jigawa
Jigawa State Police Command Arrests Nine Suspects Following Wave of Violent Unrest and Culpable Homicide Across Local Government Areas
The Jigawa State Police Command has launched a comprehensive security operation following a series of violent outbreaks that have claimed multiple lives and disrupted public order across several local government areas. In a series of intelligence-led raids and swift tactical responses, authorities confirmed on Monday the arrest of nine suspects implicated in diverse criminal activities, […]
Jigawa State Police Command Executes Massive Crackdown on Fraud Syndicates and Violent Crime in Strategic Security Sweep
In a series of coordinated operations that underscore a tightening grip on criminal activities across the Northwest region, the Jigawa State Police Command has successfully dismantled multiple high-profile fraud syndicates and arrested suspects involved in severe cases of breach of trust and violent robbery. These tactical successes, achieved throughout July 2026, represent a significant milestone […]
Suspected Vandal Electrocuted While Attempting to Tamper with High-Tension Cables in Jigawa State
A grim discovery along the Ringim-Sintilimawa Road in Jigawa State has once again brought the escalating crisis of public infrastructure vandalism to the forefront of regional security concerns. On the morning of July 31, 2026, local authorities responded to a distress call reporting a motionless body abandoned near a high-tension power installation. Upon arrival, police […]
Jigawa boat accident death toll rises to six, 34 still missing
The tranquil waters of the Malamawar Yan Dutse community in Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State have become the site of a profound humanitarian tragedy, as rescue efforts intensify following a devastating boat mishap that has left dozens of families in mourning and a community in a state of paralysis. As of Monday afternoon, […]
Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi Grants Presidential-Style Pardon to 12 Inmates in Spirit of Eid al-Fitr
In a significant exercise of executive clemency, the Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, has officially granted a state pardon to 12 convicted inmates currently serving sentences in various correctional facilities across the state. This humanitarian intervention, announced on Thursday, March 19, 2026, serves as a gesture of goodwill ahead of the Eid al-Fitr celebrations […]
National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education Distributes 600 Bags of Rice as Ramadan Palliatives in Jigawa State
In a strategic move to alleviate the economic pressures currently facing vulnerable populations across Nigeria, the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education (NCASE) has successfully distributed 600 bags of rice to Islamic scholars and Tsangaya schools within Jigawa State. The distribution exercise, which took place at the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Secretariat […]
