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Police Arrests Suspect in Possession of Fake Dollars, Bandits,Rustlers in Katsina
The Nigeria Police Force, Katsina State Command have made arrests of Various degree of Suspected criminal gangs operating within and neighbouring shores of the state.
The Katsina State Police Command Public Relations Officer SP Gambo Isa stated this in a statement made available to Newsmen.
Gambo Isa Said about 13:00hrs, based on credible intelligence, the Command succeeded in arresting one Idi Sabi’u Dila, ‘ aged 30yrs of Mununu village, Faskari LGA of Katsina state, but now residing at Munhaye Forest, Tsafe LGA of Zamfara state, a notorious member of bandits that attacked Diskuru village, Dandume LGA of Katsina state last Sunday 1st November, 2020.
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According to the PPRO Nemesis caught up with the bandit when he was arrested at Sheme on his way into Faskari. In the course of investigation, suspect confessed to belong to the Camp of a notorious bandit of one Melaya Alh. Gandu of Munhaye Forest, Tsafe LGA of Zamfara state.
Furthermore, the suspect confessed to have participated in the attacks on Kadisau village, Faskari LGA of Katsina state of 09/07/2020 in which many villagers were killed and other similar attacks in Katsina and Zamfara states.
He said DPO Batsari led Operation Puff Adder and Sharan Daji into Rugu forest and succeeded in arresting a notorious bandit, one Sani Sulen Bayi alias “SHAHO”, aged 26yrs of Manawa village, Batsari LGA of Katsina state.
In the course of investigation, the suspect confessed to belong to the camps of notorious leaders of bandits one Audu Maisaje and Lawo Mai Shoda all of Bakin Daji, Sabon Garin Dunburawa, on the fringes of Rugu forest.
The Police Public Relations Officer added that the suspect confessed to have participated in many attacks and cattle rustling at Ruma, Gwamro and Katoge villages of Batsari among others. Investigation is ongoing.
The Command succeeded in smashing a notorious syndicate of armed robbers terrorizing Katsina metropolis and its environs.
The hoodlums armed with knives and Toy gun, scaled through the fence of the residence of one Alhaji Aminu Kabir, , of Kofar Yandaka Quarters, Katsina, attacked him and demanded for money while in the process the victim raised an alarm and shouted for help.
The robbers took to their heels and fled after robbing him of (1) Techno S5 handset valued N45,000:00K, (2) Techno Spark 2 valued N35,000:00K and Techno Key Pad valued N8,500:00K.
SP Gambo Isa noted that the Police and vigilante group arrived at the scene and gave the hoodlums a hot and succeeded in arresting one Badamasi Ismail, aged 20yrs of Abattoir Quarters, Katsina. In the course of investigation, two knives, a toy gun, torchlight and one Techno Key Pad were recovered from the suspect. The victim sustained injury on his left leg and was taken to General Hospital Katsina. He was treated and discharged. Investigation is ongoing.
Some of the Suspects
The PPRO further pointed out that At about 04:00hrs, Patrol team attached to Anti-Kauraye, Katsina, succeeded in arresting one Abubakar Aliyu, m, aged 20yrs of Rahamawa Quarters, Katsina, in possession of sixty three (63) pieces of one hundred American Dollars denomination suspected to be counterfeit
. In the course of investigation, suspect mentioned one Aliyu,, of Rijiyar Lemu Quarters, Kano state (now at large) as the source of the said counterfeit currency. Investigation is ongoing.
On 24/10/2020 at about 2145hrs, the Command succeeded in arresting one Mohammed Zaharadeen , aged 30yrs of Sabuwar Unguwa Quarters, Katsina, a member of notorious syndicate of armed robbers that specializes in snatching of motorcycles.
Nemesis caught up with the hoodlum when he chattered an Okada motorcycle rider from Kofar Guga round about to Dutsin Safe Bachelors’ Quarters, Katsina. And on reaching an isolated area at the Quarters the passenger Mohammed Zaharadeen asked the rider to stop and immediately two young men came out from nowhere on a black robber – robber Jincheng, attacked the Okada rider and robbed him of his motorcycle Boxer, red in colour, unregistered, valued N175,000:00K. While the passenger suspect who tried to run away on the Jincheng Robber – Robber motorcycle was immediately apprehended.
In the course of investigation, suspect confessed to have committed the crime along with one Haruna, m, alias OFFICER and one Muntari, m, alias TUDU.
Furthermore, one Abubakar Haruna, and Abubakar Abdullahi both of Natsinta Army Barracks, Katsina identified the arrested suspect, Muhammed Zaharaddin, to be among the syndicate that attacked them and snatched their motorcycles in Katsina. Investigation is ongoing.
. On 22/10/2020 at 10:30hrs, Area Commander, Dutsinma led Operation Puff Adder and vigilante group to Banye forest, Kurfi LGA of Katsina state and accosted one Abubakar Usman, M, aged 25yrs, of Bajinawa village, Dutsinma LGA of Katsina conveying sixty two (62) sheep belonging to one Dogo Salmanu, a notorious gang leader of bandits terrorizing Kurfi, Dutsinma, Safana and Kankia. Investigation is ongoing.
