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14/08/2025

Port of Lomé, in the capital of Togo, is increasingly becoming attractive to global powers, as Russia and the United States ramps up efforts to secure influence at Africa's fourth largest port.

With its unrivaled maritime access and proximity to landlocked markets like Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, the deep-water port, capable of handling over 30 million tonnes annually is now the latest center of international attraction.

The global powers are now showcasing their interest for the port and the country through infrastructure investments, cultural diplomacy, and military pacts.

In recent weeks, the U.S. Embassy in Togo has stepped up its economic and diplomatic outreach.

U.S. Chargé d'Affaires Richard C. Michaels has been on a high-visibility tour that included visits to agricultural companies, particularly in the cashew sector where he promoted sustainable trade and job creation that benefits both nations.

He also took part in the culturally symbolic Evala wrestling finals in Pya, a festival that doubled as a political and business convergence point in the Kara region.

There, he held closed-door talks with top Togolese officials and private sector leaders, underscoring America's intent to deepen trade cooperation.

The clearest signal of U.S. interest however, came during Michaels' July 21 visit to the Port of Lomé and Lome Container Terminal, where he pitched American investment in logistics and infrastructure as a "win-win" for both economies.

"With advanced deep-water capabilities, cutting-edge equipment, and an annual throughput exceeding 30 million tons, Lomé offers U.S. businesses unmatched access to African markets," said a statement from the U.S. Embassy in Togo.

"Ongoing expansion including a dry port and industrial zone further enhances its role as a growing gateway," said the Embassy.

The embassy is actively inviting U.S. firms to explore tailored business opportunities, framing Lomé not just as a logistics hub but as a launchpad for American prosperity in Africa.

While the U.S. leans on commercial diplomacy, Russia is embedding itself through hard security.

In June, Togolese and Russian defense officials signed a new bilateral military cooperation agreement, focusing on joint training, equipment supply, and emergency medical support.

According to Russia's state-run TASS news agency, Vladimir Gruzdev, chair of the Association of Lawyers of Russia, called Togo "the most organized and equipped country in Tropical Africa," and described its port as the busiest in West Africa.

"The deal reflects Togo's strategic value, not only in coastal logistics but also in inland security operations," said Gruzdev.

Russia's expanding role builds on its growing military footprint in the Sahel and Gulf of Guinea, as it seeks to displace traditional Western powers, particularly France, across Francophone Africa.

Lomé's natural deep-water port is unmatched along the West African coast, offering direct berthing for large container ships and serves as a vital artery for landlocked west African neighbors and drives around 70% of Togo's economic activity.

In 2024, the port handled 30.64 million tonnes of cargo, up from 30.09 million in 2023, according to Lloyd's List Intelligence, with maritime trade contributing over 75% of the country's tax revenue.

A Kenyan political economist, Jael Otondi told bird in an interview that African countries should treat such 'geopolitical stunts' with caution especially at a time when Africa's single largest market, AfCFTA begins to reshape intra-African trade flows.

He argued that any 'control over maritime gateways' will dictate who shapes the next phase of Africa's economic integration and who benefits most from it.

"Africa must take the driver's seat. The global courtship over Lomé should not just be about access. It should be about partnership, ownership, and long-term value for African economies," said Otondi.

Across the continent, ports like Berbera in Somaliland, Kenya's port of Mombasa and Walvis Bay in Namibia have also been drawing interest from powers such as China, Turkey, the UAE, and India.

This article originally appeared on the Independent.

Port of Lomé, in the capital of Togo, is increasingly becoming attractive to global powers, as Russia and the United States ramps up efforts to secure influence at Africa's fourth largest port. With its unrivaled maritime access and proximity to landlocked markets like Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso

08/08/2025

Monrovia — Hundreds of Liberians, led by youth groups and elderly women are staging a peaceful protest in Monrovia to demand tougher action against the trafficking and abuse of illicit drugs across the country.

Clad in black and chanting slogans like "We Tired With Kush," "Say No to Drugs," and "No More Zombies," the protesters are marching through the capital, highlighting the devastating toll drugs--especially Kush, co***ne, Italian White, and marijuana--are taking on families and communities.

The demonstration, which began this morning, is us organized by the "Say No to Drugs" campaign and drew support from civil society groups, student organizations, and youth networks. Protesters carried placards and banners calling for urgent and decisive action from the government.

Many of the demonstrators are parents and relatives of victims of drug addiction. Their message was clear: the government must act now to stem the growing drug crisis or risk further societal collapse.

