Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State has expressed concern over recent bandit attacks on some communities in Bukkuyum and Maru Local Government Areas. The governor in a statement through his media adviser, Malam Zailani Baffa, said the incident would not dissuade his government. The governor offered condolences to the attack’s victims and families and urged the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management to promptly distribute relief supplies to those affected. The statement noted that...

KADUNA — A 24-hour curfew in Jema’a and Kaura Local Government Areas has been declared with immediate effect by the Kaduna State Government. A statement from Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner, Kaduna State Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, said this followed advice from security agencies after an attack on Agban Kagoro and environs by suspected Fulani militias leading to loss of lives and properties. The statement said: “Following advice from security agencies, the Kaduna State...