Peace Oladapo
The Nigerian Army on Thursday said the troops stationed in Sokoto State for counterterrorism operations had successfully thwarted an abduction attempt after a daring gunfight. Confirming the development in a statement issued on its official…
Boma Achenimie
The Sokoto State Government on Tuesday debunked the rumour making rounds that it has plotted to depose His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, as alleged by the Muslim Rights Council,…
Peace Oladapo
At least six persons were reportedly killed,while many others numbering hundred were abducted after suspected gunmen stormed a hamlet in Sokoto State on Eid-El-Kabir, June 16. The Sokoto Police Command, through its spokesman ASP Ahmed…
Peace Oladapo
The Sokoto State Police Command has apprehended ten suspected members of a human trafficking and child kidnapping ring as they announced the rescue of 21 kidnapped children. One of the suspects who is a father…
Peace Oladapo
No fewer than six troops and several local vigilantes have been reportedly killed by terrorists in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. Sunday Telegraph gathered that the incident, which occurred on Saturday, also resulted…
Peace Oladapo
An early morning fire has completely destroyed Sokoto Central Market with the motorcycle section of the market being affected. According to an eyewitness who was unable to determine the cause of the outbreak, the fire…
Peace Oladapo
Jamilu B. Yusuf, a community health worker in Badon Hanya, Sokoto State has been reportedly arrested by the operatives of the State Police Command for treating bandits and kidnappers. The Commissioner of Police (CP), Ali…
Peace Oladapo
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Monday disclosed that it has successfully secured the release of kidnapped corps in Zamfara State members through a joint military effort. New Telegraph recalls that the prospective corp…
Peace Oladapo
Following the shooting rampage in Sokoto State which resulted in the death of a senior officer, one soldier named James Kingsley was gunned down by other fellow troops. The unfortunate occurrence happened at the Forward…
Boma Achenimie
The Sokoto State Panel of Enquiry for the Review of Wasteful and Unnecessary Government Assets has disclosed that the appointees of the immediate past governor of the state, Aminu Tambuwal, went away with no fewer…