"Our children are dying. We are mocked in our communities because our sons and daughters have turned into 'zombies' on the streets," lamented one protester. "We need the government to take this fight seriously."

Protesters are calling for accountability among public officials, including lawmakers and law enforcement officers, who they allege are complicit in protecting drug traffickers and undermining national efforts to combat the crisis.

The protest comes at a time when Liberia is grappling with a surge in the number of at-risk youth--often referred to as "zogos"--who live on the streets and struggle with severe drug addiction.

It also coincides with the presence of a delegation from the ECOWAS Parliament in Liberia. The delegation is in the country as part of a regional anti-drug awareness campaign aimed at addressing the escalating public health and security threat posed by drug abuse across West Africa.

Stay with FrontPage today for full coverage of today's March against illicit drug.

This article originally appeared on Front Page Africa.

Monrovia — Hundreds of Liberians, led by youth groups and elderly women are staging a peaceful protest in Monrovia to demand tougher action against the trafficking and abuse of illicit drugs across the country. Clad in black and chanting slogans like "We Tired With Kush," "Say No to

05/08/2025

Une délégation du club français Olympique Lyonnais(OL), conduite par sa présidente Michelle Kang, a rencontré le président congolais, Denis Sassou N'Guesso, le 31 juillet, à Brazzaville pour discuter des termes du partenariat censé être conclu en septembre prochain. Ce futur partenariat sportif devrait contribuer à dynamiser le développement du football au Congo.

La rencontre du chef de l'État avec la délégation de l'OL visait à dévoiler un partenariat prometteur entre le club olympien et le gouvernement congolais, qui sera officiellement signé en septembre à Brazzaville. À la tête de l'OL depuis le 30 juin 2025, Michelle Kang a exposé les grandes lignes de ce partenariat d'une durée de quatre ans, visant à soutenir le développement du football dans le pays jusqu'en juin 2029. Elle a partagé avec le chef de l'État ses visions et ambitions pour le football congolais, plaçant l'accent sur l'importance d'une collaboration étroite avec le ministère des Sports.

Ce nouveau projet sportif devrait non seulement renforcer la structure du football au Congo, mais aussi contribuer à l'émergence d'une nouvelle génération de talents sur la scène sportive internationale. Il a pour objectif, selon les deux parties, de revitaliser le football au Congo, en particulier le centre de formation de Tinkélé, un site emblématique du pays. « Nous sommes ici pour discuter des nombreux enjeux liés au football congolais et de la manière dont notre club peut contribuer significativement à son essor. Nous avons évoqué un certain nombre d'actions concrètes orientées vers le développement du football au niveau national, plutôt que de se concentrer uniquement sur les clubs », a déclaré Michelle Kang.

Dans le cadre de la mise en œuvre du projet, le club français prévoit d'apporter son expertise en matière de formation des jeunes joueurs, d'organiser des stages et des échanges techniques, ainsi que d'initier des programmes de sensibilisation à l'importance du sport pour la jeunesse. L'OL, fondé en 1950, a su s'imposer comme un acteur majeur du football européen, et cette alliance s'inscrit dans une démarche de coopération internationale, visant à partager les meilleures pratiques et à offrir aux jeunes talents congolais de nouvelles opportunités.

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Une délégation du club français Olympique Lyonnais(OL), conduite par sa présidente Michelle Kang, a rencontré le président congolais, Denis Sassou N'Guesso, le 31 juillet, à Brazzaville pour discuter des termes du partenariat censé être conclu en septembre prochain. Ce futur partenariat spo...

05/08/2025

En Centrafrique, les femmes sont en ordre de bataille pour valoriser leur histoire et encourager le leadership féminin. Dans un pays où les femmes ont du mal à percer face aux hommes, elles ont lancé, vendredi 1er août, à Bangui, la Première assise internationale des femmes d'impacts de Centrafrique (PAIFIC), une organisation qui a pour but de valoriser les femmes ayant marqué l'histoire du pays et le parcours de celles qui sont tombées aux oubliettes.

La PAIFIC organise, en ce moment, des séries de rencontres pour préparer son forum pour redonner de la valeur aux femmes, longtemps marginalisées.

De l'impératrice Catherine Bokassa, en passant par Madame Domitien ou encore Ruth-Rolland - les premières femmes centrafricaines ayant occupé des fonctions ministérielles dans les années 1960 - jusqu'à Catherine Samba Panza, présidente de la République centrafricaine entre 2014 et 2016, c'est une centaine d'histoires inspirantes pour la nouvelle génération.

