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The Legacy Weekly, Gusau (2026)

03/06/2026

HAJJ SEAT FRAUD: Police Arrest 4 Suspects in Kebbi

--Aminu Umar Bukkuyum, B/Kebbi

The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with a Hajj seat scam. The prime suspect, Aminu Hassan Zauro, alongside three others namely; Tabiu Abubakar, Usman Attahiru, and Mustapha Sani Zauro, were arrested following a complaint received from the Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Agency regarding some intending pilgrims whose names were not found in the Agency’s official records.

Investigation led to the arrest of Aminu Hassan Zauro, who had no legitimate access to Hajj slots but fraudulently collected the sum of ₦8,600,000 from a victim under the false promise of securing two seats for the 2026 Hajj exercise.The suspect also obtained an initial deposit of ₦690,000 from another victim under similar false pretences.
In an attempt to conceal the fraud, the suspect procured and presented unauthorised branded Hajj materials, including a Hajj bag, hijabs, wrappers, and fake medical record cards to the victims. All the items have been recovered by the Police alongside one Techno Android phone.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Umar M. Hadejia, has cautioned intending pilgrims to deal only with the Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Agency or its accredited officials and guides, noting that many people are falling victims to such fraudulent schemes annually. The CP further directed that all persons found culpable in connection with the fraudulent Hajj transactions be prosecuted accordingly.

01/06/2026

POLICE ARREST 3 NOTORIOUS KIDNAPPERS IN ZAMFARA.

Police in Zamfara State have arrested 3 suspected notorious kidnappers believed to have terrorized people in Kasuwar Daji, in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
This was announced by the Police Public Relations Officer, Zamfara State, DSP Yazid Abubakar in a statement released yesterday.
He said the suspects were arrested by a special police team after receiving a credible information.
Those arrested were: Ali Bahago, Hassan Dankure and one identified as Namiji.
Yazid maintained that; a search conducted at the residence of Ali Bahago who is the leader of the suspected criminals has lead to recovery of 3 Boxer motorcycles, assorted rifles and ammunition.
The PPRO also said efforts were been made to arrest other crime partners of the suspects.
The Zamfara State Police command's spokesperson called on people in the state to assist security men with useful information at the right time to enable them operate effectively

28/05/2026

EID-EL-KABIR: ZAMFARA FIRST LADY ,EXTENDS SUPPORT TO VULNERABLE HOUSEHOLDS

-- Shafa'atu Shu'aibu Shinkafi

First Lady, Zamfara State, Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal, has extended her warmest felicitations to all Muslims across the State and Nigeria on the auspicious occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

Reflecting on the profound spiritual significance of Eid-el-Kabir which symbolizes supreme sacrifice, obedience, love, and compassion, Hajia Huriyya urges Muslims to offer sincere prayers for lasting peace, unity, and stability in Zamfara State and the nation at large. She prays that the blessings of this holy season bring joy, security, and prosperity to every home.

In a beautiful intersection of celebrations, the First Lady also congratulates children across the state as they mark this year’s Children’s Day. Describing children as the invaluable future leaders and ambassadors of society, She then calls on parents, guardians, and communities to take absolute care of the children by closely monitoring their movements, peer associations, and moral activities.

Hajia Huriyya emphasizes that protecting the youth from negative societal influences requires active vigilance, intentional mentorship, and a foundation rooted in good morals and sound education.

The First Lady strongly encourages families to use this festive period to strengthen biological and communal bonds by visiting relatives and fostering kinship. Furthermore, she also reminds the faithful that true obedience to Allah is reflected in how we treat the vulnerable.

The wife of Zamfara Governor calls on those who are blessed to look around their neighborhoods and actively assist the needy, ensuring that the joy of Sallah touches the less privileged in the communities.

She distributed extensive Sallah welfare packages, including cows, rams, essential foodstuffs, and cash assistance to various Muslim religious organizations, vulnerable persons, foundations, and support groups across the state.

The First Lady also stated that the beneficiaries of this timely intervention include FOMWAN, MSO, NASFAT, female political support groups, youth associations, and several humanitarian foundations, all of which aim to ease the financial burden on families during this festive period.

Hajiya Huriya reaffirming her commitment to initiatives that promote the well-being, protection, and empowerment of women, children, and vulnerable groups in Zamfara State, and prays for Allah’s continued guidance upon the state's leadership and wishes everyone a peaceful, secure, and joyful Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

28/05/2026

PRAY FOR PEACE: Zamfara Governor Urges People

Governor of Zamfara State, Dr. Dauda Lawal has called for more prayers for peace in the state and Nigeria in general.