Ob 1/11/2020 to 4/11/2020, based on credible intelligence, the Command succeeded in carrying out raids on suspected criminal hideouts, black spots and flash points in Katsina metropolitan area and its environs and arrested of Twenty (20) suspected drug peddlers, Indian hemp dealers and social miscreants otherwise known as “KAURAYE”. One Saifullahi Charanchi and one other were arrested with two hundred and fifty thousand (250,000:00K) Diazepam tablets while one Babanle alias Dangashi of Marina Quarters, Katsina was arrested with four hundred thousand tablets of Exol-5. The following suspects were also arrested:
FARIN YARO, KOFAR – GUGA AND CHAKE QUARTERS, KATSINA
Ahmed Lawal aka BALAGA
Sani Hamisu aka KURU
Inusa Samaila aka KAUCHI
Abubakar Abu aka ANYALO
Ibrahim Umar aka SHANTU
SABUWAR UNGUWA QUARTERS, KATSINA
Musa Aliyu aka DANMUSA
Abdulaziz Ya’u aka JARIRI
Habibu Umar aka DANHABIBU
Naziru Muharazu aka DUKA TAKI
Muhammed Abdulrashi aka DOGO
Umar Aminu aka AMFANI
KOFAR MARUSA QUARTERS, KATSINA
Jamilu Sagir aka DAN-OGA
Anuby Muhammed aka LOLO
RAFIN DADI QUARTERS, KATSINA
Habibu Ibrahim aka TREE
Usman Lawal aka MANU
UNGUWAR ALKALI
Lawal Ibrahim aka ALOMI
Isah Yunusa aka DADDY
Umar Babangida aka DANBABA
EXHIBITS RECOVERED
One cutlass
Criminal Charms
Some Indian hemp
Some Dangerous drugs tablet
Liquid Sprits
Twenty (20) suspected stolen GSM Handsets
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NFF Appoints Eguavoen as Interim Head Coach of Super Falcons
By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa
Augustine Eguavoen has been appointed the interim head coach of the Super Falcons.
The former Super Eagles head coach will lead the Falcons for their 2028 Olympic Games double-legged qualifier against Comoros in October.
Eguavoen will be assisted by Christopher Danjuma, head coach of Nasarawa Amazons, alongside a supporting cast that includes Ayisat Yusuf, a former Super Falcons defender; Olatunji Baruwa, former Super Eagles goalkeeper trainer.
The Falcons will kick off their Olympic qualifying campaign in the second round against Comoros, with both legs taking place at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne-Remo on October 9 and 13.
Nigeria had received a bye into the second round as one of the top-ranked teams, while Comoros qualified after a 30-0 aggregate victory over Sudan.
Falcons must navigate four rounds of two-legged knockout ties to secure of Africa’s two slots for the women’s football event at the Olympics. A win over Comoros will advance the team to the third round in early 2027 to face either DR Congo or Morocco.
Eguavoen will be handling women’s football team for the first time in his managerial career.
His appointment comes a few weeks after Justine Madugu was sacked as Falcons’ head coach alongside his technical crew.
The dismal follows the Falcons failure to qualify for the 2027 women’s World Cup.
The first time the team will miss the World Cup since its inception in 1991.
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Dependable political ally’ — Tinubu celebrates Abdulmumin Jibrin at 50
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Abdulmumin Jibrin, the member representing the Kiru/Bebeji federal constituency in the house of representatives, on his 50th birthday.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, Tinubu described Jibrin as a dependable political ally and commended his intellectual rigour, entrepreneurial drive and commitment to public service.
The president praised Jibrin’s pursuit of knowledge, noting that his academic background at the University of Abuja, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, SBS Swiss Business School in Switzerland, Bayero University, Kano, and other institutions has shaped his approach to leadership and public service.
Jibrin holds two PhDs in international relations and economics, as well as an MBA from Bayero University. He also attended executive education programmes at Harvard Business School, Oxford and London Business Schools, and INSEAD in France.
Tinubu also acknowledged Jibrin’s record in public service, including his leadership of the house committees on finance, appropriations, land transport, foreign affairs, and housing and habitat.
According to the president, the lawmaker has contributed to debates and policies on public finance, fiscal policy, infrastructure and housing.
Jibrin also served as executive director at the Federal Housing Authority (FHA).
“Abdulmumin Jibrin represents a generation of Nigerians whose pursuit of knowledge, enterprise, and public service has been driven by a desire to make a difference,” the president said
His journey from scholarship and business into national politics reflects intellectual curiosity, resilience, and a deep commitment to Nigeria.
“At 50, he has much to celebrate, but I am confident that his most consequential contributions to our nation are still ahead.”
The president wished Jibrin renewed strength, good health, wisdom and fulfilment as he marked the milestone.
He also urged him to continue using his experience and knowledge to mentor younger Nigerians, strengthen democratic institutions and contribute to the development of Kano state and Nigeria.
Jibrin rejoined the All Progressive Congress (APC) in 2025 after he was expelled from the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP).
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Ibrahim Little Condemns Attack on Journalists, Calls for Government Commitment to Ending Thuggery
The gubernatorial candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Alhaji Ibrahim Ali Amin Little, has condemned the recent attack on journalists covering the All Progressives Congress (APC) rally at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano on Saturday
Little, in a statement signed by his Executive Assistant, Adnan Mukhtar, described the attack as unfortunate and unacceptable, calling on security agencies to demonstrate greater commitment to ending political thuggery in the state.
“Politicians are guilty of recruiting and using thugs during political rallies, and I believe this is absolutely wrong. Such actions contribute to the destruction of the future of our young people by exposing them to immoral and criminal activities.
“It is important that we tell ourselves the truth. A government that claims to be fighting thuggery, phone snatching and drug abuse should not be seen sponsoring or encouraging thugs to attend political rallies. This is unfortunate, unacceptable and uncalled for.
“Political rallies should be platforms for presenting ideas, engaging citizens and seeking their support, rather than breeding grounds for violence and criminality.”
Little extended his sympathy to the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), the affected journalists and all other victims of the incident.
He assured the people of Kano that, if elected, his administration would have zero tolerance for political thuggery and other forms of violence, stressing that his government would prioritise the protection of lives and property and create an environment where journalists and citizens can carry out their legitimate activities without fear.
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