The Zamfara State Police Command has expressed outrage over the tragic killing of one of its officers, Halliru Liman, by military personnel. The incident occurred as Liman was on his way to a meeting in Birnin Kebbi, when he was fatally shot by military personnel in Zamfara State. The command has called for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the killing of Officer Liman, demanding that those responsible be brought to justice. The senseless act has left the police force deeply disturbed and saddened by the loss of a dedicated officer who was serving as the DPO of Wasagu…

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, has shown his support for the All Progressives Congress in Zamfara State by donating 15 trailer loads of fertiliser. This generous donation, aimed at boosting agricultural output and economic growth, was handed over to the party’s secretary by the state APC Chairman, Tukur Danfulani. The fertiliser, part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s agricultural transformation programme, will be distributed to APC members across the state. Danfulani highlighted that the Minister’s allocation from the Federal Government, coupled with his additional purchase of trucks, will ensure a successful farming season with bumper harvests. Appreciating…

Debunking Fake News: Zamfara State Government Responds to Allegations of Lavish Spending The Zamfara State Government has refuted the claim that it budgeted N19.3 billion for purchasing kitchen equipment in 2024, stating that fake news is intended to mislead the public. An online platform recently reported that the state budgeted the quoted amount for kitchen and canteen equipment, which was later debunked by the Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Mallam Abdulmalik Gajam. Gajam provided a detailed breakdown of the N19.3 billion budgeted for projects under the Ministry of Education, emphasizing that it was allocated for various capital expenditures related to…

Zamfara State Governor Issues Executive Order Restricting Movement of Motorcycles In a bid to enhance security measures and combat banditry, Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has signed an executive order limiting the movement of motorcycles in the state. The order prohibits the use of motorcycles from 8:00 pm to 6:00 am, with strict instructions for security agencies to enforce this restriction. The decision was made during an emergency Security Council meeting, where the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, disclosed that the Attorney General, Abdul’aziz Sani SAN, presented and the governor subsequently assented to Executive Order No. 07, 2024. This…