Katsina State

Suspected bandits blocked the Bakori–Guga road in Katsina State and abducted nine travellers returning from the weekly Bakori market. Community leaders confirmed the incident.

A collision between a commercial bus and a tricycle on the Funtua-Katsina highway in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State killed eight people, including four children, and injured 17 others. The incident occurred on Sunday.

At least seven people were killed in a bandit attack on Sayaya village in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State. The attack has raised concerns about recent security gains claimed by authorities following intensified military operations in the region.

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has directed the Katsina State Police Command to strengthen security around schools. This directive applies to schools across Katsina State.

Nigerian troops from Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, rescued seven kidnapped victims in Zamfara State and prevented abduction attempts in Katsina State during counter-terrorism operations in the North-West region.

Nigerian Army troops have launched a major offensive in Katsina State following the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former Director of Defence Information. The operation is linked to his death in captivity.

Nigerian troops under Operation Fansan Yamma have launched Operation Clean Sweep III to target terrorist and bandit groups in Matazu Local Government Area and surrounding communities in Katsina State.

A governorship aspirant in Katsina State rejected the ADC candidates, claiming no valid primary election was conducted and demanding fresh primaries for all elective positions.

Salisu Uli, a governorship candidate of a faction of the African Democratic Congress in Katsina State, has denied being a proxy of rival political camps, stating his candidacy is divinely inspired.