Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Katsina State

May 22, 2026

Katsina police inaugurate rapid response unit to tackle violent crimes

He explained that the inauguration of the unit was timely and necessary.

Armed police officers on duty
May 18, 2026

Gunmen’s attack on Katsina village leaves 10 dead

The assailants stormed the community on Sunday and opened fire on residents.

Gunmen
May 17, 2026

Reps: APC aspirant alleges exclusion from Katsina primary

According to him, the restriction prevented his participation in the direct primary process.

Ahmed Saleh
May 16, 2026

Groups back female House of Reps candidate in Katsina

She said it marked a significant breakthrough for women’s political participation in the state.

Katsina state map (Credit: Punch)
May 10, 2026

Troops eliminate three suspected bandits in Katsina ambush

The operation targeted terrorists fleeing sustained military offensives in the Matazu general area.

May 10, 2026

Police foil cattle rustling, recover 40 cows in Katsina 

The police boss commended the officers for their swift response.

Cattles
May 8, 2026

Troops rescue 32 kidnap victims, kill two terrorists in Katsina

The troops also recovered arms, ammunition, and rustled livestock during the operation.

Troops
May 6, 2026

Minister pays tribute to late Yar’Adua, urges value-driven leadership

Housing minister Muttaqa Rabe-Darma has paid tribute to late President Umaru Yar’Adua’s legacy of servant leadership, humility, integrity, and commitment to the rule of law.

Muttaqa Rabe-Darma
May 6, 2026

Katsina domesticates national safe schools policy

Katsina has domesticated the National Safe Schools Policy aimed at protecting students and teachers.

Governor Dikko Radda
May 4, 2026

Police launch manhunt after bandit attack in Katsina

The police commissioner in Katsina, Ali Umar-Fage, has ordered an aggressive manhunt for bandits behind the reprisal attack on communities in Kankia.

Armed cops