« C'est vraiment pour retracer l'histoire de toutes les femmes centrafricaines qui ont eu à diriger le pays, celles qui sont aujourd'hui en poste et celles qui viendront encore impacter positivement notre pays. Nous avons également un projet à court terme, qui consiste à mettre en place un fonds de solidarité, pour aider les femmes centrafricaines dans toute sa globalité, c'est-à-dire, les femmes de Bangui et celles des provinces, afin de les booster dans leurs activités entrepreneuriales », explique Jennifer Saraïva, ancienne ministre du Tourisme et présidente de la PAIFIC.

Il aura fallu trois ans pour trouver les fonds et mettre sur pied les bases de cette organisation, une première en Centrafrique.

« Cette assise vise à ramener les femmes qui ont été dans les oubliettes, à la lumière et faire également ce qu'on appelle une jonction inter-générationnelle. Nous sommes en train de fédérer toutes les femmes, qu'elles soient de confessions religieuses, de la société civile, des femmes politiques ou des femmes du secteur privé. Toutes ces femmes, nous allons les cibler pour les honorer », souligne Georges Davy Touckia, conseiller technique de la PAIFIC.

Dans le cadre de ses activités, la PAIFIC tiendra un grand forum international du 20 au 22 août à Bangui, mobilisant les femmes centrafricaines et étrangères sur la contribution des femmes dans le processus du développement des nations.

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En Centrafrique, les femmes sont en ordre de bataille pour valoriser leur histoire et encourager le leadership féminin. Dans un pays où les femmes ont du mal à percer face aux hommes, elles ont lancé, vendredi 1er août, à Bangui, la Première assise internationale des femmes d'impacts de Centr...

05/08/2025

Le Comité technique chargé de suivre les travaux d'élaboration de la stratégie nationale d'inclusion financière et du Projet d'appui au secteur de la microfinance au Congo a tenu, il y a quelques jours à Brazzaville sa 2e réunion ordinaire. Les experts ont noté avec satisfaction le meilleur niveau d'avancement de la rédaction du texte.

La 2e réunion du comité technique a été présidée par Dominique Ursel Tsono Ndzalé, conseiller aux institutions et à l'ingénierie financière du ministre des Finances, du Budget et du Portefeuille public. Elle fait suite à la toute première tenue en octobre 2024.

Deux documents, tous proposés par Albert Makita Mbama, consultant du Programme des Nations unies pour le développement (Pnud), ont été examinés par les membres du comité technique. Il s'agit du "Rapport d'évaluation de l'inclusion financière en République du Congo" et du "Projet de stratégie nationale d'inclusion financière".

Il ressort que la rédaction de ces deux documents cruciaux s'exécute à un rythme satisfaisant. Les experts en la matière sont en train de peaufiner l'ébauche de ces textes afin de donner au Congo une stratégie d'inclusion financière digne, fiable et adaptée aux standards internationaux. Les membres du comité technique ont, par ailleurs, formulé quelques observations techniques pouvant permettre au gouvernement d'accroître le taux d'inclusion financière. Elles portent notamment sur la clarté des leviers d'action, l'alignement avec les politiques publiques nationales et la cohérence des indicateurs de suivi.

La démarche s'inscrit dans l'ambition du gouvernement de faire de l'inclusion financière un levier stratégique de croissance soutenable et de lutte contre la pauvreté. L'initiative vise aussi à offrir aux populations vulnérables et vivant dans la précarité un accès équitable aux services financiers en vue de favoriser la diversification économique, soutenir l'entrepreneuriat et promouvoir une croissance partagée. La prochaine réunion du comité technique se tiendra avant la fin du mois d'août. Elle sera axée sur la validation des documents révisés, avant de les soumettre à l'appréciation du ministre de tutelle, Christian Yoka, en sa qualité de président du comité de pilotage.

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Le Comité technique chargé de suivre les travaux d'élaboration de la stratégie nationale d'inclusion financière et du Projet d'appui au secteur de la microfinance au Congo a tenu, il y a quelques jours à Brazzaville sa 2e réunion ordinaire. Les experts ont noté avec satisfaction le meilleur ...

05/08/2025

Alors que la présidentielle camerounaise d'octobre 2025 approche, une manoeuvre diplomatique discrète semble se jouer en coulisses. Selon plusieurs sources proches du dossier, la France et les États-Unis auraient engagé des discussions avec les autorités camerounaises pour demander la réintégration de Maurice Kamto dans le processus électoral, après le rejet de sa candidature par le conseil électoral d'ELECAM, l'organe chargé de l'organisation des élections.