The Governor made the call in a statewide broadcast to mark this year's Ed-el-Kabir

"I want to use this opportunity to call on the good people of Zamfara, especially our pilgrims, to remain steadfast in prayers for our state and Nigeria" said Lawal

He added that: "We have made progress in the fight against banditry, which is why dispersed communities are returning to their homes"

"Last week, we successfully returned thousands of internally displaced persons (IDPs) to their ancestral community of Fegin Kanawa Village in Gusau Local Government Area after over a year of displacement." Explained the Governor.

Dr. further said: "We are committed to ensuring the safe return of all displaced persons to their homes. Such successes are only possible due to our collective prayers. I urge us to pray more, especially during sacred religious festivals".

A statement issued by the Governor's spoke person Suleiman Bala Idris indicates that Dr. Lawal expressed gratitude to Allah for the historic airlift of this year's intending pilgrims from the Gusau International Airport recorded by his administration.

The Governor, his Deputy, Speaker, Zamfara State House of Assembly and other key government officials prayed at the main eidground Gusau

24/05/2026

ZAMFARA RAM SELLERS LAMENT POOR SALES AHEAD OF SALLAH.

--Jamilu Isah Gusau

The Chairmen of rams and goats sellers associations in Gusau and Kotorkoshi towns have lamented the drop in prices of sacrificial animals this year.

The Chairmen made the lamentation while answering questions from The Legacy Weekly correspondent at the livestock Markets in Gusau and Kotorkoshi towns.Alhaji Gambo Jimeta, said that with less than a week to Eid-el-Kabir, prices of sacrificial animals were still low

A market survey conducted by the Legacy Weekly Newspaper, at the Kwatarkwashi, Bungudu and Gusau livestock markets reveals that the markets have been flooded with sacrificial animals in anticipation of increased patronage.

The Chairman also said that besides rams, other domestic animals like: sheep, goats, cows, and camels of various sizes and prices, were brought to the market to meet customers satisfaction.

He explained that rams now sell for between N150,000 and N250,000, camel, N500,000 to N3 million, while bulls and cows sell for between N500,000 and N2 million, depending on size, weight, and quality, adding that the price of Sheep was N160,000, to N190,000, goat, N100,000, to N120,000 and billy goat N120,000 to N150,000

Our correspondent also gathered that prices of the animals have risen significantly compared to last year, forcing many prospective buyers to either postpone buying or opt for smaller animals based on their purchasing power.

On his part, the Chairman of Rams Sellers Association Kwatarkwashi Alhaji Abubakar said that in spite of availability of animals required for sacrifice, patronage had remained relatively low due to the current economic situation.

The Chairman explained that, the increase in livestock prices was largely driven by the high cost of animal feed and transportation of the animals within and outside the state.

“Last year, a bag of animal feed sold for between N10,000 and N13,000, now costs about N25,000 per bag," he added.

“Transportation fares have also increased considerably, and all these expenses ultimately affect the final selling price,” he said.

Earlier Speaking, the Sarkin Zango of Zamfara State, Alh. Lawali Abdullahi, attributed the poor patronage to the current economic hardship facing many Nigerians.

He explained that many buyers now prefer to delay their purchases until a few days or even a day before Eid-el-Kabir, hoping prices might drop.

However, he expressed optimism that prices could drop slightly as the festive period draws nearer and competition among traders intensifies

24/05/2026

ZAMFARA APC ENDORSES TINUBU,LAWAL FOR 2027

--Bilyaminu Muhammad

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State have unanimously endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Dauda Lawal for re-election in the 2027 General Elections.

The endorsement was announced during a high level stakeholders’ meeting held yesterday, April 25, 2026, at the Government House in Gusau.

The gathering brought together key party leaders, including former Governors, elected officials, elders, youths and women representatives, as well as stakeholders from all the 14 local government areas of the state.

In a remark, Governor Lawal described the meeting as timely, noting that preparations for the 2027 elections were gradually gaining momentum.

He explained that his decision to align with the APC was strategic, aimed at strengthening Zamfara’s development through closer collaboration with the Federal Government under President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

“Our decision to join the APC was not just political but a deliberate move to reposition Zamfara State. It allows us to leverage national opportunities, enhance governance, and accelerate development,” the governor said.

He commended stakeholders for their support throughout the consultation and transition phases, emphasizing that their commitment has been vital in shaping the current political direction of the state.

