EVENTS
Tragedy Hits Katsina As Military Strike Kills Six Family Members
A military airstrike targeting bandits mistakenly claimed the lives of six persons at Yauni Community of Zakka Ward in Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State.
This tragic incident, however, left the community in great shock and pandemonium.
Security sources told Channels Television on Monday that those killed were mostly single family members, comprising three children, a man, and two women.
The incident, which occurred in the aftermath of Saturday’s Local Government Elections, occurred after security operatives attempted to thwart an attack planned by bandits against voters in Zakka village.
Eyewitness recalled that security forces, comprising the police and members of the State Community Watch Corps (CWC) engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle where two police officers and a CWC operative were killed on the spot in a gun battle.
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The source explained that another officer, who sustained various injuries, later succumbed to death.
He explained that shortly after the deadly clash between the security forces and the bandits, a military fighter jet was dispatched for reinforcement where it mistakenly dropped a bomb on the Yauni community located in the Southern part of Zakka village.
“As a result of this, we lost our men in the gun battle. Another woman was also left injured,” the eyewitness noted.
However military and government authorities have not commented on the matter as of the time of this report.
This was not the first time a tragedy of such magnitude and nature happened.
In July 2022, at least two people were equally reported to have been killed when a military fighter jet mistakenly dropped a bomb on Kunkunni village, in the Safana Local Government Area of the State.
Earlier in the year, a military airstrike in Zamfara mistakenly killed 16 persons. Those affected included members of the Zamfara Community Protection Guard (ZCPG), local vigilantes, and residents.
EVENTS
EID-EL-FITR: IGP DISU FELICITATES MUSLIM FAITHFUL, ORDERS NATIONWIDE DEPLOYMENT OF TACTICAL ASSETS
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, has extended warm felicitations to the Muslim faithful across Nigeria on the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr.
In furtherance of his commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment during the festive period, the Inspector-General has directed Commissioners of Police and Tactical Commanders across all states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory to implement robust security arrangements.
Operational measures include:
Strategic deployment of tactical teams and intelligence operatives.

Deployment of the Special Intervention Squad and conventional police personnel to Eid prayer grounds and critical infrastructure.
Increased presence at highways, motor parks, recreational centers, and other public spaces to ensure peaceful, hitch-free celebrations.
The IGP has also ordered heightened visibility policing, coordinated patrols, enhanced surveillance operations, and intelligence-led stop-and-search duties. These actions are aimed at proactively deterring criminal activities and ensuring a swift response to any emerging threats.
IGP Disu calls on members of the public to remain vigilant, cooperate with law enforcement agencies, and promptly report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through the following emergency lines:
08057000001, 08057000002, 09133333785, and 09133333786.
IGP Tunji Disu wishes all Muslim faithful a peaceful and joyous Eid-el-Fitr.

DCP ANTHONY OKON PLACID psc(+) mni
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
20th March, 2026
EVENTS
Hon Success Opara celebrates Mothering Sunday with St. Peter women, hails them as the ‘neck that controls the household
Hon Success Opara, former councilorship candidate for Ikenegbu Ward 2, celebrated Mothering Sunday with the women of St. Peter Anglican Church, Ikenegbu, extolling them as the backbone of their households.
He described them as the “neck that controls the household,” acknowledging their vital role in shaping families and communities.
Opara’s gesture is seen as a testament to his commitment to uplifting and empowering women.
The celebration, which coincided with the Christian observance of Mothering Sunday, featured fellowship and words of encouragement from Opara, who prayed for the women’s well-being.
This event highlights the importance of recognizing and appreciating mothers and mother figures in Nigerian society.
EVENTS
“Early marriage is better than fornication” – Mixed reactions as young Nigerian couple trends after welcoming a child
A young Nigerian couple are currently trending on Arewa social media circles after they welcomed their first child.
The pictures taken by a Kaduna-based photographer have sparked mixed reactions, with some people saying that the girl is underaged and not old enough to be a wife and mother.

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