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Gunmen Attack Zamfara Communities, Kill 35

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5 years ago

July 10, 2021

Eric

At least 35 people have been killed following an attack by gunmen in five communities in Maradun LGA of Zamfara state.

The gunmen were said to have invaded the communities – Gudan-Maidawa, Tsauni, Gudan-Baushi, Gidan-Adamu, and Wari on Thursday evening.

The attackers, who reportedly arrived the communities on over 90 motorcycles, were also said to have set houses ablaze.

Muhammad Shehu, police spokesperson in Zamfara, confirmed the incident on Friday.

Shehu said the attackers fled before officers could reach the communities.

“The police personnel tried their best to reach the affected communities on receiving the information that the bandits were there, but unfortunately they could not reach the places because of the bad roads,” Shehu was quoted to have said.

The police spokesperson added that the command has launched a manhunt to arrest the perpetrators of the crime.

The latest incident comes weeks after an unconfirmed number of people were killed in Kadawa village in the state.

Meanwhile, Bello Matawalle, governor of Zamfara, who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in June, had said the issue of insecurity in the state will be effectively dealt with now that he has joined the ruling party.

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Court Grants Malami, Family N200m Bail

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3 days ago

March 6, 2026

Eric

Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted bail to the former Attorney General of the Federation Abubakar Malami, his son Abdulaziz Malami, and his wife Asabe Bashir in the sum of N200 million each and two sureties in like sum.

As part of the bail conditions, one of the sureties is to deposit title deeds of properties in highbrow Maitama or Asokoro.

The defendants have been ordered to deposit their international passports with the court.

They are to remain in the custody of the Nigerian correctional service pending perfection of their bail conditions.

Justice Abdulmalik subsequently adjourned the matter until March 16 for the commencement of the trial.

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IGP Disu Removes Benjamin Hundeyin As FPRO

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3 days ago

March 5, 2026

Eric

The Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, has reportedly removed Benjamin Hundeyin as the Force Public Relations Officer (PRO) and replaced him with a new appointee, though the name hasn’t been officially announced.

Hundeyin was previously serving as the Lagos Command PRO before being promoted to the national role.

This move comes as part of Disu’s efforts to revamp the Nigeria Police Force and improve its public image.

As the 23rd IGP, Disu has emphasized professionalism, accountability, and transparency, warning officers that there will be no tolerance for misconduct or abuse of power.

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Assets Declaration: Court Dismisses NDLEA’s Case Against Abba Kyari

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4 days ago

March 5, 2026

Eric

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, dismissed a case filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), against suspended DCP Abba Kyari on allegations bordering on non-disclosure of assets.

Justice James Omotosho dismissed the suit, filed against Kyari and his younger brothers, Mohammed Kyari and Ali Kyari, for failure of the anti-narcotic agency to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt.

The judge held that the burden of proving a case beyond reasonable doubt falls in the prosecution which it had failed to do so.

The ruling covers only asset declaration allegations. Other cases including drug related offences are still ongoing.