Wednesday, 17th June, 2026. The meeting will be held at the Conference Hall, Banquet Hall, State Hou...

Zamfara State Deputy Governor, Malan Mani Malan Mummuni Masamar Mudi Matawallen Bukkuyum  FROM JAMILU SANI TSAFE The Zamfara State Deputy Governor Mani Malam Mummuni Masamar Mudi (Matawallen Bukkuyum), has departed Gusau to represent the State Executive Governor  Dauda Lawal, at the High-Level North-West Policy Dialogue on Reducing Multidimensional Poverty Through Scaled Social Protection Systems and Innovative Financing in kano state. This is contained in a statement signed by the press secretary office the state deputy governor, Shehu Adamu Gusau and made available to journalists in Gusau. According to the Statement, the Program organized by the North-West Governors' Forum in Collaboration with the Office of the Vice President, the European Union, UNICEF, and other development partners. “The programme is aimed at accelerating efforts towards reducing multidimensional poverty across the North-West region through coordinated policies, sustainable financing, and strengthened so...

From Aliyu Buhari Gusau Zamfara State Police Command says that, it has rescue one of the abducted 7 Students in Federal Polytechnic Kauran Namoda, in the State. In a Press Statement Signed by the Spokesperson of Police Command, DSP Yazid Abubakar, issued to the Newsmen  in Gusau the State Capital. According to the Statement, On 3rd June 2026, at about 0400hrs, information was received from a reliable source that unknown armed bandits stormed and attacked rented student accommodations located on the outskirts of the Low-Cost Area in Kaura Namoda LGA, During the attack, the assailants abducted seven (7) students and took them to an unknown destination. “Upon receipt of the report, Joint Police Tactical Teams and Military personnel attached to Operation Fansar Yamma, based in Kaura Namoda, were immediately mobilized to the scene. However, the hoodlums fled before the arrival of the security operatives. One of the abducted students managed to escape and has since been reunited with the...

Center DCC Operations FRSC Musa Shehu From Aliyu Buhari Gusau The Officers and Men of Federal road safety Corps has been Commended for their turn out to Celebrate World Bicycle day in Zamfara State. The Commendation was made by the Sector Commander Aliyu Ma'aji, who was represented by DCC Operations Musa Shehu, during the 2026 world bicycle day held in Gusau the State capital. DCC Musa Shehu described the celebration as Colorful and very interested, Compared to last year, also the officers gos for a 3 kilometers riding on bicycle, to exercise their bodies. Musa Shehu noted that, United nation marks every 3rd of june to celebrate world  bicycle day,  He appreciate people of Gusau for their support during the Celebration, called on them to keep it up. “Riding of bicycle is very important for the live of human being, “not consume fuel, there's economic value” He called on people to use the idea of riding bicycle In their day to day activities. In his Speech, State Coordinator Cor...

From Aliyu Buhari Gusau Dr. Badamasi S. Kaya Maradun, Assume duty as the new Provost of College of Health Sciences and Technology Tsafe, in Zamfara State. In a press Statement Signed by the Spokesperson of the Collage Mallan Jamilu Sani Tsafe, and made available to the journalists in Gusau, the State Capital. According to the Statement, Former Provost Mallan Jamilu Lawali, formally handed over the affairs of the Collage to newly appointed, Dr. Badamasi S. Kaya Maradun, following his appointment as substentive provost on 18 May 2026. Statement Said, Ex- Provost, Malam Jamilu lawal, highlighted the major achievements recorded during his tenure which include, rebuilding of confidence and descipline, human resource development, welfare, System Strengthening and control of finances, and advancing the College to greater level through collaboration with other relevant bodies such as NBTE, Professional bodies, JAMB, ITF, Sister Institutions among others. Malan Jamilu expressed deep appreciatio...

Second Left, State Coordinator  Nigeria Hypertension Society,  Dr, Daninna Muhammad Zaharadeen, From Aliyu Buhari Gusau Nigeria Hypertension Society has discover that, 54 Percent of People Gusau have Hypertension, also 6 Percent had Diabetes in  Zamfara State. This was disclosed by the State Co-ordinator Nigeria Hypertension Society who double as Head of Department Family Medicine Federal Medical Center Gusau, Dr, Daninna Muhammad Zaharadeen, during the Celebration of International Hypertension day, held in Gusau. According to the Dr, Daninna Muhammad Zaharadeen, said they were orgarnize people from Marere, Federal Medical Center, and Unguwar Gwaza in Gusau tested them and distribute free Medicine to them. State Coordinator Nigeria Hypertension Society, Dr,  Dr Daninna Muhammad Zaharadeen Dr, Daninna Muhammad narrated that,  every may is to  mark as the International hypertension day, to orgarnize people tell them on how to move their life with ease. Dr, Za...

From Aliyu Buhari Gusau The Zamfara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), under the leadership of CC Sani Mustapha has deploys 643 personnel to safeguard lives and Properties during the 2026 Eid celebrations. In a Press Statement singed by the Spokesperson of the NSCDC ASC I Umar Mohammad M. issued to the Journalists in Gusau. According to the Statement, the deployments effectively covers the Eid festivities (pre, active, and post), with the strategic aim of actively strengthening security presence at Eid-grounds, the protection of lives and critical infrastructure across the fourteen (14) Local Government Areas (LGA) of the state. Statement said commandant Sani Mustapha  call for an extensive operational coverage, discipline, consistency and the display of professionalism from all personnel to achieve peace and order, efficiently. CC Sani Mustapha reaffirmed that, NSCDC under the distinctive leadership of the Commandant General, Prof. Ahmed Abubaka...

From Aliyu Buhari Gusau   The Zamfara State Police Command has successfully facilitated the return of thousands of internally displaced persons (IDPs) to their ancestral community of Fegin Kanawa Village in Gusau Local Government Area after over one year of displacement caused by persistent bandit attacks. In a Press Statement Signed by the Spokesperson of the Police DSP Yazid Abubakar, and made available to the Journalists in Gusau. According to the Statement the  initiative is in line with the commitment and strategic vision of the Commissioner of Police,  Ahmad Muhammad Bello, psc+, mnips, to restore normalcy, strengthen public confidence, and ensure the protection of lives and property across the state. “The returning residents were assured of adequate security measures by the Nigeria Police Force, enabling them to resume farming and other lawful activities without fear of attacks, kidnapping, or intimidation by criminal elements” CP Ahmad assured. “As part of efforts...

From Jamilu Isah Gusau   Zamfara State Local Government Service Commission in collaboration with Leadership and Professional Ethics Consult has conducted a three-day training workshop for 42 Directors of Finance and the Directors of Administration of the Fourteen Local Government Areas on leadership and teamwork for effective service delivery in the state  The training workshop, themed" leadership and teamwork for effective service delivery in Zamfara State Local Government" aimed to demonstrate the effectiveness of strategic leadership.  Teamwork is strong within the Local Government Service, and citizens benefit directly through improved welfare, peace, development, and public confidence in government. Declaring the workshop open at the Zamfara State Local Government service commission multipurpose Hall in Gusau, the State Capital, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy affairs, Engr Ahmed Garba Yandi, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary Alh. Y...

Hon. Sanusi Ibrahim Garacci From Jamilu Sani Tsafe All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial aspirant for Zamfara Central, Hon. Sanusi Ibrahim Garacci, has said he remains in the race for the 2027 election and will pursue legal action to protect his rights after alleging he was wrongly disqualified by the party. Garacci accused the APC National Headquarters of disqualifying him over non-payment of party dues, a claim he said was false. He maintained that he had paid all required dues and possessed documentation to prove it. “I have every document for the payment of my party dues, but I observed that the committee, either from the state or national headquarters, has removed some of my critical documents just to blacklist me,” Garacci said. The aspirant said the alleged removal of his documents was an attempt to sideline him from the contest ahead of the party’s primaries. He did not specify which committee or officials were responsible. Garacci urged his supporters to remain calm, assu...

From Aliyu Buhari Gusau Zamfara State Police has Confirms the kills of Six Persons injures six others by Improvised Explosive Device (IED). In a Press Statement Signed by Spokesperson of Police Command DSP Yazid Abubakar, issued to the Journalists in Gusau the State Capital. According to the Statement, the incident occurred on 07/05/2026 at Tungar Kudaku and Bagega axis along the Bagega–Anka Road, where a Golf 3 vehicle conveying passengers from Bagega to Anka detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) suspected to have been planted by bandits. While the Police  has intensified efforts to ensure the safety of residents in the affected area. “The tragic incident claimed the lives of six (6) persons, while another six (6) victims are currently receiving treatment at a medical facility” In response to the incident, the Command mobilized a joint clearance operation comprising Police EOD-CBRN , VCRU, and the Military to the affected locations. “During the operation, the joint securi...

