Troops rescue 119 kidnap victims, destroy bandit hideouts in Southern Kaduna
Troops of Sub-Sector 5, Operation Fansan Yamma, have rescued 119 kidnapped victims, neutralised several bandits, and destroyed multiple criminal hideouts during sustained military operations across Southern Kaduna.
Just in: Hoodlums set Church pavilion on fire in Southern Kaduna
…El-Rufai condemns, wants diligent investigation By Ibrahim HassanWuyo Governor Nasiru Ahmad El-Rufa’i of Kaduna state has urged for diligent investigation into the burning of pavilion in Zangon Kataf LGA of Kaduna state Malam El-Rufai condemned the burning of the pavilion arranged for a church conference in near a local monarch’s palace. Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner, Ministry […]
Kidnap victims in Southern Kaduna pay N900m ransom in 2020 — SOKAPU
The National President of Southern Kaduna People’s Union, SOKAPU, Hon. Jonathan Asake has said that between January and December 2020, kidnap victims in Southern Kaduna had paid N900million as a ransom to their abductors.
Again bandits kill 7, injure 4, kidnap 3 in Southern Kaduna
By Ibrahim HassanWuyo …Residents report attacks by bandits on locations in Chikun LGA. …Investigations in progress Residents of the Katarma general area of Chikun local government have informed the Kaduna State Government that armed bandits have killed seven persons in a location called Gbaja. Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, disclosed […]
Four killed in Southern Kaduna reprisal attacks
As more troops are deployed to flashpoints El-Rufai reiterates stand on recourse to the law By Ibrahim HassanWuyo Military and police authorities have informed the Kaduna State Government that four persons have been killed in further reprisal attacks in Zangon-Kataf LGA on Saturday night. Samuel Aruwan , Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, […]
Southern Kaduna: Group to raise N100m to rebuild homes, education in
By Ibrahim HassanWuyo Poised to put smiles on the faces of Southern Kaduna people, the House of Justice (HOJ) in collaboration with two implementing partners, Resilient Aid & Dialogue Initiative (RADi) Kunak Foundation is set to raise the sum of N100 Million naira ($250,000) to support the rebuilding of homes, livelihood, and education in Southern […]
Southern Kaduna crisis’s ploy to exterminate Muslims in the area – Muslim leaders allege
…Say information on real victims manipulated By Ibrahim HassanWuyo About a hundred Muslim leaders from across Nigeria who met in Kaduna weekend, have alleged that the killings in Southern Kaduna was aimed at completely exterminating the Muslim population in the area. They also said there were mischievously, misleading information to the public of the real […]
Christian Council tasks religious leaders on peace in Southern Kaduna
The National President of the Christian Council of Nigeria, CCN, Most Rev. Benebo Fubara-Manuel, has called on Christian and Muslim leaders in Kaduna State to chart a course towards restoring peace in Kaduna.
Southern Kaduna: There can’t be development without peace, unity — Buhari
…Cholera epidemic, hunger tear Boko Haram apart as 80 fighters defect from Shekau’s faction …Military alerted to planned joint ISWAP/defectors attacks on Baba town in Borno …Arewa youths claim bandits kill 11,000 in Zamfara By Kingsley Omonobi & Ibrahim HassanWuyo President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday asked indigenes of Kaduna, especially Southern Kaduna, to cooperate with the […]
Miyetti Allah condemns renewed attacks in Southern Kaduna
By Joseph Erunke – Abuja The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, has expressed disappointment over last Tuesday and Wednesday’s attacks in some parts of Southern Kaduna, saying the development were contrary to the spirit of the ongoing peace process in the area. To this end, the organisation cautioned those it referred to […]
Gunmen invade Southern Kaduna village, kill two, burn houses
By Ibrahim HassanWuyo Gunmen at the weekend, stormed a community in Zango Kataf local government area of Kaduna State, killing two. The gunmen also injured many defenceless natives and set many houses on fire. The umbrella body of all the people from southern Kaduna, the Southern Kaduna People’s Union (SOKAPU), stated that a large number […]
DSS reinvite Mailafia as Court adjourns case to September 29
By Marie-Therese Nanlong – Jos Again, the Department of State Service, DSS has for the third time in less than two months invited Dr Obadiah Mailafia to appear before its officials on Monday, the 14th of September, 2020. The recent invitation came even as Dr Mailafia is asking the court to restrain the Nigeria Police […]
Southern Kaduna: SOKIPEP condemns fresh attacks
…Tells kinsmen not to allow themselves used to breach peace efforts …Commends OPSH for swift response to attacks, preventing escalation …urges military to treat perpetrators as criminals By Joseph Erunke Indigenous peace-building organisation in Southern Kaduna operating under the aegis of Southern Kaduna Peace Practitioners, SOKIPEP, has condemned last Tuesday and Wednesday’s isolated attacks in […]
God will use El-Rufai to end Southern-Kaduna crisis – Luther Agwai
By Ibrahim HassanWuyo Former Chief of Defence Staff, General Martin Luther Agwai(retd) has said that God will use Governor Nasiru Ahmad El-Rufa’i of Kaduna state to end the crisis in Southern Kaduna. He spoke at a Peace Summit organized by “Friends of Southern Kaduna” in collaboration with Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission held in Kafanchan on […]
Southern Kaduna: Be wary of statements that’ll jeopardize peace efforts, group appeals to SOKAPU
…We need peace not blame game, it insists By Joseph Erunke SOUTHERN Kaduna Peace Practitioners, SOKIPEP, a peace advocacy group in the area, has warned stakeholders against any inflammatory statements, advising that any action capable of jeopardizing the ongoing peace process must not be given attention. KOKIPEP, in a statement Wednesday, by its National Coordinator, […]
Southern Kaduna holds 51.2% population of Kaduna state — SOKAPU
With 57 out of 67 ethnic groups in Kaduna state Seeks support for return of IDPs back to their ancestral homes By Ibrahim HassanWuyo Southern Kaduna is made up of 12 Local Government Areas,LGAs , and holds 51.2% of the population of Kaduna state, based on the 2006 census population figures, officials of the Southern […]
