The Katsina State Police Command has commenced a statewide enforcement against vehicles operating without valid registration or concealed, fake and improperly displayed number plates. The command said the exercise followed a directive by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, aimed at strengthening internal security and enhancing crime detection across …
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The Katsina State Police Command has arrested a suspected notorious drug dealer and dismantled a four-man armed robbery syndicate operating in Funtua and surrounding communities. The police also recovered drugs, weapons, stolen items and cash. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, disclosed this in a statement issued …
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Operatives of Katsina State Police command have dismantled a seven-man kidnapping syndicate linked to the abduction of an eight-year-old boy in Katsina metropolis. The command’s spokesman, DSP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday in Katsina. Sadiq-Aliyu said police recovered ₦7.5 million, vehicles and other exhibits from …
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The Katsina State Police Command has arrested four suspected cattle rustlers and recovered 18 stolen cows at Tudun Iya Village in Funtua Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The spokesman, DSP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu disclosed this in a statement issued in Katsina on Friday. According to him, the success recorded …
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THE Police Command in Katsina, has intercepted two suspected gun runners with General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG), 1, 063 rounds of 7.62x39mm AK-47 ammunition, and 232 rounds of 7.62x69mm PKT ammunition. This is contained in a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, and made available to …
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Katsina State government has mobilised more security forces following the tragic attack by bandits killing 13 worshipers in a mosque at a wee hour on Tuesday at the Malumfashi Local Government Area of the state. The Punch learnt that the bandits who were on a reprisal attack shot at the …
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Security operatives have arrested the Village Head of Sukutum, in Kankiya Local Government Area of Katsina State for alleged links with bandits. The traditional ruler, whose identity has not been disclosed, was picked up after intelligence reports allegedly connected him to criminal gangs terrorising the region. Sources within the security …
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THE police in Katsina State Police Command have apprehended a 23-year-old housewife, Rabi’a Labaran, for allegedly killing her co-wife in Daura local government area. The Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO) DSP Abubakar Aliyu, made this known in a statement, on Sunday in Katsina. He said that the tragic incident occurred …
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In a tragic and violent episode, gunmen launched a severe attack on Maidabino town in Katsina State last night. The assault began at around 7:00pm and continued until 2:00am, during which the gunmen went from house to house, terrorizing residents and committing heinous acts of violence. During the seven-hour onslaught, …
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THE Police Command in Katsina State has confirmed the killing of no fewer than 20 people, four police officers and two operatives of the state-owned Community Watch Corps by some suspected bandits. ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, the command’s Public Relations Officer, disclosed this in a statement in Katsina on Monday. According …
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