L'homme politique, autrefois à la tête du Mouvement pour la Renaissance du Cameroun (MRC), est aujourd'hui présenté par le MANIDEM, une formation politique historique connue pour ses positions panafricanistes et anti-impérialistes. Cette nouvelle alliance marquait une tentative de relance politique après des années de blocage institutionnel. Mais la disqualification de sa candidature par ELECAM, invoquant des motifs fallacieux non appliqués au candidat Paul Biya, a immédiatement relancé les débats sur l'équité du processus électoral et la crédibilité démocratique du scrutin à venir.

Pour Paris et Washington, deux partenaires influents de Yaoundé, l'exclusion de Maurice Kamto porterait atteinte à l'image d'un scrutin inclusif, et pourrait alimenter tensions internes et abstention massive. Dans un contexte où le président sortant Paul Biya, au pouvoir depuis 1982, brigue un huitième mandat à 92 ans, l'absence de voix d'opposition crédible pourrait exacerber la défiance populaire.

La position d'ELECAM, souvent accusée d'alignement sur le pouvoir en place, fait l'objet de critiques renouvelées. Pour nombre d'analystes, ce rejet s'inscrit dans une stratégie visant à neutraliser toute véritable compétition politique. La figure de Maurice Kamto, bien que désormais en dehors du MRC, reste emblématique d'une opposition structurée capable de mobiliser une partie importante de la population, et de la diaspora.

La société civile, les leaders religieux et plusieurs figures intellectuelles appellent à une révision du processus électoral, craignant une répétition des crises post-électorales. L'ingérence diplomatique, bien que controversée, pourrait ainsi servir de levier pour inciter à une ouverture du champ politique.

Reste à savoir si cette pression extérieure, dans un contexte de fragilité sécuritaire et économique, poussera les autorités camerounaises à infléchir leur position. Le sort de Maurice Kamto et du MANIDEM pourrait bien devenir l'un des marqueurs de la vitalité démocratique du Cameroun en 2025.

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Alors que la présidentielle camerounaise d'octobre 2025 approche, une manoeuvre diplomatique discrète semble se jouer en coulisses. Selon plusieurs sources proches du dossier, la France et les États-Unis auraient engagé des discussions avec les autorités camerounaises pour demander la réintég...

01/08/2025

An estimated 80,000 children are at high risk of cholera, as the rainy season begins across West and Central Africa.

The heightened risk of cholera spreading is driven by active outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Nigeria, which raise the threat of cross-border transmission to neighbouring countries. Chad, Republic of Congo, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and Togo are also grappling with ongoing epidemics, while Niger, Liberia, Benin, Central Africa Republic, Cameroon, remain under close surveillance due to their vulnerability. Urgent and scaled-up efforts are needed to prevent further spread and contain the disease across the region.

"The heavy rains, widespread flooding, and the high level of displacement are all fuelling the risk of cholera transmission and putting the lives of children at risk," said UNICEF Regional Director for West and Central Africa, Gilles Fagninou. "With access to safe water and hygiene conditions already dire, urgent action is needed. This is a matter of survival."

In the DRC, the hardest-hit country in the Region, the Ministry of Health has reported in July more than 38,000 cases and 951 deaths, with children under the age of five accounting 25.6 per cent of cases. Children, especially those under five, are particularly vulnerable to cholera due to factors like poor hygiene, lack of sanitation and safe water, and higher susceptibility to severe dehydration. The most affected provinces are South Kivu, North Kivu, Haut Katanga, Tshopo, Haut Lomami, Tanganyika, and Maniema. Children in the DRC will potentially face the worst cholera crisis since 2017 unless measures to contain the epidemic are intensified.

The situation in Kinshasa has become critical, with cholera cases surging sharply over the past four weeks following intense rainfall and widespread flooding. With the additional strain on an already overwhelmed healthcare system, the city is now grappling with a high number of notifications and an alarming case fatality rate of 8 per cent.

In Chad, 55 suspected cases of cholera, including four deaths, have been reported at the Dougui refugee site, approximately 103 kilometres from Abéché near the Sudanese border. The Ministry of Health confirmed the presence of Vibrio cholerae in two samples collected on July 24.

