Police officer kills one in Sokoto over fight for Governor’s cash
By Soni Daniel Attempt by a police officer to separate a fight by two warring groups claiming ownership of an unspecified amount of cash given to them by the Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, claimed one life in the state on Saturday. The police officer was however promptly taken into custody on the orders of […]
COVID-19: Sokoto begins contact tracing of index case
By Nasiru Suleiman – Sokoto Sokoto State COVID-19 Response Team has deployed medical experts to begin the tracing of all contacts associated with the index case discovered in the state. Chairman of the Response Team and State Commissioner for Health, Dr Mohammed Ali Inname, revealed this during a briefing with newsmen in Sokoto Iname assured […]
Sokoto NMA Chairman confirmed Coronavirus positive
The Chairman, Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Sokoto state chapter, Dr. Sani Abubakar, has been confirmed positive to Coronavirus. Abubakar disclosed this via his social media platforms on Tuesday. ”One of my unpleasant responsibilities is when I have to break bad news to my highly cherished brethren. It became worse now that it is about me. […]
COVID-19: Sokoto records first case
By Nasiru Suleiman – Sokoto Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal said the state has recorded its first case of COVID-19. The governor made the announcement after receiving a briefing from members of the state task force against the spread of COVID-19 in Sokoto at the Government House on Monday. Tambuwal said: “My fellow citizens of […]
Fear grips Sokoto govt over rising cases in Niger Republic
Sokoto—Sokoto State government has expressed concern over the rising cases of COVID-19 in Niger Republic.
COVID-19 Restriction order: Police arrest 21 defaulters in Sokoto
The Police Command in Sokoto on Wednesday arrested no fewer than 21 persons for violating the inter state movement restriction order imposed by the state. Mr Ibrahim Kaoje, Commissioner of Police in Sokoto told journalist that the defaulters were arrested at Bimasa along Gusau Road, entry point to the state from Kaduna State in three […]
