Katsina shuts down public schools following rising security fears
Katsina State has ordered the immediate closure of all public schools due to escalating security threats and banditry attacks.
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Gani Adams warns of planned terrorist, bandit attacks in the South West
Iba Gani Adams has warned that terrorists occupying forests across the South West are mobilising to launch attacks, according to a report from newsmen in Lagos.
Katsina earmarks N341bn for social sector in 2026 budget
The Katsina State Government has earmarked over N341 billion for policies and programmes in the social sector in the 2026 fiscal year.
Katsina dismisses 3,488 workers, retrieves ₦4.6m from payroll fraud
Katsina State has dismissed 3,488 workers following a biometric screening exercise and recovered ₦4.6 million from those engaged in salary fraud.
Bandit kingpin warns security operatives: Kill 10 of us and 20 will rise
Bandit leader Kachalla Ummaru has warned that a militaristic response by security operatives in Katsina would be counterproductive—“if you kill 10 of us today, 20 more will emerge tomorrow”—and has called for negotiations, community involvement, and respect for peace accords.
Kill 10, 20 more will rise, bandit chief tells security operatives
Notorious bandit leader Kachalla Ummaru warned security forces that military offensives would worsen violence in Katsina, as peace talks with local leaders expanded across the state.
Katsina govt confirms bandits demanded schools, hospitals in peace deal
The Katsina State government has confirmed that bandits demanded schools, hospitals, and grazing reserves during community-led peace negotiations in troubled local councils.
Wanted bandit leaders join peace talks with Katsina communities
Katsina communities are negotiating peace deals with bandits, but past failures raise fears of renewed violence.
Gumi warns security agencies against provoking armed groups in Katsina after peace deal
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has cautioned security agencies not to provoke armed groups in Katsina following a peace deal in Faskari, where bandit leader Ado Alero and residents engaged in unprecedented dialogue.
Mahdi Shehu slams El-Rufai: You also paid bandits as governor
Mahdi Shehu has accused ex-Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai of hypocrisy, recalling his own admissions of paying armed groups while now condemning others for similar tactics.