Friday, July 3, 2026

Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs

June 13, 2026

Abducted retired major-general dies in bandits’ den 

The commissioner described the late general’s abduction and subsequent death as a monumental loss.

Maj.-Gen. Rabe Abubakar
December 18, 2025

Uba Sani urges collective approach to curb insecurity in North-West

Mr Sani called for empowering local communities to act as partners in peace.

Governor of kaduna state Uba Sani
August 19, 2025

Bandits attacked Katsina mosque, killed 13 worshippers in reprisal: Official

The commissioner stated the attack was in retaliation for the community’s successful defence efforts two days ago.

Bandits attack
November 9, 2024

Katsina recruits additional 550 security watch corps to fight insecurity

Mr Radda described the roles of the corps as courageous and essential to the safety and well-being of Katsina’s communities.

recruits
August 8, 2024

Kaduna govt relaxes 24-hour curfew imposed on Kaduna, Zaria

“This is with effect from tomorrow, Thursday, August 8,” the Kaduna government said.

Uba Sani
January 21, 2024

One killed, ten injured in Kaduna explosion 

Mr Aruwan further said that updates would be duly communicated to the public by the state government.

Pipeline explosion
October 18, 2023

Bandits: Katsina government vows not to negotiate with criminals

The Katsina government says it will not negotiate with any criminal or group of criminals but will do everything humanly possible to protect the people.

Bandits and Governor Dikko Radda
August 28, 2023

Banditry: Katsina govt bans Okada, tricycle night operations in 19 LGAs

“The order affects LGs fully affected by banditry and other related crimes,” Mr Mu’azu said.

Governor Dikko Radda
June 20, 2023

Gov. Sani appoints former security commissioner as KCTA administrator

Mr Aruwan is the immediate past Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs in the state.

Samuel Aruwan
April 18, 2023

Female students kidnapped by bandits in Kaduna escaped: Commissioner

The development was confirmed in a statement on Tuesday by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, in Kaduna.

Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan