Zamfara latest news today

Here are some of the latest news updates from Zamfara State, Nigeria:

Banditry:

• The Zamfara State Government has announced that it has reached an agreement with bandits to release 15 kidnapped students of the Government Science Secondary School, Birnin Yauri. (Source: Daily Trust)
• The Nigerian Army has launched a fresh operation to flush out bandits from the state, with troops deployed to various parts of the state. (Source: Vanguard)

Security:

• The Zamfara State Police Command has arrested 15 suspected bandits and recovered arms and ammunition in a raid on their hideout in the state. (Source: The Nation)
• The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has visited Zamfara State to assess the security situation and meet with stakeholders. (Source: Premium Times)

Economy:

• The Zamfara State Government has announced plans to establish a rice mill and a sugar factory to boost the state's economy. (Source: Leadership)
• The state government has also launched a scheme to provide loans to farmers to boost agricultural production. (Source: Daily Trust)

Health:

• The Zamfara State Government has announced that it has recorded 12 new cases of COVID-19 in the state. (Source: The Nation)
• The state government has also launched a campaign to promote hand hygiene and prevent the spread of COVID-19. (Source: Vanguard)

Politics:

• The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State has announced that it has resolved its leadership crisis and will hold a state congress to elect new leaders. (Source: Premium Times)
• The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state has also announced that it will hold a state congress to elect new leaders. (Source: Daily Trust)

Please note that these are just some of the latest news updates from Zamfara State and may not be exhaustive.