Zamfara
4 LAS News stories tagged “Zamfara”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
Bandits kill seven vigilantes and abduct dozens in Kaura Namoda, Zamfara
Bandits entered Kaura Namoda at midnight, killing seven members of the Joint Task Force and taking at least 30 residents hostage. The attack lasted over three hours before the assailants withdrew.
LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 00:46 WAT · 2 sources
Nigerian army frees four kidnapping victims in Zamfara and Kebbi
The army’s Operation Fansan Yamma rescued two civilians in Zamfara and two in Kebbi on 21 October, underscoring intensified security efforts in north‑west Nigeria.
LAS News Desk · 22 Oct 2026, 11:15 WAT · 3 sources
Deputy governor’s convoy blocked by youths in Zamfara amid security concerns
During a condolence visit to Gwashi community in Bukkuyum LGA, Deputy Governor Malam Mani Mummuni was booed and his convoy was blocked by angry youths who cited ongoing bandit attacks and a perceived lack of government action.
LAS News Desk · 18 Oct 2026, 23:46 WAT · 2 sources
Insecurity drives cholera outbreaks in Zamfara, Nigeria
Ongoing insecurity in north‑western Nigeria has pushed many Zamfara communities into repeated cholera outbreaks, with displaced families struggling to access care amid staff shortages and limited supplies.
LAS News Desk · 14 Oct 2026, 09:46 WAT · 2 sources