Governor Lawal further stressed that his administration’s “Rescue Mission” was a collective mandate focused on restoring stability, rebuilding institutions, improving security, and delivering effective governance for all citizens, regardless of political affiliation.

As leaders, we must pursue our political ambitions with maturity, fairness, and discipline. While many aspire for positions, leadership is ultimately defined by service and contribution to society,” he added.

The Governor assured party members that his administration would continue to uphold fairness, equity, internal democracy, and transparency, urging stakeholders to avoid actions capable of creating division within the party.

At the meeting, former Governors Ahmed Sani Yarima, Mahmud Aliyu Shinkafi, Abdulaziz Yari, and Bello Mohammed Matawalle reaffirmed their loyalty to the APC and declared full support for the re-election bids of President Tinubu and Governor Lawal.

In a communique issued at the end of the meeting and read by the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, the stakeholders highlighted that the meeting provided an avenue for extensive deliberations on party unity, governance coordination, security challenges, and strategies ahead of the 2027 General Elections.

The communiqué emphasized the need for sustained unity within the party and a coordinated approach to governance in order to consolidate achievements and deliver more dividends of democracy to the people of Zamfara State.

23/05/2026

UPHOLD ISLAMIC UNITY, IGNORE POLITICAL RIVALRY -Imam Kurah Admonishes Muslims.

The Chief Imam of 2nd Juma'at Mosque Kotorkoshi, in Zamfara State, Imam Musa Kura has admonished Muslims to remain united and rise above political divisions.
The Imam gave the advice last Friday in a Juma'at sermon explaining that Prophet Muhammad SAW has said that; a Muslim is a brother to a Muslim.
He wondered why a Muslim should kill or maim his fellow Muslim due to political difference.
Kurah noted with dismay that relationships had been severed, a lot of marriages and business transactions collapsed as a result of political polarity.
The Islamic scholar further said; as elections were approaching, there was need for political leaders and candidates seeking for election into political offices to be agents of peace and stability and not engineer killing or maiming of innocent citizens by their supporters.
According to him, Nigeria now needs people that preach peaceful coexistence among citizens and not those that would worsen its existing problems like poverty, violence and insecurity.
Imam Kurah also said, it is Allah that gives power to whom He wishes and seize it from whomever he wishes.

23/05/2026

ZAMFARA NSCDC DEPLOYS 643 PERSONNEL FOR ED-EL-KABIR

-- Aliyu Buhari Gusau

The Zamfara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has deployed 643 personnel to safeguard lives and Properties during the 2026 Eid celebrations across the state.

Spokesperson of the corps, ASC I Umar Mohammad M. announced this in a statement made available to journalists in Gusau

According to the Statement, the deployed men of the NSCDC will provide adequate security before, during and after the festival. Equally, the men will protect critical infrastructures across the fourteen local government areas of the state.

According to the statement, the Zamfara State commandant of the NSCDS Sani Mustapha has charged the deployed men and officers of the command to be disciplined, consistent, and display high sense of professionalism while discharging their duties

The NSCDS Zamfara State Commandant who congratulated all Muslims on the occasion of this year's Ed-el-Kabir prayed Allah to accept all their prayers and sacrifices.

23/05/2026

ZAMFARA CONCLUDES AIRLIFT OF INTENDING PILGRIMS

Zamfara State has concluded airlift of its intending pilgrims

Last flight of the intending pilgrims numbering 490 took off from the Gusau International Airport for Madina Saudi Arabia.
The intending pilgrims who are from Gusau and Tsafe Local Government Areas were airlifted by the Max Air plane.
In an address Governor Dauda lawal of Zamfara State expressed satisfaction with the airlift exercise of the intending pilgrims describing it as historic.

He assured that the Gusau International Airport will soon commence full operation.
This is the first time Zamfara State airlifts its intending pilgrims from the newly constructed Gusau International Airport.

18/05/2026

SULTANATE COUNCIL DECLARES TODAY 1ST DHUL-HIJJAH 1447AH.
The Sultanate Council has declared today Monday 18th May, 2026 as the 1st day of Dhul-Hijjah 1447AH.
This was contained in a press signed by the Chairman Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council Sokoto, Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu, Wazirin Sokoto.
According to the statement, the Sultan was satisfied with the report submitted to him regarding sighting of the crescent of Dhul-Hijjah and therefore declared today Monday as the 1st day of Dhul-qa'ada,1447AH.

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