Kaduna State

The article examines how insecurity, including banditry, insurgency, and communal conflicts, has disrupted farming and threatened food security in Kaduna State, Nigeria. These issues have led to abandoned farmlands, displaced communities, and crippled rural economies.

Amnesty International condemned the attack on Naridon village in Kaduna State, where dozens of people were pursued into the bush and slaughtered by attackers. The attack occurred in Kauru Local Government Area on Sunday night.

Malama Ummulkhairi, an Islamic teacher, was killed by a mob in Maraban Jos, Kaduna State, following accusations of child theft. Police stated the accusation lacked evidence and that officers had rescued and protected her before being overpowered by the crowd.

Uba Sani flagged off 11 road projects in Zaria, stating President Tinubu had consistently supported Kaduna State through infrastructure investments. He also claimed Kaduna owes Tinubu 98 per cent votes in 2027.

Uba Sani stated that reforms have improved service delivery in Kaduna State. He pledged that financial resources entrusted to the government will deliver measurable value for residents.

Nigeria discovered high-grade copper, lithium, rare earth minerals, gold, and nickel in Kaduna state. The government aims to attract foreign investment to diversify its oil-dependent economy and join African mining leaders like DR Congo and South Africa.

Armed bandits invaded the Kujijiro farmlands in Kaduna State's Kuyello District, Birnin Gwari Local Government Area, killing nine farmers. The attack occurred on Monday.

A mob in Maraban Jos, Kaduna State, dragged a woman from police custody and burned her to death over allegations of child theft, according to police authorities.

Dangiwa Umar wrote an open letter to President Bola Tinubu, urging action on security, poverty, and judicial reforms. He highlighted unfulfilled promises related to Nigeria's democratic journey.

Armed bandits killed a farmer at his farm in Kasuwar Magani village, located in the Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The incident was reported by Premium Times Nigeria.

Bashir Usman, a member of the House of Representatives from Kaduna State, was the sole lawmaker to vote against the State Police bill, citing procedural error. The bill was passed by 290 members during a Thursday session.