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Sokoto
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APC Members in Sokoto Switch to ADC, Citing Economic Struggle and Rising Insecurity
Scores of APC supporters in Sokoto State have defected to the ADC, pointing to severe economic hardships and persistent insecurity as the driving forces behind their decision.
Road tragedy in Kebbi claims 18 lives as Sokoto-bound bus from Lagos crashes
A head-on collision between a bus and a trailer on the Sokoto–Yauri highway has left 18 people dead, all of whom were returning to Sokoto from Lagos.
Bandits kill four and kidnap twelve in Sokoto village attack
Gunmen launched a deadly assault on Illela Dawagware village in Sokoto State, killing an imam and three others while kidnapping 12 local residents.
Explosive Device Attack on Sokoto Road Leaves One Dead and Several Injured
One person was killed and several others were wounded after their vehicle hit a roadside bomb planted by suspected bandits in Sokoto State.
Suspected bandit IED blast kills one, injures several in Sokoto
A roadside bomb strike on a passenger vehicle in Sokoto State resulted in at least one death and several injuries, sparking new security concerns in the North-West.
Governor Ahmed Aliyu Announces New Sokoto State Appointments
Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has officially appointed a new group of advisers and permanent secretaries to his administration, with all roles taking effect immediately.
Military Forces Liberate Three Captives and Seize Terrorist Arsenal in Zamfara and Sokoto
Operation Fansan Yamma troops rescued three long-term kidnap victims and seized weapons in Zamfara and Sokoto, underscoring the military's ongoing offensive against regional insurgents.
Sokoto High Court hands down death sentences for terrorism and arms smuggling
A Sokoto High Court has sentenced three men, including a foreign national, to death for their roles in terrorism and illegal arms trafficking.
Three Individuals, Including Nigerien National, Receive Death Sentences for Terrorism in Sokoto
A Sokoto High Court has sentenced three men, including a foreign national, to death by hanging for terrorism and arms proliferation offenses.
Sokoto Government Assures Public Over Security Concerns Regarding Bello Turji
The Sokoto State government says it is tracking the activities of bandit leader Bello Turji and has provided extra resources to security forces to ensure the safety of its citizens.