The displaced population--primarily children--is living in extremely precarious conditions marked by overcrowding, lack of clean drinking water, poor sanitation, and limited access to health care. These factors create an environment highly conducive to the rapid spread of cholera if urgent preventive and response measures are not implemented.

As of end of June, Nigeria recorded 3,109 suspected cholera cases and 86 deaths across 34 states, making it the second most affected country in the West and Central Africa region. Cholera remains endemic in Nigeria, with the country experiencing recurrent major outbreaks in recent years.

In Ghana, 612 cholera cases have been reported as of 28 April 2025. In Côte d'Ivoire, 322 cases and 15 deaths were reported as of 14 July 2025. In Togo, 209 cases of cholera and five deaths have been reported as of June 22, 2025 .

Since the start of the outbreaks, UNICEF has been delivering lifesaving health and water, hygiene, and sanitation (WASH) supplies for treatment facilities and communities, supporting cholera vaccination in the affected areas, and encouraging families to seek timely treatment and improve their hygiene practices, while simultaneously, stepping up preparedness and response efforts in countries at risk.

To scale up its emergency cholera response across the region over the next three months, UNICEF West and Central Africa urgently requires $20 million over the next three months to provide critical support in health, WASH, and risk communication and community engagement.

"We are in a race against time, working hand in hand with the authorities to deliver essential healthcare, safe water, and proper nutrition to children already at risk of deadly diseases and severe acute malnutrition," said Fagninou. "Together with an array of partners, we are strengthening community engagement and extending our reach to remote and underserved areas, making every effort to ensure that no child is left behind."

This article originally appeared on Unicef.

An estimated 80,000 children are at high risk of cholera, as the rainy season begins across West and Central Africa. The heightened risk of cholera spreading is driven by active outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Nigeria, which raise the threat of cross-border transmission

29/07/2025

About three months ago, a gang of armed bandits raided Kaura Namoda town and Banga village in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State, abducting over 50 people, mostly women and children.

The coordinated attack, Daily Trust gathered, was allegedly led by the notorious bandits' leader, Dan Sadiya, who is said to control Kaura Namoda and its surrounding areas.

After taking the victims into captivity, the bandits initially demanded N150 million from the families of the abductees as ransom. However, following intense negotiations, the amount was reduced to N50m.

Despite receiving the N50m ransom, the bandits failed to release most of the captives. Instead, they released only 18 of the over 50 abducted individuals after nearly three months in captivity.

How victims were abducted - Residents

A resident of Banga village, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told Daily Trust that the attack was carried out by Dan Sadiya and his foot soldiers, who stormed the community at night when most residents had retired to bed.

He said the bandits arrived on motorbikes, heavily armed, and carried out the operation in just under an hour.

"The sporadic gunshots fired by the bandits woke some sleeping residents, who then fled into the bush for safety," he said.

According to him, the attackers conducted a house-to-house search and abducted over 50 people, mostly women and children.

"The women and children were taken because the adult men had already escaped into the bush," he said.

The bandits reportedly marched the victims out of the village on foot and also looted household belongings, including food items and other provisions.

Another resident, who lost his younger brother in the incident, said the kidnapped victims spent weeks in captivity before the abductors made contact and demanded ransom.

How victims' relatives raised N50m ransom

A relative of one of the abducted victims in Banga village, who spoke on condition of anonymity, revealed that they had to sell their belongings, including livestock and farm produce, to raise the N50m ransom demanded by the bandits.

He explained that despite selling most of their possessions, the amount initially raised was still insufficient. As a result, they reached out to family members living in urban areas for additional support.

"When we realised we couldn't raise the full amount, we contacted our relatives in Gusau, Kano, Kaduna and Abuja and asked them to contribute financially. That's how we eventually managed to gather the N50m, which was later delivered to the bandits," he said.

Daily Trust gathered that despite collecting a N50m ransom, the notorious bandit leader, Dan Sadiya, refused to release all the abducted victims. The captives remained in custody despite repeated pleas from their desperate relatives.

On Saturday, the bandits released only 18 of the abducted individuals, while the remaining 38 were reportedly confirmed dead in captivity.

A relative of one of the survivors told Daily Trust that many of the victims were brutally killed, with some slaughtered like animals and others tortured to death.

"Those who were released told us that Dan Sadiya and his men slaughtered some of our people like rams. Others were shot dead. It's horrifying," the source said.

He added that several children among the captives died of hunger due to severe malnutrition and neglect.

"They were fed just once a day, and the food was not enough. The children couldn't survive the starvation," he said.

