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Punch Newspapers Sections Godwin Isenyo, Kaduna AT least, 302 officers and men of the Anti-riot policemen and Counter-Terrorism Units as well as Police Special Force of the Operation Puff Adder II have been deployed in Kaduna to battle bandits. The policemen are to be drafted to five local government areas of Birnin-Gwari, Giwa, Igabi, Chikun and Kajuru in the state to restored peace. Governor Nasir El-Rufai, at the flag off of the deployment in Kaduna on Wednesday, reminded the troops that th...

The Nigerian government has deployed to Kaduna, 302 officers and men of Mobile Police, Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU) and Police Special Forces, under the auspices of Operation Puff Adder II, to fight bandits that have been terrorizing communities across the State.

The northern governors, however, said they were working assiduously to contain the threat that generated tension in the North but needed the support and commitment of their colleagues in the South. The forum stated this in a virtual emergency meeting its members held Monday night to discuss issues affecting the region and the nation in general. It was presided over by its Chairman and Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong. According to the communiqué released on Tuesday, the northern governo...

By Tue Feb 09 2021 Kaduna state government has confirmed the killing of 23 people in five local government areas of Kaduna state in less than 24 hours. Daily Trust reports that the attacks occurred barely 48 hours after bandits killed 16 people in Kutemeshi village in Birnin Gwari local government area of the state. While 10 people were killed in a coordinated attack against Unguwar Gajere village in same Birnin Gwari local government area on Monday night, 13 people had lost their lives in att...

The Police in Kaduna State has confirmed the arrest of six suspected criminals on Jan. 12, for various crimes, according to a statement issued

The Police in Kaduna State has confirmed the arrest of six suspected criminals on Jan. 12, for various  crimes, according...

There is widespread frustration among the local populace in western Nigeria because they have never witnessed this level of insecurity

Views: Visits 131 About 600 suspected bandits and their commanders, who have been terrorising communities in Kaduna State, have agreed to lay down their arms and embrace peace as renowned Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi preached to them. Sheikh Ahmad Gumi and the State Police Commissioner, Umar Muri, had visited the forest in Sabon Garin Yadi, Giwa Local Government Area of the state. Sheikh Gumi preached to the bandits and pleaded with them to allow peace to reign, a development tha...

Over 500 bandits to surrender in Kaduna after peace deal with Gumi   Over 500 bandits have agreed to lay down their arms after a peace deal that was struck by Ahmad Gumi, a prominent Islamic cleric, Desert Herald is reporting.   The bandits are said to be those terrorising Zaria-Giwa roads as well as Birnin Gwari area in Kaduna state.   The cleric reportedly held a preaching session in Sabon Garin Yadi, a remote area in Giwa local government area of Kaduna.   Many reportedly gathered to lis...

Over 500 Bandits Promise To Surrender In Kaduna After Peace Deal With Sheikh Gumi, Police Commissioner The bandits are said to be those terrorising Zaria-Giwa roads as well as Birnin Gwari area in Kaduna State. by SaharaReporters, New York Jan 21, 2021 Over 500 bandits have agreed to lay down their arms after a peace deal that was struck by Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, a prominent Islamic cleric. According to Desert Herald, the bandits are said to be those terrorising Zaria-Giwa roads as well as Birnin G...