From Aliyu Buhari Gusau Zamfara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps have successfully completed the training of two hundred (200) personnel for VIP Protection course, the maiden edition to all state commands of the federation, second only to the national headquarters. In a Press Statement Signed by the Spokesperson of NSCDC ASC I Umar Mohammad M, issued to the Journalists in Gusau According to the Statement, Commandant Sani Mustapha Commended the State Governor Dauda Lawal for his assistance to the Security Operatives, urge him to keep it up. “The Commandant General, Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi mni OFR sanctioned the approval of our request to commence the training programme, VIP Protection course” Sani Said. “following the Federal Executive Order 2025 by the President, Ahmed Bola Tinubu, GCFR, the protection of important personalities constituted an additional mandate which necessitated the birth of VIP Protection training scheme to adequately educate, orient a...

Late  Malam Hamisu Yusuf yelwa FROM JAMILU SANI TSAFE The Zamfara state Government has extended it condolences to the people of Tsafe Emirate over the death of Malam Hamisu Yusuf yelwa, Registrar Federal University of Health Sciences and Technology Tsafe.  The Head of service Alhaji Yakubu Sani Haidara (mni), made the condolences while attending funeral prayer of the deceased at Tsafe Emir's palace. The head service said, "It is with a deep sense of sorrow that we received the sad news of the passing of the beloved brother, former Provost of CHST Tsafe and pioneer Registrar of Federal University of Health Sciences and Technology Tsafe; a colleague and respected scholar, Mal. Hamisu Yusuf Yelwa. "On behalf of Zamfara state Government  we are extending heartfelt condolences to Family,  Friends and University community during this period of grief and loss".  "The death of Mal. Hamisu is an irreplaceable loss, and we fully understand the pain and void it leaves behi...

From Aliyu Buhari Gusau In a continued effort to dismantle terrorist Strongholds and restore peace, troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have executed a series of coordinated clearance operations targeting identified terrorist enclaves, in Zamfara State. In a Press Statement Signed by the Spokesperson of Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel, Aliyu Danja issued to the Journalists in Gusau. According to the Statement, the operations, launched in the early hours of 4 May 2026, covered critical locations, including Maikwanuga village (Talata Mafara LGA), Aljumma, Gidan Dawa, Magami Didi and Tungar Magaji villages (Maradun LGA). Statement noted that, During the advance, troops engaged terrorists in Tungar Magaji with overwhelming firepower, neutralizing 2  terrorists and forcing others to flee in disarray. Statement added that, troops conducted a thorough search of the area, recovering one AK-47 rifle  with 30 rounds loaded magazine and on...

From Aliyu Buhari Gusau The Zamfara Sate Commissioner of Police, Ahmad Muhammad Bello Engages Stakeholders in Anka and Bukkuyum local government areas, Seeks Collaborative approach to Security in the State In a Press Statement signed by the Spokesperson of Police Command  DSP Yazid Abubakar, ANIPR, and made available to the Journalists in Gusau. According the DSP Yazid Abubakar, ANIPR, The interactive engagement provided a platform for meaningful dialogue between the Police and the communities.  Yazid Abubakar said, the Commissioner sensitized participants on critical security issues, emphasizing the need for vigilance, prompt information sharing, and a collective approach to addressing crime and criminality. CP Bello stressed that effective policing cannot be achieved without the active support and cooperation of the public.  He therefore urged residents to remain law-abiding, report suspicious activities promptly, and refrain from harboring or shielding criminal element...

From Aliyu Buhari Gusau Zamfara State Police Command has successful arrested hoodlums in Hayin Dan Hausa area, near Government House in Gusau the State Capital. In a Press Statement signed by the Spokesperson of Police Command, DSP Yazid Abubakar, ANIPR, issued to the Journalists in Gusau. According to the Statement, On 17th April, 2026 at about 1530hrs, information was received from the Officer-in-Charge (OC) Outstation, Hayin Dan Hausa, that some unknown hoodlums riding motorcycles and armed with cutlasses attacked one Buhari Ibrahim ‘M’ of Gadar Baga area, Gusau. The assailants inflicted serious injuries on the victim in front of Shobanke Hotel, Hayin Dan Hausa. “Upon receipt of the report, police operatives attached to the Central Police Station promptly visited the scene and evacuated the victim to the hospital for urgent medical attention. Unfortunately, the victim later died while receiving treatment” Yazid Abubakar noted that, A comprehensive investigation was immediately launc...