According to him, 15 adults, both men and women, died from extreme torture inflicted by the bandits, saying, "They were severely beaten, even over the slightest issues. The physical abuse was relentless."

He also disclosed that about 10 victims were shot dead by the bandits for allegedly failing to meet demands for additional ransom.

"This is terrible. These bandits are worse than animals. How can anyone slaughter fellow human beings in such a brutal manner?" he asked.

The source further revealed that several of the abducted women were repeatedly r***d during captivity. "We believe some of the women died from the trauma of the horrific abuse they suffered in the hands of their captors," he said.

Some released victims in critical condition

Although 18 of the over 50 abducted victims were eventually released, many of them were in critical condition due to prolonged torture and trauma suffered during captivity.

A resident of Banga village told Daily Trust that three of the freed victims were seriously ill and had to be transferred to the Yariman Bakura Teaching Hospital in Gusau for special medical attention.

"Their condition was too severe to be managed at the Kaura Namoda General Hospital. After initial evaluation, doctors referred them to Gusau for further care," the resident said.

He added that the remaining victims are still receiving treatment at the Kaura Namoda General Hospital and are responding well.

"Most of them have recovered and may be discharged anytime from now," he said.

Banditry on the rise in Kaura Namoda axis - Residents

Residents of Kaura Namoda have raised alarm over the rising wave of banditry in the area, describing the security situation as deeply troubling.

A resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said bandits now operate with impunity, roaming villages armed and unchallenged.

"The bandits move freely around our villages, often in broad daylight, carrying dangerous weapons. It's as if there's no government presence at all," he said.

He expressed frustration over the ineffectiveness of military deployments in nearby areas like Dogon Kebe in Dan Isa and the Bungudu Local Government Area.

"Despite the presence of soldiers, bandit attacks continue unchecked, even during the day," he added.

Another resident also said, "Just a few days ago, we saw the bandits passing through this village with a large number of rustled cattle. No one dared stop them. They raid in broad daylight, and no action is taken."

He revealed that recent attacks have claimed lives and displaced entire communities.

"In Kyambarawa village, four people were killed last week, and several others abducted. In Kyatawa, another four were killed. On Saturday, the bandits passed through again with stolen cattle," he said.

He lamented that banditry has resumed in full force in the area.

"They have taken everything from us-money, livestock, and other belongings. Many residents have fled their homes to seek safety in nearby towns and villages."

He called on the government to urgently deploy more troops and take decisive action to restore order. "The situation is spiraling out of control. The bandits operate at will, and we are completely at their mercy."

Confirming the situation, Chairman of Kaura Namoda Local Government Area, Mannir Mu'azu Haidara, said the 18 released victims had sustained various degrees of injuries from torture and are currently receiving treatment at the Kaura Namoda General Hospital.

"We're working closely with security agencies to end banditry in this area," he said.

Efforts to reach the Zamfara State Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Maikaba, and the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Yazid Abubakar, were unsuccessful as their phone lines were unreachable at the time of filing this report.

Zamfara govt pledges to crush terror networks

The Zamfara State Government has vowed to bring the full weight of justice upon the bandits operating in the state.

The state's Commissioner for Information and Culture, Mahmud Muhammad Dantawasa, in a statement on Monday, said the state government described the killings as "barbaric, cowardly, and desperate," and declared that such atrocities only reinforce its resolve to wipe out terrorism in all its forms.

Dantawasa said the attack was further evidence that the terrorist groups operating in Zamfara are under immense pressure from ongoing security operations.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the grieving families. The Zamfara State Government stands with every affected community. Their pain is our pain. Justice will not only be served, it will be swift," Dantawasa said.

Governor Dauda Lawal, in a separate message to the people, condemned the attack and pledged that the state would not cede a single inch of territory to criminal elements.

"This is not just a fight against terrorism. It is a fight for the soul of Zamfara. These criminals must choose: surrender or face total elimination. Their time is up," the governor said.

He described the killings as an act of desperation by terrorists who are steadily losing ground under the state's intensified military crackdown.

"We will not surrender Zamfara to criminals. We will fight for every inch of this land. We will restore peace, restore dignity, and defeat evil."

He called for unity among the populace and encouraged residents to continue supporting security forces by providing timely and credible information.

This article originally appeared on the Daily Trust.

About three months ago, a gang of armed bandits raided Kaura Namoda town and Banga village in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State, abducting over 50 people, mostly women and children. The coordinated attack, Daily Trust gathered, was allegedly led by the notorious bandits' leader,

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