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Troops Rescue Four Kidnap victims as Operations Against Notorious Bandit Leader Continues

The Katsina State Government is pleased to announce the successful rescue of four kidnap victims by troops of the Nigerian Army during ongoing operations aimed at tracking and apprehending the notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Muhammadu Fulani, and his criminal gang.

By Aminu Musa Bukar

June 17, 2026June 17, 2026

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Court Sentences Female Arms Courier To Death By Hanging

A Federal High Court sitting in Katsina State has sentenced a female arms courier, Hauwa’u Mukhtar, to death by hanging after finding her guilty of conspiracy to commit terrorism and aiding and abetting terrorist activities.

By Katsina Mirror

June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Approves Recruitment of 1,000 Forest Guards to Tackle Insecurity in Katsina — Gov Radda

The Executive Governor of Katsina State, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has intensified efforts to address insecurity in the state through broad-based engagement with Islamic clerics and key stakeholders aimed at developing community-driven solutions to banditry and kidnapping.

By Aminu Musa Bukar

June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

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Governor Radda Felicitates with Muslims on Hijrah 1448AH; Calls for Unity in Fighting Insecurity

Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda has felicitated with Muslims in Katsina State on the occasion of the 1st of Muharram 1448AH, the Islamic New Year.

By Aminu Musa Bukar

June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

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Government bans jerrycan fuel sales across Katsina state, motorcycle, pos and phone-charging services ban in Matazu and Musawa LGA

The Katsina State government has announced a ban on sale, purchase, transportation and storage of fuel in jerrycans in katsina as a security measures aimed at cutting off logistical support to bandits and other criminal groups operating across the state.

By Katsina Mirror

June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Members commends Companion FM, state government for support

The Katsina State Chapter of the Chairperson Coalition of the Society for the Rights of Older Persons in Nigeria has commended the efforts of Governor Malam Dikko Umar Radda towards improving the welfare of older persons in the state.

By Aminu Musa Bukar

June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

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Katsina State Government declares Tuesday as Public Holiday

The Katsina State Government has declared Tuesday, June 16, 2026, as a public holiday to commemorate the commencement of the Islamic New Year, 1st Muharram 1448 After Hijra.

By Katsina Mirror

June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

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Nigerian Military confirms the rescue of Late Major General Rabe Abubakar’s wife from bandits

Troops of the Nigerian Army, supported by the Nigerian Air Force, have rescued Mrs. Amina Abubakar, the wife of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former Director of Defence Information, following her abduction by bandits several weeks ago.

By Katsina Mirror

June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

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Snakebite could explain the marks and the condition seen on father’s leg, mother still in captivity – Ishaka Rabe Abubakar

Speaking in an interview conducted in Hausa with DW Hausa, Ishaka Rabe Abubakar, son of the late Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, dismissed reports suggesting that his mother had regained freedom, maintaining that she is still being held captive by the terrorists.

By Katsina Mirror

June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

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MACBAN condemns banditry, condole with Ex-General Rabe Abubakar’s Family, calls for more punitive measures against banditry and terrorism

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has expressed grief over the death of retired Maj. Gen. Rabe Abubakar, who reportedly died after being abducted by armed bandits on May 30, 2026, while traveling with his wife from Kaduna to Katsina.

By Katsina Mirror

June 14, 2026June 14, 2026

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Troops Rescue Four Kidnap victims as Operations Against Notorious Bandit Leader Continues

Court Sentences Female Arms Courier To Death By Hanging

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Approves Recruitment of 1,000 Forest Guards to Tackle Insecurity in Katsina — Gov Radda

Governor Radda Felicitates with Muslims on Hijrah 1448AH; Calls for Unity in Fighting Insecurity

Government bans jerrycan fuel sales across Katsina state, motorcycle, pos and phone-charging services ban in Matazu and Musawa LGA

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Members commends Companion FM, state government for support

Katsina State Government declares Tuesday as Public Holiday

Nigerian Military confirms the rescue of Late Major General Rabe Abubakar’s wife from bandits

Snakebite could explain the marks and the condition seen on father’s leg, mother still in captivity – Ishaka Rabe Abubakar

MACBAN condemns banditry, condole with Ex-General Rabe Abubakar’s Family, calls for more punitive measures against banditry and terrorism

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