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		<title>Troops rescue injured civilian, destroy suspected terrorist hideout in Zamfara</title>
		<link>https://securitydigestng.com/2026/04/16/troops-rescue-injured-civilian-destroy-suspected-terrorist-hideout-in-zamfara/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Zagazola Makama]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:52:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Troops rescue injured civilian, destroy suspected terrorist hideout in Zamfara By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Counter Terrorism Unit 7 have rescued an injured civilian and destroyed a suspected terrorist hideout during operations in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Security sources said the troops, deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Danjibga, responded at about [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>Transcendental Leadership of Gov Dauda Lawal in Zamfara State: Template for Impactful Governance</title>
		<link>https://securitydigestng.com/2025/06/02/transcendental-leadership-of-gov-dauda-lawal-in-zamfara-state-template-for-impactful-governance/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Chidi Omeje]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 18:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Transcendental Leadership of Gov Dauda Lawal in Zamfara State: Template for Impactful Governance By Chidi Omeje In the course of my work as a developmental journalist, I’ve traversed nearly every region in Nigeria, seeking to measure and document the true impact of leadership on the lives of everyday citizens. My visits are often revealing, sometimes [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>Fight Against Banditry, Mattawalle’s Marching Orders and Matters Arising, by Chidi Omeje</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Chidi Omeje]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Sep 2024 16:46:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Fight Against Banditry, Mattawalle’s Marching Orders and Matters Arising By Chidi Omeje A curious press statement that was issued on Saturday, 31 August 2024, purportedly by the Ministry of Defence, got me thinking about a lot of things. As a matter of fact, the said statement with the caption, “MATAWALLE, CDS AND OTHER SERVICE CHIEFS [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>Rebuilding Zamfara in a Complex Era &#8211; The Dauda Lawal Style</title>
		<link>https://securitydigestng.com/2024/07/16/rebuilding-zamfara-in-a-complex-era-the-dauda-lawal-style/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Zagazola Makama]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2024 13:39:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Rebuilding Zamfara in a Complex Era &#8211; The Dauda Lawal Style By Zagazola Makama In the intricate landscape of Zamfara State&#8217;s recent history, a transformative chapter unfolds with the governance of Dauda Lawal. Amidst the shadows of banditry, poverty, and institutional decay, his tenure as the 5th Executive Governor emerges as a beacon of hope [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>Zamfara and the agricultural renaissance</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Zagazola Makama]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jul 2024 18:42:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Zamfara and the agricultural renaissance By; Zagazola Makama Zamfara state is rich in arable lands, pasture, water bodies and mineral deposits. The prolific abundance of agriculture and mineral deposits provide opportunities for the inhabitants to practice crop and livestock production as well as mining in commercial quantities. Agriculture and gold mining are the state&#8217;s main [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>Negotiating with bandits: Zamfara gov fires back at FG, says there&#8217;s &#8216;hard evidence to expose you&#8217;</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2023 08:46:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State on Tuesday said that he has in his disposal enough facts to expose the agents of the Federal Government behind the secret negotiation with bandits. Lawal was reacting to a recent statement by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, where he accused the Zamfara State [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://securitydigestng.com/2023/09/26/negotiating-with-bandits-zamfara-gov-fires-back-at-fg-says-theres-hard-evidence-to-expose-you/" data-wpel-link="internal">Negotiating with bandits: Zamfara gov fires back at FG, says there&#8217;s &#8216;hard evidence to expose you&#8217;</a> appeared first on <a href="https://securitydigestng.com" data-wpel-link="internal">Security Digest</a>.</p>
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		<title>How troops of Operation Hadarin Daji rescued 15 abducted victims in Zamfara</title>
		<link>https://securitydigestng.com/2023/09/26/how-troops-of-operation-hadarin-daji-rescued-15-abducted-victims-in-zamfara/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Zagazola Makama]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2023 05:56:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>How troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI rescued 15 abducted victims in Zamfara By: Zagazola Makama The Special Forces Troops of the Joint Task Force Northwest Operation HADARIN DAJI under the command of the General Officer Commanding 8 Division Nigerian Army, have again rescued over 15 kidnapped victims in the north-west state of Zamfara. It was [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>Troops engage fleeing Zamfara bandits in Niger, kill 32, lose 5 policemen</title>
		<link>https://securitydigestng.com/2021/10/11/troops-engage-fleeing-zamfara/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nigeria Security Digest]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2021 12:21:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Troops Engage Fleeing Zamfara Bandits in Niger, Kill 32, Lose 5 Policemen Nigerian joint security forces have killed 32 armed bandits fleeing from Zamfara in Niger State. This was after the bandits attacked a security post, and shot dead five policemen who attempted to confront them. The incident occurred at Bangu Gari in the Rafi [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>Military Offensive: Terrorists beg for peace dialogue in Zamfara, Gov Matawalle rejects overture</title>
		<link>https://securitydigestng.com/2021/09/11/military-offensive-terrorists-beg-for-peace-dialogue-in-zamfara-gov-matawalle-rejects-overture/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nigeria Security Digest]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Sep 2021 19:22:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Military Offensive: Terrorists Beg for Peace Dialogue in Zamfara, Gov Matawalle Rejects Overture The sustained military offensive has forced terrorists operating in Zamfara State to seek for a peace dialogue with the government of the state. Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara who disclosed the new development however said that his government is no longer interested [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>Bandits take war to Zamfara Governor&#8217;s hometown, abducts 73 students</title>
		<link>https://securitydigestng.com/2021/09/01/bandits-take-war-to-zamfara-governors-hometown-abducts-73-students/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nigeria Security Digest]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2021 21:30:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>In an escalation of insecurity in the North West State of Zamfara, terrorists struck again and abducted students of Government Day Secondary School (GDSS) Kaya in Maradun Local Government Area (LGA) of the State. Kaya, Maradun LGA is the home town of the Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle. A source also confirmed that some staff [&#8230;]</p>
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